The Good, The Great, and the Really Hard, Chinook Teardown (in more ways than one)

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[@LuisGuerrero-yi2qd]

LFG. This channel is quickly becoming one of my favorites.

[@treatsnaturalpetmarketplac3999]

Becoming? Dude....what's the delay about?

[@ToyotaWorldRunners]

🫡🫡🫡

[@Toca9990]

I dreamed about my fj60 for like 10 years until I finally got it last year, those babies really have a soul, they stand wherever they are.

[@ToyotaWorldRunners]

Yep! Instantly obsessed

[@robertdillard4844]

Don't fix what isn't broken. Words of wisdom. Those compression numbers look really good.

[@deontowle6697]

I can taste the carpet dust through the screen. The joys of renovating campers haha. Psyched to see where the project goes

[@ToyotaWorldRunners]

😂 so many memories. Stoked to have you along!

[@stevenjones6780]

This brings back such memories! When I got my '77 back around 1995 it had been 22R rebuilt and new brakes so I didn't need to do much mechanically. The first thing I did was gut the coach as you are here. After I did some things to preserve the original rubberized tent skirt I got busy putting back in. I had very little budget or electrical experience, but fairly useful woodworking/cabinetry skills and a keen sense of floor plan. I ended up living full time in it all over the Santa Barbara area until I hit the road in Fall of '98. That journey took me all through the Northwest and Western Canada ending up eventually in South-central Florida where I'm comfortably aging. I let Chinook go around 2001 when I got my first house, but I wish I still had it at times. I've got limited photos as back then I had just a 35mm camera. Thanks so much for taking me on all your journeys including this one...! 🥰

[@ToyotaWorldRunners]

Awh man! We’re so happy to have brought you down memory lane. These rigs have a lot of soul!

[@bc30cal99]

Greetings from the south Okanagan, thanks for the video update. Not to be "that guy" but as a BC Hunter Safety instructor for 35 odd years, the poop in the tent would be Cervid if it's deer. Cervids have antlers which they lose annually, Bovids have horns which grow for the life of the animal. On to rigs, that diesel Land Cruiser is so cool. I love hearing the older diesels rattling as they're warming up. Looking forward to seeing where you go with the clean slate build on the Chinook. Stay well you two.

[@ToyotaWorldRunners]

Thank you for the knowledge!! Love this.

[@DESERTG8R]

So happy I found this channel. Can’t wait to see what’s in store. Thank you

[@ToyotaWorldRunners]

Cheers! Thank you!

[@daveb3855]

This channel is by FAR my favourite and ha been since before Matt had that roll over in the Yeti years ago. You guys are go getters. You’re grabbing life by the nards and taking advantage of all the positive things that come your way. You guys if you haven’t already done so should Pat each other on the back. You both deserve it. Can’t wait for more content. It’s all good. I know you know this already but you guys have surrounded yourselves with some tea awesome people. Keep it up. 👍❤️

[@ToyotaWorldRunners]

Thank you so much Dave! For being with us from the beginning cringe videos 😂 We can’t wait to bring more stoke!

[@matenloe2598]

This video is SMOKIN'...... Well, the remains of 1.0 are anyhow.... I Love this Toyota, it deserves to have the interior rebuilt to a new level of dream.... You Both made AWESOME video content of your trip and now we get to see the dream machine become a new Creation....

[@ToyotaWorldRunners]

Thank you! We’re beyond excited to give Sunday a new life (again) ahha

[@sasquatch_tlc]

Great work on the chinook, excited to see what plans you have for the interior. Nice 60 welcome to the club for the clinically insane…

[@ToyotaWorldRunners]

Hahahah do we have tshirts made for this club?

[@Coliomacdon]

Definitely interested to see a swap! Compression numbers are generally better if you open the throttle while cranking too.

[@tommoraga8318]

Can’t wait to see what you are going to do next! 😊

[@ray9880]

Glad the chinook is all ready for interior makeover. Can't wait to see the new interior front and back. Also interesting to see if you'll put another engine in. Imagine Landcuriser chinook 2.0 should be very interesting. Great buy on the newest Landcuriser.

[@ToyotaWorldRunners]

Interesting to say the least! We’re very excited!

[@Laredo-c7g]

12V Chinook sounds NUTTY. Put that one on portals 🤙

[@ToyotaWorldRunners]

🫡

[@seichodan]

Awesome 👌 - Can't wait to see the change - Much Love From New England ❤️

[@alelectric2767]

Been looking forward to this. Can’t wait for the build.

[@karlsteev]

You guys are awesome! I love your channel, your builds, your personalities, and character. Keep it up guys! I hope to meet you guys in person someday since I just live in South Eastern Washington.

[@ToyotaWorldRunners]

Thank you so much!! We hope so too

[@PatrickRTaylor-n8k]

I'm stoked for you guys. Chapter two is gonna be amazing. I can't wait!

[@ToyotaWorldRunners]

We’re so stoked!

[@HowToElecrtrician]

Nice work guys, can't wait to see how this turns out! feel free to reach out with any electrical questions you may have moving forward with the build. I'm a red seal sparky/ backyard mechanic. I'm sure you have a good idea what to do but if nothing else remember to fuse everything at the source it's being fed from and always use the proper gauge wire. Good luck! -Another Matt on the island

[@ToyotaWorldRunners]

Hey, we rarely say no to help!

[@UnderAchievrLP]

Cant wait to see what the future holds for Toyota world runners. You two have improved and changed just from I can see from old content.

[@ToyotaWorldRunners]

Thank you! We appreciate that

[@vertweeler4]

You're like the Bob Ross of Off-roading

[@CelicaDragon]

That's a dope Landcruiser!

[@janetyeomans8138]

So so fun as always! ❤❤❤

[@rahmanazad4810]

Awesome. I think you will have the best trip with this car

[@alt7288]

Great video, thanks

[@Jan-pw4po]

Congratulations on the land cruiser, greetings from soaking wet Maple Ridge ❤❤❤❤

[@ToyotaWorldRunners]

Thank you!!

[@seantaylor2657]

Looking forward to seeing the new Cruiser. Next snowstorm at the secret ditch/testing area? I'll bring the strap!😁

[@ToyotaWorldRunners]

😂 we will have to let you know!

[@sunflowersbigadventures-ms9lc]

❤Hey guys! New vanlife KZbinr here (SUNFLOWER'S BIG ADVENTURES) Absolutly awsome project and looking forward to seeing this beauty finished and watching your next adventure! Peace and love from SUNFLOWERS BIG ADVENTURES❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ToyotaWorldRunners]

Thank you so much for watching! 🤙🏼 enjoy the KZbin journey!

[@Yotacamps]

When you said DUDE! I was hooked 😂😂😂

[@pyroslev]

Never apologize for an old LandCruiser. If I could get one here in North Carolina for that price, I wouldn't and couldn't complain.

[@paultthompson]

Excited for more build content!

[@racebanning6390]

This is Gonna be Fun!!!! A word of advice..... Build it light !! Insulate it 2 inch foamboard minimum, and leave no metal exposed. The Floor is the worst cold transfer spot. My Callen Camper sits on the truck rails. A steel truck floor has taught me a lot in summer &winter 4 years now. Layer that floor . this will serve you in both extremes.🤙🤙🔧🔨🛠️🔧🔨🛠️🏁🏁Be blessed

[@ToyotaWorldRunners]

Heck yes!!🤘🏼

[@treatsnaturalpetmarketplac3999]

The brown diesel machine for $1K Canadian. Score! I'd pretty much give my lefty for a 5 speed diesel cruiser that I could register and drive around California with the biggest Shit eatin' permagrin for the rest of my earthly days. Congrats you two. Love your content.

[@ToyotaWorldRunners]

It was an offer we simply couldn’t refuse!

[@mapleleafdrifters]

Hola amigos! Looking forward to seeing the upgraded Sunday, you have some work to do 🤣🤣

[@ToyotaWorldRunners]

By some, you mean, A LOT 😂

[@mapleleafdrifters]

@@ToyotaWorldRunners Yes, I guess I do 😎

[@landcruiser12]

Always lovely videos !!

[@MichaelCrawshaw]

great keep going best wishes ,mike crawshaw uk .👌

[@kevinstout7353]

Awesome project! Check your wiring because when you started the FJ60 at the end of the video a spark shoots out the bottom of the engine bay. Something may be shorting out.

[@ToyotaWorldRunners]

Great eye! Will check the old girl out

[@Toyota_Ted]

$1000 these days for a running vehicle is WILD. Awesome scoop. Super jealous.

[@ToyotaWorldRunners]

Impossible to say no!

[@Golden-69]

Can't wait to see this build.

[@marciacoker2968]

I’m EXCITED to see what’s coming 😅👋

[@AUGMotorSport]

I Just see those golden curls and Like

[@colleent2007]

So sad to see Sunday stripped down but I’m sure the best is yet to come. Also wondering how many ‘winter commuter vehicles’ does Stace need - just asking for a friend and my garage 😅 and as always - much love ❤

[@ToyotaWorldRunners]

😂 no comment, maybe we need to build you a bigger garage???

[@jeffsly5193]

Looking forward to all the new videos!!!

[@mathias-do-thing]

I wouldn't be worried about that compression test, as long as one of the cylinders isn't like 100 you're good.

[@Fparrish]

😮great Landcruiser find guys 🤘🏻 I agree manual or bust! 😅

[@Max-ik9qb]

By the way you have to crack open the throttle blade to do a acurate comp. test otherwise you're starving the cylinder of air. A cylinder "leak down" test will tell you much more about the health of that 3.4 then a comp test will. What do you mean "heads checked"? Are you pulling them off? My 2002 Tacomas original 3.4 went 375k miles before rod knock got it, heads looked perfect when i pulled em to sale (swapped in a JDM 3.4). If your head gaskets aren't leaking leave damn heads alone! Time spent doing a valve adjustment on the 3.4 will yield a much better sealing and running motor! Loved seeing the new winter beater.

[@neils4271]

I was wondering how you two were post trip, sounds like you have the blues that are so common after epic adventures. Know it all too well. You folks need to get back on the road sooner than later. And if this is your primary income, yup KZbin is a treadmill that has to be fed daily. Good luck.

[@ToyotaWorldRunners]

Yep, the road is calling! Looking forward to get out there again!

[@leifearly1912]

Wowza... just wow!

[@ratnadipmajumdar8179]

Existing buid coming up wish 🙏 you luck 🤞 and good wishes ❤❤😊

[@ToyotaWorldRunners]

Thank you!!

[@ryansearlybronco]

Cool 60 series! Can’t beat a runner for $1000!

[@ToyotaWorldRunners]

Impossible to pass up!

[@MoaByte-v2z]

Between proper ventilation and good insulation in a small space combined with every possible environment you got tough choices. I daily a FJ60, they are essential. There is no suitable modern equivalent but they are ripe for mods.

[@DesolationOverland]

3b and 5speed in the Chinook. Thats my vote.

[@ryanfrazier5888]

I’ve been watching you for a long time and love the channel! Also, I saw on one of your recent videos you two got engaged congratulations!! I was curious though how do you stay so dedicated to all of the builds!? Do you not have TV or distractions I feel like you guys are grinding 12 hours a day most days to get things done and I look up to you both for having such a drive and hustle! I strive to find more of that in my own life and you two are inspiring me and so many others I’m sure! It’s not like you are a racing team or work in a shop all day or perhaps this is your full time job? I’m sorry if you’ve been asked this before and I missed it!

[@ToyotaWorldRunners]

Hey Ryan! Thanks for the comment 🤘🏼 we’re so stoked you’re here with us. We transitioned to full-time KZbin while on the road, and haven’t turned back. So yeah, when it’s everything, it’s easy to get projects done knowing that said project should pay you (after the video is posted) haha! It’s not easy, but we love what we do!

[@williamsealy8781]

Great channel. I watched the build and some of the adventure videos. I'd definitely go with a 4.7 v8 swap. The 3.4 is fine but even underpowered in my all stock 99 4runner. Couldn't imagine it with the large wind drag abd a few thousand more pounds.

[@ToyotaWorldRunners]

The 4.7 is a great engine!

[@chriskuno1738]

1000 for the 60 series!!!

[@ToyotaWorldRunners]

Unbelievable!

[@samuelfox8126]

Body lift the Chinook. Enough for your tall diesel ;)

[@tannerschultz7190]

throttle wide open on compression tests for maximum air volume in cylinders, probably would have hit slightly better numbers

[@robbalinski1606]

Awesome work you guys! If you guys decide to not keep the diesel in the land cruiser then feel free to sell it to me in Sask! I'd love to ditch my 3vze, i cant abide gas trucks lol

[@ToyotaWorldRunners]

😂 we’re falling in love with it

[@peterdingley5321]

Plz plz plz- 60s series, 80s series frame, chinook pop top. Would be so bad ass!!

[@ToyotaWorldRunners]

🫡

[@JayDubber]

Sweet! I have an 85

[@DanielTejnicky]

60 series are great xD Maybe fix up the LX460? TO have even better LandCruiser? xD

[@jhonnyrodriguez2944]

Amazing

[@kathysarmcandy1992]

Open the throttle when you do a compression test. Tip.

[@luiscruz-no3ib]

One thing people do not do is check the valve springs pounds of pressure when collapsing the 3.4 is notorious for the spring, and losing tensile strength worsens when hot

[@ToyotaWorldRunners]

Great tip, will do

[@philgriswold2133]

Oh the indignation! The Land Cruiser faithfully served owners through the years giving it's body and frame to rust, only to be stolen and abused in it's old age. I know you guys will treat it like an old, abused hound that deserves to live out life with some love and dignity. I believe it is a normal reaction when returning from a trip to tear into modifying your rig to make it even better for round II. No doubt, Sunday will be much more suitable for the road when you're through with the new mods.

[@ToyotaWorldRunners]

Hahahaha our 60 is the old yeller of our fleet for sure!

[@anthonymissirlis3710]

nice, 2.0 👍

[@TheCajunGaijin]

Me: 380,000km wow thats a lot. Me again: wait a second, quick math in google 380k km is 236k Miles.....Now my 94 80 series with 246k miles is feeling really old. And the 92 pick I sold with 352k miles was apparently extra old. Both with no rust.

[@ToyotaWorldRunners]

We’ve learned that kms don’t count with Toyotas 😂

[@ShaunHensley]

Ahh the haircut says this vid is out of sequence 😂 I was tripping for a minute

[@CodyFinchum]

This will seem cheesy but I'd reuse the Toyota emblems on the drawer cabinets and possibly handle

[@ToyotaWorldRunners]

I think we will!

[@micktabor7420]

Seems a stolen diesel would be a good pick. Hiding the new motor right in front of our face??

[@ToyotaWorldRunners]

😂

[@matthewlee2686]

Put a 2.8 vm motori diesel in the Chinook. You can get them out of jeep liberty's

[@KABOBkabob]

Have y'all considered one of those ebay electric ac kits for the hotter places? I'm about to try that on my first gen trooper

[@SimonElenor]

I just put a complete drive train out of 1993 Dodge W250 into a 1983 FJ60.

[@ToyotaWorldRunners]

So sick!

[@SimonElenor]

@@ToyotaWorldRunners My favorite conversion though is the 1994 Wrangler with the 1KZ-TE except for the automatic. Yuck. If you ever need help in any conversion hit me up. I will be glad to help. About to put a CKRA in my own 1998 Tacoma. Conversions is what I do. I am a long way away but sometimes advice helps. I have also done a lot of LS (GAG) swaps and a couple 1UZFE swaps.

[@picklesip69]

😎

[@st4n401]

i own a rare Canadian 1987 pickup 4wd turbo with the 2L-T diesel engine with a 5 speed i wonder how fast the 3B is compared to mine

[@backroadmonkeys1622]

If I'm changing my name to Wood Glue; I’m growing a huuuuuge beard.

[@ToyotaWorldRunners]

YOU MUST

[@andylewis8915]

Full electric cooking in new interior build? Induction hob with inverter/solar??

[@ToyotaWorldRunners]

That is on the table yes!

[@JeepTJay6]

3:20 wouldn’t you be surprised if it was several thick bundles of 100 dollar bills? 🤣 13:50 very similar to Jeep TJs. the heater cores are buried so deep the entire dashboard has to come out. 🤦‍♂️

[@ToyotaWorldRunners]

😂 I would have been so happy!

[@prolificnorthwest]

Awesome video as usual and that diesel 60 will be a fun little project. Apologies if you’ve covered this already, but what camera do you use? It looks great and keep up the great work!

[@ToyotaWorldRunners]

Thank you! Sony A6700

[@prolificnorthwest]

@@ToyotaWorldRunners Thank you!

[@blackwatch7151]

Alaska next?

[@ToyotaWorldRunners]

Yep!

[@sicchuckie]

1gr?

[@TannerhasGOATS]

That your guys property on the island?

[@dlim1984]

was that an RL Grime shirt .... #slapthebass

[@martinforrester8249]

I reckon you are determined to change the existing engine, regardless of what you say to the camera. I know, watch this space.😮

[@ToyotaWorldRunners]

You’re on to us 🫣

[@mr.fun-editz]

Use portals 😂

[@tubbytub2990]

Hi great video, it the Toyota Land Cruiser a 4 cylinder?

[@ToyotaWorldRunners]

Yes!

[@goldenroux612]

Cold winters, salted roads!?!? What part of BC are you in?

[@stevenjones6780]

I think they are on Vancouver Island, but not absolutely certain.

[@goldenroux612]

@@stevenjones6780 Cant salt the roads because it damages the salmon returns.

[@joshtozier611]

Alrighty, where do you get that car port / tent garage???

[@ToyotaWorldRunners]

Not sure haha not ours!

[@rmfth]

YOOOO

[@One_mole_worth]

I can smell that shag carpet dust through my screen

[@ToyotaWorldRunners]

😂

[@bobw9297]

Diesel Ruils . 380 thousand is nothing ....eh

[@00019g]

2jz swap it

[@ToyotaWorldRunners]

God’s engine!

[@Jan-pw4po]

❤❤ OH NO not the old $^^%÷÷^; carpet

[@ToyotaWorldRunners]

😂

[@navion1946]

Kids, there’s this thing… where you allow something you want to love into your life but its too far gone and sucks up all your energy but doesn’t return the joy you seek or expect. Put your energy in to things that aren’t rusted.

[@stevenjones6780]

I know what you mean. At 63 I've learned to "Lay low and let go". Never been happier...

[@Andy_C_aka_Cliff_McCrawl]

20r

[@podegenst0ner303]

Another great video today Good information and content smash the like button you filthy animals