Builds Poverty packin’: 1992 HZJ80 in Texas

[bottombracket]

You’re both hired.

 

[bottombracket]

NEWS FLASH: I just broke through the elusive 20mpg ceiling in the 1HZ.

20.31 mpg.

I know that this is not actually correct, because it’s not adjusted for tire diameter, but let me have my small moment of happiness.

 

[bottombracket]

Finally: who can find the corgi in this picture?

 

[IoN6]

If your tires are larger, then you should actually be getting even better mileage.

 

[77mustard40]

The corgi needs bigger tires to help with its ground clearance

 

[Broski]

This seat bottom came from Partsouq.

@mustardfj40, if you’re good with hog ring pliers and upholstery, I’d love a hand when I get around to doing this one. It’s pretty low on the priority list right now.

You must have got the last one. it's no longer available. I tried to order this form them a few week a go and it was the same thing.
Thanks anyways

 

[bottombracket]

Their inventory fluctuates a lot. I hate looking at stuff, because If I see either one or two or something in stock, I usually buy it just to make sure that it doesn’t disappear again. And then I accumulate more parts and spend more money. Things could be worse I guess...it’s not hookers and blow.

 

[fj4068]

Picked up a new OEM driver’s seat bottom foam. Time to get some hog ring pliers and get at it.
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Is this going into fabric manual seats? If so, I would appreciate any pics of the pad installation.

For my 1996 US-spec manual cloth front left seat pad, Partsouq appears to indicate 60110 for leather cushion and 60020 for other applications. If your seats are similar to mine, it might be a viable option as I hunt for lingering NOS languishing in a warehouse somewhere.

 

[bottombracket]

Yes, fabric manual seats. I will be sure to document how the new OEM seat foam actually compares. I’m hoping that the new OEM will fit. If it doesn’t, I will modify it or break down and actually go to an upholstery shop.

 

[elpeyote]

This truck rules. Love the rear doors. Think I've seen it driving near/around the Capitol area?

 

[bottombracket]

@elpeyote most likely, I’m central/south/Bee Cave most of the time.

 

[fj4068]

Picked up a new OEM driver’s seat bottom foam. Time to get some hog ring pliers and get at it.

Amayama delivered. Below is the 71512-60020. There appears to be a difference in the forward thigh support between the 60110 and 60020, which would explain why my present cloth seat feels flatter and less supportive than the the leather 80 seats I had in the past. Also, the leather seats have a significant lateral pleat in the center of the seat bottom that isn't present in the cloth version. It looks like the 60110 foam also has a wider lateral channel that may accomodate that pleat.

 

[bottombracket]

Interesting. Good to know. Show us what it looks like when installed!

 

[fj4068]

It's going to be a while before I get to it...I suspect you'll finish the seat cushion project before I do.

 

[2fpower]

Following along with your crazyness....

 

[cheeze]

Same. I don't know why but the pull of this thread is stronger than bottombracket's 79 build thread.

Still subbed to both though.

 

[AverageTanner]

Just stumbled upon this, love it... I'm also from the Austin area - Dripping Springs more specifically.

 

[2fpower]

Same. I don't know why but the pull of this thread is stronger than bottombracket's 79 build thread.

Still subbed to both though.

Flaming Heck -- no way @cheeze -- you gotta lay off the weed....

The 79 build thread is epic and it is just started.

 

[2fpower]

For those that don't play in the 70 area....

Builds - Live in Texas, drive a pickup: HDJ79 single cab build

A few months ago, I was innocuously texting @joekatana and telling him much I was enjoying driving the HZJ80 poverty pack I had bought from him. He asked me what my plans for my next Cruiser project were, and I told him that I was pretty happy with the 80, sprucing it up while driving it daily...

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[cheeze]

I think that it's just getting started and it hasn't been driven yet. Mechanically, I know it's a beast, but it's easier to see myself in the Pov Pack 80.


You ever read mud build threads?


You ever read mud build threads ... on weed?