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I can only say from experience, and I've never owned an 80 or 100, but the 60 is a solid expedition vehicle. One real life example of how the simplicity of this machine makes it ideal is when I came to the point that my vehicle was getting a bit too heavily loaded for the suspension. Since the old beast is leaf sprung, I was able to just add extra leaf springs instead of hunting for suspension kits (something that would not have been feasible on my expedition). $100 and 1 day parts and labor vs. I don't know how much money or how long for shipping, and installation.
If your goal is diesel (the most sensible choice imo for anyone thinking of expedition use), then I think the 60 is by far your best option. You will be able to import diesel 60s if you find one you like, and they're likely far easier to do an engine swap on thanks to very simple electrical systems, etc. I don't think you can import diesel 80's (I understand you can only import from Canada and we never got em), and even if you could now you're stuck with RHD.
Oh and I think probably avoid storing fuel on the roof. You're better off with it as low down as possible... think aux tank/rear jerry cans. Having it on the roof will make your truck wobbly I think... save that space for your sleeping bags etc. If you want interior storage AND sleeping, I would recommend not a drawer system but a setup like the one I copied from another poster in this section (they're both on the 1st page). If you're sleeping on top of drawers then you have no headroom which sucks, and you're sleeping right up next to the windows. You might consider a rooftop tent as well, but I'm really pleased with my setup right now.
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