25 year import rule for CA (1 Viewer)
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buy an ugly fj60, take engine w emissions out, sell off fj60 carcass.
far cheaper than spector's (or any other vendor) source for a US emission compliant engine.
The saudi 2F cylinder head will not have the air rail ports- you will need to change it.
There are sources for decals in the US, they just have to become a little distressed after application.
far cheaper than spector's (or any other vendor) source for a US emission compliant engine.
The saudi 2F cylinder head will not have the air rail ports- you will need to change it.
There are sources for decals in the US, they just have to become a little distressed after application.
boozewz
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Where I live in Jeddah its not easy to find, as they're more common in rural areas. Although the FJ45 pickups are the most popular. If you do find a Troopy in the rural areas, they're usually used very well and have lived a long hard life. The guy that owns a Troopy is usually the original owner, as they're not considered collectors vehicles, or much sought after hence they don't exchange hands often.
I've seen a bunch in Jeddah at a junkyard with everything intact, all ex police or border patrol vehicles, in pretty good shape, but with no paperwork, hence did not bother asking how much they were.
I've seen a bunch in Jeddah at a junkyard with everything intact, all ex police or border patrol vehicles, in pretty good shape, but with no paperwork, hence did not bother asking how much they were.
What smog parts do you need? My dads 78 fj40 came from Cali and there are a few smog parts left on the old engine. The 40 currently resides in NC and we don't have any smog rules here.
Meatball
Meatball
Where I live in Jeddah its not easy to find, as they're more common in rural areas. Although the FJ45 pickups are the most popular. If you do find a Troopy in the rural areas, they're usually used very well and have lived a long hard life. The guy that owns a Troopy is usually the original owner, as they're not considered collectors vehicles, or much sought after hence they don't exchange hands often.
I've seen a bunch in Jeddah at a junkyard with everything intact, all ex police or border patrol vehicles, in pretty good shape, but with no paperwork, hence did not bother asking how much they were.
Great pictures, send a Troopie my way please. I'll figure out how to register it in NJ!
Zack
Hi I was wondering how you got on with this. I'm looking to import my 1976 HJ45 from Australia to Oregon actually, but don't even know where to start! It will go through LA, as my fams all down there. It unfortunately has been modified with a 1982 2F engine and 5speed trans, so not sure how that effects importation?
REDrum
What Would Steve Zissou Do?
Original engine can be a issue with EPA requirements for importing (not so much with NTSA). There is EPA book and verse which required original engine to be in truck to benifit from older than 21 years exemption. If its an obvious updgrade (i.e. from non turbo to turbo) I would not risk it not being allowed into US.
Thanks! Could it be imported with the engine out? Importing that separately?it finally has the 2H diesel in it
REDrum
What Would Steve Zissou Do?
Over the past 8 years I've imported a hand full of vintage Land Rovers and have some costly lessons lerned. PM me your email address and I can send you CBP & EPA documents; and pointers. "Luck favors the prepared"
