Intro & a couple of pics of my old 75's

beefcake · 11-03-06, 11:07 PM

G'day, same old story, I've been lurking around for a while, finally decided to post some pics of previous 75 series Cruisers I've had here in Australia. Sorry about the quality of the pics they were taken before I moved with the times and got a digital camera. I'm currently on the look out for a MWB FRP top, to do it all again. I am in awe of some of the build ups and mods that people are doing on here. This is a great site.....

First HJ75. Was a stock '86 model when I bought it. 2H diesel. I added TJM 2" lift, 33's BFG Mud Terrains, Snorkel, extractors etc.

Second was a '93 HZJ75. I bought this one from central Qld and was used a courier's car, so it was full of red bulldust inside and out, the shackle rubbers were gone and the pins half worn through from the corrugation roads, and everything underneath was practically bead blasted from the dirt roads. Slowly over time I built it up. Started with replacing the suspension, then changed it to a styleside, put an aftermarket turbo on, 3" bodylift, 33's on 10x15's, new paint. Then sold it!!! So the hunt is on for a new toy.

ranger · 11-03-06, 11:56 PM

I wish we could get those here!
You've got a really nice truck!

beefcake · 11-04-06, 01:40 AM

thanks very much, but unfortunately I HAD a nice truck. I still see it around occassionally. Oh well, get to have the fun of doing it all again. If only we could get half the aftermarket gear over here that you guys get over there.

crushers · 11-04-06, 05:58 AM

love the pics!!
of course alll of us here in Canada envy the Oz boys since they get all the cool stuff. i have had a couple 75 series and will again one day...
cheers and welcome

denis · 11-04-06, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crushers

love the pics!!
of course alll of us here in Canada envy the Oz boys since they get all the cool stuff. i have had a couple 75 series and will again one day...
cheers and welcome

You shouldn't have sold them in the first place.

Every time I see such pics reminds me of how bad I'd

one

FXR UPR · 11-04-06, 11:37 AM

Now thats a truck. Just needs some 39" IROKS

The 75 series and the 45 series are the true definition of 'truck'. Not the american crap we get here. I drool every time I go past Ens Industrial and see all the cruiser trucks lined up.

niblik · 11-04-06, 01:00 PM

i like ya 75 fella... always have liked em.. a squarer more rugged look to em.. like 40's..

crushers · 11-04-06, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by denis

You shouldn't have sold them in the first place

oh sure, rub it in...

Wayne BJ73 · 11-04-06, 04:10 PM

Hi there

If your intersted I am considering selling my 1985 BJ73 MWB - fitted with a 2H diesel - 5 speed - aircond etc.

Send me a pm if your intersted to see any pictures.

Wayne

beefcake · 11-04-06, 05:31 PM

Thanks again fella's, they sure are good trucks to have. It's funny how the grass is greener, I look at some of the american trucks you guys get and wish we had them here.
Believe me I know how it feels to look back and wish you'd never sold them, but hey you got to get the money for the next one from somewhere.
I would've loved to put the 39"s or something on this, but I had enough dramas with the DOT with the 33's and 10" rims, not so much after fitting the fiberglass flares.

Thanks again and I look forward to picking your brains when I get the next one.

Wayne BJ73 I will send you a PM...thanks mate.

roscoFJ73 · 11-04-06, 06:13 PM

Some really nice cruiser pics there and welcome .Hope we see the new cruiser soon

11-03-06, 11:07 PM	#1
beefcake IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 32	Intro & a couple of pics of my old 75's G'day, same old story, I've been lurking around for a while, finally decided to post some pics of previous 75 series Cruisers I've had here in Australia. Sorry about the quality of the pics they were taken before I moved with the times and got a digital camera. I'm currently on the look out for a MWB FRP top, to do it all again. I am in awe of some of the build ups and mods that people are doing on here. This is a great site..... First HJ75. Was a stock '86 model when I bought it. 2H diesel. I added TJM 2" lift, 33's BFG Mud Terrains, Snorkel, extractors etc. Second was a '93 HZJ75. I bought this one from central Qld and was used a courier's car, so it was full of red bulldust inside and out, the shackle rubbers were gone and the pins half worn through from the corrugation roads, and everything underneath was practically bead blasted from the dirt roads. Slowly over time I built it up. Started with replacing the suspension, then changed it to a styleside, put an aftermarket turbo on, 3" bodylift, 33's on 10x15's, new paint. Then sold it!!! So the hunt is on for a new toy.

11-04-06, 05:58 AM	#4
crushers IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 9,825	love the pics!! of course alll of us here in Canada envy the Oz boys since they get all the cool stuff. i have had a couple 75 series and will again one day... cheers and welcome __________________ pulling this info out of my ass so take it with a pound of salt "People are poor because they don't spend money wisely, tough sh!t !!! " John Galt 09/22/08 "educate yourself. Sorry if that seems too blunt." John Galt 11-01-08 Wayne in Ontario http://www.ivoac.ca join today

11-04-06, 11:37 AM	#6
FXR UPR IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 16	Now thats a truck. Just needs some 39" IROKS The 75 series and the 45 series are the true definition of 'truck'. Not the american crap we get here. I drool every time I go past Ens Industrial and see all the cruiser trucks lined up. __________________ www.6lug.com Canadian Toyota 4x4 and Off-Road.

11-04-06, 04:10 PM	#9
Wayne BJ73 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Flinders Rangers - South Australia Posts: 91	Hi there Hi there If your intersted I am considering selling my 1985 BJ73 MWB - fitted with a 2H diesel - 5 speed - aircond etc. Send me a pm if your intersted to see any pictures. Wayne

11-04-06, 06:13 PM	#11
roscoFJ73 Diesel for blood Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: west australia Posts: 6,537	Some really nice cruiser pics there and welcome .Hope we see the new cruiser soon __________________ HZJ75 cab chassis 95 model ,stocker FJ73+1HZ Diesel NEW GEARBOX 1HZ =same power as 3F with 30% better fuel economy 2in Dobinsons lift.Powerdown adj shocks 33 in BFG A/T HJ61 with slidin windas regrettfully SOLD:( Volvo 740 GL

11-03-06, 11:56 PM	#2
ranger IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Idaho Posts: 941	I wish we could get those here! You've got a really nice truck!

11-04-06, 01:40 AM	#3
beefcake IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 32	thanks very much, but unfortunately I HAD a nice truck. I still see it around occassionally. Oh well, get to have the fun of doing it all again. If only we could get half the aftermarket gear over here that you guys get over there.

11-04-06, 01:00 PM	#7
niblik IH8MUD Junior Join Date: May 2006 Location: christchurch,nz. Posts: 84	i like ya 75 fella... always have liked em.. a squarer more rugged look to em.. like 40's..

11-04-06, 05:31 PM	#10
beefcake IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 32	Thanks again fella's, they sure are good trucks to have. It's funny how the grass is greener, I look at some of the american trucks you guys get and wish we had them here. Believe me I know how it feels to look back and wish you'd never sold them, but hey you got to get the money for the next one from somewhere. I would've loved to put the 39"s or something on this, but I had enough dramas with the DOT with the 33's and 10" rims, not so much after fitting the fiberglass flares. Thanks again and I look forward to picking your brains when I get the next one. Wayne BJ73 I will send you a PM...thanks mate.

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