FZJ105 restoration from government to overland

[gerardines]

Hi, this project just began couple of weeks ago ... bought it in a police auction, its 2000 GX in good conditions (or a least it's complete).

Already the engine it's on rebuilt process, all the pieces have to originals, bought in the local Toyota dealer and some are being imported from Japan, so the engine could be at its best.
The original color code is 8L4 Atlantis Blue Mica, but it's going to change to 056 Natural white, the interior I'm going to keep it as original as possible just adding the electric windows.
The suspension set up will be with OME Sport 3" lift kit, aftermarket 16" steel wheels and the doubt is the tire size ... 287/75 or 305/70 Maxxis Bighorn

Then, the classic accessories will come together ... snorkel, local made bull bar, roof rack, rear tire carrier ...


this pic is from the day I pick her up

 

[clivehorridge]

An interesting project there, like 105s, welcome to the forum gerardines, all the way from Peru....

 

[Ben]

Welcome to the club.

Looks like an exciting project!

I look forward to seeing how it all comes together.

 

[gerardines]

Hi, thanks to all

at this moment the axles are being left like new, all striped out, seals changed and painted with zinc and epoxy touch. All this while I wait the engine parts to arrive.
also just bought the basics for a vehicle like this;

- Tough Dog 3" (75mm) lift kit
- Tough Dog RTC steering dumper
- Polytuff complete bush kit for 3" lift
- Snorkel
- oem 16x8 wheels

 

[gerardines]

some pics of the process

 

[clivehorridge]

Nice work gerardines, this ones going to be a "special" I can tell!

 

[Rarf]

nice toyota

 

[gerardines]

Still in process, but almost finished ... just added the bullbar and rear tire carrier (like the oem)