Shackleton - The Intrepid Explorer (1 Viewer)

[TRFarmers]

This is my dream build and I get to use my Brother in Laws money to make it happen. I bought a 62 and he became jealous, so I help him buy a '60 from @timmbuck2

The plan is to take the driven train from a donor HJ61, fully rebuilt and swap it into the FJ60.

(By the way my BIL is possible the worst photographer in the world, my sister will attest to this)

The donor:

 

[TRFarmers]

Picked up this ’85 FJ60 for my Brother in Law. He wanted a solid daily driver he could take out on 5 day wheeling trip and not worry about being stranded.

Right off we upgraded the suspension to a 2.5 inch ironman lift with foam cells and heavy duty springs as we are planning to install a long range fuel tank and 12H-T.

Bought some rough country rims and went with some Roughcountry Steelies 17 inch rims spec’d for an FJ Cruiser, but fit the 60 perfect. New Falken Rubitrek A/T P285 70R17 or 33 inch tires for those who still can’t wrap their heads around the ratio thing… Load Rating E for the full floater.

 

[TRFarmers]

Now for the really fun bit… The donor HJ61. I am working with a buddy in OZ on this part of the project. This is the HJ61 we sourced. Figuring it was easier to do a swap with a running rig than bits and pieces.

 

[TRFarmers]

The build plan is full rebuild of the entire drive train. Truck came with about 500km on the clock.

Engine is being built to 20 PSI of boost with modification to the injector pump and aftermarket turbo.

H55 is being rebuilt with modified syncro's for cleaner shifting. Splitcase rebuilt. Front and rear lockers came with eaton e-lockers. Had third memebers rebuilt. Axle housings powder coated.

 

[TRFarmers]

In the meantime BIL is installing bits and pieces I am sending him.

He upgraded the mirrors to the European Spec.

Replaced his roof trim transition (stellar pic with grease)

Upgraded his B-Pillars

Starting to install sound deading in the floor.

 

[TRFarmers]

Meanwhile parts are starting to trickle back in from the rebuilders over in OZ.

Injector Pump, 3rd members, H55, and transfer case rebuilding…

 

[TRFarmers]

Meantime I’m sourcing bits and pieces…

Long Range 20 Gallon Transfer Tank by Brown Davis

Tru-Fit Vinyl Interior

New Rubber Seals from Rubber Seals Australia

 

[TRFarmers]

The HJ61 will be back together by June 5th and road tested through the 14th.... Then load it on a boat and bring it over to Seattle. I pick it up and drive it out to Kellogg, ID. From there the plan is a week of thrashing to swap drive trains, electrical systems and other bits....

 

[Rabrownmkiv]

What are your plans for the rest of the red HJ61 once the motor/trans etc. are pulled?

 

[TRFarmers]

What are your plans for the rest of the red HJ61 once the motor/trans etc. are pulled?

At this time the plan is to sell.

 

[cruisermatt]

Nice parts list. You might want to consider converting the transfer case to the manual linkage so you can re-use the shifter handle from the original 60. That will be a lot easier for you

 

[Rabrownmkiv]

At this time the plan is to sell.

Right on, looks like a fun project! I have a RHD HJ60 that I could use quite a few things from that bad boy that are hard to find in the states, haha.

 

[dbbowen]

man i wonder which is harder. Drive train swap or swapping the dash and steering and front axle steering bits over to make the HJ LHD haha

 

[Beams37]

Looks like its going to be an awesome project!

 

[Hokie LX]

Tan is the best color! Also that overhead console in the 61 is SWEET! I'd love one of those.

Looking forward to the build. Looks like it's off to a good start! Curious what the landed cost of that transfer tank is to the US...

 

[TRFarmers]

Nice parts list. You might want to consider converting the transfer case to the manual linkage so you can re-use the shifter handle from the original 60. That will be a lot easier for you

Thank you. Great Catch!!!! And this is why I'm importing a fully functioning vehicle. While it won't address the issue you've called out, I'm sure in doing a swap their will be bits and pieces I need off the donor rig I hadn't thought of....

 

[Rabrownmkiv]

man i wonder which is harder. Drive train swap or swapping the dash and steering and front axle steering bits over to make the HJ LHD haha

Firewall would probably be the hardest part! I like the RHD though, got used to it quick, and it gets a lot of attention if you like that sorta thing.

 

[BurntToast]

I like the rooftop console thing on the donor, any info on that?

 

[TRFarmers]

I like the rooftop console thing on the donor, any info on that?

I believe it's made by a company in OZ called The Department of the Interior.

 

[TRFarmers]

Curious what the landed cost of that transfer tank is to the US...

We are installing it in the donor vehicle and shipping all the parts together in one 20 ft container.