1988 HJ75 Landcruiser Troopy build

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AluCab sitting on the roof on 2x6s and maybe this weekend get installed.
New OEM glass and weatherstrip installed today.

Got the hooks for the tracks on the roof. They were too thick to fit so I had to grind them a bit. Are there different sizes?
Checked with AluCab and I can lift from there. Maybe this weekend 15 tubes of Sika...

 

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Big day today. AluCab mounted. Since the body never had the roof installed (and cut) and was deformed, we spent 2 hours trying to fit it, grinding a bit the bottom, and slightly bending to widen the roof. It was stress initially but at the end I'm satisfied. Could not have done it with out help of friends and family. We used the winch of the 40 for the heavy lifting.

On a different note, some have asked me about the heater. It's a great deal and does not require much more to complete the system. It provides instatant hot water and heating the cab/tent.

 

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and now we have a second story...

 

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Added another layer of sound barrier and a vinyl marine grade floor designed for decks of boats.

Also... FIRST START!!!!

 

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Got the engine that I really wanted. The 1HDFT 24 Valve direct injection Toyota. I'll baseline it, and swap after driving the rig for 500 miles. Probably sell the 1HDT that is installed currently.

 

[Dougnuts]

For those of us out of the know, what's better about your new engine or makes it preferable?

 

[Ob1]

For those of us out of the know, what's better about your new engine or makes it preferable?

The 1HDFT is the next gen after the 1HDT. it is a slightly better design. Runs cooler, smoother and a bit quieter. It’s the last all mechanical diesel 6 cyl Toyota ever built. One wire runs the engine cutting fuel to the injector pump. It’s considered the ‘holy grail’. I have the same engine on my 80 series and put 95k miles n the last 5 years without any issues.

 

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While injectors and IP are being rebuilt, I’m prepping the engine for Bottom End Bearings replacement. It’s so much easier when engine is on the bench avoiding a black oil shower.

 

[Michael_Exploder]

While injectors and IP are being rebuilt, I’m prepping the engine for Bottom End Bearings replacement. It’s so much easier when engine is on the bench avoiding a black oil shower.

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Nice project……Anytime You can stay with the basics of a rotary mechanical injection pump on a proven platform like this particular Toyota diesel, You’ve done Yourself a huge favor. The mess that new diesel technology is saddled with is a money pit when a sensor or a fuel injection control module etc. goes bad is mind numbing as dealers love to drain Your wallet to repair them. The only concern I’m having with my older diesels is that the old school diesel injection rebuilders braintrusts are retiring, and that the lubricity once found in diesel fuel has been all but eliminated so a good fuel additive might be required to compensate. maybe keeping a a known good pump on the shelf would be a good idea as well. Happy wrenching!

 

[Ob1]

Nice project……Anytime You can stay with the basics of a rotary mechanical injection pump on a proven platform like this particular Toyota diesel, You’ve done Yourself a huge favor. The mess that new diesel technology is saddled with is a money pit when a sensor or a fuel injection control module etc. goes bad is mind numbing as dealers love to drain Your wallet to repair them. The only concern I’m having with my older diesels is that the old school diesel injection rebuilders braintrusts are retiring, and that the lubricity once found in diesel fuel has been all but eliminated so a good fuel additive might be required to compensate. maybe keeping a a known good pump on the shelf would be a good idea as well. Happy wrenching!

Hey Michael,

Yes I agree. I’ve been working with a shop in Portland that are experts in these Denso pumps. They rebuilt 3 of the IPs I have and are experts and reliable. There is only small issue is that it’s costly. But then again, when you walk to a Ferrari shop, you ask when can I get that red one and not how much it costs.

 

[Michael_Exploder]

Nice project……Anytime You can stay with the basics of a rotary mechanical injection pump on a proven platform like this particular Toyota diesel, You’ve done Yourself a huge favor. The mess that new diesel technology is saddled with is a money pit when a sensor or a fuel injection control module etc. goes bad is mind numbing as dealers love to drain Your wallet to repair them. The only concern I’m having with my older diesels is that the old school diesel injection rebuilders braintrusts are retiring, and that the lubricity once found in diesel fuel has been all but eliminated so a good fuel additive might be required to compensate. maybe keeping a a known good pump on the shelf would be a good idea as well. Happy wrenching!

Hey Michael,

Yes I agree. I’ve been working with a shop in Portland that are experts in these Denso pumps. They rebuilt 3 of the IPs I have and are experts and reliable. There is only small issue is that it’s costly. But then again, when you walk to a Ferrari shop, you ask when can I get that red one and not how much it costs.

I’ve seen those engines go 300-400k when they are taken care of, Isuzu’s as well. Having been in the fleet management/ maintenance business most of my adult life I have my favorites, Cummins and Cat for large applications and surely the older Toyota, Isuzu and Mercedes for passenger car and light truck apps. Yep! I’m a certified diesel nut case!

 

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Hey Michael,

I am familiar with this 1Hx engine family. We have an 80 series, and a 40 series that were converted from gas to 1HDFT and 1HDT, and a 60 series that has the 15BFT 4 cylinder 16 valve 4.1L that came from a Toyota bus in Honk Kong. I'm all diesel. If interested to stop by, I'm in Palo Alto.

 

[UAZ-Boris]

Very incredible build! I'm totally surprised that you can get all the tin etc new from Toyota! Bloody hell I would be scared to drive the vehicle knowing how much work is involved.

 

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Today I got from my friend Marti the welder the 32 gallon water tank that will sit under the car instead of the spare. There is a loop of 1/2" stainless pipe to allow 190F hot coolant from the diesel hearer in freezing weather to protect the tank. The hot water has a water-to-water heat exchanger and the cab a water-to-air.air heat

 

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Finally got the shocks. Tried to get a set of Icon shocks, but they were horrible in customer service. Never returned my calls with information and finally gave up. I'll need to fabricate a custom bracket for the bottom front.

 

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Been working on sound insulation. A friend recommended this material to the sides of the rig. It’s expensive so hope it works. Very easy to install.