It's done! 3.0-liter turbo-diesel FJ60 from TLC

[Sloan]

So the truck sat in the sun all day and when I checked the inside in the late afternoon it was maybe 10 degrees warmer inside. :victory:

 

[praetorian]

Has TLC decided on final pricing on the diesel kit? Is it California Legal?

I'm panting for that swap, but hope it's within my limited means.

Cheers,
prat

 

[MoGas]

Beware with the old vehicles that any flaw on the glass will show much more after tinting - there are some rubs and scratches in my old rear glass that i didn't know existed!

Our hatch window is pretty scratched up. I think I'm going to get a new one installed prior to tinting.

Dave

 

[Nullifier]

Is the new motor a piston in sleeve design?

 

[kidishi@gmail.com]

sloan,

are you running sahara rims?

 

[Sloan]

Yes, good eye. I really like them but I found out the other day that they weigh 36 pounds each and have reasoned that something lighter might be better for the mpgs.

 

[DesertRose]

Is the new motor a piston in sleeve design?

Good question. The materials I have don't say. I'll check.

One thing I'm finding that is starting to be of concern: parts. Yeah, I should have thought more ahead, right, but right now I can only get parts from England of all places which means with the exchange rate and shipping, an oil filter could be $40 or more. Yikes.

Navistar (which owns International and operates their 8 plants) is trying to help but so far no one in the US is importing this engine and its parts. Only the engine.

 

[DesertRose]

Yes, good eye. I really like them but I found out the other day that they weigh 36 pounds each and have reasoned that something lighter might be better for the mpgs.

I really like the TX1 Outbacks. 19 lbs. and plenty strong.

 

[Hltoppr]

Good question. The materials I have don't say. I'll check.

One thing I'm finding that is starting to be of concern: parts.

Welcome to the wonderful world of owning an oddity! I've become very familiar with Australian and Canadian parts sources with my last two rigs!

-H-

 

[goodtimes]

The paint really does look better (you know it was an improvement if you can see the difference in photo's). Did you have some work done on the hood too? I seem to recall some damage towards the front of the hood, passenger side. Or am I thinking of someone elses rig?

Looks good without the stripes...if you need someone to take care of the other thing (that you don't want Jonathan to know about), I can send the contact info for the guy that did the graphics on my GS

 

[Brian McVickers]

Roseann,
When you say the paint was "rubbed out" is that with a clay bar?

Looks great!

Thanks
Brian

 

[MoGas]

Welcome to the wonderful world of owning an oddity! I've become very familiar with Australian and Canadian parts sources with my last two rigs!

-H-

At least the exchange rate is more favorable to us against the Canadian and Australian dollars. The Pound is still $1.45 USD.

Dave

 

[Sloan]

I really like the TX1 Outbacks. 19 lbs. and plenty strong.

I just can't make up mind wether I want to run 33-9.5-15 or 235/85/16.

 

[esh]

I would go closer to 10" wide. Much better stability, especially when you need to air down.

 

[DesertRose]

The paint really does look better (you know it was an improvement if you can see the difference in photo's). Did you have some work done on the hood too? I seem to recall some damage towards the front of the hood, passenger side. Or am I thinking of someone elses rig?

Looks good without the stripes...if you need someone to take care of the other thing (that you don't want Jonathan to know about), I can send the contact info for the guy that did the graphics on my GS

No hood work and the passenger front panel still needs to be painted - soon!
And the, um, cat's out of the bag regarding the additional decals. Jonathan saw them.