FJ62 Reimagined - Restoration - Modern Drivetrain - Stoffregen Motorsports

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

Keeping the exhaust heat away from the vehicle occupants and also vital components (such as fuel and brake hoses) requires fabrication of some serious heat shields.

This is the shield I build for the passenger front portion of the y-pipe.





On a vacuum shifted FJ62 transfer case, this also means re-routing the vacuum lines away from the exhaust.



Heat around the passenger side exhaust manifold is kept away by this frame mounted brake tube shield.



The underside of the body at the collector also gets a massive heat shield. On auto trans equipped trucks, it gets cramped with all the electronics ans wiring, so this is doubly important.

 

[NVLOC]

What a pleasure it is to look at your fabricating abilities. Your process is fascinating to watch. Thank you for taking the time to post, it doesn’t go unnoticed.

 

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

What a pleasure it is to look at your fabricating abilities. Your process is fascinating to watch. Thank you for taking the time to post, it doesn’t go unnoticed.

Thank you. I hope it lives up to everyone's expectations.

 

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

It's about time to update this thread.

This year has been full of challenges, and we have had our fair share here. After some time off from this particular project, I got back on it about a month ago. It is now just about wrapped up but working out some bugs. Many pics have been taken along the way and I will upload some of them so you can all see what a beautiful Land Cruiser this has turned out to be.

Here are a couple sneak peeks. You may have already seen them on my instagram feed.

 

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

Over December, I got a chance to do some updates to the silver FJ62. The owner wanted "sliders" built, but admitted they would likely never be needed as rock protection. We compromised and built him something slim and good looking.

The main tube section is 2x.120" DOM, while the legs are 2x2x.250 square for strength, then topped with a strip of .125" flat steel.

 

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

More pics.

 

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

We then had them blasted and powder coated the same color as the wheels, which is a dark grey metallic with tints of blue and silver.

 

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

Here they are on the truck. Sleek looking and strong too.

 

[Dances with Wolves]

I follow on Insta and may have missed it, are those stock FJC steelies? Also, did this vehicle leave the shop and just come back for the sliders? Impeccable work as always!

 

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

I follow on Insta and may have missed it, are those stock FJC steelies? Also, did this vehicle leave the shop and just come back for the sliders? Impeccable work as always!

Yes, stock FJC 17" wheels, on FJ80 axles.

The owner has had it for two years now and he brought it to me for some updates and sliders. It's nice to be able to see them after the initial build.

What's your IG?

 

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

Would anyone here like a chance to own this FJ62? If so, you're in luck!

It will be offered up for auction on Bring A Trailer in a few short days.

I will let you guys know when the auction begins. If anyone here has any questions, please inquire within.

 

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

The auction is live - https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1989-toyota-land-cruiser-fj62-217/

 

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

Just over 2 hours left in the auction. Hopefully it sells!!!

 

[toddz69]

Uuummmm.....yeah it sold!! Congrats to the seller on the fantastic price.

Todd Z.

 

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

I was holding my breath there for a while.