What Did You Do with Your 80 This Weekend? (74 Viewers)

[jcardona1]

Little bit of progress, added the hitch receiver and recovery points...

And also attached the bumper to the frame. Here you can see the integrated body mount. Just need to make an additional brace/support for the tow hitch.

Didn't go anywhere this weekend so I continued working on the bumper. Finished the driver's side wing...

Ran out of plate to finish the passenger side wing so I started on the kickouts...

 

[dan1554]

So much grind. I need a garage maid.

 

[BILT4ME]

I got bored and needed a way to carry a spare outside for a trip this weekend. So... 1/4 plate and three wheel stud later, the dirt bike rack is also a tire carrier. ..not real practical, I know. I'll build a swing out soon.

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Can you still carry the dirt bike on it with the spare attached? I know it will be laying out flat on the bar, but I was wondering if it would do in a pinch......

 

[jbatx]

Yes, there's about 18" between the tire and the ground. All the tie down points are still accessible. It just looks goofy...

 

[Box Rocket]

That's a LOT of new hardware!!!

I love how the Autana fits an 80 series. Looks great!

 

[MDarius]

I finally pulled the PS pump off the 92 with a 3fe to reinstall the pulley. With a new woodruff key it still wobbles on the shaft. Is it supposed to do that?

 

[b16]

@jcardona1 I had to Save Image on that Biggie pic!
While we're on the topic, here's Sac town's finest, Saafir, rolling in his Cruiser.

But he's from Oakland.

Surprised anyone in here knows about Saafir or the Hobo Junction.

 

[BILT4ME]

Drove my 80 600+ miles over the weekend. Packed the whole fam dambly in it and very little bitching this time about how uncomfortable everyone was.

Didn't go camping, but did go out on some very dry level B service roads to just creep around. Was hoping for actual mud or something to climb, but nothing on either front.

Drove well, runs BEST on 91+ octane with no ethanol! I actually hit 100 mph with it passing a couple trucks, NOT going downhill, but I did have the wind at my back!

 

[Cruiser Ed]

I developed a leak at my AC drier. Called AC guy to recover freon and changed o ring. No go it - still leaked. Ordered new parts.

 

[justintpryor]

Attempted my weekend and got sick Sat. Spotted this guys on the way home.
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I claim that one!
Such a shame to leave it so close to the Rubicon to go backpacking

 

[interactivebagel]

I was looking at 80s on ebay, then I saw this:
1979 Toyota Land Cruiser Series 45 Crew Cab | eBay

 

[utahisrad]

this happened.

Was driving down the road and noticed tons of warning lights. I pulled over thinking it overheated or something. Would not start up again. Looked under the hood, everything looked fine. Got a jump but ran strangely... and for some reason wouldn't shift out of park. Still tons of warning lights.

Towed it to the shop and I guess it was a bad alternator. I'm confused why that could wreak so much havoc on the vehicle. I'm just glad it happened a mile away from my mechanic and not 2 weeks ago when I was in the middle of nowhere in Canyonlands!

**EDIT: it was the alternator. Had gotten soaked in oil from my leaky distributor. I've fixed all the leaks but didn't know the alternator had gotten drenched **

 

[TYM4FUN]

I claim that one!
Such a shame to leave it so close to the Rubicon to go backpacking

Hey we'll get fat just sitting in the truck...Any pic's?

 

[TYM4FUN]

I was looking at 80s on ebay, then I saw this:
1979 Toyota Land Cruiser Series 45 Crew Cab | eBay

I would love to have that style.

 

[LS1FJ40]

I was looking at 80s on ebay, then I saw this:
1979 Toyota Land Cruiser Series 45 Crew Cab | eBay

I was a buyer until I saw those fugly rocker switches. Ruined.

 

[cahill]

Went camping, changed a flat tire, gave the landcruiser a wash (hadn't been washed in a few years and had the tire repaired.

 

[GeoRoss]

It is good to have a friend with a welder. A nice bolt did the trick. Thanks Alvin!

I really do need to learn how to weld.

 

[jbatx]

View attachment 1469719 It is good to have a friend with a welder. A nice bolt did the trick. Thanks Alvin!

I really do need to learn how to weld.

#weldingisasuperpower

 

[RFB]

You did? WTH did you do to it?

Read the specs on that 4 banger, it ain't all that. It's truly a tractor motor.

WHEN I kill the supercharger Lol shes all good still.

 

[RFB]

View attachment 1469719 It is good to have a friend with a welder. A nice bolt did the trick. Thanks Alvin!

I really do need to learn how to weld.

I just ordered a hobart 140 watch what comes Lol