Stumbling through issues with fj62 (1 Viewer)

[Krawczyk80s]

Same location 3 generations of Yotas.

 

[Krawczyk80s]

Like pearls on a pig! Torfab headlights are in.

 

[Beams37]

Like pearls on a pig! Torfab headlights are in.
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Such a great upgrade!

 

[Krawczyk80s]

Such a great upgrade!

Worth every penny!

 

[Krawczyk80s]

Roof basket on!

 

[Krawczyk80s]

If it ain't my luck. Woke up this morning to find my windshield has a crack running down the middle the width of the windshield.

I need a lower deductible for this stuff.

3 month old windshield getting replaced.

 

[RevISK]

If it ain't my luck. Woke up this morning to find my windshield has a crack running down the middle the width of the windshield.

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3 month old windshield getting replaced.

Dang. Any indication like a chip? That’s so straight it almost looks like a stress crack.

 

[Krawczyk80s]

Dang. Any indication like a chip? That’s so straight it almost looks like a stress crack.

My current theory is a piece of ice fell from branches overhead. It might as well be Kennedy ice bullet.

No chip. No luck with with windshields at all.

 

[Krawczyk80s]

Took a moment to work on the rig today.

Set up the awning. Replaced some basket mountings. Changed the Speedo cable. She always gets whatever she wants.

Things to still do:
1. Hollow out cats
2. New hatch struts (coming in Jan 3rd)
3. Paint Toyota logo white
4. Touch ups.

 

[Old Nick]

So after much deliberation, decided to list the truck for Sale. I enjoyed working on it. Made lots of mistakes, which all of you say through and talked me through. I appreciate the journey and will keep improving the truck until it sells.

Left on the list is:
1. New trunk struts
2. New odometer cable
3. Cats hollowed out
4. Torfab headlights installed
5. Bringing back the basket roof rack
6. Cleaning and installing the awning.
7. Touch some primer areas where rust fixes were applied

It's gotten properly cold, and after doing some exhaust work. I'm solidly frigid in 10 degree weather.

Lately managed to do the exhaust up, mostly. Fixed blinker/rear taillight issues, and undercoated the frame.

Currently asking 17k. Let me know if that is reasonable price.

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You aren't actually going to sell your rig after putting so much time/money into it, are you?

If it's a financial burden (and these trucks sure can be), I understand. But if it's not being sold out of necessity, you're going to regret it as soon as the new owner drives away with your rig.

 

[Krawczyk80s]

You aren't actually going to sell your rig after putting so much time/money into it, are you?

If it's a financial burden (and these trucks sure can be), I understand. But if it's not being sold out of necessity, you're going to regret it as soon as the new owner drives away with your rig.

You're probably right.

I was going to redo the paint and manual swap it next year. I do love how these look, but I miss the 80 a bit. I didn't respect how different these two were.

I was thinking of possibly getting GCC 80 series with a manual transmission and a carb.

I'll keep working on the truck. I do enjoy that a lot, although I swear I'm done with the windshields and Speedo cables!

Also this truck is a bit of an ugly duckling. It's not as nice as some lookers out there. It's practical and it runs great, but there's some details I didn't do a great job, mostly cosmetic. I think it's gonna take a looooong time to sell.

 

[Krawczyk80s]

Some gratuity shots from recent trip.

Windshield repaired, although it cost me a pretty penny.

Upon further inspection the cats werent making the rumbling noise it was the heat shields. So I had them removed. It's so quiet now.

I have to say when my wife said she wants a book shelf I was skeptical it would fit. 81 inches and it fit! I'm impressed!

 

[S.CarolinaFZJ80]

Did some interior work. These molded plastic mats are pretty cool!

Changed the oil today as well. Used 15w40, 7.8 quarts. Took it for a spin, it runs well. Just have to get the exhaust leak taken care of.

Maybe you know Nick, my steering feels a little wobbly, any way to tighten it up? Maybe something to do with the steering stabilizer.

Oh yeah I need someone to help me with the rear bumper. The aftermarket one I have weighs at least 250 lbs!

So close to being done!
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Where did you get those molded floor mats? Those are nice!

 

[Krawczyk80s]

Where did you get those molded floor mats? Those are nice!

eBay special:

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www.ebay.com

I got the fj60 ones because I deleted my dead pedal. Otherwise they are identical.

 

[S.CarolinaFZJ80]

Thanks for the assist! I got me a set on the way

 

[Krawczyk80s]

The car sold. Thank you all for the wonderful time and advice. I have learned so much through stumbling with issues here. The 62 is in good order and will be on the road for many years to come.

Thanks all

 

[RevISK]

The car sold. Thank you all for the wonderful time and advice. I have learned so much through stumbling with issues here. The 62 is in good order and will be on the road for many years to come.

Thanks all

Congratulations

 

[Krawczyk80s]

Hey all, just wanted to update what I ended up with. My friend sold me his 1986 4runner. It's a 5 speed (I missed rowing gears) with the 22re.

Need to finish the headliner, and add some sound deadning.

 

[S.CarolinaFZJ80]

I had two of those. Find some SR5 seats. You'll be glad you did.

 

[Hammer45]

Dang you work fast.