New to me 80 series - Work Ahead (1 Viewer)

[KY Hoodrat]

New to the forum and land cruisers in general but I have always admired them. Recently I acquired this 1993 FZJ80 from my cousin, he bought it a few years ago and did some work to it, new brakes, shocks and had a welding shop make a rear bumper. Right now the plan is just to do some baseline repairs/maintenance.

So far I have changed the oil and I I’ve got some new KO2s (33s) that will be put on next week and there is a pretty bad exhaust leak that I’ll need to get fixed.

the interior is a little rough but not terrible, I’ve already got some cheap seat covers for now (not pictured).

One of the harder things to figure out is some body work on the rear passenger post, it looks like someone backed into something with the hatch open. The hatch still closes and latches fine but it does not seal well…. Any ideas on this would be appreciated

 

[KY Hoodrat]

More pictures of the body damage on the rear

 

[jpoole]

Congrats and welcome to the forum. Looks like a solid 80 to build on and enjoy. Keep the photos coming if you have time, we always enjoy them.

 

[LandLocked93]

Welcome!
MUD IS a huge resource. Base-lining is a great first step.
That damage...in that spot...earliest priority imo.

 

[Fairgame]

You will need to get that professionally repaired at a good body shop.

 

[RKTINC]

That big dent is in the worst possible spot. I would spend the money to have it fixed by a decent body shop. I would fix it and have them just blend it in as best as possible around the repair area. Don't let someone paint the whole truck it will cost too much and ruin the patina. I would find a "rough" body shop or one that specializes in lower priced repairs but still is experienced enough to not mess it up. They are out there. Maybe a retired guy who does it on the side.

 

[Rusty Marlin]

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OOO Dat A$$! Big Girl's got a shelf!

That dent in the back is going to take a BFH, some hydraulics and probably some heat.

Or turn it into this glorious mod from Fairgame:

Single cab

Some years back I made myself a single cab by gas welding the back to the front. Eventually, I broke this car for spares parts. Only mod was plating the chassis at the steering box otherwise all stock. Manual with 1HZ motor and the Odometer crapped out at 450,000km! It was an awesome car and...

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