Which 70 series were introduced in 1984?

[hoser]

Been waiting for a nice 70 series to come along but still no luck. So I guess I'll wait a bit longer for a MWB or LWB. I'd like to know which versions of the entire 70 series were introduced in 1984 and with which engines?

Will we be able to easily import these non-North American LC's into the US come 2008-2009... as they'll be 25 years old?

 

[roscoFJ73]

Been waiting for a nice 70 series to come along but still no luck. So I guess I'll wait a bit longer for a MWB or LWB. I'd like to know which versions of the entire 70 series were introduced in 1984 and with which engines?

Will we be able to easily import these non-North American LC's into the US come 2008-2009... as they'll be 25 years old?

All of them but it was late 84 so they are uncommon.
Engines are largely dependant on which market so I will throw them in all together.
3B 13BT and 3F were available in the SWB 70 and MWB 73/74 series
2H 3B and 3F were available in the 75 series cab chassis and troopy.

As far as I know ,no 70/73/74 ever got a 2H and none ever got the 12HT

In oz the 75 was only available with a 2H or 3F,I think all were 5 sp ,no auto



The RJ/LJ70 and maybe a 73 had the 22R and 2L 4cyl engines.

Some of the South African,Italian and Spanish vehicles had their own locally produced diesel engines.

Some light duty and heavy duty 7* series had 4 speeds(not oz)

As for importation I think the diesel will be easier as it is largely emisions exempt.
The 3F are more or less unsmogged.

Hoser was it you who hired a 75 series camper on a trip to oz last year?

 

[beaufort-fj60]

Been waiting for a nice 70 series to come along but still no luck. So I guess I'll wait a bit longer for a MWB or LWB. I'd like to know which versions of the entire 70 series were introduced in 1984 and with which engines?

Will we be able to easily import these non-North American LC's into the US come 2008-2009... as they'll be 25 years old?

i'm waiting for the 25year mark also.

 

[hoser]

Thanks Rosco! Yes, it was I who rented the 78 series camper in Oz. Since then I've been hooked. It's interesting everything from the 70 through the 77 was introduced in the same year.

I've since found this FAQ that lists the years and availability.

Series--AUS--CAN--Japan
70 85- 85-87 84-89
70LD 85-92 NA .....
73 85-90 NA .....
74 85-90 NA 85-89
75P 85- 90?-# NA
75W 85- NA .....
77 NA NA 90-94
78 NA NA 93-96

Interesting there were so many engines available. The 78 I rented had the 1HD-FTE so anything I'm able to get will seem weak in comparison. I'm shooting for a 73/74 and I guess those most powerful engine for those in 85 would be the 13B-T?

 

[roscoFJ73]

Thanks Rosco! Yes, it was I who rented the 78 series camper in Oz. Since then I've been hooked. It's interesting everything from the 70 through the 77 was introduced in the same year.

I've since found this FAQ that lists the years and availability.

Series--AUS--CAN--Japan
70 85- 85-87 84-89
70LD 85-92 NA .....
73 85-90 NA .....
74 85-90 NA 85-89
75P 85- 90?-# NA
75W 85- NA .....
77 NA NA 90-94
78 NA NA 93-96

Interesting there were so many engines available. The 78 I rented had the 1HD-FTE so anything I'm able to get will seem weak in comparison. I'm shooting for a 73/74 and I guess those most powerful engine for those in 85 would be the 13B-T?

The 73/74 and the 75 cab chassis are my favourites because the body is largely repairable with bolt on parts and the 73/74 have the FRP top which doesnt rust and insulates well in the hot sun.
As stockers go the 13BT is the fastest diesel. Once you have one you can start planning an upgrade for a turbo 6 as the engine bay accepts them fairly well(thats if you still want more power)

Note the 70/71/73/77/78 all come in light duty and HD.
There is also a BJ71 which is a 13BT ina BJ70, also possibly a rare 72 series (LD)
and a 76 series which I think is a leaf sprung 77

There is quite a few parts like the brakes and electrical which can be sourced from where ever 60 series parts are sold
In oz spec FJ70/73/75 they share an identical electrical diagram with a FJ60 so the diesel will be similar also.

 

[hoser]

Ah, light duty... aka Bundera. And nice to know that bit of info about using 60 series parts. Okay, so in 2009-10, hopefully I'll be importing a 74 with a 13B-T from Japan... the ones from Oz are already beaten up!

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70 Square body 2 door with non-removable doors/hard top, sloping
windshield and fenders that are a cross of a 40 and a 60.
70 LD Light Duty (Called "Bundera" in Australia) - 70 Series with 2L-T diesel
or 22R gas engine, lighter axles used in the pickup (with the 8" ring
gear), removable hard/soft top, and coil springs.
Bundera means "Rock Wallaby" in an aboriginal language
71 Essentially identical to the 70 series
71 LD Similar to 70 series except with squarer front end and smaller front
fenders
73 Like 70 series with 2 doors but longer body/wheelbase.
73 LD Longer wheelbase version of the 70 LD detailed above
74 Similar to 73 except with turbo engine
75 P Square bodied pickup with removable steel top
75 V Square bodied wagon with 2 doors and 2 windows per side in the rear
75 C Cab & Chassis
77 Four-door 70 series wagon
78 Virtually identical to above

 

[crushers]

didn't you hear? Canada is going to a 25 year ruling and the states is going to 35 year importation ruling as of 2008. some how the US goverment heard that there were a lot of state boys waiting for the 25 year rule so they could get a diesel imported...
sorry boys...


























just kiding

 

[hoser]

 

[roscoFJ73]

I had visions of American men getting their 1st MWb at 68 years old from a lifelong dream and having a heart attack at the wheel

 

[wesintl]

I think it'll be 2010 + The only 84 i've ever seen or heard of is on waynes site. So for the most part it'd be an 85. Also the 71 and 74 were mid-late year 85. I've hardly seen an 85 bj71 or 74 they are mostly 86+ which would be another year to 2011.

While the JDM RHD are pretty clean and I don't have an issue driving them the footwells for the rhd driver leave little to be desired for a big tall guy with 12+ shoes. The LHD are much roomier for the driver.

That's one reason I may keep my LHD. but damn I want a mwb 74 with removable roof.

 

[hoser]

The key date is the production date, right? So, 25 years from there. Ideally, I'd like to secure the purchase beforehand and import it just as it hits the 25 year mark. Be first in line to beat the crowd.

 

[crushers]

I think it'll be 2010 + The only 84 i've ever seen or heard of is on waynes site. .

the first 20 70 series frames rolled off the assembly line in sept 1984, there were a total of 476 units for 1984

 

[Exiled]

And good luck finding some of these 1984 models in good kit, the 70 series will have the same problems that later model Land Cruiser wagons have. They're infinitely more driveable but just as rugged as their predecessor, which means they've been used *hard*.

I go to Panama on a regular basis for work and I'm always amazed at how chewed up the early 70 series are, it's not easy to find the early models (85-88) in good shape. Maybe in Oz?

At least the interior is largely interchangeable, so we can build that into the budget!

I'm sorry to hear that Canada is going to 25 years....@#$%^&* governments have nothing to do but screw with people....

 

[roscoFJ73]

I go to Panama on a regular basis for work and I'm always amazed at how chewed up the early 70 series are, it's not easy to find the early models (85-88) in good shape. Maybe in Oz?

Generally the 73/74 in Oz are not too bad. They are unsuitable as work, long distance expediton or family vehicles.
Maybe unsuitable is not the right word,but with troopies and diesel 60 galore here,they were not the preferred 4x4 for the above uses.

So most of them were sold new to young professionals as a kind of macho statement and never saw much offroad use until they were passed into the used vehicle market.

Also they dont rust in the roof and have a replaceable windscreen frame making them one of best vehicles to own in the long term

On the other hand they are not that common in oz.They probably make up only about %1 or %2 of the cruiser population and half of them are 3F because fuel was cheap in 85-90 until Saddam set foot in Saudi territory

 

[crushers]

And good luck finding some of these 1984 models in good kit, the 70 series will have the same problems that later model Land Cruiser wagons have. They're infinitely more driveable but just as rugged as their predecessor, which means they've been used *hard*.

I go to Panama on a regular basis for work and I'm always amazed at how chewed up the early 70 series are, it's not easy to find the early models (85-88) in good shape. Maybe in Oz?

At least the interior is largely interchangeable, so we can build that into the budget!

I'm sorry to hear that Canada is going to 25 years....@#$%^&* governments have nothing to do but screw with people....

hummm, the one i foudn was in real nice shape...
but i see what youare saying, most are beat and neglected...

 

[mikeyT]

My '85 BJ70 has a production date of Dec, 1984. My '84 BJ42's date is March '84. Cool, eh? (Only you guys might think so...)

 

[lowenbrau]

Ratpuke's BJ73 is an OCT 84
Up to about 130,000kms now