hdj conversion?

[Enigma]

There are a ton of gas sucking domestic 80's for sale cheap, as John had mentioned in some previous posts.

Anyone know anyone who has done a conversion to diesel and what it might end up costing? I have zero interest in doing this myself, so it would be farmed out, purchase engine with whatever is required etc etc. and most importantly, time frames!

 

[canucksafari]

I think that Ciaran has probably done it. I know he has also done a RHD to LHD conversion that was said to be perfect. Wayne does them but Owen's Sound is a long ways away.

 

[romey]

just some threads i searched out of curiosity...didn't take long..

https://forum.ih8mud.com/diesel-tech-24-volts-systems/226421-diesel-conversion-fzj80.html

https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/226558-3b-into-80-series.html

https://forum.ih8mud.com/diesel-tech-24-volts-systems/184299-94-fzj80-6-2-conversion-begins.html

https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/223813-cummins-6cyl-converted-80-series.html

land cruiser cummins diesel LHD - Edmonton Trucks & Vans For Sale - Kijiji Edmonton

https://forum.ih8mud.com/hardcore-corner/84611-cummins-6bt-install-fzj80.html

https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/218188-interesting-cruiser-cummings-conversion.html

https://forum.ih8mud.com/vehicles-trailers-sale-wanted/216870-4bt-fj80-not-mine-oregon.html

https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/216230-fort-collins-80-a.html
https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/205597-aluminum-subtank-under-$300.html
(veggie)

i'm glad i ran into the last one by accident...just searched (cummins and 80) or try others...

 

[Granite Grinder]

If you were doing it yourself, I'll bet you could do it for under 15K. I'll bet a shop would want 2-3K. Just guessing, a good 1HD-T will probably run upwards of 7K. I think it would be better to buy the entire drive line with harness to make it easier.
GG

 

[Enigma]

An idea to entertain for future projects I guess, Like say a hdj45

I'll keep it simple and stick with the original plan, thanks everyone.

 

[d0ubledown]

front halves can go for about 8-10k. there was a 1HDT motor/tranny combo on craigslist a while back going for 7500. i think G&S did a conversion did they not? definitely want to contact them. all in all...i'd say it'll be at least 17-20K once its all said and done...depending on the inital price of the vehicle getting converted.

if youre looking for the cheaper domestic 80's...pre 93 wont have FF & rear discs or optional lockers. something to think about if those are important to you...

 

[Granite Grinder]

Sheldon did his own truck. Hard to gauge by that, I think it took him month's.
GG

 

[Vanny]

I was told if I supplied my own engine and tranny the labour would be approxiamately $4500.00.