Hmm. Was looking at this with a little interest, then saw you are in WA, and interest increased. What's the gas mileage like? Just toying with the idea. Don't know how I might make it work yet, since I'd need to sell my 4-runner to have the money for it, but would want to switch the wheels since...
Coming up on the new year. Anyone know if the month is strict on the 25 year rule? Or is the proper year sufficient. I'm very interested if I can get this registered at the beginning of the year.
I'm not really mechanically inclined. Can I have a mechanic drop an auto tranny into an older manual diesel? Any suggestions on where to start on figuring out what tranys might work and what it might cost to pay someone to do the switch?
Oh, the year is so close. Are you able to verify the manufacture date? I'm in WA state, so there's the 25 year rule for me. Wondering if there's any chance it may have been manufactured late 1986?
So I've seen Cruisers claiming anywhere from 20-35 mpg. I'm curious what models/engines get the best mileage. Specifically interested in mid 80s models that would be available rhd and possibly automatic.
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Thanks for the welcome and the info. Yeah, the hj61 would be perfect. I thought I found 1 or 2 old listings somewhere on a Google search of an 86 HJ61, but it sounds like they weren't made until 87? I found a 1986 LJ71, but I don't know if it's an automatic. If there's someone near Seattle...
Okay, I've been reading all over the internet. I think what I want is a legal USA hj61 RHD diesel automatic or something similar. Anyone have something for sale or can point me in the right direction?
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Hello all. New to the forum. I've been on the search for RHD ever since I moved to WA state a few weeks ago and got the only mail route that requires I provide my own vehicle. I almost bought a 78 BJ40 before I decided that manual would just be too hard for stopping and going 350+ times in 4...
Hi everyone! I just joined the forum. I'm a rural carrier for usps and need a right hand drive vehicle for work. I'm trying to find an automatic 4x4 with a diesel engine for the gas mileage. Anyone have something for sale? Any help? I'm near Seattle, WA. I've on this forum that maybe...