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    1988 HJ75 Landcruiser Troopy build

    Our 80 series Landcruiser project has matured. It is perfect and nothing is left to improve it. In order to stay out of trouble, I needed a new project and stumbled on a 1988 HJ75 Landcruiser Troopy. The vehicle has not been serviced well and needed serious work. The 2H diesel engine needs a...
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    1971 FJ40 Landcruiser converted to Toyota 1HDT diesel engine

    It all started 15 years ago, when my daughter got her license. We figured she need to build her car, that is, if she want to drive one... We purchased a 1971 Toyota Landcruiser with engine issues ($2500). The car has been neglected and was not drivable. But it did not need smog in CA, so could...
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    Building a home in a 80 series Landcruiser

    About 25 years ago we bought a family car. A 1993 Toyota FZJ80 Landcruiser. It served us for 20 years for family camping, and car pooling around town. Now that the 4 kids have left the house, we have no use for it. Looking at the low resale value, we decided instead to invest and convert it...
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    Building a camper out of an 80 series LandCruiser

    Hi All, Just came back from Alaska driving 8000 miles with a Land Cruiser that was built for the trip (and more). It had a bed, full kitchen and shower with hot and cold water. Traveled with 28 gallons of water and 30 gallons of fuel. All this without modifying the exterior of the vehicle. I...
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    New member headed to Alaska

    About to Finish a 1993 LandCruser 80 series conversion. 1HDFT/H151 Toyota 4.2L turbo diesel/5 speed. Drivetrain came from the vehicle that marked the waypoints for the Paris-Dakar race. Back has a full kitchen with a yacht fridge, sink and stove. Cold and hot (heat exchange with the...