Hi folks - newbie here looking to secure an '89 HJ60, theoretically with 100K miles, and a 5 speed out of Europe. A few questions for any generous Cruiser heads who know:
- We will primarily use this vehicle for skiing, recreational off-road, and off-grid transport. I bought in on a passable level of performance based on my readings, but any expectations on how the 2H engine will perform for hilly freeway driving in the mountains? Is it worth it to add an after market turbo and what effects might be expected on reliability if so?
- How about the same performance question if a small camping trailer or even as much as a 21 foot boat in a pinch? Possible, passable, or painful?
- Rust levels are very good based on photos, and "97% rust free" according to dealer, but I'd like to get this thing sealed up and bullet proofed from the get go. I had read that phosphoric treatments are good. New window seals recommended. 2K primer or rust encapsulator. Any other ideas or trade-offs to consider?
- Any recommendations for security on this setup from theft? A steering wheel club? Or not likely to be a problem?
- Any problems likely with registration/emissions if imported through a dealer?
- Finally, this model supposedly has "factory" front and rear lockers for the front and rear, but I have not been able to confirm that is possible for an HJ. Likely after market or real? If factory, any idea about the reliability of that setup or how well they work?
Thanks in advance.
- We will primarily use this vehicle for skiing, recreational off-road, and off-grid transport. I bought in on a passable level of performance based on my readings, but any expectations on how the 2H engine will perform for hilly freeway driving in the mountains? Is it worth it to add an after market turbo and what effects might be expected on reliability if so?
- How about the same performance question if a small camping trailer or even as much as a 21 foot boat in a pinch? Possible, passable, or painful?
- Rust levels are very good based on photos, and "97% rust free" according to dealer, but I'd like to get this thing sealed up and bullet proofed from the get go. I had read that phosphoric treatments are good. New window seals recommended. 2K primer or rust encapsulator. Any other ideas or trade-offs to consider?
- Any recommendations for security on this setup from theft? A steering wheel club? Or not likely to be a problem?
- Any problems likely with registration/emissions if imported through a dealer?
- Finally, this model supposedly has "factory" front and rear lockers for the front and rear, but I have not been able to confirm that is possible for an HJ. Likely after market or real? If factory, any idea about the reliability of that setup or how well they work?
Thanks in advance.