Oh SNAP! New Project Vehicle!

[azasadny]

Nice find!!! Can't wait to see how it turns out!

[Leland Pate]

Thanks guys... I'll keep updating this thread with my progress.

[Leland Pate]

Yup. It's serious now.

[DonDavis]

*sigh*, I hate you.








Ok, not really. But, dammit, you need a punch in the arm.








Ok, not really. Maybe a stern name-calling session will suffice.




DORK!

[look 171]

Because of this thread, I have been driving my FJ 80 for the past two weeks. I will miss my LC. its just has pin hole in the head gasket. I have to fill with a little water every month or two. Other then that, its rock solid. Oh yeah, I like the 200+ HP on the motor also, not powerful by any means, but its a lot faster my old Dodge Diesel. How sad it is to replace my LC with a use Subi Forrester or 4 runner once I have over my keys.

[atcjorg]

hice, my brother had one with a 350 chevy, very fun good luck with the project

[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by look 171

Because of this thread, I have been driving my FJ 80 for the past two weeks. I will miss my LC. its just has pin hole in the head gasket. I have to fill with a little water every month or two. Other then that, its rock solid. Oh yeah, I like the 200+ HP on the motor also, not powerful by any means, but its a lot faster my old Dodge Diesel. How sad it is to replace my LC with a use Subi Forrester or 4 runner once I have over my keys.

You'll be back. I find myself FJ80 shopping at times, I'm certain I'll have another one day.

[look 171]

Wipped,

That's my second one. There is something about them that I can't really put my finger on. Much like our old 911s. I know what you mean about going back. You have had lots of cars over the years, what are the keepers for you?

[onewhippedpuppy]

Honestly it's a pretty short list.

2000 Jaguar XJR - a recliner attached to a rocket. Giggle inducing power.
Any of my 911s, even the evil waterpumpers.
1999 Boxster - I would have one now if I didn't need backseats.
My FJ80

I think because it's one of the few cars built to a standard, not to a price. There are many legends about how Toyota engineers spent way too much money on FJ80 development because they wanted to build the perfect SUV. You can see that everywhere on them, particularly if you wrench on it. Everything is twice as stout and designed to be bulletproof. They have a dual alternator belt for redundancy.......who does that?

[Leland Pate]

Here's what the seats looked like when I got it:



Here's how they looked after a visit to the local upholstery shop:

[tevake]

The seats are looking nice! And what a movie collection, WOW.
Enjoying your project, keep us posted as you go.

Cheers Richard

[stomachmonkey]

Nice.

I did a frame off on an my old CJ.

Used drilled hockey pucks as replacement body mounts.

Good get, always loved those old FJ's

[onewhippedpuppy]

You don't mess around Leland. The frame looks solid, any serious rust?

[Leland Pate]

No serious rust on the frame. The rear tub sill and bottom rear corners on the tub are rusted and will be replaced.

[DonDavis]

It's been over 10 days since your last update.

At your pace, I'd wager it's almost finished.

[Leland Pate]

Yeah, I'm been meaning to post an update. Right now I'm working on getting the frame put back together before moving to the body work. I had the frame powder coated and installed a 4" SOR lift kit. I've got the brakes plumbed and the axles repacked. I'm finding little surprises along with way... stuck wheel cylinders... loose axle nuts... joy.

I'm ready to put the power train back in but found a torn seal on the input shaft and had to order a replacement which will hold me up a week.

Here are a few more cell phone pics:










Got the frame back from powder coating:

[Leland Pate]

Getting there!

[obrut]

Quickest. Resto. Ever.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Nice! Any motor work, or just a clean and paint?

[DonDavis]

Originally Posted by Leland Pate

Getting there!

Yeah, at a snail's pace. Step it up, mister!