Looks fantastic. Can I ask how the bedliner was done? Is that a roll on? Also what tire size are you running. Great thread thanks for the pics and updates
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The bed liner material was sprayed on by my body shop guys. It was cheaper than the local Rhino-Liner company. My wheels and tires are stock now (7.50 - 16 LT) , but I'm looking at some black Pro Comp wheels with 33 X 12.5 inch BF Goodrich AT tires. The issue is whether I'll need spacers to get clearance up front. My wheels off my FJ62 rub up front as I recall, so we'll see what I can get to work. Looking on this site, I've seen others using spacers, but they aren't cheap, ($160.00 for all 4 if I remember correctly) The skinny tires don't do it for me though..
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Mate, I'm totally impressed and definitely amazed about your work. With your patience and attention to details I'm pretty sure you'll live for another 100 years from now... ☺ Have just got my BJ42 couple of weeks ago and albeit keen to check and clean even each and every smallest nut on it I still dream of riding it by the end of may. When my wife asked me as when I'll take her for a ride I made a terrible joke: two years from now....Siner's mouth?
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Cool thanks for the reply. I'm running 33. 12.5 15 and man is my ride rough. The roads here are brutal so pretty much everything in and on the car rattles. Hoping smaller tires will help somewhat also looking for tips on how to quiet my ride
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Isn't the internet great. People from 3 different continents talking to each other about Land Cruisers. I'm always amazed that this site gets people from so many countries together.
I installed the pyrometer and boost gauges into the dash and am close to wiring everything up. I just need the surround piece for the speedo gauge cluster back from the painter. My rattle can paint job on it got scratched, so the pro's are re-painting it. The stock look on the dash is gone, but I gave up on the idea of keeping it original when I put the turbo in.
I installed the pyrometer and boost gauges into the dash and am close to wiring everything up. I just need the surround piece for the speedo gauge cluster back from the painter. My rattle can paint job on it got scratched, so the pro's are re-painting it. The stock look on the dash is gone, but I gave up on the idea of keeping it original when I put the turbo in.
x2 ... and nice work ... looking forward to seeing the truck with the doors and top on again ...
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Thanks Winnie.
I pulled the wiring loom thru the fire wall on both sides and now I'm doing a dry run (so to speak) to see if I actually know where everything goes. 90% of the wires are labeled. I have no idea why 10% aren't, but I think if the wires are routed correctly, the unlabeled ends will find their mates. I've already run the wiring from the rear of the truck, so the front, where all the important stuff is, is all that's left. It looks like all the stuff under the dash will be the more difficult part, but I'm not afraid of asking for some pointers when I get stumped. The challenge will be running all those wires in the engine area and making it look neat and tidy. I Don't have a clue yet how I'll accomplish that, but thanks to this site someone can probably help!
I pulled the wiring loom thru the fire wall on both sides and now I'm doing a dry run (so to speak) to see if I actually know where everything goes. 90% of the wires are labeled. I have no idea why 10% aren't, but I think if the wires are routed correctly, the unlabeled ends will find their mates. I've already run the wiring from the rear of the truck, so the front, where all the important stuff is, is all that's left. It looks like all the stuff under the dash will be the more difficult part, but I'm not afraid of asking for some pointers when I get stumped. The challenge will be running all those wires in the engine area and making it look neat and tidy. I Don't have a clue yet how I'll accomplish that, but thanks to this site someone can probably help!
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I got the speedo cable in, the wiring to the starter relay, the glow plug relay, the brake sensor, windshield wiper switch...and pretty much everything in the dash except the speedo, ignition, heat and A/C. I'm deleting the cigarette lighter and will put something in it's place yet to be determined. Next up is the steering wheel, A/C and heater box.
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I mounted the A/C controller in the radio's former position. It looked crappy mounted under the dash. Then I got the heater unit, the glove box door (which took me 2 hours to find) and the speedo installed. I'm struggling to get the steering wheel in. After bolting the flange on I now notice that it needs to be clocked 90 degrees. It's five O'clock; time for a beer
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Hell of a project done with passion and care! Outstanding
I don't get over to the 40/55 side too often, so this is the first I've seen this project. I just read the whole thing...WOW!
Doug
I don't get over to the 40/55 side too often, so this is the first I've seen this project. I just read the whole thing...WOW!
Doug
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Thanks guys.
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A/C is installed after several hours of cursing. The heater box had to come out first, and then be re-installed. And yes the steering wheel was re-installed correctly.
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My seats came back from the upholsterer shop. The seat kit I used was ordered from Spector Off Road and the guys at my shop who installed the kit were very impressed with the quality. I'm very happy with the end result and one of the reasons is these kits make the metal seatbacks unnecessary. Maybe the U.S. versions didn't have the metal backs to the front seats, I don't know, but as you can see, these are upholstered in the back. My metal seat backs were dented and scratched, so having them fixed and painted was an issue. It's money saved. The shop that installed this kit said they were very surprised by the quality. I guess people bring seat kits there pretty often and they suck. Cheers to Spector Off Road and my Condolences go out to the Spector family!
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Here's a fun fact. You can't install the heater duct if the A/C unit is already in. I'll get some more practice removing and re-installing that air conditioner. Good times!
I did manage to get the throttle assembly in and it looks like I'll have to take the speedo back off to get the brake pedal in. That son of a gun has it's pivot point way up in the dash. I can't see how to get it in without taking the speedometer back out. If any body has a trick for that install, I'm all ears.
I did manage to get the throttle assembly in and it looks like I'll have to take the speedo back off to get the brake pedal in. That son of a gun has it's pivot point way up in the dash. I can't see how to get it in without taking the speedometer back out. If any body has a trick for that install, I'm all ears.
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The body side panels came back from the paint shop. The guys at Chromefish customs did a great job, again! I got the new side panel gaskets from SOR today as well, so the side panels went on. The only issue was part of one side of the gasket at the back would not stay in place completely, so after several attempts I just cut the piece off that was showing on the outside.
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Looking good GS!
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The brake and clutch pedals are installed as well. The speedo gauge did have to come out to install the brake pedal. I guess looking at the service manual first would have saved me some time and effort.
That is looking awesome. I like the black dash.
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Thanks, that was the painter's idea. He was right, it pops with the silver gauges.
