1987 BJ 74 LX 4 Dr Prototype

[cicak]

I did do a quick search just before posting but didn't see "the" post. I godda a good laugh...

https://forum.ih8mud.com/70-series-tech/765619-87-bj74-4-door-land-cruiser.html

Here hold my beer and watch this thread

 

[Chester]

Ya' know, this callin" out stuff is pretty tough for these Canuks.
Ya' know how cold it is way up there?
Any idea how long the sun was out yesterday, or if it even came out?
I'm hijacking this thread in honor of those Canuks that are still up there, all their neighbors flew south months ago.

 

[OGBeno]

Regarding #2 above: That's Arakawa Auto Body which was then an authorized contractor to build the Toyota Land Cruisers for export (hence the later conversion to ARACO)--just like Gifu Auto Body was in terms of making the frames.

They then became ARACO and then were bought outright by Toyota when they became Toyota Auto Body.

 

[dabasscow]

Wouldn't you be better importing from the UAE than Australia to avoid the rh to lh conversion?

 

[dadio13]

Yes, its cold up here but we have sunlight and going up to 8 today so still time to cut some wood.
Personally i would not buy another 25 year old Toyota that has not been upgraded. Sure they are nice and awesome machines BUT all these origional part trucks will require almost everything to be replaced withing a very short time. I know from experience. Shocks, bushings, bearings, seals, tie rods, alternators, breaks.... so if your thinking about buying an 87 or 88 74 hope you have a shop and money to burn replacing all the 26 year old parts. A 25k pricetag on these old trucks is way too much.

And in Canada, your truck will rust so if your going to use it be prepared for$1500/year in body tlc.

However, if you can find one like mine that has had all this stuff replaced at a reasonable price your doing better IMO.

 

[canman]

Any 26 yr old vehicle is going to be a money pit. My 97 LX is a money pit.
Yes, buy rust free and try to get something someone else has babied. Good luck with your ad.