LJ70 Land Cruiser 1988 Build

[Red Oktober]

Great read this thread ... well done on the build ..looks a great truck

 

[sae70]

Tidy

 

[Simon_LJ70]

As there is nowhere to hide anything in the back of the LJ70 from prying eyes I have decided to tint the back windows to try and provided a bit of extra security, also looks good

 

[Red Oktober]

Like that a lot ..... did you tint them yourself ??

 

[Simon_LJ70]

Hi Red, no used a local specialist, have tried before and it didn't look great, so got it done right this time

 

[Ben]

looks really good Simon.

if you wanted the tinting done for security, wouldnt it have been better having a darker tint, as you can quite clearly see straight through the rear windows in the pics above?

 

[Simon_LJ70]

Thanks Ben, I picked the 2nd darkest out of 8 shades, tried the darkest but couldn't see through the back windows through the mirror!

 

[Ben]

fair enough. it defiantly looks better with the tints.

 

[Conrad-BJ70]

Niiiiccceeee!!!

 

[Gav Peter]

Hey Si, I spied your truck up at WCO on Tuesday awaiting the Vee-Eight...

Fella, I congratulate you on the work you've done to date - your truck is looking mighty clean. Wicked little cruiser dude

Paul reckoned a couple of weeks til the conversion is done - he's had problems getting a plate to match the gearbox up by all accounts... Bet you can't wait!!!

Va bene

 

[Simon_LJ70]

Thanks Gav! It's been hard work but a lot of fun doing it

Was going to call tomorrow for an update, I know they are fitting it in around other jobs as I wasn't in a rush, but looking forward to the drive home when I pick it up.

Still got the door cars to do to finish the inside, but should look like new after that.

 

[Geordie Paul]

That truck looks brilliant mate. Awesome job

 

[Lulo]

Nice Rebuild!

 

[Gav Peter]

Tick tock, tick tock...

Just being naughty Si... Any news to report?

 

[Simon_LJ70]

Yes the engine is in a few problems connecting to the manual box but nearly there. Fabricating a new sump so that it fits into a fairly tight space, other than that.......

 

[angus]

Hi Simon,

Really like what you are doing with your LJ70. I saw one just like it recently at West Coast 4x4 having a 4 Litre Lexus engine put it........ is that yours??

Angus

 

[Simon_LJ70]

Hello Angus, yes that would be mine, hoping it will be finished soon

 

[Ben]

Hello Angus, yes that would be mine, hoping it will be finished soon

how long have they had your truck now?

 

[Simon_LJ70]

Good question Ben, about 2 months longer than expected :-(

 

[Gav Peter]

Oi, I've seen you posting on other threads - update on the heart surgery required please!!!