Desertdude -1997 80 series build up

[kevin]

What is the gage for that is mounted next to the transfer case lever?

 

[Desertdude]

it appears to be a very cheesey Altimiter/Barometer - cannot even read it from the driver position



This 80 has been dusted regularly :Wow1:

that life is over - on to it's new incarnation :wavey:

 

[The BN Guy]

This 80 has been dusted regularly :Wow1:

I knew a guy that would dust his Xterra - ARB, 32" SSR's, Spare tire carrier, roof rack, fiberglass fenders...was pathetic! Spend all that money and don't do anything with it. Then he went to school in Lubbuck. Home of red dirt! He was constantly dusting it out there. Then he traded it in on a 350Z.

 

[dmc]

Congrats Desertdude,

I recently returned to the Land Cruiser wagon world from the Taco world. As much as I loved my Tacoma I will say that the 80 series is far superior for an expedition vehicle. I look forward to the build up. First up is taking off the wood grain right? :Wow1:
dmc

 

[Desertdude]

Dave - I think we met in the parking lot at CruiseMoab05 waiting to run spider mesa?

Yeah the "wood grain" and the "gold" is so special - along with this cherry air freshener that reeks inside. :Wow1:

 

[Scott Brady]

Hey DMC, good to hear from you. We look forward to hearing more about your trip!

I recently returned to the Land Cruiser wagon world from the Taco world. As much as I loved my Tacoma I will say that the 80 series is far superior for an expedition vehicle.
dmc

Interesting comments. Would you mind elaborating a bit on the conclusion, specific areas you felt the 80 is far superior, etc.

I am starting another thread, to keep this on topic...

HERE IS THE OTHER THREAD

 

[Life_in_4Lo]

Pasquale, your truck looks great! It's going to be weird seeing you in something other than the Taco. You know, that first impression.

It looks great except that bling will get you teased out of the DV trip so de-blinging is the first mod! hehe

The underbelly looks cleaner than my '03!

James

 

[Desertdude]

Hey James thanks for stopping by I hope to have this 80 ready and bling-less for DV06 - The Tacoma will still rock and roll too

What really persuaded my on this purchase was how clean it was - and how nice it will be to work on

 

[ShottsCruisers]

Hey, Dude...AWESOME....and, if you see another one let me know. I too am looking for an immediate buy on a '97 w'lockers. The '93 is going to the kids.

 

[flyingwil]

Wow That thing looks great! :Wow1: . I think it is lacking one thing though, the desert pin striping! You should be able to run it out to the coves and have some nice desert pinstriping added for the price of the gas!

Sweet ride, and it will be fun to watch this cruiser evolve into a real rig! :luxhello:

 

[Desertdude]

hey Thanks! Yeah I guess desert pin striping might turn out to be the first mod...
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After talking with Hiltoper and his plans for a possible diesel motor exchange - this could be the future mod for this 80 after approx. 2-3 years of use. I could then join the ranks of biodiesel - staying current with the changing trends of motor fuel -while enjoying this legend vehicle

I just read a tip on removing badging from automobiles - heat gun and dental floss - sounds like an easy one - I am one it!

 

[kcowyo]

I just read a tip on removing badging from automobiles - heat gun and dental floss - sounds like an easy one - I am one it!

Dude - I did this on my T100 and I have a few pics of the process, but they're saved on my computer at home and I'm obviously hard at work right now. I'll post pics later tonight but if you're starting to gather stuff I highly encourage you to run to the hardware store and pick up a can of 3M Adhesive Remover.

I pulled my tailgate completely off, to save my back muscles, and laid it out on my work bench. I used a hairdyer to heat the emblems. Then I sprayed one edge with the 3M remover. I used a plastic scraper that looks like a tongue depressor to start prying up one corner. The best suggestion I can offer is to let the 3M soak for a few minutes before scraping the glue residue away, don't rush it!

The T100 had a 5 inch tall and tailgate wide banner emblem so it took about 2 hours from start to finish. Dental floss, wrapped around 2 pencils like a small saw, will work on small emblems but a small plastic scraper, even a credit card will work much better. Be sure your emblems are glued and not held by clips before you start this! I'll post pics later -

- K.C.

 

[Desertdude]

Thanks KC - there are two gold ("special edition) bars glued up front where it used to have a lamanate of script writing - the gold bars have to go - the tailgate has a gold Toyota logo on it - it has to go - and two camary gold badges on the lower dash near the shifter - has to go.

I will hang back for a few days untill I see your photos - I appreciate the tips - and yes slow is the only way to go on this surgery

 

[Scott Brady]

Oh man Pasquale, you dont have to deal with just chrome :smilies27 , but GOLD :smileeek:

 

[Desertdude]

Scott - The way I feel about gold is the way you feel about chrome :smileeek:

Gold is my Kriptonite :Wow1:

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the lights even have gold/yellow circles of lamainate on there so the lights glow gold - I feel like I am in a Mike Myers movie