Recent content by gilmorneau

Not mine, no affiliation, I'm just up late again looking at "for sale" ads and found something interesting. 1999 HZJ74 mid wheelbase 70-series. First year for front coil springs and 5-lug wheels. Has the ol' reliable 1HZ straight 6 n/a diesel motor, and (I believe) the R151 5-speed...

I'll PM @prwillard2 with my Customs Broker's contact information. Heads up to everyone, though, she's in Baltimore so she might have her hands full. Not sure--I haven't talked to her since the bridge collapse. BTW, it's not necessary to use a Customs Broker that's physically present at the...

Anywhere have Lamingtons?

Beef and pepper pie. Mmm

Not mine, no affiliation, but not something that comes available every day. Started life as a Euro-market 1997 HDJ-80 with 1HD-FT turbo diesel motor, 5-speed manual transmission, F + R differential locks. Converted by Maltec (Google them if you're unfamiliar) into an expedition/camping car...

This just showed up for sale in central France. Seems like a good deal if anyone's interested. 1990 PZJ75 pickup. Looks like original paint, 234000km (or about 145,000 miles, which is decently low). From a region with a relatively mild climate. Seller's description (translated) reads: Good...

Google is your friend. I just checked ToyoDIY and found this: Even with "stock" size tires (~32"), you should be fine on the highway.

Not my car, but I've driven several diesel 80's. The answer to your question is going to depend on gearing and tire size. Some "general market" manual transmission 80's came with 4.11's and 31" tires. Lucky to get 65-70mph comfortably out of them. OTOH, in some markets 80's came with either...

How Toyota did it on non-EGR motors (the black wire): And how one guy did it after EGR delete (with a ground strap):

If you're not already, keep an eye on the websites below. There's usually a few for sale at any given time. You may need to make inquiries regarding specific equipment since many sellers seem to be a little short on details. https://www.leboncoin.fr https://suchen.mobile.de...

You'll also need to add a ground strap for the pre-heater.

This is true. You have to be a non-resident of the USA, but NHTSA form HS-7 doesn't specify that you need to have a foreign passport. The screenshot above is from the NHTSA's own website and specifically says that US citizens living abroad are allowed to bring in non-conforming cars for up to...

1HD-T is the closest to a “drop in” turbo diesel for that car. Motor mounts and bell housing should line right up. If you decide to go with a turbo for the 1HZ, be careful. Modest boost and monitor EGT’s. What’s wrong with those wheels? They’re high quality Toyota OEM. Run 235/85-16 on them...

I laughed a little too hard at this. Man, do I know that feeling. Pretty sure I've found my ideal Landcruiser now, but I sure went through a few to get there. Not that you asked, but IMO just get it running/driving as Toyota intended and enjoy it. If you get it all baselined and purring and...

Well...again, not really tech, but another great trip to Utah last weekend. For as long as I've been bouncing around in the Utah desert, I'd never done the White Rim Road in Canyonlands NP. Now I have. Four days, three nights. Honestly could have been there longer as I felt there was a lot...