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You could build that filler panel into the fender. Less fasteners.

Good work on the fitment. It all looks very tidy.

Thank you. I can't wait for you to see it. It appeared to be a communication/compatibility issue in the beginning. The ECM and trans computer weren't compatible so weren't communicating. They sent me a new ECM, I had it flashed with a file that is known to work, and the compatibility error...

I know it's probably a bit early to start talking about paint, but you're going to have to chose a color that masks the newness of all this great exterior fab.

Next up, A/C, bumpers and tach.

To get a jump start on the tuning process, I bought myself a new laptop and loaded it with HP Tuners VCM Suite Pro. I then loaded the truck up and brought it down into the depths of inner city madness (I hate coming down off the hill), to have one of the west coast's most sought after tuners...

Here's the new fog light switch and the wiring diagram for the FJ62. I had to reverse engineer the switch before I could wire it up With the dash all apart, it's time to wire up and mount everything else including the OBDII diagnostic port. Some people like them on the passenger side, but...

Adding some accessories is always fun. In this case, an ARB compressor was fit under the hood, with switches neatly parked together in the dash. We also wanted auxiliary driving lights, and found an NOS FJ62 fog light switch to activate them. I like these systems to be easy to work on, so a...

With the engine in and all hooked up, it was time to fire it off. A simple bleeding of the fuel rail meant that it fired right up. Sounds great too... But then I went to put it in gear and got nothing...

Now the fun part began. I actually really like to do wiring, but I hate the surprise I get when I tell the customer how many hours went into the wiring. Every job is custom, so there's generally no way of knowing what it's going to take, and in some cases, the existing wiring in the vehicle is...

We wanted to try to use the original Land Crusier trans shifter, and it seemed possible, but the only way to find out was to get in there and start measuring. Once some basic measurements were taken from the shifter and from the trans linkages, I now had a plan. Both arms (from the trans and...

Some pics of the headers and collector. You can also see how the oil pan had to be modified to clear the driveshaft. Engine and trans installed in the truck.

Transfer case assembly time. One aspect of using an adapter for the split case t-case is that it can now be installed and removed while fully assembled. That's huge. Normally, the split case needs to be partially disassembled to be able to get it off the trans. I've always thought this was...

Now for some real updates. The truck is basically finished, with only a couple minor things needed. The dash is still out to make it easier to access wiring during the time it will be at Pacific Fab, but other than that, it's ready to go. Where did I leave off...it was final assembly time...

I am dropping it off at Pacific Fab next Monday. A short 3.5 hour drive for me...one way... Like I said, I am certain they can fix the problem, I am less certain they will do what they can to make it right with me and Brian. If it comes to that, the only card I have up my sleeve is whether or...

I have faith that they can fix the problem, but my concern is that they don't realize the problems started on their end. I'm going to give them a chance to make it right. Hopefully they come through. If not, it's on me, Brian. I'll do what I can so you don't see any additional cost no matter how...

That is what I thought we were buying. Anyway, I've got a ton of catching up to do. I just uploaded about 80 pics to my Photobucket account, and I need to organize them so it makes sense to you guys.

I bit the bullet and bought into a better subscription at photophuqers. I figure I have a year to figure out another solution.

I did, and they finally got me what I needed. I think the real moral of the story here is that these swaps are a bit more complex than anybody thinks. Spending a few hours tuning revealed many, many variables that get tweaked to make each swap tailored to the vehicle. And the initial tuning...

Your MC is captive? That could be quite a problem. Good to know about the Supra master.