Desertdude -1997 80 series build up

[Desertdude]

We have been on full alert for an extremely low mile 1997 80 series Landcruiser. One finally came our way. This is a 40th anniversary model with 40K original miles - an unlocked garage kept street queen. The original owner babied this Toyota - I will not

I will upload engine photos soon -view other photos HERE

mods to follow as time permits

OME "J" springs lift - (Slee)
tire upgrade - TBD
Slee sliders
Arb winch bumper
Warn 9000xp W/rope
Hanna rear bumper tire carrier
arb lockers frt & rear
frt & rear re-gearing
iron pig skid plate
Safari Snorkel - (cool factor of 10)
Engel 45-qt fridge/freezer
Custom made drawers - (by me)
audio system upgrade - TBD
dual batteries
onboard welder
onboard water heater/shower
CO2
OZ aux tank

 

[kcowyo]

Where's the drooling smilie.....?

....nice Dude

 

[Scott Brady]

Now that is just incredible! What an excellent machine.

This is going to be a fantastic build-up (from what we have already seen from you)

 

[BajaTaco]

BLING!

Whoa, not quite the right color... but we can overlook that for now

NICE FIND!

 

[kevin]

The truck looks great. The 1993 and up Fj80's are my favorite landcruisers. I love the 4.5L, DOHC, 24 valves, 9:1 compression, over-square. In my opinion it is the best gasoline engine in its class. Good luck with the build-up!

 

[Desertdude]

Thanks guys! I was trying desperatey to hold out for a white one with low miles and lockers, but as we all know it is hard at this point in time to find.

I have to take some photos of the engine compartment tomorrow and post.

The first thing I notice is how nice the seats are :smileeek:

 

[bluerunner]

I know Scott is envious of those pedals!

Looking forward to the build up, I love that model! :jump:

 

[kevin]

Leather seats are great here in the Pacific Northwest, mud will not stain them. And when they do get muddy, just turn on the heated seats, it dries right out and flakes off.

 

[The BN Guy]

Never seen Piaa's mounted in the bumper like that before.

 

[Scott Brady]

I know Scott is envious of those pedals!

:xxrotflma (oh no, the chromophobia is setting in... twitch, twitch :smilies27 )

But, I think I could cope with the chrome pedals to have a sweet 80 like that

 

[Desertdude]

as chromalishious as i can be... those pedals make me ill - might be the first thing to go - including all the extra gold Camary LE badging -oh yeah and the twin chrome tail pipes - :shakin:

The PO had the bumper carved out to install the lights - then paid to have the bumper spray painted again - He also removed the silver plate on the back bumper turned it black and sprayed that bumper as well - there are also lights in the rear tailgate with plastic covers on them- back up lights - I guess you have to get out and take off the covers before you can use them- lucky for me I did not buy it for the trim package - :elkgrin:

There is a DVD player and two wireless head sets - the DVD player is installed under the drivers seat and the screen up on the ceiling where the interior light was - The PO saved the light so the player can be removed - I would rather have the light back so i can see when I get in = :Wow1:

Drove on the highway last night - first impressions - it needs an alignment and new shocks real bad - the owner swapped the original rims and up sized Wranglers back on the truck for the sale ( he had some low riding michelins on the first test drive ...Really?) it has the original Bilsteins for shocks - I may have to get to this before my drive back to AZ through Yosemite's Tioga pass and the Bristle cone area mid Oct to be safe. Money spent backwards - but it could be a few months before I get to the suspension upgrade. ( ...not sure why desertgirl would drive the FJ40 when there will be an FZJ80 parked right next to it

 

[Desertdude]

A few more photos added HERE

as promised the engine compartment

 

[MaddBaggins]

Nice find Pasquale!
My engine compartment looked like that when I first got it. Not even close now, something about gunning it thru mud puddles

 

[Desertdude]

Thanks "A" - I look forward to getting some of that AZ mud on there with you...

 

[The BN Guy]

Doubt it's ever even seen a mud puddle much less a dirt road! Lots of potential there. Minus the bling factor of course.