I offer for sale my 1988 HZt-62 here in lovely and scenic Sonoma, CA. This survivor started life as a plain ol 1988 FJ62 and lived most of it's life in the California desert. I purchased this truck as a non-running candidate for a diesel swap. Body is straight and has no rust. Frame is straight and has no rust. There are a few bumps and bruises, but nothing that jumps out. I've been told it's "original condition and pretty damn straight" by a body guy. The original white paint hides the bumps and bruises pretty good.
Most of the interior has been upgraded for comfort and functionality. New carpet throughout. The motor came from a canadian Mud member, originally a japanese market 1HZ that had been upgraded with a turbo and ceramic coated bits. Toyota fuel aneroid added to the top of the injection pump for tunability and control over fuel/boost curve. Rebuilt H55F, split 60 series case. Motor swap done by the evil genius @orange45 of Valley Hybrids out in Stockton, CA several years ago. If you know Georg, you know he does quality work! Rig was built to be a daily driver/long distance tourer/overlander/family camper. Kept it pretty stock looking with original bumpers. I really dig the "sleeper" rigs...
Have achieved as high as 24+MPG, usually around 18-20MPG for freeway cruising. Swapped to 3.73s for better highway cruising at Mudrak's. Truck was built well over 8 years ago..chassis has approx 310k miles, motor has approx 180k miles. Motor had approx 90k miles when purchased from Canadian land cruiser enthusiast.
Selling due to massive costs on a house remodel, PLUS this rig is too nice/straight for rubicon/trail punishment. In addition, we need to occasionally carry lots of kids, and CHP kinda frowns on just filling up the cargo area with crumbsnatchers. Bought a sweet LX470 (I know I know-sellout) to replace this classic cruiser. Seats 8...boring but functional. Ahhh adulthood.
Everything works, no issues. Pics show bent original antenna mast. OEM replacement already installed. Small bit of rubbing through paint on roof line from Thule rack mishap. Only real "dent" is on passenger rocker panel, under the snake blinder. (A small log on the trail in the Utah backcountry didn't agree with me...I'm still angry about it..)
Most importantly- this is LEGALLY TITLED AND REGISTERED diesel cruiser here in California. No smog, no issues! Regular registration, no shenanigans. Not a grey market import, no DOT issues, nada, nothing. California truck, registered as a diesel. Plain and simple.
Hoping to see this truck go to a good home, as I built it with the intention of keeping it for a long time! Life is strange that way...
1988 FJ62
Toyota 1HZ with turbo.
H55F, 60 series split case
Dual battery system
Wiring upgrade for stock headlamps
OME 2.5" medium/heavy lift.
non-USA 70 series 16" OEM steel wheels
Cooper Discoverer AT3 285/75 R16
recovered front dash
upgraded front seats
new carpet throughout professionally installed
locking center console
non-USA split rear seats installed
Sony XAV-1000 double din installed (apple CarPlay)
newer speakers throughout
Waggongear tailgate storage lid, upgraded Waggongear door seals.
Price for expo members is $35,000 USD. Cash or cashier's check. Will throw in a well used, but still very functional maggiolina xl roof top tent if my asking price is met! Has a permanently mounted solar panel, ready for adventure!
Not interested in any trades, gotta pay the bills! I know there’s quite a wait for conversions (read; YEARS) these days and you’d drop a minimum of $30k really quick to build this rig as is-and that's IF you supplied a clean donor truck...
Send me a PM and we can start an email conversation or talk on the telephone. Test drives are ok, we will meet at Mudrak's here in Sonoma, CA. Will work with a local shipper if deal is struck.
This is going on Bring a Trailer soon...gotta sell it!
Thanks for looking,
Seth in Sonoma, CA
Most of the interior has been upgraded for comfort and functionality. New carpet throughout. The motor came from a canadian Mud member, originally a japanese market 1HZ that had been upgraded with a turbo and ceramic coated bits. Toyota fuel aneroid added to the top of the injection pump for tunability and control over fuel/boost curve. Rebuilt H55F, split 60 series case. Motor swap done by the evil genius @orange45 of Valley Hybrids out in Stockton, CA several years ago. If you know Georg, you know he does quality work! Rig was built to be a daily driver/long distance tourer/overlander/family camper. Kept it pretty stock looking with original bumpers. I really dig the "sleeper" rigs...
Have achieved as high as 24+MPG, usually around 18-20MPG for freeway cruising. Swapped to 3.73s for better highway cruising at Mudrak's. Truck was built well over 8 years ago..chassis has approx 310k miles, motor has approx 180k miles. Motor had approx 90k miles when purchased from Canadian land cruiser enthusiast.
Selling due to massive costs on a house remodel, PLUS this rig is too nice/straight for rubicon/trail punishment. In addition, we need to occasionally carry lots of kids, and CHP kinda frowns on just filling up the cargo area with crumbsnatchers. Bought a sweet LX470 (I know I know-sellout) to replace this classic cruiser. Seats 8...boring but functional. Ahhh adulthood.
Everything works, no issues. Pics show bent original antenna mast. OEM replacement already installed. Small bit of rubbing through paint on roof line from Thule rack mishap. Only real "dent" is on passenger rocker panel, under the snake blinder. (A small log on the trail in the Utah backcountry didn't agree with me...I'm still angry about it..)
Most importantly- this is LEGALLY TITLED AND REGISTERED diesel cruiser here in California. No smog, no issues! Regular registration, no shenanigans. Not a grey market import, no DOT issues, nada, nothing. California truck, registered as a diesel. Plain and simple.
Hoping to see this truck go to a good home, as I built it with the intention of keeping it for a long time! Life is strange that way...
1988 FJ62
Toyota 1HZ with turbo.
H55F, 60 series split case
Dual battery system
Wiring upgrade for stock headlamps
OME 2.5" medium/heavy lift.
non-USA 70 series 16" OEM steel wheels
Cooper Discoverer AT3 285/75 R16
recovered front dash
upgraded front seats
new carpet throughout professionally installed
locking center console
non-USA split rear seats installed
Sony XAV-1000 double din installed (apple CarPlay)
newer speakers throughout
Waggongear tailgate storage lid, upgraded Waggongear door seals.
Price for expo members is $35,000 USD. Cash or cashier's check. Will throw in a well used, but still very functional maggiolina xl roof top tent if my asking price is met! Has a permanently mounted solar panel, ready for adventure!
Not interested in any trades, gotta pay the bills! I know there’s quite a wait for conversions (read; YEARS) these days and you’d drop a minimum of $30k really quick to build this rig as is-and that's IF you supplied a clean donor truck...
Send me a PM and we can start an email conversation or talk on the telephone. Test drives are ok, we will meet at Mudrak's here in Sonoma, CA. Will work with a local shipper if deal is struck.
This is going on Bring a Trailer soon...gotta sell it!
Thanks for looking,
Seth in Sonoma, CA
