7x Series models

[SupaFly]

Since coming to centeral america and falling in love with 70 series landcruisers (which we don´t have in the USA). Then finding this forum i´ve learned a lot about them but still have some questions on the models. It seems like toyota has offered different models in different countries over the years and with this site covering lots of countries i thought this would be a good place to start. What does a 71 look like? what are the differences in the 73 and 74? was there ever a 72 or 76? how about the 77? and the differences between 78 and 79? Was there ever offered or can you still get MWB hard top and were? thanks for letting me pick your brains...

 

[my02]

Lots of info here

There are quite a few differences between the various 7# models. Simply reading through the archives of this section will reveal a great deal.

 

[SupaFly]

i´ve read every thing there is to read at brians894x4 web site but still have some questions about them.

 

[rick_d]

...applying to heavy duty not LCII's

71's are short wheel base, hard (fixed) and soft top.

(72's are LJ)

74's are turbo pre 1990 and all post 1999- come in soft top as well

73's are non turbo 1984/5-1999- come in soft top

I think there was a 76 jp spec, like a 77- a 4 door hard top

78 are troop carriers officially

79 are pick up, although some confusion with 78 "pick ups" which are mismarked in literature.

75's are both pick up AND troop carrier pre 1999 coil front end for heavy duty

 

[roscoFJ73]

...applying to heavy duty not LCII's

71's are short wheel base, hard (fixed) and soft top.
I think there was a 76 jp spec, like a 77- a 4 door hard top

Rick isnt a BJ71 a turbo version?

I think the differnce between the 76/77 is one has coils up front or is it a turbo?

 

[Jan-78FJ40]

Rick isnt a BJ71 a turbo version?

I think the differnce between the 76/77 is one has coils up front or is it a turbo?

I think so too. I was recently in France, and saw lots of short wheel base 70 series, with leaf springs and factory turbo engines-and they were not LJs.
j

 

[rikard]

HD:
HZJ: 70 71 73 74 75 76 77 78 79
BJ: 70 71 73 74 75
PZJ: 70 73 75 77
HJ: 75(!)
FZJ: 70 71 73 74 75 78 79
FJ: 70 73 75

LD:
KZJ: 70 71 73 77 78
LJ: 70 71 72(!) 73 77 78(!) 79(!)
RJ: 70 73 77
RZJ: 75(!)

Source: http://toyota.mnc.ru/framno/longindex.html

 

[roscoFJ73]

HD:
HZJ: 70 71 73 74 75 76 77 78 79
BJ: 70 71 73 74 75
PZJ: 70 73 75 77
HJ: 75(!)
FZJ: 70 71 73 74 75 78 79
FJ: 70 73 75

LD:
KZJ: 70 71 73 77 78
LJ: 70 71 72(!) 73 77 78(!) 79(!)
RJ: 70 73 77
RZJ: 75(!)

Source: http://toyota.mnc.ru/framno/longindex.html

Rikard why did you put the exclamation mark next to the HJ75?
They are so common and unwanted here they are piling up and the FJ75 just get pulled to pieces unless they can run on LPG

 

[rikard]

Rikard why did you put the exclamation mark next to the HJ75?

I put that mark on all the J7 that was unknown for me. I have never heard about a HJ75 until I googlet it. So now I relized they are common in OZ

 

[bj74noob]

there is a site that i've stumbled on before, that contains all the models of landcruiser and their attributes, but i didnt save the address. search under something like 'history of landcruiser' or something.

 

[light_duty]

Try this Danish site:

http://www.toyotalandcruiser.dk/modeller/

Robin

 

[SupaFly]

Thanks guys, that is more of the kind of info that i was looking for... Well i'll be heading back to Panama in a few days and hopefully looking at some more cruisers. Does anyone know if they ever made a MWB hard top cruiser and if so what are the specks and what years and where in the world is it? .... =)

 

[roscoFJ73]

Thanks guys, that is more of the kind of info that i was looking for... Well i'll be heading back to Panama in a few days and hopefully looking at some more cruisers. Does anyone know if they ever made a MWB hard top cruiser and if so what are the specks and what years and where in the world is it? .... =)

The mwb were all FRP and thats why none of us have rust problems above the door sill except on the windscreen frame which is a bolt on/off

 

[SupaFly]

Well how do you guys like your FRP tops? Are they pretty water tight? how about for colder climents do they insulate well? Are the FRP models more flexy than the hard tops or is there more reinforcments in the body? I would really like a MWB size cruiser but i'm not sure how i would like it for expeditions and halling loads and a roof tent....

 

[roscoFJ73]

Well how do you guys like your FRP tops? Are they pretty water tight? how about for colder climents do they insulate well? Are the FRP models more flexy than the hard tops or is there more reinforcments in the body? I would really like a MWB size cruiser but i'm not sure how i would like it for expeditions and halling loads and a roof tent....

I think they are great. Mine always seems to be cooler in summer than my steel roofed cars.
No squeaks or leaks .
I guess it must flex a little as a landcruiser chassis can flex 3 inches from end to end diagonally Ive heard.
The landcruiser has a full chassis and doesnt need a roof for strength like a moncoque constructed vehicle
Anyway the FRP soaks it up like it wasnt there.
IMO all cars should have a FRP

Putting loads on the FRP via bolts throught the f/g is a no no in my books.
Much safer to support the rear of a roof rack/tent from the bumper.

 

[crushers]

i loved my 74 series, never had any leaking problems...

 

[SupaFly]

Well now i just got to find one then. From what i can remember i have only seen one MWB cruiser in centeral america, but if there is one then maybe there will be one just for me =-) I did find a nice bj70 in Panama that i will be getting in Dec or Jan. Hey, what would you guys say would be the best all around non turbo diesel motor for power and reliability? I was kinda looking at the 1HZ. I would prefer to stay away from the turbo just because of water crossings and the extra hasil. I have been seeing afew HZJ70s around and im looking to see if i can pick one up or just stick with the bj70 that i did find. Boy, this post is making me look like i have a lot of time and money on my hands...

 

[bigbrowndog]

I think they are great. Mine always seems to be cooler in summer than my steel roofed cars.
No squeaks or leaks .
I guess it must flex a little as a landcruiser chassis can flex 3 inches from end to end diagonally Ive heard.
The landcruiser has a full chassis and doesnt need a roof for strength like a moncoque constructed vehicle
Anyway the FRP soaks it up like it wasnt there.
IMO all cars should have a FRP

Putting loads on the FRP via bolts throught the f/g is a no no in my books.
Much safer to support the rear of a roof rack/tent from the bumper.

The frp has advantages like you have mentioned but it acts like cardboard in a roll over the way it rips apart. Just something to consider.

 

[SupaFly]

The frp has advantages like you have mentioned but it acts like cardboard in a roll over the way it rips apart. Just something to consider.

Ya i hear you on that one. If i do find one to get i will probable be putting exo type roof rack that will be able to cary a heave load as well as adding protection. That way you can can use the rack with the FRP top on or off...

 

[roscoFJ73]

The frp has advantages like you have mentioned but it acts like cardboard in a roll over the way it rips apart. Just something to consider.

I suppose it would but those 75 series steel roofs dont seem to hold much in a rollover either.
At least the aussie FRP have a simple roll cage ,although it would only be good for a slow roll over.