The Phantom Of City Sadar Road

[fouadhafeez]

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@Fouad bhai: It was lovely seeing you as well Sir. Thanks to FJ's that made it possible. And thank you Sir for liking my FJ-40. Such kind comments and that too coming from a senior ICBian, mean a lot to me. Although, I have been through the process of restoration yet, it is a delight to read your thread. Will keep in touch Sir.
Fondest Regards.

My pleasure, Azmat. I have this feeling that FJ owners are a little warped, and are thus drawn to one another, irrevocably! Even after years of absence!

As for your beast, I truly loved seeing it. And I could easily see the hard work, meticulousness, and attention to detail that must have gone into your rebuild.

With regards to THIS thread, when it comes to the actual build...I hope it doesn't turn out to be a case of "khoda pahaar aur nikla chuha"!

[fouadhafeez]

Some examples of FJ45s...in order of ascending "radness".

[fouadhafeez]

Re: Post #182

I want the last two. Badly. Very badly.

[fouadhafeez]

This one, in particular, is an example of what I mean by a "king-cab". With a somewhat stretched cabin.

I have plans for the Phantom to be stretched maybe 8-12 inches more than this. However, I think that some of the excess metal below the door could be shaved off, to add the illusion of ride height, and make the cabin look less "clunky". I think it'd also allow for the bottom of the wheel arch (where it joins the door pillar) to be shaved away, too...and provide more space to accommodate the wheels. This saved "space" could be utilised for the rock-sliders / side-bars.

[tareen]

@fouadhafeez....whats the plan about steering assembly sir? Its one of the few things I don't like about 40 series design along with springs-under-axles. Lets share the thoughts on this.

[fouadhafeez]

@tareen: Boss, Power Steering is an absolute must. With these wheels, I'm quite certain that there will be a dire need to have the steering hydraulically assisted. I agree with you completely, when you say you dislike powerless steering on the FJ. For purists, it might be that they enjoy the flexing of muscles associated with extreme off-roading. Personally, I'd much rather be able to do so, with ease.

The power steering of the FZJ79 (that comes with the 1FZ-FE engine) seems to me to be a likely candidate. Kiya khayal hai?

[tareen]

Sir, excuse me for not being clear enough on my question! I was referring to the steering box/gear not just the power pump. The standard, even powered, steering on the FJ40 has a lot of slop in it due to so many rods, ends & arms etc.

I cannot dare to suggest you anything (sooraj ko charagh wali baat ho jaey gee) but what I myself intend to do eventually is to install a 60 series steering box and remover the existing setup starting from firewall onwards. The new box will be fixed ahead of the shock absorber mount and directly connected to the steering arm, thus elimination most of the slop. There is some modification / alteration involved though but the results have been quoted as hugely better compared to that of original FJ40 power assisted steering.

I have explored the option of Fully Hydraulic steering but that would be an overkill for what I intend to do with the vehicle. Secondly, I understand that it will not work at all in case engine shuts down. It will be troublesome if that happens to be a dangerous speedy situation or I need to tow this vehicle without engine running.

An ideal for most applications, to my understanding, would be a power assisted mechanical steering with a hydraulic ram.

I believe you are getting only the power pump with engine, so any plans about the upgrade of the rest of the system?

Regards

[fouadhafeez]

LOL

Please excuse my dim-witted inability to understanding the question. To be entirely truthful, I hadn't paid much interest to this aspect (understandably, being somewhat preoccupied with the bigger picture, probably made me lose sight of the finer details), but you make an excellent point regarding the FJ steering. Whilst I was driving it, it failed to impress me much at all. The responsiveness is lax ("slop" was a great word!), and there's altogether too much rattling / reverberating going on as well.

The 60 series steering sounds like a good idea. I'm going to check up on that, although I'm also likely to investigate the possibility of a 70 series modification, since I have (conservative) plans for a 70 series engine and gearbox swap...so why not go whole hog with most of the parts?

Your post reminds me to crawl under the FZJ79 and see what it's setup is like. THANKS!

[fouadhafeez]

Quick Update: The Phantom gets it's registration number tomorrow!

UC 107.

Guru Ji Aamir Bhai knows what special importance the number holds!

[machine]

Quick Update: The Phantom gets it's registration number tomorrow!

UB 107.

Guru Ji Aamir Bhai knows what special importance the number holds!

Great - its always good to get the auction vehicle registered ASAP. BTW - Boss whats the overall registration cost in ISD and whats the annual rate of token tax?

[tareen]

although I'm also likely to investigate the possibility of a 70 series modification, since I have (conservative) plans for a 70 series engine and gearbox swap...so why not go whole hog with most of the parts?

In case of 70 series steering box, being a backward-swing, if you wish to add a winch (I'm dead sure you will), both the things should be installed at the same time as they will share the frame exactly at the same place. In this case a portion of the front grill might need a bit of trimming.

With 60 series box, being forward swing, there will be no hindrance to the winch and bodywork but shock absorber mount will need to be relocated.

And Alf Mabrook on desired registration.

Regards.

[aamir567]

Bohat khaamoshee hai
Khariat hai na Fouad

Waiting for more details regrading ur project

[kambrit]

well thats whta i am doing TLC60 power steering and disc breaks guy asked 50000 for both any idea where i can get cheap (pindi price)
we bought hood for 50000.A/c and heater i think will cost us i think 20000.
we are planing to put power windows using 2000 toyota corolla.

[fouadhafeez]

Today, a party comprising myself, Imraan Ustaad, Irfan and Zulfiqar went "engine hunting". The area of operations was Shoba Bazaar, Peshawar. The objective: to find an engine and gearbox for The Phantom.

For more than a few weeks, I'd been oscillating between a few engine choices. First and foremost, was the Petrol Vs Diesel issue. Next, was establishing a firm choice between 1FZ, 1HZ, 1UZ and 2UZ engines.

The trip to Shoba, removed all doubt from my mind.

The available 1FZ engines available there were 1996-7 vintage engines. Superb, but with automatic transmissions. Price range: Rs. 350,000 (for engine and gearbox).

The 1UZ engines were without pre-matched 4wd gearboxes; requiring mating the engine to a gearbox not REALLY designed for the engine. Vintage was 2003-4. Price Range: Rs. 185,000 (with a 5 speed gearbox).

I have a great deal of respect for the 2UZ. It's a terrific high-speed, eminently-smooth powerplant that churns out a lot of power and torque. The discovered downside: the engine is mated to an automatic gearbox...definitely NOT wanted for the monster tires of The Phantom. Vintage: 2006. Price range: (Rs. 450,000, with auto tranny)

Amongst these engines, the 1HZ was the dark horse of the lot. Let me say, straight off: I have never really liked diesels. Thus, whilst roaming around Peshawar, I had no idea that I'd end up buying a 1HZ. In fact, I was quite certain that I would NOT.

Until...I saw this...

A BRAND new (yes...ZERO meter) 1HZ engine, and connected 5 speed manual gearbox. Friends, let me just say: it's BEAUTIFUL. I simply HAD to have it, because I had NEVER seen an engine this new, this clean, and this "unused" in all my years of being a gearhead. To be truthful, I have never seen an engine in this sort of condition, period. In our neck of the woods, engines like these are simply NOT seen, unfortunately.

I've experienced this engine in two vehicles I've used. The 1HZ is fitted in the 2009-10 HZJ79 diesel TLC pickups, I'd driven in Balochistan. It is also the engine fitted in Army RJMR (70 series) TLCs. The reliability, torque and power of this engine is incredible. And while it has nothing of the sort of low-gear acceleration of an FZ or UZ engine, it fares exceptionally well at low rev torque, and has a very sweet top end speed. It also happens to be pretty much noiseless (when compared to the venerable, but bloody loud 13 B Turbo). In fact, on a recent visit to Kallar Kahar, I was quite surprised at just HOW good the engine behaved both on and off road in an RJMR.

So...The Phantom is not longer an "FJ 405". It's an "HJ 405". And now, I'm officially a diesel fan!

I'm keeping my fingers crossed, that this engine if going to last for the next 20 years!

Photos will follow soon.

Cheers. Fouad.

[isiddique]

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[hsumbal1]

Today, a party comprising myself, Imraan Ustaad, Irfan and Zulfiqar went "engine hunting". The area of operations was Shoba Bazaar, Peshawar. The objective: to find an engine and gearbox for The Phantom.

For more than a few weeks, I'd been oscillating between a few engine choices. First and foremost, was the Petrol Vs Diesel issue. Next, was establishing a firm choice between 1FZ, 1HZ, 1UZ and 2UZ engines.

The trip to Shoba, removed all doubt from my mind.

The available 1FZ engines available there were 1996-7 vintage engines. Superb, but with automatic transmissions. Price range: Rs. 350,000 (for engine and gearbox).

The 1UZ engines were without pre-matched 4wd gearboxes; requiring mating the engine to a gearbox not REALLY designed for the engine. Vintage was 2003-4. Price Range: Rs. 185,000 (with a 5 speed gearbox).

I have a great deal of respect for the 2UZ. It's a terrific high-speed, eminently-smooth powerplant that churns out a lot of power and torque. The discovered downside: the engine is mated to an automatic gearbox...definitely NOT wanted for the monster tires of The Phantom. Vintage: 2006. Price range: (Rs. 450,000, with auto tranny)

Amongst these engines, the 1HZ was the dark horse of the lot. Let me say, straight off: I have never really liked diesels. Thus, whilst roaming around Peshawar, I had no idea that I'd end up buying a 1HZ. In fact, I was quite certain that I would NOT.

Until...I saw this...

A BRAND new (yes...ZERO meter) 1HZ engine, and connected 5 speed manual gearbox. Friends, let me just say: it's BEAUTIFUL. I simply HAD to have it, because I had NEVER seen an engine this new, this clean, and this "unused" in all my years of being a gearhead. To be truthful, I have never seen an engine in this sort of condition, period. In our neck of the woods, engines like these are simply NOT seen, unfortunately.

I've experienced this engine in two vehicles I've used. The 1HZ is fitted in the 2009-10 HZJ79 diesel TLC pickups, I'd driven in Balochistan. It is also the engine fitted in Army RJMR (70 series) TLCs. The reliability, torque and power of this engine is incredible. And while it has nothing of the sort of low-gear acceleration of an FZ or UZ engine, it fares exceptionally well at low rev torque, and has a very sweet top end speed. It also happens to be pretty much noiseless (when compared to the venerable, but bloody loud 13 B Turbo). In fact, on a recent visit to Kallar Kahar, I was quite surprised at just HOW good the engine behaved both on and off road in an RJMR.

So...The Phantom is not longer an "FJ 405". It's an "HJ 405". And now, I'm officially a diesel fan!

I'm keeping my fingers crossed, that this engine if going to last for the next 20 years!

Photos will follow soon.

Cheers. Fouad.

Congrats.
Nice to know that you chose a Diesel. 1HZ is a great engine and if you ask me(I am a little biased towards Diesels) it is the a best sounding engine. Nothing beats the sound of a six cylinder diesel. I luv it.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com<img src=" /><o:p></o:p>
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I was going thru a thread on an Australian TLC forum and was astonished to read that a guy claimed that he has done 1.6 million kms on a 2H without a spanner touching his main block. He had changed the transmission a few times and got the pump serviced a few times. So you are right. A 1HZ is good to last 20 years. Not to forget that a 1HZ will be a lot simpler to wire.<o:p></o:p>
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Eagerly waiting for pics and would luv to hear the engine if you can post a video.<o:p></o:p>
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[Cateyez]

Congrats Sir! 1HZ is an excellent choice with ample power to roll the super swampers. Welcome to the Diesel club. Best Regards.

[aamir567]

Today, a party comprising myself, Imraan Ustaad, Irfan and Zulfiqar went "engine hunting". The area of operations was Shoba Bazaar, Peshawar. The objective: to find an engine and gearbox for The Phantom.

For more than a few weeks, I'd been oscillating between a few engine choices. First and foremost, was the Petrol Vs Diesel issue. Next, was establishing a firm choice between 1FZ, 1HZ, 1UZ and 2UZ engines.

The trip to Shoba, removed all doubt from my mind.

The available 1FZ engines available there were 1996-7 vintage engines. Superb, but with automatic transmissions. Price range: Rs. 350,000 (for engine and gearbox).

The 1UZ engines were without pre-matched 4wd gearboxes; requiring mating the engine to a gearbox not REALLY designed for the engine. Vintage was 2003-4. Price Range: Rs. 185,000 (with a 5 speed gearbox).

I have a great deal of respect for the 2UZ. It's a terrific high-speed, eminently-smooth powerplant that churns out a lot of power and torque. The discovered downside: the engine is mated to an automatic gearbox...definitely NOT wanted for the monster tires of The Phantom. Vintage: 2006. Price range: (Rs. 450,000, with auto tranny)

Amongst these engines, the 1HZ was the dark horse of the lot. Let me say, straight off: I have never really liked diesels. Thus, whilst roaming around Peshawar, I had no idea that I'd end up buying a 1HZ. In fact, I was quite certain that I would NOT.

Until...I saw this...

A BRAND new (yes...ZERO meter) 1HZ engine, and connected 5 speed manual gearbox. Friends, let me just say: it's BEAUTIFUL. I simply HAD to have it, because I had NEVER seen an engine this new, this clean, and this "unused" in all my years of being a gearhead. To be truthful, I have never seen an engine in this sort of condition, period. In our neck of the woods, engines like these are simply NOT seen, unfortunately.

I've experienced this engine in two vehicles I've used. The 1HZ is fitted in the 2009-10 HZJ79 diesel TLC pickups, I'd driven in Balochistan. It is also the engine fitted in Army RJMR (70 series) TLCs. The reliability, torque and power of this engine is incredible. And while it has nothing of the sort of low-gear acceleration of an FZ or UZ engine, it fares exceptionally well at low rev torque, and has a very sweet top end speed. It also happens to be pretty much noiseless (when compared to the venerable, but bloody loud 13 B Turbo). In fact, on a recent visit to Kallar Kahar, I was quite surprised at just HOW good the engine behaved both on and off road in an RJMR.

So...The Phantom is not longer an "FJ 405". It's an "HJ 405". And now, I'm officially a diesel fan!

I'm keeping my fingers crossed, that this engine if going to last for the next 20 years!

Photos will follow soon.

Cheers. Fouad.

Congratulations

[fouadhafeez]

Please excuse the poor picture quality. And the fact that there's just one decent photo. It was late...and I'm NOT the best photographer in the world!

[wasifali89]

is there a reason for u not showing us the work in progress through pics ?