Hey guys .... YES
Ran into some issues with the body work that was 'supposedly' done well in the restoration ... well, that didn't turn out to be so true so it went back to MY guys for some work and it's still there BUT she will be a 9.5/10 very soon. This is going to be my best 4X4 build to date no question, so the finish will be 1000X better than OE.

Have decided on colour ... Toyota Cement gray with black roof and all black accents

All gaps redone, removing a sh!t ton of bonds, and BIG update, we are integrating a sunroof !!

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...2b29faf_3k.jpgIMG_9529 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...4c5d31a_3k.jpg70420897616__99E2FB4D-0A78-49C1-901A-BCC7C5F946B5 by Steve Heck, on Flickr]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...44abce8_3k.jpgIMG_9013 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...2b29faf_3k.jpgIMG_9529 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


and we are making custom carbon hood louvers

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...5fb3ecd_3k.jpgIMG_9538 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

And ... the frame and all components are going in for powder coating VERY soon, then let the build BEGIN !!

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...894911f_3k.jpgIMG_9534 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

New sunroof ... this should be cool !!

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...cbe8f8a_3k.jpgIMG_9012 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

I'd call that a panoramic roof instead of a sun roof. That's going to be cool on the truck.

Sorry the body work isn't up to your standards. That's a crappy set back.

Damn that sucks... you've had such great luck in the past getting quality work done. Sorry people gotta be so unreliable...

Thanks Trey, it is what is is my friend, didn't get as lucky as I have in the past but its all good.

Jeff, actually its not at my end ... I paid GOOD money for a fully restored FJ55, its was on the other side of the country so I couldn't see it in person, but he did send me 100's of pics, and these are SO rare that I jumped on it. When it arrived it looked 'good' for the 'usual' FJ, but to me and this build ... not even close. So now my team takes over and like I mentioned, this will be my best ever Landcruiser.

This may be my last Cruiser so it better be my best, unless I do a 45 (below) ...I've always loved these


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...74a209c3_k.jpgcb767190bd0c1f793fcac038e3eef00ac57f7fc8 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

So excited ... FINALLY after a year and a half of missing parts and fully customizing the suspension, steering etc.. its off to blasting and powder coating.

Assembly time is almost here !!

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...3660a297_k.jpgIMG_0629 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...159fec72_k.jpgIMG_0633 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

Talk about an inspirational build !!!

I/we am looking forward to seeing more posts.

FINALLY .... here we go !!

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...f483e45d_k.jpgScreen Shot 2023-10-07 at 7.30.18 AM by Steve Heck, on Flickr

Is this getting the 632 GM crate.....? :poke:



:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

Jeff-