SOLD Boise, ID 1991 HDJ81 VX Limited 76.5k OG miles & 3x locked

[Steelisreal]

This truck is seducing me; the ricer in me is coming out strong! I want a RHD JDM truck now!

 

[Zabohl]

Loving the details of the build, great thread! I had never wanted a JDM 80 but this is stirring up some dangerous thoughts... Thanks for sharing!

 

[Steelisreal]

Loving the details of the build, great thread! I had never wanted a JDM 80 but this is stirring up some dangerous thoughts... Thanks for sharing!

Ha, Me too I’ve got the barrels loaded!
Not to mention, it would be super special to own a truck sorted by Ian. I do my own wrenching; Ian is one of the few people I would let work on my truck.

 

[desmocruiser]

There is so much to like on this truck!

If it was a 5 Speed it would seriously compromise my statement
“The next Land Cruiser I own will
be a 70 Series!”

Of course, it is at the right spot to get the conversion done!

 

[shellb]

There is so much to like on this truck!

If it was a 5 Speed it would seriously compromise my statement
“The next Land Cruiser I own will
be a 70 Series!”

Of course, it is at the right spot to get the conversion done!

Trade me a built 80 for the 73 and then trade it to Ian for this!

That way you get the 70 series first, true to your statement

 

[desmocruiser]

Ha! That’s a good idea, but also how I would somehow end up with both!!!!!

 

[shellb]

Totally! Love that.

Sorry Ian for clogging up your thread, while we play Land Cruiser roulette!

Wished I was a RHD guys too.

 

[SNLC]

Totally! Love that.

Sorry Ian for clogging up your thread, while we play Land Cruiser roulette!

Wished I was a RHD guys too.

All good and no worries.

Cheers

 

[SNLC]

So an update on where the Cruiser is at and what needs to be done before I say, it's READY!

-AC is not working, I am pretty sure it just needs a recharge and haven't trouble shot it at all yet. It is R12 (IMHO I would not change that as R12 is super cold) and we only have one shop around here that can do R12. It is scheduled for the 8th on the recharge.

-Front sway bar parts are coming and should be here Monday. Just need to install the parts.

-Body man straighten up RHS fender. Cut & polish whole Cruiser and ceramic wax as well.

-I have some remaining hoses coming from Japan. Such as the vac system hoses. There is nothing wrong with them they are just old and hard.

-Adjust E-brake, it works but could be tighter.

-Replace heater valve and hoses with OEM parts. Coming from Japan as well. Again, nothing wrong with what is on the Cruiser but I can tell they are original, IE roll pin clamps.

-Do some rust proofing coatings on the chassis.

I think that is about it.

Cheers

 

[SNLC]

Oh ya full sized spare too, I will grab that Monday.

Cheers

 

[SNLC]

Bah!!

I am too OCD!!!

Compression test, clean axle breathers and put in longer hoses on them suited for the lift.

Cheers

 

[SNLC]

Compression test number, I knew this engine was like new but this proves it for any interested buyers.

Factory specs.

#1

#2

#3

#4

Cheers

 

[SNLC]

#5

#6

We elevated the LSPV bracket too.

Cheers

 

[SNLC]

For those who don’t know, you can just flip this around. The front side is a bit sun baked so we cleaned it up, flipped it around and installed new hardware.

Cheers

 

[SNLC]

Intake while we were doing the compression test. Not cleaned, as is.

Cheers

 

[SNLC]

Full sized spare now. These BFG’s are expensive at $405 a tire. Good to go for 50-100k miles now.

Cheers

 

[SNLC]

Cheers

 

[SNLC]

I have been out of town since Saturday and I am beat tired.

AC system got fixed while I was gone and is now working excellent.



Cheers

 

[SNLC]

Console cooler ice maker temp check!




Cheers

 

[African]

If only a manual I’d take it …. GLWS awesome 80 !!
Nice work getting her fixed up