Recent content by Hendricks83

There's a shop here in Colombia that does aftermarket conversions, I'd have to dig up the info, but they've done several. IIRC Mosley in the US might have some experience with it as well.

Do you guys like puzzles? What are the options with a carbureted 1FZ? There are a lot of great carbureted models here in Colombia for a good price, and I'm aware they can be converted to fuel injection with the stock injectors and aftermarket EFI’s... Was wondering if fitting the turbo kit...

Yeah, sure I'll ask the shop i'm talking to.

Question for you, Onur... Maybe more of a puzzle... Is it possible to apply a Wits End Turbo to a carb 1fz-f to EFI with an aftermarket unit?

I’m looking at a handful in Medellin, but don’t mind other areas for a good truck.

Does anyone have a contact you’d be willing to share that you trust to inspect a truck in Colombia? I’m looking at 40 and 70 series.

I know you've got considerable experience... I'm prioritizing longevity/reliability and efficiency, don't mind if it's average in the power department, is this still what you'd recommend?

Good point. I'll be keeping it garaged and look after it, but previous owners could be another story. Definitely only looking for a 1FZ. The carbureted versions here are much cheaper and more common, which expands my options for good vehicles. Been doing research on aftermarket EFI...

Thanks fellas, I'm still developing local contacts. One shop that does frame-off restorations of fj40s showed me this one. They work on 70s and 80s as well. I'll be test driving it and get better pics in a week or so.

I’m a US expat living in Colombia. Owned a 100 series back home. After doing a TON of lurking and researching the 73/74 looks like a good fit out here. I’m going to use it for touring/overlanding... Explore the country. No heavy rocks or deep mud. Should I avoid the carbureted models or can I...

I'm an expat living in Colombia, currently shopping for my FJ. There are thriving land cruiser and other 4x4 communities down here with some very fine vehicles on the market. And there's some that have been beaten to the last inch of their life. It's just like in the US, plenty of people don't...