as an older guy, its very interesting how you've mentioned a lot of the safety equipment (abs, airbags, seat belts ) not being there and/or working well, they were all starting to come in when i was younger and you guys sort of expect cars to have it where i still go oh that's nice i guess. turns out times and expectations of what is acceptable or safe in cars does change
Yes ! Interesting point of view , how times have changed , considering the old American truck we are working on doesn’t even have seat belts 😅 new cars certainly have a lot more now
Tip for you seat-belt: Put a zip tie on the belt, when your start doing steep tracks, slide it up just before it locks out; that way whenever you get out of the car when your halfway up a hill, your belt wont be locked out and you will be able to put it back on. When your back in the car, slide it down so it works again in the (unlikely) event of a rollover/crash. When your on the road, slide it all the way down so the belt works like normal.
Yup, I own and ran a "86 FJ62 Sahara in SA on gas, for the last 25 years, converted more or less like yours, with over 700.000km on the engine, in Qld LPG is a problem, although i have made all the way from Cairns to Melbourne on the west side of the great devide on LPG. Usually on long trips in the outback I run petrol. Anywhere from 15 to 20L/100km at around 90 to 95 kmh, no roofrack, (petrol is usually cheaper than diesel) depending on conditions.(Long range tank or Jerries are a good idea! Lol) Hope you have many great trips with the sixtie mate, I am!! Nothing like the feel, the reliabillity and the simplicity of an old truck, like it a lot better than my other LX470 with all the gizmos in there.
Love the short local trips lads. The 60 has been the perfect budget build! My guesses for engine swaps are: 60 - VDJ LN - 1UZ Keep up the great work legends 🤙🏻
We camp at the amamoor creek campground, bloody mint spot and you're allowed dogs. Keen to check out more of the bush around there. As for the luxy i reckon a 1uz is going in
1KDEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!! My guess is that you will be slapping a 1KD into the LN would be an awesome motor to build off, send it with a high mount gated Turbo, f55 for the win. will be a mini KTRUCK what a weapon.
Gday TJ & Macca, now you blokes know how I feel when I go bush in my 91 RN106 flash model sr5, no fancy crap just fun to be had, great episode and keen to see what the swap is going to be, cheers
Epic choice lads & quite close to where we live! It's a bit of a hidden gem, along with Mothar Falls & some other nifty little spots up this way. Noice choice 👌 🙏👍
Great review guys. Would definitely be interested in seeing more tests. Towing and a cross country trip. Wanna see where its lacking exactly as they seem like they'll be a part of our future. Good job lads.
@macpreston My pleasure Brother. You and Mr TJ Jack provide the most authentic, compelling and creative content on the 4x4 genre on RUclips. Totally appreciate your engagement and contact.
Hey I know that Rhys fella, too bloke and mint 60, also amamoor is local bush for me I’m always out there riding motos. Sweet spots out there hey boys ❤
When i use too live in gympie stayed at cedar alot its a wonderful place to stay and the national park around it is good for wheeling and moto riding some good hard tracks but if its wet you will need a winch
I would add a 270 degree self supporting ( no poles) awning from 4wd super centre they sell for $400 ish and if like me you add the optional walls and you are set😊
guys great video, loved the plethora of dad jokes. the channel is becoming more and more interesting to watch as your not just doing hardcore builds all the time and the camping videos like this one make you want to get out there again.
Great content as always lads - Oi Mac take care with the steel roof rack mate - my dad had one on his MUX and the steel rack rusted, then rust spots started to form on his roof through the paint!!!
I had no doubts mate - I just done want to see anything happen to that gem of a 60 mate - looking forward to the build mate!! I vote 1VD-FTV swappppp!!!
That single burner is mint... we did half a lap last year with a Webber and that exact same single burner just need a good wind break but can't fault ours 👌🏼
If it’s a 1UZ I’m definitely continuing to life my life vicariously through you. Had a lifted twin locked Surf and blew the motor. Should have just kept it and done the 1UZ.
Thanks for another awesome episode Tj & Mac. Such a beautiful destination, would love to see uz go back an hit a few more tracks there. TJ ur ride looks sick as, very well put together, I'm with u on putting the mounted compressor in both ur cars would definitely be a time saver for the future. Mac please for the love of God get rid of the steel with cable, its an accident waiting to happen. Lads how did ur go camping n manage to have pretty much 0 recovery kit...hahaha woods. Guess it happens to the best of us hey😀
Unlimited boys give the old girl a new lease of life she deserves it not every day you see a 60 around “BUT Macca keep her when you rebuild her don’t get rid off her please it’s a asset to your show”👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽💯
Could try the old zippy tie on the seat belt so it doesn't get coiled back in n stuck while on the tracks...then ur belt is still out enough to get put back on when u go to move the car again
Gday guys. I been thinking of getting an oat rail drawer fridge, have read some good reviews. It’ll be interesting to see what u guys reckon over some time. 👍🎯🍻🇦🇺
Hey mate, ive had mine in the back of my 79 series cruiser bouncing around for over 6 months not strapped down (hence why she looks cooked) and still working a treat haha not huge amount of volume would be my only critisism but other wise awesome!
Bro's! Put your seatbelt on then loop a zip tie around the belt close to the B pillar slide. Then when you take your seatbelt off on a hill, it wont retract. Meaning you can bang it back on when you drive off again. Then, when you are on road again you can slip the zip tie downcloser to the buckle and the retractomatic will retracto as normal.
Love how you call them cars not trucks. Aussie wheeling, a few channels are starting to call 4x4s/cars trucks. I drive a 1500 Chev, still a fourby down here.
@TJANDMAC have you guys heard of Big 4 conversions he is a mate of mine doing toyota 4.1 litre b series 4cylinders into cruisers and he has patrol gearbox conversions for hiluxs behind 1kds and their is another conversion coming soon which is going to be the way to go in most 4x4 Toyota's
Geez, I wish my GQ was as tidy bodywise...luv the old school touring...every time I see an 80s rig I can smell 2 stroke and salt water. PS... If you've ever sat next to a 200 hp Mecury 2 stroke as a kid in full noise...maybe get your hearing checked....lol
I love these short local trips. I'd have never known that there was somewhere so nice so close to home. cheers boys!
No worries Noelsy !! Yeah not a bad spot 🤩
as an older guy, its very interesting how you've mentioned a lot of the safety equipment (abs, airbags, seat belts ) not being there and/or working well, they were all starting to come in when i was younger and you guys sort of expect cars to have it where i still go oh that's nice i guess.
turns out times and expectations of what is acceptable or safe in cars does change
Yes ! Interesting point of view , how times have changed , considering the old American truck we are working on doesn’t even have seat belts 😅 new cars certainly have a lot more now
Tip for you seat-belt: Put a zip tie on the belt, when your start doing steep tracks, slide it up just before it locks out; that way whenever you get out of the car when your halfway up a hill, your belt wont be locked out and you will be able to put it back on. When your back in the car, slide it down so it works again in the (unlikely) event of a rollover/crash. When your on the road, slide it all the way down so the belt works like normal.
Thats a ripper tip! Definiterly have to remember that one! I dont like not having it on hey its like second nature to me to wear it!
Love the 60 build. I'm going to be doing same to my gq patrol. Cant wait to see how much more it changes. Great work.
Thanks Jason ! Definitely a fun rig 🤩
Good little trip vid guys. It's been years since I'd been to that camp fround. Might have to put it back on my list for a visit. Thanks guys
No worrris thanks Chris !
Yup, I own and ran a "86 FJ62 Sahara in SA on gas, for the last 25 years, converted more or less like yours, with over 700.000km on the engine, in Qld LPG is a problem, although i have made all the way from Cairns to Melbourne on the west side of the great devide on LPG. Usually on long trips in the outback I run petrol. Anywhere from 15 to 20L/100km at around 90 to 95 kmh, no roofrack, (petrol is usually cheaper than diesel) depending on conditions.(Long range tank or Jerries are a good idea! Lol)
Hope you have many great trips with the sixtie mate, I am!! Nothing like the feel, the reliabillity and the simplicity of an old truck, like it a lot better than my other LX470 with all the gizmos in there.
Haha agreed ! The old school off-road vibe of a classic rig is unmatched 😎
I'm absolutely in love with that 60 series. I want one.
Love the short local trips lads. The 60 has been the perfect budget build! My guesses for engine swaps are:
60 - VDJ
LN - 1UZ
Keep up the great work legends 🤙🏻
I see your definitely a v8 man! I was however now ive become more diverse haha
Ha ha, yeah guilty of that 😂. Can I change my guesses to:
60 - Barra (maybe turbo)
LN - 1KD
Can’t wait for the conversion episodes!
1kd for sure
We camp at the amamoor creek campground, bloody mint spot and you're allowed dogs. Keen to check out more of the bush around there. As for the luxy i reckon a 1uz is going in
1KDEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My guess is that you will be slapping a 1KD into the LN
would be an awesome motor to build off, send it with a high mount gated Turbo, f55 for the win.
will be a mini KTRUCK what a weapon.
Another awesome episode from you guys! This place looks amazing and I can't wait to get out there
Gday TJ & Macca, now you blokes know how I feel when I go bush in my 91 RN106 flash model sr5, no fancy crap just fun to be had, great episode and keen to see what the swap is going to be, cheers
Cheers matty its wicked fun hey!
Loved the short little trip away in our backyard not far from home! 270 degree on the 60 and then she’s mint for some nights away
Yeah what a great spot ! Definitely coming back for more of a look !
Last peice of the puzzle i recon!
Epic choice lads & quite close to where we live! It's a bit of a hidden gem, along with Mothar Falls & some other nifty little spots up this way. Noice choice 👌 🙏👍
Thanks Paul ! Yeah what a cool area definitely going to have to check out more 🤩
Great review guys. Would definitely be interested in seeing more tests. Towing and a cross country trip. Wanna see where its lacking exactly as they seem like they'll be a part of our future. Good job lads.
Thanks so much Davo🙌 yeah should have a few more episodes coming with the old girl I reckon 😎
Listening to the raw power of the hill climb from 60s first gear low been waiting see back in action 👍👍👍😂😂
haha so mighty! Its so fun to drive cant wait to be doing it in the k truck to!
Sweet spot to camp and wheel! The old 60 performed just fine. Great laid back episode.
Thanks mike and for always commenting your a bloody good egg and apreciate the support!
@macpreston My pleasure Brother. You and Mr TJ Jack provide the most authentic, compelling and creative content on the 4x4 genre on RUclips. Totally appreciate your engagement and contact.
2 likes and 60 goes to mckinnons cruisers for some spice 💁♂️
I second some McKinnons spice
Haha we are gonna get more than 2 likes for that one 😜
Haha the boys know whats up!
Engine swap 12ht 👌
Hey I know that Rhys fella, too bloke and mint 60, also amamoor is local bush for me I’m always out there riding motos. Sweet spots out there hey boys ❤
When i use too live in gympie stayed at cedar alot its a wonderful place to stay and the national park around it is good for wheeling and moto riding some good hard tracks but if its wet you will need a winch
my gt forester loved that first hill climb just needed some momentum
I would add a 270 degree self supporting ( no poles) awning from 4wd super centre they sell for $400 ish and if like me you add the optional walls and you are set😊
guys great video, loved the plethora of dad jokes. the channel is becoming more and more interesting to watch as your not just doing hardcore builds all the time and the camping videos like this one make you want to get out there again.
Thanks John ! Yeah very keen to get more trip videos done soon after some of the builds are finished 😅
TJ you got the MC role down pat cuz! One of the best… ultimate 🤙🏻✊🏻👊🏻
Thanks Joe 🙏🙌
Newtracks is a gem and James is an absolute champion.
Enjoyed that, thank you. Cheers
It’s my birthday today and this is definitely one of the best presents I’ve received cheers boys
Happy birthday!! Glad you liked it!
You’re channel is quickly becoming a favourite ❤️ love it team
Thanks so much !🙌
Definitely VIC High Country vibes!
Yeah great spot to explore 🙌
Great content as always lads - Oi Mac take care with the steel roof rack mate - my dad had one on his MUX and the steel rack rusted, then rust spots started to form on his roof through the paint!!!
Thanks mate! I did hit some rust spots with the wire wheel and paint so ill keap an eye on it!
I had no doubts mate - I just done want to see anything happen to that gem of a 60 mate - looking forward to the build mate!! I vote 1VD-FTV swappppp!!!
Trick with old seatbelts, give it a hard yank down then let it back up softly. Then pull down softly & usually they will unlock.
yeah the battle of the belt 😂
That single burner is mint... we did half a lap last year with a Webber and that exact same single burner just need a good wind break but can't fault ours 👌🏼
Man she goes hard hey! cheap and easy to pack away to!
Yeah takes up no room and I found adaptors and 1m hose so can Plumb it to a 9kg bottle
Haha still a "surf". Luv ya work guys 🤙🏼
Going this weekend.
Can't wait
If it’s a 1UZ I’m definitely continuing to life my life vicariously through you. Had a lifted twin locked Surf and blew the motor. Should have just kept it and done the 1UZ.
Thanks for another awesome episode Tj & Mac.
Such a beautiful destination, would love to see uz go back an hit a few more tracks there.
TJ ur ride looks sick as, very well put together, I'm with u on putting the mounted compressor in both ur cars would definitely be a time saver for the future.
Mac please for the love of God get rid of the steel with cable, its an accident waiting to happen.
Lads how did ur go camping n manage to have pretty much 0 recovery kit...hahaha woods.
Guess it happens to the best of us hey😀
Haha i agree dw ill be changing! My recovery gear is trashed from the last muddy rescue and tj forgot his!
Yo Mac, get an electronic external regulator for the alternator. I was having the same issue with my coil external regulator only charging up to 13v.
Unlimited boys give the old girl a new lease of life she deserves it not every day you see a 60 around “BUT Macca keep her when you rebuild her don’t get rid off her please it’s a asset to your show”👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽💯
Planning a build for a LN106, what are the best mud Tyres you think would suit it. I am mainly going to be on rock rather than sand.
Ahhhh well we love the Nitto trail grapplers or recently have had good reviews with the fuel MTs
Love these older vehicles! The 106 looks bloody awesome. Is that a Surf front (lights/grill) on it?
Thanks mate ! Yeah sure is ! 🤩
Could try the old zippy tie on the seat belt so it doesn't get coiled back in n stuck while on the tracks...then ur belt is still out enough to get put back on when u go to move the car again
Let us know next time you boys are coming cause these are my local tracks and there’s some fun track and hill climbs out there
Great spot hey !
Could see the nerves on Mac 😅 don’t blame ya mate.
It takes big kahunas!
haha that hard line definitely wasnt for an unlocked manual 2" lifted 60 🤣🤣 Worth it for the fun tho!
Loved it!
good to see an old stockish truck getting used
Awesome video.
My guess for the engine is a 1kz-te
1kd compound turbo set up from the boys at kaizenfab 👌🏻👌🏻
Oooffffff can’t agree more 😂
Awesome spot,
It sure is!🤩
After the new alternator the 60 needs twin lockers and go back and see how it does that last track. Would be interesting to see
Yeah I’d say it would be a piece of cake !
For sure! Although the leaf hangers kept getting hung up on the ruts aswell!
Defo 1kd. Should be enough power. Make sure the pistons are good. Renowned for cracking along gudgeon pin.
Would be nice to see the 60 get some decent money spent on it, there has to be some great mods for them.
Love the vid nothing but good vibes
ps: 1KD swap for sureeeeee
Gday guys. I been thinking of getting an oat rail drawer fridge, have read some good reviews. It’ll be interesting to see what u guys reckon over some time. 👍🎯🍻🇦🇺
Hey mate, ive had mine in the back of my 79 series cruiser bouncing around for over 6 months not strapped down (hence why she looks cooked) and still working a treat haha not huge amount of volume would be my only critisism but other wise awesome!
Budget for the white camping truck should match what ever you are planning for your next build giveaway
I reckon apart from the stick on glow in the dark stars on the roof lining I think Maccas ready to go up the cape. Ohh maybe an engine swap 12ht
😂 yeah I reckon it would actually do fine hey haha
Starlight rooflining. Thats a 15k option in a Rolls Royce.
Hahaha zahlia will love that!
What a laugh, haha.
Driving a cruiser "Wheers mi handbrake"?
Hilarious.
So where on line or shop do u get door rubbers and window seals for 60 series landcruser thanks for any info
They're always putting pop-tops on troopy's, maybe it's time for the ultimate sixty pop-top camper!
Ooofff now we are talking 🤩
Bro's! Put your seatbelt on then loop a zip tie around the belt close to the B pillar slide. Then when you take your seatbelt off on a hill, it wont retract. Meaning you can bang it back on when you drive off again.
Then, when you are on road again you can slip the zip tie downcloser to the buckle and the retractomatic will retracto as normal.
Yeah great idea actually! Haha constant battle of the belt 😅
I reckon Mac might be looking at putting a Barra in the 60! That would be sick!
Better than that 😉
@@macpreston2j ¿
I was gonna say LS but you said long distance touring so a built 1kd for sure 😎
1kd for sure, been dropping hints for a while now, and the kaizen fab lads will surely be setting you up. A340 manulasied wouldn’t hurt either
Already has a manualised a340 built by kaizenfab 😉
Bloody oath this place is amazing
Yeah what a spot !🤩
Love how you call them cars not trucks. Aussie wheeling, a few channels are starting to call 4x4s/cars trucks. I drive a 1500 Chev, still a fourby down here.
Same lol. A Kenworths a truck
Haha yeh the truckies in aus hate when u call them trucks which is fair! lol i still do it sometimes tho!
Sometimes with the seatbelts if you pull them out towards the roof they will pull out, it’s just the angle that stops them
Oh true 🤔 definitely gonna try that next time
My 60 and 75 were the same pull it up towards the roof or the oh shit handle and comes straight out
Yeeh camo! Will give it a whirl!
What's the app you used to see the tracks around that area? Love the video 👍👍
Newtracs
I thought MAC was the one with the dad jokes. TJ was on one this episode!🤣🤣
I do my best 😝🤣
Please install a factory PTO winch the 60
What app did you guys use to find them tracks ? Cheers
Newtracs
80 series chassis with a vdj, 8 speed 60 would be pretty insane
Can’t wait to see a 2JZ in the 60 :))
😉😉
Hey bud don’t get an eggshell topper. Make sure you get a memory foam topper. They are awesome 🎉. Saved our marriage when we bought a roof top tent 😂
Haha mint tip !
I’m gonna come up there in my 6 cylinder landcruiser what do you think of 1hd Toyota landcruisers tj and Mac
Yeah you’ll be fine 🤩
Do you think the 6 cylinder landcruiser is good
@@kamrensingh-il6ge Yeh they are wicked!
Thanks mate 🤟
What’s the app tj used to see the tracks and difficulty levels?
Dope video as always!.
Newtracs
Love the 60 😂
Time for a 2UZ-FE for the 60🤘
Turbo 3rz let’s go!
3.4L supercharged bolt in?
Leafs loves to party 🎉🎉
Haha definitely 😂
Please make a sticker of that big horse
It's gotta be a 1KD lads!
Tb 4.8 swapped 60 coming up?
To much hp for the 60 surely haha
The mighty stock patrol made it up that hill no wokkas
💪
4j let’s gooo
Let’s gooo boyysssss
1kd for sure!
Hell yeah 😎
just done a f44 highmount and plus 30 injectors on my brother n70 made 250hp it bloody rips!
@TJANDMAC have you guys heard of Big 4 conversions he is a mate of mine doing toyota 4.1 litre b series 4cylinders into cruisers and he has patrol gearbox conversions for hiluxs behind 1kds
and their is another conversion coming soon which is going to be the way to go in most 4x4 Toyota's
4L front locked on my 95 runner will take me anywhere lmao
When auto lockers on the 60?
Na it’s unlocked at the moment
Love the old Yoda's
Got to stick to the 1100 zinger boxes budget.
60 needs some star lights in the ceiling.
Just vdj in the 60
1kd in the ln106 🤤
You know a secret to keeping your dash mat on cable ties
3.0 TD auto out of the n70 would be pretty good in the ninja lux
Oath 🤩
1KD for ninja luxy haha
Finally some one else says quilt not doona 🤣
😂
Good to see you guys driving your rigs to ya destinations rather that trailered like some other so called channel
Yeww 🤙
Geez, I wish my GQ was as tidy bodywise...luv the old school touring...every time I see an 80s rig I can smell 2 stroke and salt water.
PS...
If you've ever sat next to a 200 hp Mecury 2 stroke as a kid in full noise...maybe get your hearing checked....lol
😝 not wrong !
Can someone sponsor them recover gear. Please😂
I don’t think that bull like being called a cow 😂
Was thinking that haha
🤣🤣🤣