[beislebub]

I came across these photos i took a few years back of a rig at Mustang Connection. I've never seen this body short before, wonder if anyone knows what it is ?


Joel.

[Clint79]

WOW

that looks pretty cool
looks like a stretched 71 on a 73/4 chassis

[David*BJ70]

I vote for a BJ74

I can't remember where I already see one like that.

It is not very pretty.... in my opinion

[roscoFJ73]

Its a SWB 70 series,stretched with an aftermarket door from a dual cab conversion and rudely cut to fit.
Note that it has no fold down windscreen,so its not a 73/74
The sliding windows ,square door frame and cramped fit are a dead giveaway.
I suspect the doors were from a Japanese dual cab fire truck or imported from Australia or South Africa

It still looks as bad as the 1st and 2nd time it was posted

Compare the rear doors

[Clint79]

71 Because its turbo?
73/4 chassis ?because im thinking the gap at the back of the front door to the rear wheel arch looks about the same as 73/4
Or maybe a truck squashed it from being a 76

[JAC83]

Is it just me or are most of the lines in the rear section sort of crooked?

I don't like it, it looks cramped.

[Clint79]

Maybe someone liked the idea of the troopy having a side door and couldnt get a troopy next inline to seide doormod would be the 71

[Rusty Phillips]

IMO that truck would be so much nicer if instead of cutting in rear doors they stretched the front doors maybe 4- 6 inches (to just ahead of the wheelwell) to allow better access to the rear seat

[roscoFJ73]

Originally Posted by Clint79

73/4 chassis ?because im thinking the gap at the back of the front door to the rear wheel arch looks about the same as 73/4

A streched 70 series body on a MWB chassis would be the easiest way.
Something about the rear quarters give it a mid 90s Disco look

[JAC83]

Originally Posted by roscoFJ73

A streched 70 series body on a MWB chassis would be the easiest way.
Something about the rear quarters give it a mid 90s Disco look

Blasphemy!!! ....

[naghotch]

Originally Posted by JAC83

Is it just me or are most of the lines in the rear section sort of crooked?

I don't like it, it looks cramped.

me too

[boogie74]

Hey Rosco,

Is that a picture of your FJ73 in the background in that picture you posted of the yellow dual cab cruiser.

Any more pics or a link to a thread?

Cheers.

[roscoFJ73]

Originally Posted by boogie74

Hey Rosco,

Is that a picture of your FJ73 in the background in that picture you posted of the yellow dual cab cruiser.

Any more pics or a link to a thread?

Cheers.

Yeah thats my 73.
Pics of my 73 or the yellow dual cab?

[boogie74]

Pics of the 73 and if you have 1 of the 1HZ that would be great.

I took my 74 to the local 4x4 mechanic today to get a new clutch put in, bush, bearing and rear seal while their at it. I got a
lift back to work and was talking to the Goerge the machanic and he was saying how good the 1HZ was. He was also saying that
the 13B-T was bulletproof. That was good to hear

Looking forward to getting the cruiser back tomorrow morning

[Clint79]

Originally Posted by boogie74

Pics of the 73 and if you have 1 of the 1HZ that would be great.

I took my 74 to the local 4x4 mechanic today to get a new clutch put in, bush, bearing and rear seal while their at it. I got a
lift back to work and was talking to the Goerge the machanic and he was saying how good the 1HZ was. He was also saying that
the 13B-T was bulletproof. That was good to hear

Looking forward to getting the cruiser back tomorrow morning

X2 rosco do you have a build thread of the 73

[roscoFJ73]

Its sitting there needing some work,not much,just a handbrake cable,speedo cable and spotlights not working.
I ran out of money during the conversion and used a $200 chinese clutch kit and I think thats on its way to crapping itself after 30000klms
I patched up the seal under the windscreen frame to stop the inside getting wet.
Its seems to have worked but I think the rubber needs replacing.

Apart from that it still has heaps of power and drives really nice. Its quite fast as far as non turbo diesels go

[roscoFJ73]

A couple more of the engine

[boogie74]

Awesome mate,

Thanks for the pics. I'd love to have the skills to attempt an engine conversion like that. The 13B-T isn't giving me any hassles yet. I need a new windscreen frame. One of the next jobs I'll be doing. I think I can handle replacing that on my own though.

Cheers for the pics.

[roscoFJ73]

Originally Posted by boogie74

Awesome mate,

Thanks for the pics. I'd love to have the skills to attempt an engine conversion like that. The 13B-T isn't giving me any hassles yet. I need a new windscreen frame. One of the next jobs I'll be doing. I think I can handle replacing that on my own though.

Cheers for the pics.

It wasnt hard just expensive,but now with the price of HZJ75 tumbling its just not worth it.
If your 13BT gets tired consider the 14B,15B
Or start preparing one for a slow build up


I paid just under $700 for the frame from 4WDParts in perth
I did find someone with a large range of new 7* series panels and doors over your way but the name escapes me right now. They were a lot cheaper than the dealer

[Clint79]

yea these pics rock its so cool to see a hzj73 in Aus
your 73 looks really really good nik the motor looks so nice and shiny to ,top stuff mate

[roscoFJ73]

Originally Posted by Clint79

yea these pics rock its so cool to see a hzj73 in Aus
your 73 looks really really good nik the motor looks so nice and shiny to ,top stuff mate

That was 4 years ago,got a little dusty since the

[Petzel]

Mustang Connection originally had this listed as a prototype BJ70 a few years back. It caught my attention that it had four doors at first and then as you all have said already...it looks kinda funny. It seems like it makes more sense that someone wanted a 4 door and modified the original truck.

[roscoFJ73]

Originally Posted by Petzel

Mustang Connection originally had this listed as a prototype BJ70 a few years back. It caught my attention that it had four doors at first and then as you all have said already...it looks kinda funny. It seems like it makes more sense that someone wanted a 4 door and modified the original truck.

I remember a thread suggesting it was a prototype. I couldnt imagine Toyota selling it if it was and besides,they have had a 4 dr 7* series in their line up since the 1980s

[crushers]

it is a custom built unit, i was going to bid on that unit when it came up in auction but decided to pass... and now i am glad i did.
i have the full story in one of my Japanese 4WD mags (in Japanese), i had it translated once but lost the paperwork.
if anyone is SERIOUSLY interested i could probably dig it up again.

[boogie74]

Originally Posted by crushers

i have the full story in one of my Japanese 4WD mags (in Japanese), i had it translated once but lost the paperwork.
if anyone is SERIOUSLY interested i could probably dig it up again.

Please do Crushers. Give us the dirt on it mate

[crushers]

okay but it will take me quite a while. i will have to finish the HZJ40 first and then dig through dozens of mags.
someone shoot me an email each friday to remind me.
cheers

[boogie74]

Hey Crushers,

If you find the article that would be great. Give everyone the real story on Frankenstein Cruiser

[Clint79]

x2 mate

[crushers]

japanese language:
the white one in the article is the one Mustang had/has.

[crushers]

if anyone wants to translate feel free to post up the english. i can't find my pages right now.