The Build Begins Toyota FJ60 Landcruiser Phase 1

This week we take some time to dial in Cameron's FJ60 Landcruiser. Cam has a vision for this truck, so we're making it happen! First up is a real ARB bumper, Solis lighting, and a Base Rack. We threw in a Warn VR10s winch, and to round it all out we did some Holley Retrobright headlights.
Now it's time to hit the trail, and see some new places in our backyard.
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[@muchristian]

One of the cool things about this channel is the variety of content. You are loyal to vehicles by merit not brand. Keep it up!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks! I’m a sucker. I like them all it seems

[@Jeffs_Build_Channel]

Couldn’t agree more.

[@calebcrossley8254]

I third this guy. Love how you guys don’t bash or hype up any one brand. You said it best in this video, if you are going to build it you might as well make it what you want.

[@Hanky_Bannist8r]

Each video gets better and better. This Landcruiser is so clean !

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thank you

[@Sarge0311]

Very nice FJ60 build

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thank you

[@matthewpeppard6537]

So glad Dave has his own channel! I won't be missing an episode. PS the 60 series is super rad!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks for the support!

[@BigFishOverlanding]

Such a beauty of a rig!

[@thedirtheadshed]

It really is. Thanks

[@zeuscash7830]

Awesome to find your channel. Keep it up.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks for watching

[@ianfairbanks1318]

Oh man, I am so glad you guys are not on MotorTrend anymore! Thank God, you can actually do what you want now! Subbed for life

[@thedirtheadshed]

Right on! Let’s make this thing work

[@ExploreJimnyDK]

Nice rig!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks! -From Cameron

[@DieselPowerProducts]

Looking good!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks guys!

[@kyletyra2790]

Yes please. More FJ.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Another one with it today or tomorrow

[@AdamMalcolm96]

Digging the outro, super clean

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks

[@jonhill9564]

Support

[@thedirtheadshed]

I appreciate it!

[@rickfazzini22]

Man that ARB does look way better, ai take back what I said on the first video with the Landcruiser. Great video, I sent a link to my cousin now he’ll get hooked on you and Fred’s channels👍🏻

[@thedirtheadshed]

Much appreciated! Cheers

[@waynestallard2917]

That is so rad! I have a 100% manual everything 1.9L Hyundai Accent hatchback. I’ll let you put 40’s and tons on it if I can come be a guest host. 🤙

[@thedirtheadshed]

Hmm…. Tempting

[@JohnAdamsJohnakaRED]

SWEET RIG!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thank you

[@MrAndeev8]

Dang that is one amazing ring

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thank you

[@jackmehoff2961]

I remember looking at Dick Cepek catalogs dreaming about new tires for my chevy step side. never got any though.remember JC whitney lol. Thank You for sharing your video, and letting us hang out .

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks for stopping by

[@Isuzu_Paul]

Man I want one of those arb bumpers for my rodeo, that LC is looking awesome!

[@thedirtheadshed]

That would look great. Rodeos have great style

[@Isuzu_Paul]

@@thedirtheadshed I remember seeing your old amigo, and I've always wanted to build this one up to be just as capable. I'm hoping within the next couple years I can start building it up. I've already got it up 3" which is about max for the ifs but I've always wanted to do a sas.

[@d100dodgepw]

Man, what a great reminder how rewarding/fun easy projects are where you don't need a ton go time to do everything custom

[@thedirtheadshed]

Yeah. I’m on the other end of the spectrum right now on a project

[@stevencarter7999]

"if your gonna build it, might as well build it the way you want it". Best advice I heard all day. Ahh I love Arby's. Beef and cheddar. Got to have Arby's sauce. Though.

[@thedirtheadshed]

It’s always good

[@danfay4860]

Good call on the odd number of lights Dave. Merry Christmas from the northeast

[@thedirtheadshed]

Merry Christmas to you too

[@nunya7012]

That’s a cool rig!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thank you

[@davidgoodrich1258]

The Dirthead Shed is my favorite KZbin channel now. This rig is awesome.

[@thedirtheadshed]

I appreciate that. Thanks

[@Hickeyjones]

That's a really clean Cruiser. Fully dig it!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Super clean. Way too nice for me… I’d ruin it

[@trumpetman2006]

4.8 ls. It’s a rabbit hole but boy would it be sweet.

[@thedirtheadshed]

I agree

[@rayjon237]

12ht Toyota turbo diesel…. Bolt in..

[@stevescoville8465]

Your channel is awesome. Your talent level is 2nd to none, and you reply to every comment. Your TV show may have ended, but we still benefit by getting to see content on another level. Good job sir.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks for the support! I’m excited to see where the next year goes

[@richardharvey8939]

Awesome it is.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks

[@chadcook9696]

Yo Dave, Great stuff. Would love to keep seeing this rig, and other old stuff. I enjoy that its not super ultra crazy modified. That stuff definitely has its place, but i really dig seeing tastefully modified cool stuff. Merry Christmas my dude.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks for watching. I dig the smaller steps along the way too. Merry Christmas

[@ephjay6t87]

Yes, please more of this 60.

[@imandrewjones]

Sheeesh! That's a clean 60!

[@thedirtheadshed]

It’s got a dent in the body. Just above the drivers tail light !!🤮

[@roci_the_x5082]

Let me know if you’d like some Nissan Xterra content. I need help with my re-gear! 😁

[@thedirtheadshed]

Oh man, that doesn’t sound fun at all

[@roci_the_x5082]

@@thedirtheadshed Not a fan of setting up diffs?! 😅

[@hoists1829]

Hey, man , it is so cool

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thank you. I agree

[@hoists1829]

@@thedirtheadshed Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄, How could we contact with you?

[@the1onlyteagro]

That's a really cool, everyday, classic cruiser.

[@thedirtheadshed]

It is turning out great. Thanks

[@jakequaempts5234]

Good stuff keep it up

[@thedirtheadshed]

Will do. Thanks

[@ScottKirk-Notredcrew]

Cool Truck!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks Scott

[@nickyduhr8355]

Lucky! All of the Arbies are closing around me! Super jealous about that rig!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Sorry for your loss

[@michaelcamara4561]

Keep up the good work Dave. Love seeing these videos. Looks like you got some camera and editing help. It makes a huge difference!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks. Yeah. I have some help from Cameron. But not all the time

[@militarygradegear4004]

I have a Canadian Diesel version of this vehicle, the HJ60. It's a rust bucket mess but these videos give me hope for its potential. Thank you!

[@thedirtheadshed]

It sounds like a good wheelin rig

[@kenchaffin4946]

Great show

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thank you

[@donlouk7153]

Three lights do look better!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks

[@jeansguy9992]

Beef n cheddar with horsey sauce is money.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Two packet per sandwich minimum

[@BigMatt202]

Thass gonna be a cool truck.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Yeah. It’ll be a sleeper

[@djwhitney8991]

Still loving the channel!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks!

[@user-mp3lr1zz4u]

Very nice

[@thedirtheadshed]

It’s a cool rig. Thanks

[@lancestanovsky3519]

Looks so much better already!

[@thedirtheadshed]

It’s stylish!

[@coryhill1063]

I have a set of those arb solis lights in the flood version on my arb and he will really like those!

[@thedirtheadshed]

The dimming feature is sweet

[@coryhill1063]

@@thedirtheadshed it really is, in the winter i usually run setting three! or if theres alot of reflective signs i'll bump it down. plus they throw tons of light

[@jesseshelby4383]

That is the best body style fj there is 💪🏼

[@thedirtheadshed]

I agree

[@sierrasnowrider]

Solid upgrades! Loving the 60 series footage.

[@thedirtheadshed]

It’s getting good now

[@floydstowe]

Looks good

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thank you

[@M14Shooter]

Love FJ60s, can't wait to see this build!

[@thedirtheadshed]

It’s gonna escalate quickly I’m sure

[@airic2897]

Just wanted to say I finally started watching dirt everyday (found you from fabrats) and I've been cracking up and loving it. So cool to go back and watch the maz grande build and crawling. Glad you're both on yt doing your own thing, hope to see ya together again!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks for the support! We’re still cranking. Hope to get the band back together eventually

[@spoolbusben1356]

Fully concur on the odd amount of lights. Same thing on my Ranger. Project looks dope. Love you guys.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks Ben

[@BruceCookfmx]

Videos looking good buddy! So is that beef and cheddar… also the cruiser

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks Bruce. Keep doing the snow dance. So far it’s a good winter

[@ericmillier6652]

Heck yeah man! I wasn’t sure if the ARB bumper would make that much of a difference from the old bumper, but wow it did! And those lights are amazing!

[@thedirtheadshed]

They are pretty cool. You can dim them too and use like running lights

[@AJdoesit]

Adding an ARB bumper to any Toyota is rad. They are meant to be together. Also, love the odd number of lights.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Glad you’re digging it!

[@tannerbrammer96]

Great build! 🤘

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks. Starting simple enough

[@tabbytoyota7717]

Love seeing these old Toyota builds on the channel! Nice work guys, sick LC

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks for watching

[@jdfmfb03]

Dave welding is the coolest thing on YT👍

[@thedirtheadshed]

That’s is debatable, but thanks

[@richardgomez8010]

Hella yeah arbys

[@thedirtheadshed]

It’s always good

[@NewTheoryMagazine]

Cool channel just subscribed 👍

[@thedirtheadshed]

I appreciate that. Thanks

[@mizeadventure9438]

love that color. Just sold a red fj60 from my channel. Best color in my opinion. The bumper you took off is a 1st gen ARB bumper for those trucks. will def be able to sell it quick.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Yeah. Local friend already scooped it up

[@xWarPx]

Great information and excellent editing, I really appreciated the fresh tunes!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks. That’s all Cameron

[@rediron44]

Cool vid. I really like the old iron. Very cool. Loving the content, in the "Shed"

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks for watching

[@JeffSmith-pr1st]

That is one sweet Land Cruiser! It makes me want one!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Start the hunt

[@JeepTeriyaki]

its rad you have your own show! I liked dirt everyday but I always thought you were the backbone behind the work!

[@thedirtheadshed]

I appreciate that.

[@JeepTeriyaki]

@@thedirtheadshed You're a great fabricator! Appreciate the content Maybe see you on the trail in Maine . My buddy got to meet you guys for the Ultimate Adventure a few years back. The frank and beans trail northern Maine im south of Portland....lol what a horrible trail. I felt bad for you guys. Ive got way better trails. Looked like VW sized bowling balls covered in grease.

[@LAP1050]

Nice job guys. FJ looks great 👍

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thank you

[@JeepnJeff]

Those Retrobrights are cool. Keeps the sealbeam look but with modern lighting. I'm still rocking the H4 conversions and like you said, they're dim in comparison.

[@thedirtheadshed]

The retro bright seems to be the sweet spot

[@beachtaco]

Awesome stage 1 upgrade. Looking further to the future videos.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thank you. Me too

[@americonoffroadadventures8132]

Looks good and will improve capability! Hats off to the production. Love dirt. Thanks

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks! Had to use the winch already

[@robertwells6454]

Great stuff Dave. You have a great deal of talent and in many area's. Always learn something watching The Dirt shed.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks! It’s a good time

[@ckaspersen]

Our man Dave is giving us the good content, please comment, like and subscribe! What would YOU do with a ruby red landcruiser? I would drive it from Norway to Cape Town, South Africa!

[@thedirtheadshed]

I appreciate the shoutout!! I want to see it on a Baja California surf trip

[@mfreund15448]

That is one beautiful Cruiser. My dream rig!!

[@thedirtheadshed]

It’s a good’un

[@dwong506]

That bumper that was on there looks just like the early ARB design for the 60 series, minus the turn signal repeaters and the ARB logo sticker. I have the new style ARB on my 60, but don't like how far it protrudes out the front sometimes

[@thedirtheadshed]

Yeah. The old style was definitely more compact. Both look good i think

[@AustinLWright]

That intro b roll gets me every time. Freaking awesome.

[@thedirtheadshed]

You like razor scooters too?

[@AustinLWright]

@@thedirtheadshed hah. My Razor to Land Cruiser ratio is strong.

[@moabwheeling1305]

Love that FJ ! It looks so much better with that ARB bumper and winch and light set up . I'm looking forward seeing his vision on his FJ . Take care Dave and catch you on your next video sir.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks! It does look good. Hard to mess up a 60

[@moabwheeling1305]

@@thedirtheadshed That's true . Merry Christmas to you Dave .

[@PaulKaiser42]

Such an awesome start to a build….can’t wait to see what’s next!!! Always awesome stuff Dave👍🏻

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thank you. Cameron has a whole pile of mods lined up

[@donaldriggs3097]

Nice job Dave, love the variety!! Keep it going!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks! Working on it

[@duceman1089]

Man, what a beautiful machine. Just got my new Bronco, but here I am googling FJ60 for sale

[@thedirtheadshed]

I really like the new broncos

[@jasonxterra]

Dope!

[@thedirtheadshed]

It’s a good one

[@J.Young808]

I wish I would’ve known about these when I was a kid and talked my dad into getting one so he could pass it down to me.

[@thedirtheadshed]

That would be a great hand me down

[@kylehughes3524]

That dirthead shirt is so rad!

[@thedirtheadshed]

I’ll have them available soon. Thanks

[@old_con]

Amazing transformation .

[@thedirtheadshed]

It’s getting good now!

[@dogpotter]

That's going to be a good looking FJ thanks for sharing. really enjoy the content and variety of what you put out. this just goes to show it doesn't have to be a 100 grand truck to be a good wheeler. thanks

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks for watching. Cheap or expensive, it all has its place

[@jordanholmes9943]

When the stuff you bolt on to his rig as a first step cost more than my whole vehicle…. But it’s pretty darn cool. Keep up the good work as we live vicariously through your builds.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Yeah. There is some money there. But probably not as much as you’d think

[@MrTapanes]

@@thedirtheadshed Okay, since you defer (or are contractually not allowed?) to give an answer.... An FJ60 ARB bumper is $1100, the Warn VR 10 setup is close to $1K, the Solis lights are another $1K, the LED headlights another $700 and lord knows how much for the roof rack. Don't get me wrong, I love the channel and the vid gives me serious FJ60 envy. I just like seeing associated costs with things.

[@rayjon237]

@@MrTapanes don’t do that, my wife might see and realize how much all the stuff on my cruiser costs…

[@hugieflhr03]

That is a clean Toyota. Are you sure you want to tear into it? That might be a money maker with just a little work and a flip

[@thedirtheadshed]

He says he is keeping it. Which is fine. Don’t have to flip everything

[@ByronTexas]

He takes off better parts than I have ON mine

[@thedirtheadshed]

Same here

[@mattphillips1910]

I remember when trucks had rain gutters. Gosh that was nice.

[@thedirtheadshed]

They sure were! Way less snow on the seat

[@ssarkees]

Put Arby's Horsey Sauce on that beef and cheddar and it will change it to a 10! Beautiful FJ60! I hope he doesn't beat it up on rocks.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Two packet minimum!

[@rescuedandrestoredgarage]

This rig does look sharp, and it does look big anuff that even I could fit lol. Looking forward to seeing this guys vision for this machine.

[@thedirtheadshed]

You would fit

[@rescuedandrestoredgarage]

@@thedirtheadshed sweet 6'2 350 pnds can fit lol

[@hwi7114]

Enjoyable video as always. Thanks for the content.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks for watching

[@christopherwedemeyer2993]

Here's a 'mint fer yer rhythm

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks. Dig it

[@Bmpaul02]

Your vocal cadence reminds me of the character Big Head from Silicone Valley

[@thedirtheadshed]

I’ll have to look into that and see if you’re making fun of me

[@Bmpaul02]

@@thedirtheadshed he’s a likeable character. Just aloof. No judgement. You just have the same cadence when speaking.

[@austinadventure]

That red is beautiful, Nice work Dave!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thank you

[@HarrySituations]

Looks like the perfect platform to start with!

[@thedirtheadshed]

It’s a good one! Thanks Harry

[@heribertohernandez1320]

@@thedirtheadshed Since you know Toyotas do you know which years are better from 1993-1994 or 1995-1997? Thanks

[@pimpinin206]

Would have been cool at the end to see the output of the new Retrobrights, and also the three ARB lights lit up!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Another video dropping real soon

[@trailrunnah8886]

Looks fantastic, can't wait for the next phase!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks. It’s gonna snowball I’m sure

[@nwoffroader]

Great episode!!! 👍🏻

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thank you

[@billnu]

Nice looking rig. I hope there is a safety for those vampire killer lights. They must throw some light!

[@thedirtheadshed]

They do. And they have a cool dimmer switch feature

[@mikes.9755]

I hadn’t seen those head lights before. I need some for my 4Runner build.

[@thedirtheadshed]

They are nice. I put some in momsspaghetti too

[@woodshed09]

If you’re going to keep making videos, I’m going to keep watching.

[@thedirtheadshed]

It’s a deal

[@derekjarman1638]

Nice! Looking good guys 👍👍

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thank you