1982 Toyota Land Cruiser - 4-Speed Manual, 3.4-Liter Diesel 4-Cylinder, 4WD, Rear Bed Conversion
This 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser is for sale on Cars & Bids! Auction ends May 7 2026.
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I like the colour.
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Interior looks reasonably tidy.
Engine bay scruffy, with a different paint colour on the inner wing. I see aftermarket hoses with screw clamps. Nothing serious but gives an idea of the maintenance approach. Can't see much of the wiring, but where are the fusible links?
Bodywork looks OK from afar but the rust on the roof is most likely the tip of a very nasty iceberg. The riveted-on sill repair panels are a major red flag and I'd expect horrors below. No shots of the underside which probably reveals more of the extent of the rust and/or repairs. What happened to the roof? Looks like it has been partly flattened. What are the black strips for?
A plain rear chrome bumper is still available new and would be a big improvement.
So depending on the state of the bodywork it might be a fair example or a bit of a pup.
Engine bay scruffy, with a different paint colour on the inner wing. I see aftermarket hoses with screw clamps. Nothing serious but gives an idea of the maintenance approach. Can't see much of the wiring, but where are the fusible links?
Bodywork looks OK from afar but the rust on the roof is most likely the tip of a very nasty iceberg. The riveted-on sill repair panels are a major red flag and I'd expect horrors below. No shots of the underside which probably reveals more of the extent of the rust and/or repairs. What happened to the roof? Looks like it has been partly flattened. What are the black strips for?
A plain rear chrome bumper is still available new and would be a big improvement.
So depending on the state of the bodywork it might be a fair example or a bit of a pup.
You can still get the clutch, brake, and gas pedal rubber pads new from Toyota. Small things that can really help driving feel and appearance.1982 Toyota Land Cruiser - 4-Speed Manual, 3.4-Liter Diesel 4-Cylinder, 4WD, Rear Bed Conversion
This 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser is for sale on Cars & Bids! Auction ends May 7 2026.carsandbids.com
Thoughts on my build?
both batteries installed backwards with the positive so close to the core support and hood scare me as do the missing fusable links already mentioned. One of the hold downs are missing.1982 Toyota Land Cruiser - 4-Speed Manual, 3.4-Liter Diesel 4-Cylinder, 4WD, Rear Bed Conversion
This 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser is for sale on Cars & Bids! Auction ends May 7 2026.
Thoughts on my build?
Whoever did the respray didn't spend a lot of time on masking, which is too bad.
Also, I can't say I've ever seen replacement rocker panels held in place with sheet metal screws.
It's a sweet-looking rig but I think it's hiding some secrets.
Also, I can't say I've ever seen replacement rocker panels held in place with sheet metal screws.
It's a sweet-looking rig but I think it's hiding some secrets.