Besides the bib would switch to Toyota turn signals. Reminds me of FJ40s that people put a generic square tail lights up on the tub. What's on there looks like they were picked up a chain auto parts store.
On the bib the bezel changed 1/79. Heard years ago that was to move the headlights further apart for a requirement in Europe. But what also changed is it's thinner to make room for an A/C condenser. Just something to keep in mind.
Hello,
The Bandeirante is essentially a 20 Series with modifications to suit Brazilian regulations, which back in the day specified that a car sold in Brazil had to be made in Brazil, with as many Brazilian components as possible.
This is the main reason behind the choice of a Mercedes engine, among other things.
Assembly from CKDs stopped sometime in the early to mid 1960s. Local suppliers stepped in to manufacture most of the parts.
The indicators are quite likely a local component. Changing them to OEM indicators may require some fabrication.
The 40 Series Land Cruiser front bib changed in 1979 to meet safety regulations regarding headlights separation. The headlights from 1979 to 1984 have an additional 1 1/4 in. (32 mm) spacing between them. Interestingly, it was one of the reasons why Land Rovers had their headlights moved outwards, but that is another story.
Bandeirantes got the newer front bib sometime in the mid to late 1980s. The square headlights appeared in the 1990s, at around the same time the Mercedes engine gave way to a Toyota 14B-T. It was an effort by Toyota do Brasil to keep interest in the Bandeirante alive. By then, new regulations allowed car imports, which included competitors like the Defender and the Pajero/Montero.
Market share and emissions/safety regulations led to the closure of Bandeirante production in 2001. Some 100000 trucks were built.
An OEM front bib may or may not fit the Bandeirante.
Juan
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