Hey everybody, been in the 80 series tech forum a bit trying to get opinions on a few 80's for sale and joining the Land Cruiser club. I've been scrolling for months and just haven't seemed to find the perfect match yet so I've broadened my horizons into the 60's series. (I'm a bigger fan of the 60 series but the old lady likes the 80's)
Anyways I have found a truck that looks like it is in pretty good shape from the pictures. Haven't seen it in person yet as it is a pretty good drive away so I'm trying to obtain more info on it before I travel 6 hours to drive it. Here is the description from the owner:
Toyota LandCruiser, 1989 FJ62, V8 conversion
This Beast has been a daily driver for 5 years. Previous owner performed the Chevy 350 small block V8 conversion. 160k miles on truck, 37k on engine, rebuilt with new Cams and Pistons.
Recent work:
• 9/2017 - New Starter
• 9/2017 - New Battery
• 11/2016 - New Brakes F/R
• 4/2016 - New Alternator
• 2/2016 - Knuckle Seals and Bearings, Front Differential replacement
• 9/2016 - New Tires
• 8/2015 - New Shocks
I have contacted the owner and am trying to get more specifics on the engine and other work done like shocks and knuckle work. But I wanted to get a thread going on here to pick some of your brains on what I should be looking for or asking about the engine rebuild. I have read through a few threads on V8 conversions and am gonna keep reading others but any knowledge you can bestow upon me would be greatly appreciated!
Anyways I have found a truck that looks like it is in pretty good shape from the pictures. Haven't seen it in person yet as it is a pretty good drive away so I'm trying to obtain more info on it before I travel 6 hours to drive it. Here is the description from the owner:
Toyota LandCruiser, 1989 FJ62, V8 conversion
This Beast has been a daily driver for 5 years. Previous owner performed the Chevy 350 small block V8 conversion. 160k miles on truck, 37k on engine, rebuilt with new Cams and Pistons.
Recent work:
• 9/2017 - New Starter
• 9/2017 - New Battery
• 11/2016 - New Brakes F/R
• 4/2016 - New Alternator
• 2/2016 - Knuckle Seals and Bearings, Front Differential replacement
• 9/2016 - New Tires
• 8/2015 - New Shocks
I have contacted the owner and am trying to get more specifics on the engine and other work done like shocks and knuckle work. But I wanted to get a thread going on here to pick some of your brains on what I should be looking for or asking about the engine rebuild. I have read through a few threads on V8 conversions and am gonna keep reading others but any knowledge you can bestow upon me would be greatly appreciated!