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Hello IH8Mud.com,
I'm sure this isn't the correct forum etiquette for my first post, but alas, I figured start with this then become more of a contributor when I have something to actually contribute! My cousin forwarded me to this site, which I have been stalking for the past month, and I have messaged a few people on the forums who have been more than helpful.
Currently I'm in the market for a manual 1985-1988 bj70 or bj74, preferably 12V and LHD, with decent interior and minimal to no rust. It would be great if the truck was done up a bit, but don't mind finding a stock one either and working on it over the next few years. I know the 12v and LHD isn't really plausible for the 74. Something like this would be my dream truck, but after a few tries I couldn't contact the owner. https://forum.ih8mud.com/vehicles-t...mely-rare-turbo-diesel-bj-70-landcruiser.html
For my first post I figured I would at least give my family Toyota history, assuming anyone cares! My Dad used to own (at various times) an fj40, Mirage and a bj42 (5 speed). The truck I grew up in as a baby and through the few years in Canada was the bj42. I have nothing but fond memories while we owned it. We didn't think we would be able to bring the bj42 when we moved to Florida (18 years ago) due to emissions, but as it turned out, it wouldn't have been an issue! His brother bought the truck right before we left and each year when we went back we would watch it rust to nothing. My uncle eventually sold it for parts. The truck was nearly mint (minus some trail abuse) when we sold it to him and I have a bit of bitterness when he let it just rot away. I always wanted to buy the truck back once I had a bit of money to do so. A handful of family members and friends have bought and restored bj42's over the years thanks to my dad infusing their blood with how epic these trucks are.
I'm hoping to get one back again, but the bj42's in decent condition are a bit out of my price range and I'm thinking the bj70/74 will be a better daily driver since it will replace my Toyota pick-up.
Sorry for the ramble and any help would be greatly appreciated!
Cheers,
Nigel
I'm sure this isn't the correct forum etiquette for my first post, but alas, I figured start with this then become more of a contributor when I have something to actually contribute! My cousin forwarded me to this site, which I have been stalking for the past month, and I have messaged a few people on the forums who have been more than helpful.
Currently I'm in the market for a manual 1985-1988 bj70 or bj74, preferably 12V and LHD, with decent interior and minimal to no rust. It would be great if the truck was done up a bit, but don't mind finding a stock one either and working on it over the next few years. I know the 12v and LHD isn't really plausible for the 74. Something like this would be my dream truck, but after a few tries I couldn't contact the owner. https://forum.ih8mud.com/vehicles-t...mely-rare-turbo-diesel-bj-70-landcruiser.html
For my first post I figured I would at least give my family Toyota history, assuming anyone cares! My Dad used to own (at various times) an fj40, Mirage and a bj42 (5 speed). The truck I grew up in as a baby and through the few years in Canada was the bj42. I have nothing but fond memories while we owned it. We didn't think we would be able to bring the bj42 when we moved to Florida (18 years ago) due to emissions, but as it turned out, it wouldn't have been an issue! His brother bought the truck right before we left and each year when we went back we would watch it rust to nothing. My uncle eventually sold it for parts. The truck was nearly mint (minus some trail abuse) when we sold it to him and I have a bit of bitterness when he let it just rot away. I always wanted to buy the truck back once I had a bit of money to do so. A handful of family members and friends have bought and restored bj42's over the years thanks to my dad infusing their blood with how epic these trucks are.
I'm hoping to get one back again, but the bj42's in decent condition are a bit out of my price range and I'm thinking the bj70/74 will be a better daily driver since it will replace my Toyota pick-up.
Sorry for the ramble and any help would be greatly appreciated!
Cheers,
Nigel
