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Greetings from the Eastern Pan Handle of West Virginia. Charles Town.
I'm a retired Coast Guard Chief, and also retired from Verizon (Network Security). It's been my long time wish to get a Land Cruiser after my tour on Kodiak Alaska. My roomy had a 73 FJ40 that took us anywhere on the island we wanted to explore.
This will be my build thread for our 1996 Land Cruiser aka "Wart Hog".
To start with - we found the WH parked for almost two years with a blown head gasket. Body and frame are in great shape! So we negotiated with the owner, and bought her for a song.
Fixed the head gasket, flushed the cooling/heating system (PO had poured a ton of radiator sealant to try and seal the head gasket - didn't work, but made a huge mess.
Fixed the a/c - needed the compressor, and assorted items replaced - cranks out COLD air now. Much needed here in the Mid-Atlantic!
Here's the lastest to be done --
Yesterday - took out all the seats, and the original carpet (blech!). I've already finished Dynamatting the rear cargo area, and now that the front carpet is out, and the final prep work is done on the floor areas will finish with the Dynamat.
While the OEM carpet is out - it's time for new carpet.
After a ton of searching, and reading I'm going with - Auto Carpet for Car, Truck, Van - Stock Interiors.
The reason for the complete Dynamat is the upgrade to -
Pioneer AVH-X3800BHS Stereo
Planet Audio P8UAW Powered Subwoofer (installed under the driver's front seat)
Powerbass S-275CF 2.75-Inch Full Range OEM Speakers (two sets - two for the dash, and two for the cargo area overhead)
Earthquake Sound SWS-6.5X 6.5-inch Shallow Woofer System Subwoofers (Pair) (cargo area)
Infinity Reference 6032si 6.5-Inch, Shallow Mount High Performance 150-Watt Two-Way Loudspeaker (Pair) (front doors)
Alpine Type-S SPS-410 4" Coaxial 2-Way Car Audio Speakers (back doors)
Esky EC135-05 Waterproof High Definition Color Wide Viewing Angle License Plate Car Rear View Camera with 7 Infrared Night Vision LED (going to get another camera for the front - the Pioneer gives you the option to run two video feeds - will help for off roading!)
MicroBypass ALL AVH-X Video In Motion Interface for Select Pioneer Receivers (to enable the Pioneer to run DVDs to keep my co-pilot/wife occupied during long road trips!)
Tonsiki Motor Car Truck Boat DC Digital Voltmeter Three Hole Panel DC 12V Cigarette Lighter Power Socket Dual USB Port GPS Port (installed in the right rear cargo area to power fridge, and other goodies as needed)
T-Spec V12DB-1144 4 Position Distribution Block (powered the cargo area goodies)
Pioneer GM-D8601 Class D Mono Amplifier with Wired Bass Boost Remote (powers the rear subwoofer)
Car Interior Flat Overlay Kit By WOW Trim, Item# TYT-13-SAZW Toyota Land Cruiser, Main Kit, 20 Pcs., African Zebra Wood (the OEM trim was - done)
AnyTone Smart CB Mobile Radio/transceiver 10Meter with FM/AM mode, Frequency Range:28.000-29.695MHz Power output 8Watts FM/AM Radios Mobile Transceiver (Fits just right in the slot that's reserved for a cup holder) (comes out of the box set for Germany's freqs on 11 meters, and what a coincidence - it's the same CB channels we use!) (with a simple solder mob output can be easily switched between 4 watts, and 8 watts)
Next will be an upgraded suspension. Either Slee or OME. Haven't decided yet.
Tires are Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac Traction Radial Tire - 285/75R16 126P on stock wheels (need cleaned and buffed out). Still have good tread on them, but the PO beat the crap out of them, and they have a few plugs - NOT GOOD!
She came with an ARB front bumper - but no winch. Anyone know off the top of their heads which winch mounts up to it?
I'll post pictures when I can. Glad to be here ya'll!
Greetings from the Eastern Pan Handle of West Virginia. Charles Town.
I'm a retired Coast Guard Chief, and also retired from Verizon (Network Security). It's been my long time wish to get a Land Cruiser after my tour on Kodiak Alaska. My roomy had a 73 FJ40 that took us anywhere on the island we wanted to explore.
This will be my build thread for our 1996 Land Cruiser aka "Wart Hog".
To start with - we found the WH parked for almost two years with a blown head gasket. Body and frame are in great shape! So we negotiated with the owner, and bought her for a song.
Fixed the head gasket, flushed the cooling/heating system (PO had poured a ton of radiator sealant to try and seal the head gasket - didn't work, but made a huge mess.
Fixed the a/c - needed the compressor, and assorted items replaced - cranks out COLD air now. Much needed here in the Mid-Atlantic!
Here's the lastest to be done --
Yesterday - took out all the seats, and the original carpet (blech!). I've already finished Dynamatting the rear cargo area, and now that the front carpet is out, and the final prep work is done on the floor areas will finish with the Dynamat.
While the OEM carpet is out - it's time for new carpet.
After a ton of searching, and reading I'm going with - Auto Carpet for Car, Truck, Van - Stock Interiors.
The reason for the complete Dynamat is the upgrade to -
Pioneer AVH-X3800BHS Stereo
Planet Audio P8UAW Powered Subwoofer (installed under the driver's front seat)
Powerbass S-275CF 2.75-Inch Full Range OEM Speakers (two sets - two for the dash, and two for the cargo area overhead)
Earthquake Sound SWS-6.5X 6.5-inch Shallow Woofer System Subwoofers (Pair) (cargo area)
Infinity Reference 6032si 6.5-Inch, Shallow Mount High Performance 150-Watt Two-Way Loudspeaker (Pair) (front doors)
Alpine Type-S SPS-410 4" Coaxial 2-Way Car Audio Speakers (back doors)
Esky EC135-05 Waterproof High Definition Color Wide Viewing Angle License Plate Car Rear View Camera with 7 Infrared Night Vision LED (going to get another camera for the front - the Pioneer gives you the option to run two video feeds - will help for off roading!)
MicroBypass ALL AVH-X Video In Motion Interface for Select Pioneer Receivers (to enable the Pioneer to run DVDs to keep my co-pilot/wife occupied during long road trips!)
Tonsiki Motor Car Truck Boat DC Digital Voltmeter Three Hole Panel DC 12V Cigarette Lighter Power Socket Dual USB Port GPS Port (installed in the right rear cargo area to power fridge, and other goodies as needed)
T-Spec V12DB-1144 4 Position Distribution Block (powered the cargo area goodies)
Pioneer GM-D8601 Class D Mono Amplifier with Wired Bass Boost Remote (powers the rear subwoofer)
Car Interior Flat Overlay Kit By WOW Trim, Item# TYT-13-SAZW Toyota Land Cruiser, Main Kit, 20 Pcs., African Zebra Wood (the OEM trim was - done)
AnyTone Smart CB Mobile Radio/transceiver 10Meter with FM/AM mode, Frequency Range:28.000-29.695MHz Power output 8Watts FM/AM Radios Mobile Transceiver (Fits just right in the slot that's reserved for a cup holder) (comes out of the box set for Germany's freqs on 11 meters, and what a coincidence - it's the same CB channels we use!) (with a simple solder mob output can be easily switched between 4 watts, and 8 watts)
Next will be an upgraded suspension. Either Slee or OME. Haven't decided yet.
Tires are Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac Traction Radial Tire - 285/75R16 126P on stock wheels (need cleaned and buffed out). Still have good tread on them, but the PO beat the crap out of them, and they have a few plugs - NOT GOOD!
She came with an ARB front bumper - but no winch. Anyone know off the top of their heads which winch mounts up to it?
I'll post pictures when I can. Glad to be here ya'll!
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