Hey php74, tried to send you a private message but it says you are blocking them... here is my response. might be good to get advise from other mudders about importing into the states.
I have seen a few other threads with details on importing. Depending on your state there might be different requirements.
I think you should search on MUD, youll probably be able to answer all your questions.
The biggest issue you might have is emissions, depending on the state again. We have an program in Vancouver called Aircare our vehicles have to pass, similar but not exact same. Diesel is way easier to pass!
below is a bit of info on the truck.
I am always upgrading things on it. Just last week I installed all new front side marker and running lites, replaced engine temp sending unit, installed hi lift brackets and am having the 24v windshield wiper motor rebuilt.
Later this week I will post some current pics of the truck.
its a 1978 BJ40 with a 3B diesel with good compression & good power
original 4 speed manual transmission. shifts excellent and shifts into low great approx 300,000 km on original truck & chassis. 200,000 km on engine.
have receipts...
-new HD clutch, new motor mounts, remachined flywheel
-engine is from 84 BJ60, purchased from 4wheelauto, installed by professional Diesel mechanic from Toyota dealership.
-original 4 core radiator - new hoses & thermostat.
-new exhaust, Disk brakes (front), new brake lines, calipers etc.
-new extended axle breather lines.
-front end rebuilt
-new fuel sending unit & flex fuel line, fuel tank cleaned and relined.
-new belton 2 1/2" lift suspension (one spring removed from rear due to stiffness), new greasable shackles, new shocks, new rear bump stops
-set of 5 new 16" black rock crawler wheels includes 285/75/R16 BFG A/T K/O (one year old)
-Fresh military paint (desert dune)
-new steel fenders, complete rear tub replaced by P.O. no rust on body.
-majority of nuts/bolts/washers are stainless steel
-new tail lites & taillight protectors
-new turn signals & marker lights
-new rear license plate light.
-new bumperettes & new rear emblems
-new shift boots transmission & tcase
-original factory front seats reupholstered in high grade marine vinyl
-new facotry seatbelts, new bikini top
-original factory cage & skid plates
-original rear swing spare tire holder.
- all accessories are 24v, except headlights are 12v as factory.
Does not have
-power steering.
-stereo.
-doors or hardtop or soft top.
-air conditioning (not needed where I live
)
-original factory heater is not working but Im sure would work if looked at.
factory glow plug system is intact and working properly.
EDIC motor is complete and does work but mechanic installed a mechanical override cable instead. Its basically a on/off choke cable. It offers more reliablilty. To make the factory EDIC work, the ground just needs to be hooked back up and the linkage reinstalled, less that 10 minutes.
send you pics later.
STF
so i took a pic when I hiked my sorry ass back to the pub in the morning. I thought it looked pretty good sitting there right in front of m drinking hole.