Square Nose/Round Headlights on a KZJ/LJ78?

[Nimbus]

Hey all,
New to MUD and to cruisers in general, I'd appreciate it if one of you could answer my question. I've got my heart set on a light duty 78 (engine doesn't matter, I'm swapping it out) but I would really, really, really prefer to have the more square and angular grill and nose of the '89 models and earlier. I would normally just get a pre-1990 light duty, but I've only been able to find short wheelbase models from that time period. I haven't seen any KZJ/LJ78s with the square nose and grill and round headlights --- with the exception of one, in a Facebook ad for a KZJ78 sold in 2015:
Toyota LandCruiser Prado Kzj78 Rare Round Headlight ~ SOLD | Facebook
Of course, the model year is nowhere to be found and thus I still have no idea if Toyota even made any long wheelbase light duty cruisers with the square nose and circular headlights after 1989. Any information you guys can give me is greatly appreciated.

 

[JimmyPrado]

As I understand ( and could very well be wrong) the LJ78 (along with the LJ77 and LJ79) were only made 1990-1993 followed by the KZJ version in 1994. The short and mid wheel base were around earlier. Again, that's my understanding but....others will chime in I'm sure.
I think the one you found was a personal modification to the round headlight and not factory. Let's see what others say.

 

[Nimbus]

As I understand ( and could very well be wrong) the LJ78 (along with the LJ77 and LJ79) were only made 1990-1993 followed by the KZJ version in 1994. The short and mid wheel base were around earlier. Again, that's my understanding but....others will chime in I'm sure.
I think the one you found was a personal modification to the round headlight and not factory. Let's see what others say.

That's the thing, it looks like the entire front end is the same style as the pre-1990 models. I don't think this was a simple headlight and grill mod. I hope this wasn't a custom job because that makes my job a lot harder...

 

[hoser]

I also believe the vehicle you want does not exist in stock form. However, here is an LJ78 with a Heavy Duty 70 series front clip conversion. And IMO, the HD front clip looks a bit nicer than the LD round headlamp front clip.

Builds - PZJ78 truck build??

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[roscoFJ73]

As the others have said , there is no LWB models before 1990. Even the hood on the LWB models looks to have a rounded front. So its either some expensive panel replacement or some expensive body work.
I would buy a HZJ77 and put a 84-90 HJ/FJ75 grill in it.

 

[FJ73Texas]

There were a few LWB models built in BJ74 form but haven’t seen many of them. The museum in Utah has one.

https://www.landcruiserhm.com/1988-bj74-4dr

 

[Helocrazed]

Hey all,
New to MUD and to cruisers in general, I'd appreciate it if one of you could answer my question. I've got my heart set on a light duty 78 (engine doesn't matter, I'm swapping it out) but I would really, really, really prefer to have the more square and angular grill and nose of the '89 models and earlier. I would normally just get a pre-1990 light duty, but I've only been able to find short wheelbase models from that time period. I haven't seen any KZJ/LJ78s with the square nose and grill and round headlights --- with the exception of one, in a Facebook ad for a KZJ78 sold in 2015:
Toyota LandCruiser Prado Kzj78 Rare Round Headlight ~ SOLD | Facebook
Of course, the model year is nowhere to be found and thus I still have no idea if Toyota even made any long wheelbase light duty cruisers with the square nose and circular headlights after 1989. Any information you guys can give me is greatly appreciated.

Here you go...https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/1051215287

Open with Google chrome and translate from Japanese to English...

 

[Helocrazed]

Here you go...https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/1051215287

Open with Google chrome and translate from Japanese to English...

One more...

【着払い】 ランクル78プラド 丸目ヘッドライト... - Yahoo!オークション

＊当オークションをご覧いただき有難うございます＊↓トラブル防止の為、必ず最後までお読みになってからご入札をお願いいたします↓ランクル78プラド、丸目用グリルです。グリルのベースはトヨタ純正グリルです。黒のブラケットは元々片方のみでした。(左、助手席側に付いて

page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp

 

[Tigris]

Oh you mean this thing?

@Nimbus
If you'd wait till October, I'd sell you the front end...

 

[2gbFlashDrive]

Are those standard 7" lights? Did your truck come with those round light buckets, or did you add them?

 

[Tigris]

Yeah those are standard (although LED) 7" headlights. The truck came from Japan like this. These shrouds are definitely aftermarket but they are purpose-made for the KZJ7x.

 

[2gbFlashDrive]

Thanks. Nice truck, love the simple bumpers.

 

[FisherTibia]

Yeh I wonder if anyone knows where can I get those shrouds (round light buckets) or whatever you call them online (ebay, 3d printable template...)? @Tigris @2gbFlashDrive

 

[Tigris]

@FisherTibia

Well the truck came with these from Japan. I have seen pictures of similar setups from there so I believe they are/were an aftermarket option in Japan. Mine look injection molded to fit this exact grill.
I'd say someone with CAD skills can whip up a design for 3D printing.

Best of luck!

 

[youngprado]

One more...

【着払い】 ランクル78プラド 丸目ヘッドライト... - Yahoo!オークション

＊当オークションをご覧いただき有難うございます＊↓トラブル防止の為、必ず最後までお読みになってからご入札をお願いいたします↓ランクル78プラド、丸目用グリルです。グリルのベースはトヨタ純正グリルです。黒のブラケットは元々片方のみでした。(左、助手席側に付いて

page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp

Do you know how to make a yahoo japan account to bid? it seems impossible with US numbers and accounts. Thanks

 

[FJ73Texas]

Use buyee.jp to bid on yahoo JP auctions.

 

[youngprado]

Oh you mean this thing?

@Nimbus
If you'd wait till October, I'd sell you the front end...

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still selling front end?

 

[Tigris]

I am but I'm currently overseas again.

 

[Helocrazed]

I am but I'm currently overseas again.

If you’re here in Japan, how much would it cost? Looking on Yahoo auctions they’re pricey