What did you do on your 70 series today? (17 Viewers)

[FJBen]

Finally got around to mounting my ARB front bumper!
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Very cool, where abouts in Colorado are you?

 

[FJBen]

Nothing major but installed some mesh rock guards over my headlights. I really like the performance of these United Pacific LED headlights but they look to bright and shiny so I wanted to tone them down a bit. I tried installing Lamin-X smoke vinyl overlay, which looked better but the tint dimmed the headlights too much. Gave these black mesh guards a try and I think they not only look better but also don’t seem to block any meaningful amount of light. Had to go to the hardware store to get longer screws to mount these under the headlight bezels but apart from that was a very easy install.

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I love these vintage rock guards. Gives that old school vibe.

 

[robmobile73]

The coasts of NC, SC and GA are like no other in the world. I was really wondering where those shots were from with the big live oaks. Not a lot here in NC, but a few and that was confusing. I grew up playing in the Francis Marion National Forest south of Awendaw- back packing, shooting, and riding dirt bikes. As much as that area has grown, it is still amazing; I need to get back there and enjoy the preserved lands.

Thanks for the reminder!

I'm going to send you a PM on this.

 

[likethewheel]

A contact would be awesome – thank you!

 

[likethewheel]

I love these vintage rock guards. Gives that old school vibe.

thanks! I love the classic look, too. I was not feeling these headlights without the guards on them. I like how they function -- I wired up the halos to be white running lights that flash amber as turn signals/hazards -- but the bright chrome housing with projector eye vibe was not right for this era of vehicle.

 

[Sethsquatch1]

Very cool, where abouts in Colorado are you?

I'm north of Denver near Loveland!

 

[FJBen]

I'm north of Denver near Loveland!

Nice! I’m just west of north Ft collins about 15mins. Loveland I’m only about 35ish mins away. Great to see another 70 series in the area.

Some of my cruiser friends and mud guys live in Windsor. Getting near time for a meet up.

 

[Sethsquatch1]

Nice! I’m just west of north Ft collins about 15mins. Loveland I’m only about 35ish mins away. Great to see another 70 series in the area.

Some of my cruiser friends and mud guys live in Windsor. Getting near time for a meet up.

Let me know!!

 

[riderjgs]

Interloper here. Not exactly a 70 series, but my FJ55 now sports Prado/70 series 16" wheels off a Troopy that I've been sitting on for awhile. Found a set of 235/85R16 BFG ATs with virtually no wear so mounted 'em up and slapped 'em on. In a perfect world I'd have done 255s but in reality I only lost about a half inch of height and maybe an inch of width from the former 33/1050R15s. But I'm a "tall skinnies" guy anyway. It may take a bit to get used to the look but not to appreciate losing 11 pounds per tire of rolling mass. Been wanting 16s for tire availability anyway. At some point I'll want to paint or powder coat them in the OEM Ash Grey used on the bumpers and grille.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Although I’m not a big fan of “side graphics“ I do like the idea of breaking up the profile especially when that profile is a large slab of white. These adhesive graphics are available in a black rubber material as well as one accented in chrome and are cut to fit tightly over the Land Cruiser script. Between the graphic and the air vent behind the door there’s just enough black to break up the mass of white.

 

[coldtaco]

Although I’m not a big fan of “side graphics“ I do like the idea of breaking up the profile especially when that profile is a large slab of white. These adhesive graphics are available in a black rubber material as well as one accented in chrome and are cut to fit tightly over the Land Cruiser script. Between the graphic and the air vent behind the door there’s just enough black to break up the mass of white. View attachment 3267396

Need a better side profile picture

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Need a better side profile picture

I will add that to tomorrow’s “to do“ list.
At my advanced age my morning ritual includes the following……
*Get out of bed without falling.
*Eat some type of bran cereal.
*Successful bowel movement (assuming the bran does its job).
*Remember that you requested a photo. (this is not a given).
*Post photo.

 

[robmobile73]

Interloper here. Not exactly a 70 series, but my FJ55 now sports Prado/70 series 16" wheels off a Troopy that I've been sitting on for awhile. Found a set of 235/85R16 BFG ATs with virtually no wear so mounted 'em up and slapped 'em on. In a perfect world I'd have done 255s but in reality I only lost about a half inch of height and maybe an inch of width from the former 33/1050R15s. But I'm a "tall skinnies" guy anyway. It may take a bit to get used to the look but not to appreciate losing 11 pounds per tire of rolling mass. Been wanting 16s for tire availability anyway. At some point I'll want to paint or powder coat them in the OEM Ash Grey used on the bumpers and grille.

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I had outstanding luck painting the wheels on my old chevy k10 rattle can "chrome" paint and then clearcoated with the same Omni(ppg) eurothane that I sprayed on the truck. In 10 years it never chipped, rust bubbled, or even scratched. On the interior I flat black sprayed my steering wheel, column, and shifters and then coated with the same clear. I held up as good as the wheels and everyone asked me "where did you get the new steering wheel and shifters". A good automotive eurothane clear is quite durable. Don't know if it's better than powder coat but it's darn good.

 

[cruiserdan]

I will add that to tomorrow’s “to do“ list.
At my advanced age my morning ritual includes the following……
*Get out of bed without falling.
*Eat some type of bran cereal.
*Successful bowel movement (assuming the bran does its job).
*Remember that you requested a photo. (this is not a given).
*Post photo.

Put a reminder note on the toilet paper dispenser.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Put a reminder note on the toilet paper dispenser.

Excellent idea.

 

[TreadingLight]

I got together with @hairy_apple and traded some labor. I got this badass license plate holder out of it.

Tomorrow I set off for the Mint 400 to see an FJ45 make the run, then off to Baja. Only thing I can say for sure at this point is my license plate is unlikely to fall off.

Edit: also rotated the tires and greased the chassis/drive line and changed the oil and topped off the fluids. I think I'm ready.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Need a better side profile picture

Hopefully this qualifies.

 

[OGBeno]

 

[JuanJ]

Hello,

That is attention to detail.

Keep up the good work.





Juan

 

[OGBeno]

Hello,

That is attention to detail.

Keep up the good work.





Juan

Thanks, JJ!