Off The Road - Plan B

So a few weeks ago on the way home from work the LandCruiser decided it didn't like its oil or coolant anymore, puking them both out the head gasket and onto the clutch, smoking that as well.  I guess this expedites plan B.
- Replace the engine.  110 HP just isn't going to cut it with the mountains around here.  I picked up a 383 stroker that was rebuilt under 10k miles ago from a friend who is doing an engine swap of his own.
- New trans... 3 speeds is good so 5 must be better.
- Transfer case, just cause I can

Then we'll see what breaks next.

On The Road

It took a little work and a couple of dollars to get the LandCruiser inspected and on the road.  It originally failed the emissions, tire width, parking break and mud flaps.  All pretty simple to address.

- Paul's Automotive rejetted the carb and gave it a tune up for the emission
- I sold the 33X12.50 Mud Terrain tires, and being that this is Utah and there is little mud, bought 33X10.50 BFG All-Terrains on 15 inch generic steel wheels
- I replaced the hardware and adjusted the parking brake
- I zip tied on some mudflaps

Here are some photos of it the first weekend it was legal, complete with bike rack.  The bike serves as dual purpose: 1. fun on the trails, 2. AAA should I break down and have to get home.

The Beginning

Back in February 2014 I was sitting in my last MBA class.  So of course, what would I be doing, scouring the classifieds for a cool project to reward myself with after the program was over.  I spotted this little gem on the interweb and with minimal convincing of the wife and a drive to Ogden, UT, it joined the family.

Specs:

1972 Toyota Land Cuiser

3.9 Liter InLine Six that once made 110HP and 210-ish Lb-Ft of torques

3-speed manual

67,xxx original miles (when the speedo crapped out)

Full bolt in cage with seat cradles

Front disc brake conversion

Otherwise bare bones