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Wiring a Vortec is easy, right............................... This is not even the entire engine harness. Boxing it up and sending it off to be paired down and re programed

I took a stock radiator down to Griffin Radiator to have them build me a radiator that is a direct fit. I had them swap the filler neck and upper tube to work with the LSX series motors and also add a steam port. This radiator is now available at Griffin in either stock form or LSX...

I built a set of sliders

These are the new gauges we are liking, even called "Cruiser" by Autometer

Made a CB antenna mount I do not care for bright yellow springs. Ironman 2" lift A little wire brush love and then some primer and paint Netted 2 1/4" in the rear and 4" up front, stock tires until I do the castor correction

When all said and done it will look like this Yup, that is a split case going into an 80, manual hubs too!

This showed up on Wed I already have one of these in stock

Heather has driven it around for about 18 months without a front bumper so it was time to get one on there. I looked around at bumpers and found that it would be about $1K plus shipping, I decided to make one myself. Criteria was simple, plate style, use materials on hand and modular in design...

It all started about 18 months ago when I bought a 1995 80 series with a "blown motor". $750.00 for a future swap. I drove it on the trailer with the radiator leaking badly. I sold the ugly TJM bumper for $250.00 so I had a 95, locked 80 for $500.00 and a round trip to Asheville, cool! Heather...

Update I spoke with the owner this week and he reported 16.5 MPG around town, no real highway driving at this point.

Thanks much guys :) I'm collecting parts for the same swap in my wife's 80. In the meantime I have a 40 being delivered tomorrow to do a laundry list of work to. No swap in this one though.

My wife made a movie, truck is home with it's owner https://vimeo.com/118292356?utm_source=email&utm_medium=clip-transcode_complete-finished-20120100&utm_campaign=7701&email_id=Y2xpcF90cmFuc2NvZGVkfGYzMWJhNDc2NDM2ZDE0ZDUwNDRjYzk2OTBmNTEyZmQ3MzF8MzY5MjI3Mjl8MTQyMjY1NTM1MXw3NzAx

That is the long term plan. Lots involved including cutting the frame to get the wheel base right to fit in the fenders correct. I have to get my wife's 80 built for off road this summer, it is stock now. I also have a 92 80, complete frame off with Vortec swap started and I work on this one...

The NV4500 is either a Chevy or Dodge unit. Advanced adapters has everything you need too do the swap excluding clutch pedal and master cylinder. I believe their adapter requires using a 4WD version. Far more automatics are used in swaps here than the NV4500.

I am with Iwan in that I like the 142, 62 series rather than 60. I am thinking 62 on 80 chassis with Vortec swap 5.3L/NV4500/60 series split case/manual hubs up front. Maybe one day when I am not working on customer rigs .....

I just read a bit of this thread, what a difference the criteria here in the states. We have no choice within a year model on engine trans or T-case and no diesels or manuals. my 80 series holy grail is a "poverty package". NO sunroof,fender flares or split rear windows. I do not mind the...

Thanks for the compliments. I've not touched anything on the 80 in a little bit. The 62 project just kept growing as it went and sucked up all my shop time. The 80 is back up to the top of the heap, at least for a little while as I am expecting other projects in Jan.

I have the shop 80 that is to the point where the body can go back on the frame. http://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/92-vortec-swap-lift-rebuild.805114/ I have the motor, adapter and T case for that one, need a trans. A 40 coming in Jan, not for a swap, another 40 in Jan also. I'll miss the 62...

I am right there with you on the sound, Between the cats and muffler it is not too loud be sounds healthy. It gets up and goes too. 0-40MPH is great, 40 -70 MPH pins you to the seat. This motor just purs. I am planning an 80 series with NV4500 trans. 5 speed with granny gear on the bottom...

I figured out how to get video with sound on to my FB page. Cant figure out how to copy it off FB and post here. So go to my FB page and you can hear start up. It is not initial start up, I've been putting miles on it. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hardline-Fabrication-Services/218311168199782

Initial start up today. No fluids leaking and everything is working except the Tach, why I will figure out. Got the electric speedo calibrated and it matches my hand held tach for both speed and mileage. Runing and shifting well and nothing fell off yet :icon-biggrin:

Those of us who are sane and understand and keep firearms in this country do it for general one reason, as you stated, the bad guys carry firearms. It is simply a matter of fact. Our gun culture has deep roots and can be traced back to the beginnings of this country. It all started with all...

Most states here have adopted some form of the Castle Doctrine. Boiled down, this law allows you to defend yourself from intruders in your own home. Where formerly you were required to flee if possible, even if in your own home, now you are within your rights to "stand your ground" and...

All should be dry by now and the new shoes and hardware kits should be waiting at the parts store for me. One main spring was broken. Sending unit from Autometer that matches the fuel gauge. No reason to mess around with the stock unit trying to make it work

well, I was hoping that the wheel cylinder had not been leaking long and this would be a quick job of just swapping it out. No such luck. It had been leaking a while, between fluid, dirt and break dust there was a paste all over everything. Just needed a little love.

Thanks Clive :icon-biggrin: I am right there with you. I am a lucky guy in that I get to do something I love to earn my living. I grew up in the muscle car era here in the states and we all chased 1/1 HP to CI as the holy grail, and spend a bunch of money doing it. I can buy a used Chevy Gen...

Wow, just wow. France should tell them to go pound sand. It sounds like some of the crap that goes on here in the US. In some cases the criminals have more rights than the victims.

The Vortec swap and Cummins 4BT diesel swap are the two most popular swaps here in the states. I am personally not a diesel fan, unless it is in a dually tow rig that works for a living. But different strokes for different folks :dance:

You know it is getting close when the hood goes back on My Wife made matching shift boots. One on the left is a twin stick, can't find them anywhere else.

CFM, It may be your area because there are a ton of 80 series out there right now. I am in Chesnee, SC just outside Spartanburg. I am in a pretty good area as I am central to Charlotte,Greenville,Asheville and only 2 1/2 hours from Atlanta. To address your criteria, lockers are nice but I...

All wiring is soldered and double head shrink wrapped. Terminal ends are crimped and soldered as well. Time spent now negated wiring failure down the line. All dash connections have been terminated and labeled, a little straightening out and some split loom and they'll be ready for the...

Lokar shifter, adjustable left to right as well as for and aft All the parts needed to make the LED sgear indicator to work Bottom of radiator with -6 AN fittings installed New fuel lines from tank to intake, -6 AN fittings used throughout. Note lines clamped to fire wall in...

Thanks for the kind words guys. A great many people are starting to look at vintage Land Cruisers as an investment. There are even auto loan companies here in the states willing to lend money for a motor swap and or restoration of Land Cruisers. I am with you Shayne. My ultimate vehicle is...

Ahhhh pure LC porn. Brand new Griffin direct fit radiator. I had this one built as an LSX version for the swap. The top hose and filler neck are swapped and a steam port is added. Shop built fan shroud Stock GM pedal assembly and the modified pedal Starting to all come together...

This is a drive by wire throttle body. The gas pedal assembly had to be cut down and modified to work in the LC Stock pedal is on the right Lots of wiring involved in a Vortec swap. I use a terminal block so that the entire motor harness can be removed if required some where down the...

I use full Autometer Gauges with the swap, no sense in using two decade old, very inaccurate gauges with a modern motor. I made up some primary battery cables, POS to starter, grounds to frame and motor. All 2/0 gauge It is the little details that truly make the difference in the...

Bored yet? A little twin stick love Getting the sticks to the same bend is important if you want them to line up in the cab One of my favorite photos While at the shop the owner wanted this new headlight harness and lights installed, HUGE difference in light thrown. While at it I also...

God I love my job, ready to hang in the frame rails Looks right at home Hanging the front clip, aligning everything back on a straight frame was interesting Actually looks small in there

Monter Trans 4L65E built Adapter that mates trans to OEM transfer case Re built T-case with twin sticks arrived. Original case is shot and no more vacuum system to contend with When you are a one man shop you learn quickly how to make life a bit easier. Using two load levelers make...

Still wont let me put up pics so here is a bunch of links to pics Turns out the T-case had a spun idler shaft, nasty business...

I hear that a lot. Have your wife talk with my wife, she loves her Land Cruiser!1

For some reason this forum is not liking some of the photos I am trying to bring over from Face Book. You can see them all on my Hardline Fabrication Services page on Face Book. If you are a Cruiser guy and a born and bred gear head, this just has to make you smile. 2- Splt cases and a built...

My customer had seen photos of the shop's own 80 series ground up build and decided he wanted his frame and suspension done the same. Sooo, his new frame was stripped and re painted Suspension was also painted and and re assembled on the new frame, long way to go for a motor swap job huh...