New 84' FJ60 Project

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Just picked up a new project this weekend will be my first land cruiser project.

Planning to have a local land cruiser guy go over the whole truck, it had a full fluid replacement oil filter starters etc recently.

A few issues I'm going to lean on you experts for, truck seems not as powerful in the 1500-2300 rpm range then really takes off past that when accelerating. Any thoughts on a solution?

Also manual shifter to tranny not the easiest to get into gears seems to have an extra notch or grind point for years of bad shifts between 1st and 3rd area. Want to explore options before rebuilding the whole tranny, anyone had this issue as well.

Can't say lastly because I'm sure there is 100 other things but the AC is not blowing cold, aside from full replacement are land cruiser typical for a recharge frequently, condenser replacement etc.

Interior is a 9/10 original working radio seats great shape

Any help is appreciated for a new owner.

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Not much of a project there... It looks incredibly clean and well cared for. Congrats man! If it makes you feel any better, I have an 83 FJ60 and I could describe my shifting the same as you. How many miles do you have on that rig?
 
Rig has 195k on it. Debating on doing a tranny rebuild keep the 4 speed or just make the switch to h55f.
 
195k... It's just getting broke in. If you have another daily driver, id leave the 2f in for a while and drive it as is. It really has its own soul. Then, when you tire of it, swap to whatever you want later. But get to know her the at she came from the factory first.
 
Been awhile... Continuing my build thread.

Parts Ordered:

Aussie Snorkel
OME 3" lift kit
Replacement 70 series mirrors from cruiser outfitters
Wolf Steel Replacement panels
Tuffy Black Center Console
OEM replacement antenna

Work being done:

Decided to pull the plug on the H42/clutch/transfer case rebuild and have it done by a local mechanic in the land cruiser club. @OTRAMM

Wanted this done right to last a light 150k miles so opted to not attemp this myself.

Work to come:

Sand blast and paint entire under carriage
Weld and replace rear rusted quarter panels
Install OME lift kit, snorkel, antenna
Knuckle rebuild
Differential seals
A/c leak repair and recharge
Head Gasket

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That's a very nice 60! Can't wait to see the progress
 
If only
I wanted to drop 22.5k on it and I debated on it even contacted dealer but figured I'd be slightly less than that myself and have a much better stores to tell
 
Hi, Besides you will learn more about the cruiser doing it yourself. New ARB suspension the best improvement you can make on these trucks in my mind . Look at radiator and cooling really close, if in doubt replace. Mike
 
Your ride looks very familiar to me for some reason.:)
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Good luck with it and whatever you do, don't change the color!
 
@Breitz6989 if you decide to upgrade the radio and you want to sell the factory one just let me know.
 
fj40z said:
@Breitz6989 if you decide to upgrade the radio and you want to sell the factory one just let me know.
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Actually the PO was smart enough to mount a new stereo under rear bench seat wires into speakers as wel as the front stereo wired in so both work and the hidden head unit underneath gives me blue tooth which is nice
 
Project Update: Waiting for parts to arrive as ive been on an ordering spree..

On top of the previous list:

Discount Tire Level 8 Tracker rims 16"
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/wheels/level_8/product/submitProductSize.do?r=AZSINT&pc=64076

BFG 255/85/16 KM2 mud terrains

Tire Products - Discount Tire Direct

Australian Snorkel Came in two days ago from Outback Equipment nice quality for the price

TUFF TERRAIN SNORKEL KIT FOR TOYOTA LANDCRUISER 60 61 & 62 SERIES

ARB Front Bumper

Amazon.com: ARB 3410100 Winch Compatible Bull Bar: Automotive

SmittyBilt XRC 9500 lb winch with cable

http://www.amazon.com/Smittybilt-97...rue&ref_=ox_sc_sfl_title_3&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

NiLight 9" LED OffRoad Lights

http://www.amazon.com/Nilight-9inch...ue&ref_=ox_sc_sfl_title_1&smid=A3LU5M7NXFC9QU

Specter Off Road FJ60 Brown Leather Steering Wheel Cover

Page 301 Land Cruiser Steering Wheel Covers

Cool Cruisers FJ60 Hood Bump Stop Replacements

Hood Bumpers

Engine Gasket/Seal Kit and Knuckles

Put in a Request to @beno for a front main seal (possibly full engine kit) and Knuckle Rebuild Kit as i will need it in the future. Hopefully he returns from Vacation soon.

GPS Setup:

Decided to go with a The Joy Factory Front Seat Bolt Mount Carbon Fiber Arm with a Garmin Glo Bluetooth GPS set up to my IPAD MINI. This should Suffice for my needs. Saw the installation on another thread see below.

http://www.amazon.com/Joy-Factory-M...&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00

http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-Portab...&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

My 62 evolution

Once i get everything in i will post photos of the products. To answer your suspicions yes I am broke now...
 
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