Desertdude -1997 80 series build up

**Desertdude** · 10-01-2005, 08:34 PM

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** · 10-02-2005, 02:17 AM

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

....nice Dude

**Scott Brady** · 10-02-2005, 02:30 AM

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** · 10-02-2005, 02:49 AM

BLING!

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

NICE FIND!

**kevin** · 10-02-2005, 03:01 AM

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** · 10-02-2005, 04:21 AM

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

**bluerunner** · 10-02-2005, 05:55 AM

I know Scott is envious of those pedals!

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

**kevin** · 10-02-2005, 06:34 AM

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** · 10-02-2005, 01:20 PM

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

**Scott Brady** · 10-02-2005, 02:21 PM

Originally Posted by bluerunner

I know Scott is envious of those pedals!

(oh no, the chromophobia is setting in... twitch, twitch

)

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

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