1989 Restomod FJ62 Toyota Land Cruiser with Custom V8 Build
This 1989 FJ62 Toyota Land Cruiser is a custom restomod build that defines what we do at Land Cruiser Restorations. Restored from the ground up, paired with a modern V8, and built to deliver the classic FJ62 look with the drivability of a modern truck. This restomod has been sold, but it’s a great example of the kind of custom work we do every day.
About This Custom FJ62 Restomod Build
The FJ62 is a favorite platform for custom restomod builds, and for good reason. The boxy SUV proportions, the comfortable interior layout, and the iconic rectangular headlights make it an ideal candidate for a modernized restomod that still feels classic. This particular 1989 FJ62 received the full custom treatment, body and paint work, mechanical refresh, and a V8 swap that turned an underpowered classic into a custom restomod capable of confident highway driving anywhere in the country.
If you’re looking for a similar custom build, see our FJ62 restoration page for more on what we do with this platform, or browse currently available Land Cruisers to see what’s in the shop right now.
Why the FJ62 Is Perfect for a Custom Restomod V8 Swap
Stock FJ62s came with the 3F-E inline six and an automatic transmission. Reliable, but underpowered for today’s roads. A custom Land Cruiser V8 conversion transforms that experience completely. Modern power, modern reliability, and modern fuel efficiency, all packaged inside the classic FJ62 silhouette that turns heads everywhere it goes.
We typically pair the FJ62 restomod with the LS3 6.2L V8 mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. The result is a custom truck that drives like a modern SUV but looks like the classic it is.
What Goes Into a Custom Restomod Build Like This
Every custom restomod that leaves our shop has been through the same process:
- Full teardown and inspection
- Rust repair with new metal, never patches
- Custom body and paint in factory or custom colors
- V8 engine conversion with modern transmission
- Suspension, brake, and cooling system upgrades
- Custom interior restoration including upholstery, carpet, and sound deadening
- Final road testing before delivery
See More of Our Custom Restomod Work
Browse our Cruiser Gallery for finished builds, or our recently sold page for more examples of custom restomods like this one. If you’re looking for something with a different custom direction, see our vintage Toyota Land Cruisers for sale, our restomod Land Cruiser builds, or our custom Land Cruiser options.
Build Your Own Custom FJ62 Restomod
Want a custom 1989 FJ62 restomod like this one for yourself? We can build it. Whether you have an FJ62 already and want to modernize it, or you want us to source a rust-free starting platform for you, we handle the full custom restomod process from start to finish. Free nationwide transport in both directions, no cost to you.
Call or text us at 316-633-9902 or 316-992-5986, or send us a message to start the conversation.
