Builds BJ-73 from Finland build up

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IironSika said:
Oh, somebody still remembers it...!? :D

I broke two birfields, got tired of it, sold it. New owner broke engine, transmission and some other stuff and parted it.

RIP
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I remember it, checked the buildup thread today.:p I picked up a set of volvo portals yesterday to put on my gen2 4runner. And I am going to lapland trophy for the 3rd year in a row this year. Happily with lots of new modifications each year! :cheers:

Sad to hear it is parted out, not many toyotas p-u` s left with portals anymore. I know of one now, a trail rig in Norway. Thats it... :doh:
 
Finally wheeling with BJ! We had a Finnish Land Cruiser association meeting and after that went for a drive. BJ worked just nice, exept little bit of temp problems. I think that fan cluch isn´t working properly. Spins too easily when engine is warm/hot. There also might still have been air in the cooling system.

My last minute temporary exhaust pipe ripped off right before muffler at first rock, ride back home was little bit loud... :)

Also finally installed mechanical oil pressure gauge.
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Welcome to Russia... :) We have many beautiful places... Where will a meal and things take place in this auto? We have much beautiful nature, but here a meal and dezel fuel there is not present.:):):)
 
Voron said:
Welcome to Russia... :) We have many beautiful places... Where will a meal and things take place in this auto? We have much beautiful nature, but here a meal and dezel fuel there is not present.:):):)
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Thanks! I know that your country is off road paradise. I´ve already been there four wheeling for 13 times. Next time we are coming there to watch Ladoga trophy in the beginning of June.

I pack food into boxes and fridge and other stuff into boxes too. They have to be water proof since there is a lot of water crossings. Clothes and camping stuff are hanging in the roll cage. Wet sleeping bag wouldn´t be nice... We bring all the food from Finland, but drinks we buy from Russia. ;)

And what comes to diesel, it is available in Carelia area at some places, but often we can make a whole trip with one tank and some jerry cans. Toyotas are economical, you know. :)
 
IironSika said:
Thanks! I know that your country is off road paradise. I´ve already been there four wheeling for 13 times. Next time we are coming there to watch Ladoga trophy in the beginning of June.

I pack food into boxes and fridge and other stuff into boxes too. They have to be water proof since there is a lot of water crossings. Clothes and camping stuff are hanging in the roll cage. Wet sleeping bag wouldn´t be nice... We bring all the food from Finland, but drinks we buy from Russia. ;)

And what comes to diesel, it is available in Carelia area at some places, but often we can make a whole trip with one tank and some jerry cans. Toyotas are economical, you know. :)
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I think we will meet on Ladoga trophy.:):):) I ride there many years. But now my wife and son is hardly placed in HZJ-78:p:p:p
 
Oh yes, a lot like that. When leaving home, everything is packed nicely and rationally and after a couple of days, whole cargo area is a total chaos... :)
 
I have installed some equipment to BJ. Snorkel, CB, laptop for navigation, jerry can holder and some tuning.

Today i have been packing the truck for Russian trip. Me and my son are leaving this evening for five day trip to watch Ladoga trophy race in Russian Carelia.
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Greetings from Russia!

Five days camping, wheeling, watching Ladoga trophy, taking some beer etc. Very nice way to spend summer holiday!

I dont´t have many pics from BJ, since my son had camera and he was either sitting in the truck or driving it. I didn´t take any pics. But heres some:
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And my friends epileptic LJ-73: :D

gus2000tfs: what comes to snorkel, it is made from all the scrap what i found from the carage. Some plastic/rubber (or something) flex tube, aluminum tube and hat is part that belongs to Hilux air intake system. So not hitech in that... But works.
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Ladoga pics here: Ëàäîãà-Òðîôè

I´m not coming to Lapland trophy this year. As a matter of fact, it is possible that i won´t be wheeling much at all this year. :frown: We made an offer of a house from year 1915 and if i manage to sell my present house, we buy it. And that means so much work that even i can´t imagine.... So off road may going to be on hold for a while. But IF we get it and when finnished, i will have my own little play ground. ;)
 
IironSika said:
Ladoga pics here: Ëàäîãà-Òðîôè

I´m not coming to Lapland trophy this year. As a matter of fact, it is possible that i won´t be wheeling much at all this year. :frown: We made an offer of a house from year 1915 and if i manage to sell my present house, we buy it. And that means so much work that even i can´t imagine.... So off road may going to be on hold for a while. But IF we get it and when finnished, i will have my own little play ground. ;)
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So next year you will invite me to IironSika Trophy??? Good luck!!! :cheers:
 
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