Hello 70's series Mudders! I've been living in the 60 series threads for a long time but dabble in the 40 and 100 series world too. I'm finally in the 70 series club!
I learned about LandCruiser Pickups like 30 years ago and instantly was my dream truck and had to have one. I got a buddy who's into the RHD drive stuff (HDJ81 and HJ73); he picked up a Century (if you know, you know) which is prolly the cooooolest thing I've driven and worked on. the V12 is amazing. any-hoo.....He was helping his family get a couple JDM Crowns and asked the importer, "hey, you got any 75 pickups coming in?" "yep!", he says. so I get a call, "hey, I'm gonna put a deposit on this for you, you can pay me back".
a few months later, this rolls into the neighborhood:
1998 Middle East Spec FZJ75, 1FZ (carb), 5-speed (150f), HD suspension, LX trim package. It was obviously a work truck as they are in the middle east and not coveted like we covet them here. a decent respray, some bondo, but a solid, solid rig. I intend to use it as a pickup while I refurburate her.
Although some of things I addressed that will be shared in the progress report may seem like head scratchers, the importer, who does visit this board was absolutely fantastic to work with. Great communication, accurate information, and vehicle condition disclosure was spot on. I have zero regrets, and maybe a few minor surprises, but all was to be expected.
I would definitely recommend @vansfromjapan
I learned about LandCruiser Pickups like 30 years ago and instantly was my dream truck and had to have one. I got a buddy who's into the RHD drive stuff (HDJ81 and HJ73); he picked up a Century (if you know, you know) which is prolly the cooooolest thing I've driven and worked on. the V12 is amazing. any-hoo.....He was helping his family get a couple JDM Crowns and asked the importer, "hey, you got any 75 pickups coming in?" "yep!", he says. so I get a call, "hey, I'm gonna put a deposit on this for you, you can pay me back".
a few months later, this rolls into the neighborhood:
1998 Middle East Spec FZJ75, 1FZ (carb), 5-speed (150f), HD suspension, LX trim package. It was obviously a work truck as they are in the middle east and not coveted like we covet them here. a decent respray, some bondo, but a solid, solid rig. I intend to use it as a pickup while I refurburate her.
Although some of things I addressed that will be shared in the progress report may seem like head scratchers, the importer, who does visit this board was absolutely fantastic to work with. Great communication, accurate information, and vehicle condition disclosure was spot on. I have zero regrets, and maybe a few minor surprises, but all was to be expected.
I would definitely recommend @vansfromjapan
