Keeping your 80 up. (1 Viewer)

[greentruck]

Mine just turned 21. It was built in September 1992.

I think cheap beer is cheaper than gas these days. Good thing it's finally old enough to drink.

Like kids, the really scary part is you're 21 years older than you were when it was born.

 

[KS-Ryan]

It's a good thing someone was around to tell me. I didn't know my truck was getting old. Heck, I was thinking about bringing it in for some warranty work.

I think Dan is making a philosophical statement about the nature of owning a Toyota Land Cruiser that--in the case of the first 1FZ-FE powered 80's--is now 21 years old.

 

[DARKNESS]

http://www.3ders.org/articles/20120...-and-3d-printer-to-replace-old-car-parts.html

 

[Impreza]

...or your money back That is correct. There are several such yards in the Dominican Republic. This one is @ 18°29'10.08"N, 69°52'26.20"W.

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So now I have another reason to hit up DR. I better bring some tools.

 

[etarasoff]

This is exactly why I scan craigslist for '91-'93 parts car 80's. I intend to buy two, and store them to keep mine running.

"You might be a redneck if you mow the front yard and find a car."

 

[bruja blanca]

So now I have another reason to hit up DR. I better bring some tools.

Drop me a pm when you are heading in and we can do a junkyard tour, no need to bring

 

[Doc]

As much as I'd like to think that I will still have mine in 10-15 years from now, I just don't know. I'm probably one major failure away from just buying something that is more DD friendly.

 

[scrowley]

I don't think the 80 is the best daily driver at all. Doesn't get good or even close to good mileage, once lifted and armored it just doesn't drive amazing as it might when it's stock, and braking is poor which makes it more liable for a crash. It is however the best for a fun, camping, wheeling, and reliability. I plan on keeping mine for a long time....and longest I have onwned any vehicle is 3 yrs. We will see.

As much as I'd like to think that I will still have mine in 10-15 years from now, I just don't know. I'm probably one major failure away from just buying something that is more DD friendly.

 

[itbrokeagain]

My lifted beat and abused 22 year old 80 has never let me down yet. Preparing for a 4 day wheeling weekend with the kids. This will be the first time I have not trailered to the trail.

 

[foeix]

I guess what I'm trying to convey is that you need to be prepared if you want to keep your 80 fresh. I am in no way trying to create a rush, only warning you that we all cherrish vehicles that are aging faster than we want them to and it will only get progressively more challenging to support them.

From experience what parts (outside of interior trim) are likely to go next?

Do you think I will still be able to get door or window gaskets in 10 years?

What should a wise man buy while he can?

Since the 80 was produced until 2007 (Venezuela) wouldn't most parts stay in circulation for some time to come?

Do parts go NLA in North America while there are still NOS elsewhere in Toyota Warehouses in the rest of the world?

 

[JCruse]

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I was hoping to keep my baby young and beautiful for ever...

 

[timer00]

I plan on keeping mine even after it dies.. it can rust away in the yard under a tarp

Who needs replacement parts as long as you have duct tape and lots of it

 

[scrowley]

Driving on the beach won't help. 80 Looks very clean. You should look into Corrosion X for the underbody if your on the beach all the time. It is a rust prohibitor. New tech. that dirt or sand does not stick to product

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I was hoping to keep my baby young and beautiful for ever...

 

[SIZZLE]

Where there's a will there's a way. If the market is strong enough, someone will produce the parts we need to keep these beasts running. And sites like Mud will help ensure that.

 

[PDoyle]

Glad I bought a couple cases of Japan Toyota oil filters cause they are gone
I was looking at a 1997 80 last winter with a blown motor for around $1k but didn't buy it.
The motor parts are still easy to get.
Thinking the drive train would be costly, exhaust, and body panels.

 

[JCruse]

that is one helluva truck bobby love you xo

 

[Tapage]

There is a simple soluton to this

move to Venezuela

plenty of "newer" 80's down there and I am sure lots of parts

o yea cheap gas too!

I don't think you wanna do that ..

Parts are complicated ( to say something ) down there .. I mean, you can't source set of spark plug wires from your dealer shelf ..

But even worse .. right now there are virtually not toilet paper available everywhere .. as fun as it may sounds ..

that plus a lot's of other non thread related ..

On a related thread Note .. I'm trying to replace as much rubber, trims, gaskets as I can from my 80 .. but I know time will come when I sill start " reducing " parts and simplifying all in her ..

Like I'm doing with Tencha .. Marilu it's going to be my ( or my son ) trail rig in 12 years or so ..

What really worries me is not spare parts .. it's what to buy to replace my 80 .?

The only option I see right now it's the VDJ76 .. with the " problem " it's only RHD and with no chances to have one LHD model ..

 

[alia176]

Time to buy a spare 80 for parts....

 

[jwilber]

When mine goes I'm going to cut the back half off and hang it on the wall in the shop. Then I can fold down the tailgate and use it as bench to admire my hundo

 

[80me]

Exactly why I have (halfway) convinced my wife we should keep the second 80. Guess I should trade it for the same vintage if I want parts to be 100% interchangeable.