SOLD or Trade: Austin, TX: 1992 HZJ80 "Betty White" Land Cruiser

Year

1992

Vehicle Model

1. 80 Series

Mileage

161000

Color

White

Year: 1992
Model: HZJ80 Eurospec Imported from Belgium. Used as a NATO truck
Miles: 259k kilometers (161k miles)

Features:

• Poverty pack model:
  • manual windows
  • manual door locks
  • barn doors
  • vinyl carpet, jute padding, and noise dampener on the floor.
  • no sunroof
  • Simplified gauge cluster
  • Cloth seats and no third row
• Left-hand drive.
• Factory 1HZ diesel engine
• 1997 Factory Locked axles
• Part-time 4-wheel drive with Aisin locking hubs.
• Auxilliary factory fuel tank
• 17” Toyota steelies” with 2-year-old Cooper tires
• 10-footer paint job. Looks good, but is not perfect.
• Factory part-time with full manual HF1A t case, H150 5-speed transmission,
• Upgraded JW Speaker headlights. Best headlight upgrade out there.
• Relatively new ARB winch bumper.
• 8K Warn winch with synthetic rope and Albright style waterproof contactor
• New Holset HX30w turbo. Installed at 247k kilometers. Boosts to 14.5 PSI.
• Factory new 1HDT Boost compensator to help regulate fuel at boost.
• New water pump, timing belt, tensioner, and seals installed at time of turbo upgrade.
• New Big End Bearings were swapped in as part of the turbo install. Old bearings showed no sign of wear.
• Recent radiator and hoses (whole cooling system refresh).
• Giant touchscreen NAV/Radio running Android.
• Dual batteries with charge controller.
• Smittybilt aftermarket metal center console
• New mats front/middle/cargo.
• Front mount Intercooler.
• Ice cold AC with new blower motor.
• Fold down Front Runner table with Rig'd slide out.
• Clear Texas title and current registration

Build thread: From Poverty Packin to Betty White: 1992 HZJ80 - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/from-poverty-packin-to-betty-white-1992-hzj80.1217512/

I have daily driven this truck for the last two+ years. The turbo is tuned to not smoke, but to provide good useable boost while maintaining the engine's legendary longevity. EGT, Boost, water temp, and RPM gauges have been added to monitor engine performance. I'm selling to get a pickup truck that better fits my current needs (hauling my mountain bikes and home crap). Interesting deals/trades possible (70 series pickups, Toyota Tundras, Tacomas, plus cash).

Asking $35k. Open to trade for a 4x4 Tundra Double Cab (Limited, Platinum, TRD) or similar Tacoma.
Located in Austin, TX

Thanks,
David

 

[davegonz]

Some updated pics. I finished the grey dash conversion and installed a new wireless carplay capable stereo. Looks really clean. Needs a new clam shell in these pics.

 

[davegonz]

My good friend @bottombracket came through with a new steering wheel clam shell!

 

[davegonz]

I really dig this Atoto F7 unit.

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[bottombracket]

Dave, happy to help. Seeing how good she looks now is just AWESOME.

 

[blobmaster]

seeing this for sale makes me sad im poor

 

[ozarkmud]

This is a really nice rig! It's probably out of my budget and too far away, but mildly tempting. I don't know a whole lot about the 1HZ. Sounds like it has a timing belt and is indirect injection? I've never had a diesel. I don't think those came with turbos, or am I mistaken?

Would it be possible to install 3rd row seats?

How is the crawl speed down a hill? I know in a gasser, you can have it in first, 4Low, and it'll be a very slow descent down the hill without having to use the brakes. No throttle plate on a diesel, but the compression is also higher.

 

[davegonz]

Yep, timing belt (new one installed) and is IDI. I added the Holset turbo to it since it was normally aspirated.

No attachment points for 3rd row in this rig, but I'm sure that can be easily added.

Yes, in 4Lo it can crawl and use engine braking to descend down a hill like a gasser.

 

[CarcaineProblems]

How does she do on the highway? What is a comfortable cruising speed? How’s the noise level at that speed?

 

[davegonz]

She does 65-70 with ease and isn't loud. I lined the interior with Fatmat and a new vinyl carpet which helps. This isn't my old 4BT powered 80.

 

[CarcaineProblems]

Thanks for the Cummins comparison - I drove a 6bt last fall and it was very loud but incredibly powerful

 

[ozarkmud]

Thanks for all the info. Couple more questions.

What gas mileage are you getting? How large is the main and sub tank?

What do you think about the barn doors vs the hatch/tailgate setup?

I think I'm leaning towards an 80 with the 1HZ + 5 speed, or a 80 with the 3FE + some kind of manual. The 1HZ route is a lot more expensive, but also appealing. Lots of advantages to diesels with relatively few drawbacks.

I read through your build thread (but not the previous one). Pretty excellent work you did. Sounds like it's running really well.

 

[davegonz]

Betty was picked up today by @ecgruen . I think she's going to a good home.

 

[ozarkmud]

Congratulations, @ecgruen! Very nice rig. You shall be the envy of many Mudders.

 

[SNLC]

Just an FYI to the new owner, you can still get that steering wheel. It’s not terribly expensive. That one is smooth from many years and a new one will have nice grip and texture again. Would finish off that dash nicely.

Cheers