Round Two: The HZJ77
I ditched the 81 back in June for something a bit more spartan. I wanted a 70 series but I didn't know what I was going to end up with. A middy or a 77. Whatever one would come up first. 77s are my dream wagon and I know to find them with low kms, good running condition and a overall good interior and body grade is extremely hard to find because they aren't usually a land cruiser people would buy. They are considered a cargo vehicle in Japan.
Being vehicle-less and cruiser-less at that for the past few months is making the anticipation grow considerably. It came up in auction in November and won it. Mark (my exporter) got it and he says it turned out way cleaner than expected. Just passed customs and I am waiting for a fee to go through with the shipping company. I should have it out on monday assuming the transfer goes through and I will report back with photos and a report.
I have exposed its information to a few people on here and I said that I would post it up after it cleared customs.
Here is a spec list of the puppy. I am sure I am missing a few things but I will have more detail on monday
1996 HZJ77
H55F 5 speed
just under 97,000kms
Front & Rear Difflocks
Aisin Manual Hub Conversion
ARB Bullbar with Brush Guards (fender bars will be ripped off for dd use)
Safari Snorkel
Warn XD9000i Winch
Warn Fog lights
~3+ inch lift with Rancho Shocks
Quick disconnect sway-bar
I am sure I forgot a few other things but I am just pumped for it!
I have big plans for this and plan on keeping her for the long run.

I ditched the 81 back in June for something a bit more spartan. I wanted a 70 series but I didn't know what I was going to end up with. A middy or a 77. Whatever one would come up first. 77s are my dream wagon and I know to find them with low kms, good running condition and a overall good interior and body grade is extremely hard to find because they aren't usually a land cruiser people would buy. They are considered a cargo vehicle in Japan.
Being vehicle-less and cruiser-less at that for the past few months is making the anticipation grow considerably. It came up in auction in November and won it. Mark (my exporter) got it and he says it turned out way cleaner than expected. Just passed customs and I am waiting for a fee to go through with the shipping company. I should have it out on monday assuming the transfer goes through and I will report back with photos and a report.
I have exposed its information to a few people on here and I said that I would post it up after it cleared customs.
Here is a spec list of the puppy. I am sure I am missing a few things but I will have more detail on monday
1996 HZJ77
H55F 5 speed
just under 97,000kms
Front & Rear Difflocks
Aisin Manual Hub Conversion
ARB Bullbar with Brush Guards (fender bars will be ripped off for dd use)
Safari Snorkel
Warn XD9000i Winch
Warn Fog lights
~3+ inch lift with Rancho Shocks
Quick disconnect sway-bar
I am sure I forgot a few other things but I am just pumped for it!
I have big plans for this and plan on keeping her for the long run.




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