JP didn’t want someone else’s Land Cruiser. He wanted his Land Cruiser.

This 1989 Toyota FJ62 was built entirely around JP’s vision, from the Velvet Green paint to the custom leather and cloth interior. Powered by a Chevrolet 6.2L LS3 V8 and backed by a 6L80E automatic transmission, this build blends classic Toyota styling with modern performance and one-of-a-kind craftsmanship.

1989 Toyota FJ62 Build Overview

• Owner: JP
• Year: 1989
• Model: Toyota FJ62 Land Cruiser
• Engine: Chevrolet 6.2L LS3 V8 Crate Engine
• Transmission: 6L80E Automatic
• Suspension: Old Man Emu
• Exterior: Velvet Green
• Built By: Land Cruiser Restorations, Belle Plaine, Kansas

Watch JP’s FJ62 Build

Watch this custom-built 1989 Toyota FJ62 Land Cruiser come together and hear the LS3 V8 in action.

LS3 V8 Conversion

Under the hood, JP’s FJ62 received a Chevrolet 6.2L LS3 crate engine paired with a 6L80E automatic transmission. The factory transfer case was retained, preserving the Land Cruiser’s four-wheel-drive capability while delivering modern reliability and highway performance.

Drivetrain and Performance

• 6.2L Chevrolet LS3 crate engine
• 6L80E automatic transmission
• Factory transfer case retained
• Hooker headers
• K&N cold-air intake
• Low-profile oil pan
• Champion 3-core aluminum radiator
• Dual Spal electric cooling fans
• Old Man Emu suspension
• Rust Bullet undercarriage treatment with 3M rubberized coating

A One-of-One Interior

JP personally selected every material inside the cabin. Rich cognac leather was paired with deep velvet green cloth to create an interior unlike any other FJ62 we’ve built.

White-face Speedhut gauges with red needles, a Grant wood steering wheel, B&M shifter, CruiserCrap center console, Pioneer touchscreen, navigation, backup camera, and custom LCR floor mats complete a cabin designed around the driver.

Interior Features

• Custom cognac leather upholstery
• Velvet green cloth inserts
• Custom door and cargo panels
• New carpet and padding
• White-face Speedhut gauges
• Grant wood-rim steering wheel
• B&M shifter
• CruiserCrap center console
• Pioneer touchscreen head unit
• Bluetooth, navigation, and backup camera
• Custom LCR floor mats

Velvet Green Exterior

Finished in our popular Velvet Green, this FJ62 received a complete two-stage base coat and clear coat refinish, including the engine bay. Custom bumpers, rock sliders, LED lighting, and a low-profile roof rack complete the build while keeping the timeless 60 Series look intact.

Exterior Features

• Velvet Green two-stage paint
• Engine bay painted to match
• FJ60 front-end conversion
• Custom front bumper
• Custom rear bumper
• 8,000 lb Warn winch
• Custom rock sliders
• Low-profile roof rack
• Roof-mounted accessory lighting
• LED headlights
• New grille and headlight bezels
• 33-inch BFGoodrich KO2 tires
• JP’s custom wheel selection

Built Around One Vision

Every stage of JP’s FJ62 was completed in-house at our Belle Plaine, Kansas shop, from drivetrain conversion and fabrication to paint, upholstery, wiring, assembly, and final road testing.

The finished truck isn’t simply a restored Land Cruiser. It’s a one-of-one FJ62 built around a single owner’s vision, proving that the best custom builds are the ones designed from the driver’s seat first.

Build Your Own Custom FJ62

If you know exactly how you want your Land Cruiser to look, drive, and feel, we’d love to build it with you. Every restoration is tailored to its owner, and we handle the entire process in-house.

Learn more about our FJ62 restoration services, or contact us to start your build.

We provide free nationwide transportation to and from our shop on full restorations.

Call or text us at 316-633-9902.