New guy, new project...

[Nimmity]

Hey there all, long time lurker on this site (previously owned a hj60) and alway appreciated the bounty of info on all things L/C. So thought I'd join up to try to contribute. Have just bought a fairly rough fzj80 (couldn't be without a Landcruiser for too long!!) and will post updates of progress. Interior is now cleanish enough to sit in so let the baselining begin!!

Day 1 front

• Nimmity
• Jan 23, 2018

Day 1 back

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• Jan 23, 2018

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• Jan 23, 2018

 

[2fpower]

Welcome to the madness.. Have to give you the official welcome...


The rear swing out looks very unusual. Can you post up some pics?

Oh, and your steering wheel is on wrong side, but I do like the passenger grab handle and your headlights.

 

[Cass007]

Holy bull bars batman. Welcome

 

[Nimmity]

Thanks guys, wheel carrier is an aftermarket job, not homemade. Kind of attaches to the tow hitch and chassis...here's a couple of pics.

 

[baldilocks]

Welcome to Mud. What year is your 80? I didn’t know the dash would be different down under. I like it!

Aren’t diesels much more common in AU?

 

[Red Merle]

Welcome to Mud. What year is you 80? I didn’t know the dash would be different down under. I like it!

Aren’t diesels much more common in AU?

Wish I had one of those towel bars on my dash.

Sweet looking rig! Welcome

 

[baldilocks]

Wish I had one of those towel bars on my dash.

Sweet looking rig! Welcome

I do have a grab handle on my dash. I put it there. The wife appreciates it and I think it looks down right proper......

 

[Red Merle]

I do have a grab handle on my dash. I put it there. The wife appreciates it and I think it looks down right proper......

I loved the one that was in my FJ62. Very handy thing to have there in my opinion, especially if you like to camp.

 

[Nimmity]

Welcome to Mud. What year is your 80? I didn’t know the dash would be different down under. I like it!

Aren’t diesels much more common in AU?

Thanks for the welcome, so it's a 95 model, I think diesels and petrols are pretty equally common here, especially in the 80 series. It's hard to pick up a dirt cheap diesel as they are more sought after for economy.

 

[Nimmity]

Got started the brakes this evening. Passenger side caliper was leaking badly and the truck had no brakes. Caliper was seized, leaking, brake pads were down to metal and rotor was toast!
I've got new calipers pads and rotors ready to go on but I'll get in and do axle seal, wheel bearings and regrease birfs while it's all open. Check out the offending parts! :/

 

[UltraFJ40]

Holy moly. Post pics as you can, it's always interesting to see progress happen.

I wanted to welcome you as well.

 

[inkpot]

I think you MAY be down to the wear bars on that rotor!!

 

[Nimmity]

Yeah, the people I bought it from mentioned the brake pedal kept going down to the floor....but they "just got used to it"

 

[Red Merle]

Yeah, the people I bought it from mentioned the brake pedal kept going down to the floor....but they "just got used to it"

That's right up there with just turning up the radio to get rid of strange sounds when it comes to maintenance options.

 

[Nimmity]

Front end is coming along, looking much tidier. New shocks, inner axle seals, cleaned and regreased birfs and fresh axle oil.

 

[Nimmity]

Progress!!
Now the dreaded bleed....

 

[Nimmity]

Progress!!
New radiator and shroud in (had a poorly fitting rad from a 1hz previously) The heater tap had been bypassed, so connected that back up (found that it just leaks, replacement incoming). I had feared that the matrix was leaking but it seems ok. Replaced PHH with silicone hose, easy job on a RHD. Gave it all a thorough flush out and filled with Toyota red.
Removed aftermarket mess cruise control yuk.

Removed flares and filled holes with rivets and removed side steps.

A bit of a list left before it's on the road...
New headlight
Get dash lights working
Fix filler flap release
Oil change
New plugs
Air filter
Rear diff oil
Front Sway bar bushes
New wheels and tyres 235/85/16
Maybe new front springs to correct stink bug!!!

 

[Nimmity]

Small win, went past the wreckers today and picked up the filler flap release.

Stays closed now!!
Also got a d/s sun visor, complete with gear selection chart (pics to come) and got the transfer oil changed.
Instruments are out and it seems the dash lights are getting power and will work when I replace a globe. They seem to be wired in series so when one goes out the all go out? Is this correct?

 

[Nimmity]

Dashlights!

Headlights!