It's a sad day... I'm thinking about selling my 1989 HJ61as the cost of repairs have caught up to me. I'm posting this because I want to see if anyone (or anyone you know) might be interested in ol' Bertha. I've added details below but please feel free to message me with any questions! I have photos and receipts of all the work that I've done to it as well as the previous owner. Ideally I'm looking to get around $45,000 (please don't make fun of me lol, I know that's probably unrealistic). I'm open to price suggestions from experienced users on here! If I can't get close to that number then I most likely won't sell for the time being.
All major issues have been taken care of and I have receipts of all work. Radiator was re-cored and upgraded to a more efficient core system. Completely re-done radiator core support (old one was rusted out). New rocker panels on both sides (both sides were rotted and required extensive work). New body mounts. Oil leaks taken care of with new engine seals. Turbo and injector pump rebuilt. Added a PDI intercooler for better engine temps. Fuel is turned up a bit for increased performance. It runs like a brand new truck! New master window switch, all windows work perfectly. AC recharged and blows super cold. New shackles were installed since the previous ones weren’t the correct ones for the lift. New 3” straight pipe exhaust. Replaced front hubs. I have receipts of all the work done, and photos of the work done by Allegretto Custom Fab. Over $27k in repairs, upgrades, and preventative maintenance was put into this truck. It’ll run forever now!
Remaining issues: rust spot underneath the driver’s side floor board needs to be fixed. Some rust areas on the rain gutter as well, along with a crack in the driver’s side fender that needs to be fixed. Beyond that it’s in excellent mechanical condition!
- Approximately 322,000 kms as of this post (just over 200,000 miles)
- 4-speed auto with overdrive
- 12HT inline 6 cylinder turbodiesel engine
- 2” OME lift
- 33” BFGoodrich KO2 tires
- Nardi steering wheel
- Marine grade vinyl seats
- Re-upholstered carpet, dash, headliner
- Upgraded speaker system and unit with Bluetooth and hands-free calling
- ARB front bumper
- ARB running boards with powder-coated custom-made platforms by Allegretto Custom Fab
- Custom sleeping platform/storage unit built by a fellow IH8MUD forum user!
- New inner wheel well mud flaps
- New wipers (front and rear)
- Repaired chip in windshield
- Replaced passenger-side headlight bulb
- Re-cored/repaired radiator with upgraded/more efficient cooling system, new radiator hoses
- PTO winch/assembly delete - parts are in a box
- EGT gauge
- Fuel primer
- Manual boost controller (currently set to around 13 PSI)
- Frontrunner Slimline II roof rack - currently in storage
- FSR awning - currently in storage
- Custom 3” straight pipe exhaust by Darrel’s Economy Mufflers
- Front hubs replaced (completed on 9/24/21) by Fit Garage
- Oil & filter, rear diff fluid changed on 12/20/21 by Land Cruiser NW
- Oil and filter changed again during engine work in July 2022
- Complete fluid change done by River Road Garage in June 2021
- Font diff, transmission, brake, power steering, oil & filter
- Rust repairs done by Allegretto Custom Fab in June & August 2022. I have photos of all his work.
- Replaced radiator core support
- Replaced left and right rocker panels with new ones
- Added new body mounts
- Fixed numerous other rust spots/holes (some of these were really bad)
- Added platforms to ARB running boards
- Engine seals replaced, stock CT26 turbo rebuilt, injector pump rebuilt, and PDI intercooler installed by Land Cruiser NW in July 2022
- New, “correct” shackles installed, AC recharged, master window switch replaced by Land Cruiser NW in July 2022. All windows work and roll down.
All major issues have been taken care of and I have receipts of all work. Radiator was re-cored and upgraded to a more efficient core system. Completely re-done radiator core support (old one was rusted out). New rocker panels on both sides (both sides were rotted and required extensive work). New body mounts. Oil leaks taken care of with new engine seals. Turbo and injector pump rebuilt. Added a PDI intercooler for better engine temps. Fuel is turned up a bit for increased performance. It runs like a brand new truck! New master window switch, all windows work perfectly. AC recharged and blows super cold. New shackles were installed since the previous ones weren’t the correct ones for the lift. New 3” straight pipe exhaust. Replaced front hubs. I have receipts of all the work done, and photos of the work done by Allegretto Custom Fab. Over $27k in repairs, upgrades, and preventative maintenance was put into this truck. It’ll run forever now!
Remaining issues: rust spot underneath the driver’s side floor board needs to be fixed. Some rust areas on the rain gutter as well, along with a crack in the driver’s side fender that needs to be fixed. Beyond that it’s in excellent mechanical condition!
