Transplant Idea

[warpdriv]

So I have been thinking about putting a 60 body on a dodge truck frame of course it will be 6bt powered. Came across this today and it got me excited:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PJ0zUt-zVA&feature=related

FJ 80 Landcruiser build 6BT Cummins diesel #2 - YouTube

 

[guthriealexander]

That got me excited too, which means you should do it.

 

[mmw68]

I think you need to buy that $21K FJ62 for your project!

 

[davegonz]

That would be a beast of a truck.

I think someone was documenting that build here on MUD.

 

[davegonz]

Just get this Durango.

dodge diesel 4bt durango auto

 

[meatloaf]

Jeff,

that looks like an awesome build... are you tired of the vortec already? will a swap like this ever pay itself off in mpg savings? comparing the diesel vs gas prices?

 

[patride71]

So I have been thinking about putting a 60 body on a dodge truck frame of course it will be 6bt powered. Came across this today and it got me excited:

1991 FJ80 Landcruiser build 6BT Cummins Diesel #1 - YouTube

FJ 80 Landcruiser build 6BT Cummins diesel #2 - YouTube

Have you been able to source a 60 body yet?

 

[Sea Knight]

Have you been able to source a 60 body yet?

Uh oh....here it comes.

 

[davegonz]

Lee is about 60.

 

[warpdriv]

Jeff,

that looks like an awesome build... are you tired of the vortec already? will a swap like this ever pay itself off in mpg savings? comparing the diesel vs gas prices?

Oh no. I am getting ready for the next project. Besides conversions are done because they're cool, other rationale is irrelevant.

 

[warpdriv]

Have you been able to source a 60 body yet?

No, I have been on the hunt for rolling chassis and have not found one.

 

[patride71]

No, I have been on the hunt for rolling chassis and have not found one.

Yeah, I knew you were on the hunt for a while.
I've been keeping my eyes open via CL, but most I've seen are running or they are crack smokers that have overvalued their 60 series.

 

[FJsnoozer]

I would rather see a 2jz GTE fj55, but in sure this will be cool.

Please tell me it will have stacks :shrug:

 

[meatloaf]

Jeff,

here's one for $750, with lift, locker, winch. no title though.

1984 toyota landcruiser fj60, hunting rig

Luis

 

[patride71]

Jeff,

here's one for $750, with lift, locker, winch. no title though.

1984 toyota landcruiser fj60, hunting rig

Luis

Whew that is a long haul from Andrews...

 

[warpdriv]

Whew that is a long haul from Andrews...

LOL. I saw that one and am not sure if I was to go through the bonded title process.

 

[mmw68]

Yes, but he has the body of a 29 year old!

Lee is about 60.

 

[davegonz]

I'm not going to ask how you know that.

 

[Michael Hanson]

Somethings are better not known. MIke

 

[davegonz]

Let's hope he doesn't comment on his stamina