TIME FOR A NEW DOCUMENTATION:
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Walk around video
engine video
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Salam,
Toyota released the 80 in response to the legendary Nissan Patrol; no time for a new engine, so the 3F was in the game with its outdated design. Nissan equipped with the TB42, but with an overhead cam; that was good enough to make a better choice for GCC and its use. When Toyota released the 1FZ-F, the game changed.
Last March, I found this low-mileage G for sale by its first owner; he claimed that he himself drove it from the transport truck when it was new, and now he wants to sell it before he dies. He is about 85 or so. The truck was primarily out of the sun's reach. The interior got a lot of covers, so it is new inside—NO cracks on the dash.
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- TOYOTA LAND CRUISER, FJ80, LHD
- 1991, GCC, Saudi spec
- AC and Heater
- G spec
"Just don't say poverty package, it is a cringe." - Tan with original body
- About 140 km
"86000 miles" - Manual five-speed, H150
- 3F engine, carburetor
Walk around video
engine video
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Salam,
Toyota released the 80 in response to the legendary Nissan Patrol; no time for a new engine, so the 3F was in the game with its outdated design. Nissan equipped with the TB42, but with an overhead cam; that was good enough to make a better choice for GCC and its use. When Toyota released the 1FZ-F, the game changed.
Last March, I found this low-mileage G for sale by its first owner; he claimed that he himself drove it from the transport truck when it was new, and now he wants to sell it before he dies. He is about 85 or so. The truck was primarily out of the sun's reach. The interior got a lot of covers, so it is new inside—NO cracks on the dash.
- Then why did you get it where you can find FZJ instead of FJ?
It is G, clean, I love 3F, and classy with its beautiful straps. The body is original except for one area that I am going to redo. Also, it could be a solid truck to be swapped with other engines.
- Is this truck going to be for sale?
Yes, it is. This thread is to document every step for potential buyers.
- Where is the truck at the moment?
The truck is not in the USA yet; it is in Saudi Arabia to be fixed.
- What is your plan for this truck?
To restore it to as much stock as I can. The plan is to refurbish it with new mechanical parts and plastics for the body. It is an iconic truck for Toyota. I want it for people who want to drive slowly on the weekends and travel with it.
- Are you going to build it as an off-road rig?
I am not. However, if you buy it and plan to flip it for off-roading, I would say it is a good base for that. My friend @wngrog can modify it as much as you need
- But duuuuuude, this thing is a 3F and slow. Can I swap it?
The only swap I can offer you is to install a 1FZ-FE to be as stock as I can. I do not do diesel or V8 swaps."IF YOU BUY IT." However, the carburetor 3F with the H150 drives pretty well. You can swap the carb to Holly Sniper, or I can get you a new OEM carburetor.
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