I have brought some BJ40's up from the Central America in the past and sold them in Central American condition with all their natural glory (read faults and rust). I am now in the position with cash and have the framework to do things right this time and present a finished product here in the US, not too mention I am itching to do that drive one more time. My question is which is the more valuable vehicle up here in the US a stock 1985 HJ75 with a 2H and about 120k km's or a frame off restored BJ40 with the 1B and all the north american updates, power steering, discs and a heater? Feedback appreciated and look for either or this Fall 2012.
Hypothetical Value of Nice 85 hj75 w/ 2h LHD and 120000 kilometers
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HJ75 
i agree. the 1B is old news and everyone wants to get there hands on a 70
Have the 70 Series that you have seen been "run hard and hung up wet" or are they in descent shape?
lowenbrau
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Are we talking about pickups or troopies?
I'd think the demand would be pretty high for a Troop carrier. I know I'd sure like one to replace my BJ74. I don't care about anything but the condition of the body. Drivetrain would be coming out.
The problem with buying a 70 Series ( at least here in the U.S. ) is the availability of parts. As some have learned the hard way you want find many HJ75 parts at your local U.S. Toyota dealer and most will have a "deer in the headlight" look when you mention "70 Series." ( no disrespect intended BENO ) The 40 Series obviously has the advantage in that regard. I do realize 70 Series parts are more readily available in Canada however the shipping cost is very painful.
) The 40 Series obviously has the advantage in that regard. I do realize 70 Series parts are more readily available in Canada however the shipping cost is very painful.
The problem with buying a 70 Series ( at least here in the U.S. ) is the availability of parts. As some have learned the hard way you want find many HJ75 parts at your local U.S. Toyota dealer and most will have a "deer in the headlight" look when you mention "70 Series." ( no disrespect intended BENO
When you want your part to be ready on your desk, somehow by hook or by crook. My friend had shipped out the rear bumper to me from U.S. Indeed the shipping is killing me
but I'm happy with the end result.
You are dealing with shipping cost associated with basically one part. Imagine if you were having to rebuild a "rusted out" 70 Series. ( again I am only referring to the U.S. )
Make sure your market is in Canada. Parts are easy to get here seeing how these are the vehicle of choice for the mines and there's a number of wrecked 70 series from Japan spread about in parts yards.
X2 on a troopy!
Also if you want an idea of what you might be able to ask post of pics
X2 on a troopy!
Also if you want an idea of what you might be able to ask post of pics
Quite the opposite situation here in the States. No mine trucks or wrecked 70
Series.
By market in canada I meant also, not exclusively
lowenbrau
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Quite the opposite situation here in the States. No mine trucks or wrecked 70
Series.
For what it's worth, there are some 70 series in US mines too. I bought all the spare BJ75 parts from A mine in Idaho not too long ago when they replaced their BJ75s with HZJ79s.
lowenbrau
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If you find a rust free troopie that is between 1987 and 1997 be sure to advertise it to us Canucks. We can import them when they are 15 years old. You could bring me a Troopie and head back to the US with my BJ74 which is now 25 years old.
crushers
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troopie? interested...
