I have a dream

rustycruiser · 02-09-05, 11:26 AM

I wish Toyota had the same dream. Instead they want me to buy a butt ass ugly, mall crawling, POS poseur of a "truck".

My dream:

jjbodean1970 · 02-09-05, 11:29 AM

i don't have access to your dream!

ridgerunner · 02-09-05, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rustycruiser

My dream:

Your dream rocks!

Too bad it's just a dream.

aamiggia · 02-09-05, 11:44 AM

I'm with you on the dream.

Move to Canada, eh and make it a reality!

Image a BJ71 with a 13B-T direct inject turbo diesel. The only draw back is RHD.

rustycruiser · 02-09-05, 11:47 AM

My dream can even be retro, if thats what the asshats at Toyota want:

mabrodis · 02-09-05, 01:26 PM

Your dream could become a reality if it meets DOT standards...which soon (I think) will mean side impact airbags (already have to have the front ones ofcourse). Can get over some set mpg, or you have to have all buyers pay a gas-guzzler tax. Has a indash 6-disc CD changer, which will play MP3s, also built-in satellite radio...can be classifieded as a LEV (Low Emission Vehicle) or ULEV (Ultra...) like most (or all) Hondas are. Also will have to automatically monitor tire air pressure (isn't is 2006 that all new vehicles have to have a in-dash warning if air pressure is low?). Can't tip over on the toughest training of sliding all around on dry pavement. Must have built-in LATCH connections for carseats. Also to be realistic, must have a DVD player with 1 or 2 screens, wireless headphones, heated front (and rear just to be different) seats, and air conditioned front seats. Be very quiet while driving, have satellite navigation, built-in cellphone, some version of a On-Star type system (Lexus has their own I know).

Once you get all that in, the vehicle will cost $45K-$60K which is exactly why Toyota's cost what they do now...sigh...

I like that 70-series though...and seeing the new vehicles and what the government requires, it makes the older ones even more special...

Jomama · 02-09-05, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rustycruiser

My dream can even be retro, if thats what the asshats at Toyota want:

I agree, I have same dream..

Is this a custom or something??? Never seen a 70 series that looked like that..

yooper · 02-09-05, 01:45 PM

That's a PX10, which was produced for a short run in Japan only a few years ago. ('97?)

Terrax · 02-11-05, 07:46 PM

I have a dream too, why not look for some rich cruiserhead who is willing to import a 70 series and have it go thru the crash tests, safety inspection, etc. and have that person be a pioneer and a hero to us all by making it possible to make it legal to import a 70 or 105 series cruisers. Kinda like the Geladewagen place in New Mexico that use to import G-wagens before Mercedes started selling them in the USA. Did you guys know that Robin Williams is a cruiserhead? I know he used to own a 40 series, 80 series and currently owns a 100 series. Back to reality.

Landpimp · 02-12-05, 09:23 AM

I also have a dream

Landpimp · 02-12-05, 09:24 AM

I believe that is actaully happening or is gonna happen

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terrax

I have a dream too, why not look for some rich cruiserhead who is willing to import a 70 series and have it go thru the crash tests, safety inspection, etc. and have that person be a pioneer and a hero to us all by making it possible to make it legal to import a 70 or 105 series cruisers. Kinda like the Geladewagen place in New Mexico that use to import G-wagens before Mercedes started selling them in the USA. Did you guys know that Robin Williams is a cruiserhead? I know he used to own a 40 series, 80 series and currently owns a 100 series. Back to reality.

madams557 · 02-12-05, 09:27 AM

Well if anyone is going to lead the way, it should be you Landpimp....

Landpimp · 02-12-05, 09:29 AM

not me, wish I could but I cant.

Quote:

Originally Posted by madams557

Well if anyone is going to lead the way, it should be you Landpimp....

madams557 · 02-12-05, 09:30 AM

ah come on..

Please, pretty please....

madams557 · 02-12-05, 09:30 AM

It would make you feeeeeelllllll ggoooooddddd!!!!!

Terrax · 02-12-05, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Landpimp

I believe that is actaully happening or is gonna happen

So pimp my man!! Would you let us know when this happens, I would love to be on that list of people lining up for either a 70 or 105.

HZJ60 Guy · 02-12-05, 11:51 AM

Give it up Pimpster. If that is happening then we should know about it so that we can all be ready to move on our own 70 series when the time is right.

TB

madams557 · 02-12-05, 11:57 AM

Someones been awlfully quite....seems rather suspicous if you ask me.

Landpimp · 02-13-05, 08:41 AM

not me for sure. But its suppose to be happening.

might be worth a read thru the International forum, say a few months back.

cruiserhead · 02-13-05, 09:00 AM

I`m in for a 70.I was stationed in Germany back in `89 and tried to by one.`89 still had the removeable top.Bank wouldn`t give me the money.Was only bout 21,000US

YngTLCOwner · 02-13-05, 01:31 PM

I would be all for a 70!!! Isn't there some guy here in California somewhere that has a 70 Series? I myself have been looking into it but from all the reading it seems like lots of $$$ to bring it into the states. There is a lot of good threads in international section as Pimp pointed out above.

CruisinGA · 02-13-05, 02:49 PM

There are people all over with them..

There is a diesel 5 spd 70 series in Altanta...

Pskhaat · 02-13-05, 02:55 PM

...only if you you are an automobile company that produces many thousands of units a year. Otherwise, a small company COULD be low-volume and not have too much to worry about

Unfotunately, Toyota does not fall into this category, but that would be digressing from my point.

02-09-05, 11:26 AM	#1
rustycruiser IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Baltimore, MD TLCA# 4366 Posts: 94	I have a dream I wish Toyota had the same dream. Instead they want me to buy a butt ass ugly, mall crawling, POS poseur of a "truck". My dream: __________________ Ross G. Lake TLCA #4366 Cruiserhead Last edited by rustycruiser; 02-09-05 at 11:35 AM.

02-09-05, 11:29 AM	#2
jjbodean1970 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: May 2004 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 904	i don't have access to your dream! __________________ The smoker you drink, the player you get. 2000 UZJ100 TLCA #14836

02-09-05, 11:44 AM	#4
aamiggia IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 342	I'm with you on the dream. Move to Canada, eh and make it a reality! Image a BJ71 with a 13B-T direct inject turbo diesel. The only draw back is RHD. __________________ '97 LX450 '86 Toyota Sprinter Trueno JDM RHD (aka Corolla GTS, AE86) Project '87 Samurai LWB TDI "The REVOLUTION will not be televised!"

02-09-05, 11:47 AM	#5
rustycruiser IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Baltimore, MD TLCA# 4366 Posts: 94	My dream can even be retro, if thats what the asshats at Toyota want: __________________ Ross G. Lake TLCA #4366 Cruiserhead

02-09-05, 01:26 PM	#6
mabrodis Ih8mud stalker Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Castle Rock, CO Posts: 1,096	Your dream could become a reality if it meets DOT standards...which soon (I think) will mean side impact airbags (already have to have the front ones ofcourse). Can get over some set mpg, or you have to have all buyers pay a gas-guzzler tax. Has a indash 6-disc CD changer, which will play MP3s, also built-in satellite radio...can be classifieded as a LEV (Low Emission Vehicle) or ULEV (Ultra...) like most (or all) Hondas are. Also will have to automatically monitor tire air pressure (isn't is 2006 that all new vehicles have to have a in-dash warning if air pressure is low?). Can't tip over on the toughest training of sliding all around on dry pavement. Must have built-in LATCH connections for carseats. Also to be realistic, must have a DVD player with 1 or 2 screens, wireless headphones, heated front (and rear just to be different) seats, and air conditioned front seats. Be very quiet while driving, have satellite navigation, built-in cellphone, some version of a On-Star type system (Lexus has their own I know). Once you get all that in, the vehicle will cost $45K-$60K which is exactly why Toyota's cost what they do now...sigh... I like that 70-series though...and seeing the new vehicles and what the government requires, it makes the older ones even more special... __________________ "The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails." -William Arthur Ward '96 4runner, 3.4L, 5sp, E-locker... '85 Mini, 2nd owner...add-ons: 31" MTRs, oil & dirt stains... '00 Echo, 1.5L of FURY!

02-11-05, 07:46 PM	#9
Terrax IH8MUD Junior Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 156	I have a dream too, why not look for some rich cruiserhead who is willing to import a 70 series and have it go thru the crash tests, safety inspection, etc. and have that person be a pioneer and a hero to us all by making it possible to make it legal to import a 70 or 105 series cruisers. Kinda like the Geladewagen place in New Mexico that use to import G-wagens before Mercedes started selling them in the USA. Did you guys know that Robin Williams is a cruiserhead? I know he used to own a 40 series, 80 series and currently owns a 100 series. Back to reality. __________________ "Vehicles that work help the revolution; vehicles that don't, don't." (Quote from Miriam Mengis 28 Year Old EPLF Eritrean revolutionary member and head LandCruiser mechanic) 76 FJ40 2F, Pakistani softop, etc. 93 2wd Toyota P/U 96 FZJ80 TLCA member # 1435

02-12-05, 09:23 AM	#10
Landpimp IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Gig Harbor WA TLCA# 5506 Posts: 11,406	I also have a dream

02-12-05, 09:27 AM	#12
madams557 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort Collins, CO TLCA# 12065 Posts: 1,013	Well if anyone is going to lead the way, it should be you Landpimp.... __________________ Michael Adams Fort Collins, CO TLCA# 12065 Horsetooth 4X4 99 UZJ100, (285 BFG AT K/Os), 95 FZJ80 38th Anniversary Edt. (Bull Bar, OME, Slee Tire Carrier), 78 FJ45 Longbed (OME, ARB Bull Bar)

02-12-05, 09:30 AM	#14
madams557 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort Collins, CO TLCA# 12065 Posts: 1,013	ah come on.. Please, pretty please.... __________________ Michael Adams Fort Collins, CO TLCA# 12065 Horsetooth 4X4 99 UZJ100, (285 BFG AT K/Os), 95 FZJ80 38th Anniversary Edt. (Bull Bar, OME, Slee Tire Carrier), 78 FJ45 Longbed (OME, ARB Bull Bar)

02-12-05, 11:51 AM	#17
HZJ60 Guy Tank Buster Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Seattle area TLCA# 13102 Posts: 2,335	Give it up Pimpster. If that is happening then we should know about it so that we can all be ready to move on our own 70 series when the time is right. TB __________________ 2001 VW TDI Bora 1987 Toyota HZTJ-60 I'm a democrat member of the House of Representatives, and I've got what it takes to take what you've got!

02-12-05, 11:57 AM	#18
madams557 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort Collins, CO TLCA# 12065 Posts: 1,013	Someones been awlfully quite....seems rather suspicous if you ask me. __________________ Michael Adams Fort Collins, CO TLCA# 12065 Horsetooth 4X4 99 UZJ100, (285 BFG AT K/Os), 95 FZJ80 38th Anniversary Edt. (Bull Bar, OME, Slee Tire Carrier), 78 FJ45 Longbed (OME, ARB Bull Bar)

02-13-05, 08:41 AM	#19
Landpimp IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Gig Harbor WA TLCA# 5506 Posts: 11,406	not me for sure. But its suppose to be happening. might be worth a read thru the International forum, say a few months back.

02-13-05, 09:00 AM	#20
cruiserhead GCLC President Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: North Jersey TLCA# 15185 Posts: 553	I`m in for a 70.I was stationed in Germany back in `89 and tried to by one.`89 still had the removeable top.Bank wouldn`t give me the money.Was only bout 21,000US Attached Images __________________ 1971-80 FJ40 Hey,I used what I had.Trail and plow truck. 1978 FJ40 under construction-soon to get a 3FE `93 Chevy 1500 Suburban family hauler, wifes DD,`05 GMC 2500HD SLE Extra Cab 4x4 Cruiser Hauler,`95 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 www.gclcny.com Installer of Metal Tech products Crum`s Custom Welding,LLC ccw1@optonline.net Bumpers to roll cages,FJ40 skid plates-fits stock 3,4 speed & Orion trans and transfer case combos.1 year in development and Telico tested

02-13-05, 01:31 PM	#21
YngTLCOwner IH8MUD Regular Join Date: May 2004 Location: So. Cali Posts: 286	I would be all for a 70!!! Isn't there some guy here in California somewhere that has a 70 Series? I myself have been looking into it but from all the reading it seems like lots of $$$ to bring it into the states. There is a lot of good threads in international section as Pimp pointed out above. __________________ 97 40th 86 4R 22re Auto 85 Pickup 22R 5spd

02-13-05, 02:49 PM	#22
CruisinGA Ramblin Wreck Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Georgia Tech Posts: 5,408	There are people all over with them.. There is a diesel 5 spd 70 series in Altanta... __________________ Bailey Quintrell '74 FJ40--37 Irocks-32 Bolt 'Locks-SM420-ARB-XD9000i-FJ60 PS-MetalTech Cage '93 FZJ80-DD-Part Time 4wd-locked-5" lifted-snorkel-bullbar-315 AT's '97 FZJ80 '98 UZJ100-OEM RR locker ΣΧ

02-13-05, 02:55 PM	#23
Pskhaat IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,915	...only if you you are an automobile company that produces many thousands of units a year. Otherwise, a small company COULD be low-volume and not have too much to worry about Unfotunately, Toyota does not fall into this category, but that would be digressing from my point. __________________ Scott (Pskhaat) UZJ100, FZJ80

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