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Sounds like you’ll have to limit your search to vehicles that are listed in the south, and that have CARFAX histories which indicate that they’ve lived in the south their whole lives. For a vehicle that meets those conditions, I’d fly across the...

I've tried to work with Richardson twice in the last few years....both fell through from subpar salesman. The last was 2 years ago when they hid the undercarriage rust on a 570. They also tend to add quite a few dealership fees to their price.

I believe!

ICE got him 🤣

After almost 2 years, I think I’m finally done building the “NATO Cruiser”. What really got me interested in Land Cruisers was seeing them in the bare bones/ utilitarian configuration especially when used by the UN and other NGOs. So my goal was...

The 80 is gone and the 200 is the next chapter! Well I have already put over 100k on her. Just switched from Toyo MTs to Toyo R/T pros. Love the pros! Next mod is to replace the outdated head unit with a much bigger screen ! Any thoughts?

If the frame is solid....or a minor repair needed, and without the the spare tub it is worth in the 5-8 thousand range. Or at least this is the price I would be willing to pay. I always say if you are looking for a 40 project...try to get it as...

My .02 cents, I would buy a set factory wheels and 33x10.50s and sell those wheels/tires on FB. ASAP. It will ride better, steer better, look better and won't rub.

I would wager it’s the import of so many SA BJ40’s, more than 50% on BAT are Coasta Rica or Colombian. The market is saturated…..most here love them and keep them….most of the BAT’s are dealers looking to flip a quick dollar.

Many of the folks who appreciated these rigs and had the $$ to appreciate them are gone or going.

I see $1000+ worth of jump seats, $800+ worth of bucket seats, $200+ factory floor mat, nice lower dash pads, roll bar, LOTS of good interior parts in there, and a late model hard top and doors that look pretty good. And it runs and drives...

I would pay 8000, sell the tub to recoup some cost, make sure my tetanus shot is up to date and just continue driving that 40 as-is after going through the mechanicals. Seriously. Lots of life left. you won't have to stress about the salt in the...

A back space issue, plain and simple. If it rubs either static or with a turning deflection try a 1/4" wheel spacer on the front to clear the tie rod ends.

I have since deleted the roof rack and door mouldings. Absolutely transformed the appearance of the truck, IMO. :D

Did somebody say 90's Gold JDM J100 emblem?

I get the branding and modding thing. Just want to offer another perspective that even though our intents are good, from an outsider perspective, it looks tacky. Unless it's a complete job like a AEV or Singer. Anything less is just...

Oh the 200 is not perfect, but compared to the cars being produced today? The 200 still reigns supreme. There’s really not any car being produced today that is a replacement for the 200. The 600 is close, but it’s also impacted by the incessant...

The 4 cylinder appears to be the reliable choice moving forward (I can’t believe I am saying that), but it’s synthetic and soul sapping to drive, and life is too short for that. Toyota dropped the ball on the TNGA designed trucks. Compromises at...

I wish someone tried this, lol. Non-US version with manual A/C controls exist, including 4-zone AC. No defrost button, but frankly I'd give defrost for full manual HVAC control and not being beholden to crappy NAV screen. I believe I used...

Interesting. Good perspective. I'm definitely a button and physical control enthusiast when it comes down to it. I would imagine 200 owners are split into two camps, those who would trade their 200 for a manual VDJ79 in a hearbeat, and those who...

No, the wiper defroster is only accessible by touchscreen on the U.S. models. HVAC defrost and the physical windshield wiper defrosting heat cable built into the windshield are different functions. Like I said, auto works well for most things...

No, it's different than that. I actually like the auto feature and use it. What I'm talking about is simplifying the system to use the basic HVAC controls like they do in the middle east and other markets for long term simplicity. Maybe 200s...

Touchscreen is required for wiper heater, if I want air only blowing out of the front vents, or just feet, etc. Sometimes I want the fan to be higher on defrost than what Auto provides as well. I agree that auto works well for most functions, but...

It isn't that. It is having to control everything through the touchscreen where the other physical buttons can still do "auto" but allows you to control without navigating through the touchscreen. I have a 23 Tundra, and it has separate controls...

A quick look through the EPC and some googling tells me: - There are parts out there and available for the conversion - and all you need is an electronics wizard, a parts guru and probably a good friend in the middle east