1994 FZJ80 Land Cruiser build

[TheDistanceBetween]

I've came into possession of a broke down Land Cruiser. I've decided to make a rig out of it though so a new motor is soon on the way!

If any LC owners out there have any advice or pointers on this build feel free to give advice anywhere along the way, will be much appreciated

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[Levidale]

Looks good! Can't wait to see it running!

 

[TheDistanceBetween]

You should hear the knock she's got ☹

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[Zerobird]

This.

 

[TheDistanceBetween]

This.

I've heard of this motor, definitely badass. Yet much more $$$ than a fzj80 motor, haha

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[BerettaMato]

Its a cool motor but under powered for a 6500lb fatty.

 

[TheDistanceBetween]

Yesterday I bought another stock motor. Gonna be a little while before install though, headed for Smokey Mountain NP tomorrow!

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[TheDistanceBetween]

Currently on the lookout for an OEM shifter assembly, some new mirrors, OEM antenna assembly or some alternative antenna minus the automated motor.

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[TheDistanceBetween]

The new-to-me motor is now in, and a few weeks I pulled out all the carpet and sound damping. The vehicle has a leak somewhere resulting in water in the passanger floor board which smelled terrible. After I got the carpet up it was evident that the leak has been there a while, plenty of surface rust and the sound damping was deteriorated

The plan is to raptor line the interior (black) and exterior (not sure what color yet), does anyone here have any experience with tinted or body color bed liners?

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[TheDistanceBetween]

Ive also removed the roof rack and wind deflector, I haven't done anything with the holes yet. I guess I will weld them and buff them smooth before the bed liner

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[gtomike]

That's going to make a nice Overlander for sure.
As far as the water leak,if it has a sunroof,check and clear the drain lines.
Also check the drain for the heater box assembly.It will sometimes get clogged with debris over the years,especially if parked under,or near trees for extended periods.

 

[TheDistanceBetween]

That's going to make a nice Overlander for sure.
As far as the water leak,if it has a sunroof,check and clear the drain lines.
Also check the drain for the heater box assembly.It will sometimes get clogged with debris over the years,especially if parked under,or near trees for extended periods.

I suspect the sunroof will be the culprit, I hate sunroofs but it's just something you have to deal with in an 80. I don't think they made a model without one. It's going to be a lot of work but I'm sure it will be worth it in the end!

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