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bluedog
03-07-2007, 03:04 AM
I have spent hours on this and other sites searching for what would be my perfect vehical. My list went from my current Tundra double cab to tacoma to Defender 110's (I still want one of these but $$$ make it not to realistic right now). At some point it came to me, Land Cruiser. So I did it. I went out and got myself a play truck. Just because I deserve it.
It's a 1995 FZJ 80
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v462/bikewrench/FZJ80003Small.jpg

After removal of the third row seats, I did my first mod to "clean up" the bolt holes for the seat belts. I'm sure I find something to hang on those.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v462/bikewrench/FZJ80007Small.jpg

My plans for the future are:
Stainless brake lines (in 24hrs)
My black wheelers alloy wheels with some new tires (next week)
OME suspension
Front and rear bumpers
Dual battery and inverter
Home made drawers, bike rack, and sleeping platform for the inside

Drive it around and have fun with it!

B.
Scott Brady
03-07-2007, 03:12 AM
Nice truck, looking forward to watching the progress.
bluedog
03-07-2007, 03:26 AM
Nice truck, looking forward to watching the progress.

Thanks, I have been folowing your build up of your Tacoma along with BajaTaco's for the past year or so. Tons of inspiration on those pages.

B.
adventureduo
03-07-2007, 04:10 AM
Great choice! Good idea for those old seatbelts!
upcruiser
03-07-2007, 04:35 AM
Nice looking truck, welcome to the insanity.
bluedog
03-07-2007, 04:44 AM
Great choice! Good idea for those old seatbelts!
Thanks, I have been reading your upgrades over the past few days. I like you dual battery set up. I will use yours as a foundation for mine.

B.
Brian894x4
03-07-2007, 04:48 AM
:clapsmile That rig looks familier.

Welcome to the club. I just joined myself.
bluedog
03-07-2007, 04:49 AM
:clapsmile That rig looks familier.

Welcome to the club. I just joined myself.

I noticed the color is going around.

B.
BajaTaco
03-07-2007, 04:50 AM
Welcome aboard! I really like that color on the 80. That will look great with black wheels.
Boston Mangler
03-07-2007, 05:04 AM
Welcome Aboard! Glad to see another 80!

In my favorite color too!

Let the mods begin!

:sombrero:
ChuckB
03-07-2007, 05:17 AM
Very nice!! Also my Favorite color on the 80s.
Mlachica
03-07-2007, 01:33 PM
nice purchase. Three new 1995 fzj 80 owners with the same color :safari-rig: It'll be interesting how different/similar our rigs turn out :lurk:
kcowyo
03-07-2007, 02:55 PM
Yup, you and Brian need new avatars Mark!

Congrats on the new ride bluedog. I like your rationale, "Because I deserve it." Excellent!

:beer:
adventureduo
03-07-2007, 06:21 PM
Thanks, I have been reading your upgrades over the past few days. I like you dual battery set up. I will use yours as a foundation for mine.

B.

Right on man. Please give all the credit of the dual battery setup to Boston Mangler. I copied his.

Let the mods begin!:26_7_2:
bluedog
03-08-2007, 02:44 AM
Right on man. Please give all the credit of the dual battery setup to Boston Mangler. I copied his.

Let the mods begin!:26_7_2:

With all the idea borrowing I plan on doing, I really won't be able to call this truck mine.

B.
Brian894x4
03-08-2007, 02:50 AM
Yup, you and Brian need new avatars Mark!


Mine doesn't look cool enough yet. Mods are just beginning.

:Mechanic: