Landscraper - 2wd Landcruiser

[Flipper_1938]

I can't throw anything away. I am re-building the Toyota FJ60 parts car that is being used for my daughter's Toyota FJ40. All of the 4x4 stuff is being removed and the bare frame and body are being recycled as a 2wd.

IMG_7063 by Flipper_1938, on Flickr

IMG_7064 by Flipper_1938, on Flickr

IMG_7065 by Flipper_1938, on Flickr

IMG_7066 by Flipper_1938, on Flickr

IMG_7067 by Flipper_1938, on Flickr

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What I have in mind. Did I mention that my 76 year old dad wants this built for him?
big wheels by Flipper_1938, on Flickr

 

[Flipper_1938]

To get the lowered stance, I plan on swapping in the front and rear suspensions from a jaguar XJS (the same car that gave up the red body panels on Roofus). I am hoping that since the jag was a heavy fat pig, the spring rates will be close enough to work on the station wagon.

Wheels will be some sort of cheap 20's that come off of craigslist. Jags use the chevy 5x4.75 bolt pattern.

For power, I'm guessing that a 350/350 chevy combo will be used (the motor in the LC was blown up when I got it).

 

[Skip]

It's kinda' shiny. Wat'cha' gona do 'bout that?

Look like fun.

 

[skull]

different

very different, l like it.

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Later

 

[Flipper_1938]

Yeah, it doesn't really fit in here...or anywhere.

 

[Flipper_1938]

from a landcruiser site:

Oh, man, just buy him a PT Cruiser!

With all due respect, do that and I may just drive down from Canada to kick you in the shin.

I think I threw up a little. Your dad should know better....this is sad

 

[Torchie]

That build will fit just fine Flipper.
You know the we welcome the unusual on this site.[cl
Just hope that your Dad doesn't start wanting to live the "Gangsta" life style as well.
Build on.....[P [P [P
Torchie.

 

[CORPO]

from a landcruiser site:

More reason To do it!!!

 

[Flipper_1938]

Going back this week to rob the 4x4 stuff...and with a little luck, be rolling on these.

 

[Flipper_1938]

Somebody did a newer one

 

[Gottkts]

That will look sick, reminds me of a Land Rover village customs built and he is building a jeep wagoner now. Both of them on the ground and look badass

 

[bob w]

Go for it! With your sense of style it will turn our unique and very cool.

 

[Flipper_1938]

That will look sick, reminds me of a Land Rover village customs built and he is building a jeep wagoner now. Both of them on the ground and look badass

I looked up their stuff. ....more radical than what I'm shooting for. They try to get the top of the tires to show through the windows.

I want it to look low, but still be driveable (5-6" at the rockers?). I want to be able to drive it to Florida or Bonneville if the urge hits.

A landcruiser of this era is the last of the "safari trucks". They still have metal dashes and the doors open and close with Mercedes-like precision. I think they are pretty cool already....just need more power and better handling.

 

[Flipper_1938]

Maybe stick the 5.3 LS that I bought for the fargo in it?

 

[AZRodDave]

... I want to be able to drive it to Florida or Bonneville if the urge hits.

I guess that leaves out the big Caddy engine because you'll want some kind of decent gas mileage.

 

[Flipper_1938]

My 48 flatbed has a hi-stall converter in it that sucks on the highway. This one is going to have a tighter converter if not a lock-up.

 

[forbigpicture]

Flipper, I'm in for this one.....I'd like to see the build up with the 5.3
have a soft spot for longroof's

 

[sgtpontiac]

Remember the 25% rule...

need to lose some of that top height and glass....lose the rear quarter glass and now your cookin.....ok...flat or satin paint wouldn't hurt either....and the bags...killer....[P

 

[Flipper_1938]

This thing looks like it was meant for jag subframes. Both ends have flat sections where the subframes need to sit.

 

[Flipper_1938]

...and the body is already channelled from the factory