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She is still looking for a good home...
1981 BJ44 imported from Japan via Vancouver BC. Legal Oregon title. Has some rust issues as evident in the photos. Would love to keep her but don't have the space or time to do it right. Now asking $10K.
Here is the link to the CL ad in Portland OR
1981 Toyota Landcruiser BJ44
Here is the text from the ad with the link to more photos...
1981 BJ44, 4 cyl diesel, 4 speed, right hand drive, legally imported and registered in Oregon. Front disk brakes, factory tach, 24 volt system with 60 amp 800 Watt converter. This rig was purchased at auction in Japan, shipped to Vancouver BC, and then brought down to Oregon via a customs broker in Sumas Washington in the Fall of 2007. Currently the odometer shows 39,XXX Km, or approximately 24,300 miles. If you are not familiar with Landcruisers the BJ44 is approximately 18" longer than the prevalent FJ40s that were brought into the states. Toyota never imported the longer wheel base 40 series cruisers, nor did they import any diesel rigs either. I have seen very few of these for sale or on the 4x4 forums so it is a rare find indeed.
Since I have had it I have done the following:
Replaced all fluids
Rebuilt front end
Replaced motor mounts
New custom springs, bushings, and shocks
New wheels and tires - 33x12.5 R15 MT
Rebuild front steering box
Rebuild injectors
Replace fuel lines with SS
Install 60 Amp 24v to 13.8v converter
Roundeye conversion headlamps
New Les Schwab HD batteries
other misc items
All work has been performed by Land Cruiser Northwest
Now for the bad - there is rust that needs to be dealt with. The bottom of the rear doors are the worst in addition to other areas that need attention. I have tried to be as honest as I can with the pictures. For me to keep this rig what I really need is a large garage and time to take it apart to replace or repair the rust - both things I don't currently have.
Here is a link to more detailed photos:
Picasa Web Albums - Mike & Alisa - 1981 BJ44
I have taken some additional pictures to try and show the problem areas as accurately as possible. Both front floor pans have some issues at the outside edges, both bottoms of the rear doors should be replaced, the rear panel above the cross-member needs to be replaced (new photos show repair to hold spare on), and part of the rear floor is not so good. Other areas can be seen from the photos.
Picasa Web Albums - Mike & Alisa - 6-20-10 BJ44 ...
The bottom line is that this is mechanically a solid cruiser that needs some cosmetic loving. I recently purchased a nice FJ62 which is a great rig, but does not get the same response as driving the 44. It would be my preference to sell this only to somebody who can see it in person. If you are not local and would like to have somebody inspect it I am fine with that. This is all full disclosure - I am trying to represent this vehicle as honestly as I can.
1981 BJ44 imported from Japan via Vancouver BC. Legal Oregon title. Has some rust issues as evident in the photos. Would love to keep her but don't have the space or time to do it right. Now asking $10K.
Here is the link to the CL ad in Portland OR
1981 Toyota Landcruiser BJ44
Here is the text from the ad with the link to more photos...
1981 BJ44, 4 cyl diesel, 4 speed, right hand drive, legally imported and registered in Oregon. Front disk brakes, factory tach, 24 volt system with 60 amp 800 Watt converter. This rig was purchased at auction in Japan, shipped to Vancouver BC, and then brought down to Oregon via a customs broker in Sumas Washington in the Fall of 2007. Currently the odometer shows 39,XXX Km, or approximately 24,300 miles. If you are not familiar with Landcruisers the BJ44 is approximately 18" longer than the prevalent FJ40s that were brought into the states. Toyota never imported the longer wheel base 40 series cruisers, nor did they import any diesel rigs either. I have seen very few of these for sale or on the 4x4 forums so it is a rare find indeed.
Since I have had it I have done the following:
Replaced all fluids
Rebuilt front end
Replaced motor mounts
New custom springs, bushings, and shocks
New wheels and tires - 33x12.5 R15 MT
Rebuild front steering box
Rebuild injectors
Replace fuel lines with SS
Install 60 Amp 24v to 13.8v converter
Roundeye conversion headlamps
New Les Schwab HD batteries
other misc items
All work has been performed by Land Cruiser Northwest
Now for the bad - there is rust that needs to be dealt with. The bottom of the rear doors are the worst in addition to other areas that need attention. I have tried to be as honest as I can with the pictures. For me to keep this rig what I really need is a large garage and time to take it apart to replace or repair the rust - both things I don't currently have.
Here is a link to more detailed photos:
Picasa Web Albums - Mike & Alisa - 1981 BJ44
I have taken some additional pictures to try and show the problem areas as accurately as possible. Both front floor pans have some issues at the outside edges, both bottoms of the rear doors should be replaced, the rear panel above the cross-member needs to be replaced (new photos show repair to hold spare on), and part of the rear floor is not so good. Other areas can be seen from the photos.
Picasa Web Albums - Mike & Alisa - 6-20-10 BJ44 ...
The bottom line is that this is mechanically a solid cruiser that needs some cosmetic loving. I recently purchased a nice FJ62 which is a great rig, but does not get the same response as driving the 44. It would be my preference to sell this only to somebody who can see it in person. If you are not local and would like to have somebody inspect it I am fine with that. This is all full disclosure - I am trying to represent this vehicle as honestly as I can.
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