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60 / 62 Series / 12HT diesel conversion

1989 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62A conversion is in the details.

A new direction for an established platform.

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Vehicle
1989 Toyota FJ62
Generation
60 / 62 Series
Conversion
Toyota 12HT diesel
Published updates
2007-2008
From the workshop archive

More than changing an engine.

The owner brought this FJ62 in soon after buying it. The main request was a Toyota 12HT diesel conversion, alongside supporting mechanical work.

The record follows mounts, clutch controls, wiring and body repairs. It also records the setbacks rather than presenting the conversion as effortless.

1989 FJ62 / The project in photographs

A closer look at
this Cruiser.

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Project collection 1989 FJ62 Every image stays with this vehicle.
1 project photograph
Photograph 1

1989 FJ62 - original project photograph

The documented brief and work

What shaped this project.

01

Fabrication

Custom engine mounts and clutch controls.

02

Systems

Wiring and voltage-conversion work.

03

Body and equipment

Rust repairs, long-range tank and roof rack.

Original chronology

The documented build

Selected milestones from the original account. These are historical updates, not a statement of the vehicle’s current condition or location.

  1. 23 Jan 2007

    Project outlined

    Diesel conversion and front-axle work requested.

  2. 08 May 2007

    Drivetrain installed

    Fabrication and wiring remained.

  3. 22 Aug 2007

    First start

    The shop records the 12HT running.

  4. 07 Jan 2008

    Equipment fitted

    Fuel tank and roof rack installed.

  5. 01 Feb 2008

    Transmission issue

    A third-gear synchro problem awaited parts.

Project photographs