The Cheapest Land Cruiser On The Planet

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The Cheapest Land Cruiser On The Planet

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It's been 14 years since I purchased my first Land Cruiser - an FJ62. I've been waiting and waiting to find another 62 series at a good price and have finally found one! I reckon this is the lowest priced Land Cruiser that's been on the market for a long time! They only produced the 62 series for 3 years so the number imported to the states was around 17,000 which makes these an absolute gem!
I apologize for the poor focusing as I'm learning how to work with my new Canon R6 Mk II!

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@Tbooth87 7 ай бұрын

“Cheapest Land Cruiser on earth build” should be the name of the series. This deserves some eyeballs.

@Austin_SaintOnge 7 ай бұрын

Oooo I agree with you there! I think that’s a great idea! Let’s do it!

@bogotstogoskiing 4 ай бұрын

This truck makes me reliaze I got a steal on mine. 2500 and no rust. I wouldn't wanna deal with this amount of rust. Min eruns and drives great. Love it to no end!

@Austin_SaintOnge 4 ай бұрын

Yup that’s a steel! Still can’t beat one for 5 times less than that though 😉

@flyingmulerider7166 6 ай бұрын

First off - Yes, Asin Hubs were orginal. Secondly, I admire your ambition - no doubt! I own a FJ40, FJ60 and an FJ62, love the Landcruisers. You have this listed as a 1987 and I will say since it has manual windows, it is actually a 1988. The 1987 U.S. was still an FJ60. This will be an expensive resoration, but you will have fun with the right attitude and will certainly learn a lot. Best Wishes!

@Austin_SaintOnge 6 ай бұрын

That’s what I was thinking that they only made them from 1987-1988. But ion the title and on the door vin inspection plate it’s says 87! Definitely going to be an expensive restoration but I’m planning on doing a Ute chop so at least that’ll take care of half of the body work🤣

@flyingmulerider7166 6 ай бұрын

@@Austin_SaintOnge You are obviously a talented mechanic and will do well.

@Austin_SaintOnge 6 ай бұрын

@flyingmulerider7166 hey thanks bud I appreciate that. Not certified or anything just self taught through painstaking trial and error 😅

@chairmanmao3885 7 ай бұрын

So excited for this series, a 60 was the dream before I even got my 80. Looking forward to what you do with it!

@Austin_SaintOnge 7 ай бұрын

I’m excited too! The 80 has taken a backseat as I’ve been driving this thing everywhere! I get some pretty funny looks from the 90% of people that pass me on the road😄

@colinbarrineau3102 6 ай бұрын

LFG! Masochist build is going to be awesome to follow! 🤘🍻

@Austin_SaintOnge 6 ай бұрын

Yeah buddy!

@devil2jz500 6 ай бұрын

That was a good move to cut the skin in order to access the fuel pump. Now you have a good reason to make an access panel door with bolts (Just like in the 80 series to change the fuel pump). I think that was a great score for $500! The process of restoring it will give you more learning experience and better skills for future projects. It’s like going to school without leaving your home.

@Austin_SaintOnge 6 ай бұрын

You know what I didn’t even think about that! Totally doing it! I got super lucky right? Yeah it’s going to be heeps of work but I can envision the finished product and it’s gives me motivation. Possibly thinking a single cab Ute

@devil2jz500 6 ай бұрын

@@Austin_SaintOnge all my race cars have access plates like that. Easy access to the fuel pump. I’m doing a 6x6 crew cab with my 80. Trying to get a 12 valve NV4500 hasn’t been easy, but that’s what I want! I’ll probably be using 1 Ton full width axle in the front and some “609” full width Twin axles in the rear (it’s a 9” center section with DOM tubes just like in a Dana 60). Disc brakes, etc. I’m having a hard time finding a machine shop that can make me a “pass through” 9” shaft. If I can’t find one, I’ll use a transfer case. It’ll be crew cab unibody bed, like a G wagon 6x6.

@Austin_SaintOnge 6 ай бұрын

@@devil2jz500 dude that thing will be a beast! 12 valve nv4500 definitely would be a great candidate for that platform. I have complete confidence that it’ll be able to push those axles. How did you make the access plate? Riv nuts with an overlapping plate?

@KiyaWarrior 7 ай бұрын

Awesome. Looks like a fun project for ya. Can't wait for the next video.

@Austin_SaintOnge 7 ай бұрын

Thanks! It’s definitely a project car but that’s what I love about Toyotas! That you can still probably get them running and enjoy them while you’re improving them 🤠

@jgcruisers 7 ай бұрын

I don't feel so bad about my light rust one anymore. 😂

@Austin_SaintOnge 7 ай бұрын

lol glad I could fall on that grenade for ya bud!😂 yeah she’s a rust bucket for sure. Someone mentioned on fb that they purchased a hood for their 60 on cruiser corps and the gaps were like 1/4-3/8 inch off on both sides. So I’ll probably just cut out/bend some steel and see how close I can get it. You talking about your 80? Or do you have a 60/62?

@jgcruisers 7 ай бұрын

@@Austin_SaintOnge my lx450, was pretty bad when I got it. but can't even tell it was rusty.

@Austin_SaintOnge 7 ай бұрын

@jgcruisers nice so you took care of all of it. Yeah I’ve owned 4 80s now and none of them have really had bad rust at all. But I’m assuming they all spent the majority of their time in the pnw or west coast (no salt) also I think the thicker metal used on the 80s helps. The 60s and 62s are visibly less robust and they’ve been around another decade longer than 80s as well and they’re starting to show their age!

@chandleremerine6130 6 ай бұрын

Sir you are a glutton for punishment, and I like it.

@Austin_SaintOnge 6 ай бұрын

lol that I am😂 it was definitely an impulse buy. I’m thinking possible it’s chop 🤔

@chandleremerine6130 6 ай бұрын

@@Austin_SaintOnge I think this one is a good candidate for a Dirty 30 type build. Throw a nice flat bed or canopy on it with a mild lift. Could flip it for a profit once finished.

@Austin_SaintOnge 6 ай бұрын

@chandleremerine6130 that’s what I’m thinking 🤔 since I already am starting ahead with the price, and I can save money on the panel repair by just chopping the whole thing.

@Ghostrider-71 6 ай бұрын

Nice project, looks rough. Good luck.

@Austin_SaintOnge 6 ай бұрын

Probably the roughest I’ve seen in person for sure. Lots of hours of work to do! Thanks!

@joecruiser 6 ай бұрын

@@Austin_SaintOnge My own daily 1989 3F FJ62 is right now receiving some well deserved TLC. Rear brakes overhauled, Keyster carby kit installed, etc. They are well worth it. Good luck and have fun!

@Austin_SaintOnge 6 ай бұрын

@@joecruiser that’s sick man! What color? Did you have to do any body repair? Wait you went back to carbureted?

@joecruiser 6 ай бұрын

@@Austin_SaintOnge Hi Austin. White, off white. 99.9% rust free, my farming baby she is. A Gray import to south Africa, in my custodianship for only 25years now. Base model, ruff n tuff. In this time, she already did some Serious work for me, even without any tlc. She's Residing here with me in the rugged northern BushVeld of SA. Again, I am most interested in your own journey, with your Rusty 62 diamond in the ruff. My Best wishes mate! Appreciate you.

@Austin_SaintOnge 6 ай бұрын

@@joecruiser that’s so cool! I bet she’s a beaut! That’s the greatest thing about Land Cruisers is that they’re just naturally ruff and tuff! She’ll last forever! I’m excited to start restoring this one as well! Thanks for watching !