ExPo 70 Series Registry

[Clintnz]

Thanks guys!

Nice LJ Clint! How do you like the RT03s as an all around type tire? I'm looking at them for my ute, and have never heard anything bad about them. Do you have any pics of the engine bay with that V8 in it?

I've only had the RT-03's a few weeks but they seem nice. Very good handling on tarmac & gravel. Not too bad in the mud but there are probably better more aggressive MT type tyres you could get if offroad use was a focus. I've got the Simexs for stupid stuff so the Hankooks were chosen as they are a close-ish pattern for an MT.

The 1UZ-FE swapped in pretty easily. We used a modified 1UZ bellhousing with an adapter plate on to the R150 5-spd box. Moved the radiator forward 15mm, gave the firewall a couple of taps to clear the back of one head, custom engine mounts welded on to chassis & job done. It's done around 35 000km with the Lexus V8 now for a total of 220K km on the odo.

One of the next jobs on the list is to streamline the intake plumbing & get rid of those horrible red hoses!

Cheers
Clint

 

[redthies]

It must go like a scalded cat! Awesome!

 

[The Long Paddock]

Here's our newly purchased (2011) 4.5L intercooled turbo diesel V8 from Australia.


It's pretty stock now, but I'll post photos here and our site as parts are added.

The Long Paddock

 

[andrewh]

1990 1hz Troopy

After more than a year of looking and waiting, it arrived in my driveway yesterday.

147Kish kms

Mods so far are:
Old man emu HD suspension
K9 Rack
ARB front bullbar

Need to mount my RTT and my solar panels and fridge.... then looking to put some miles underneath her along the east coast and back to utah.

 

[damienperu]

Congratulations Andrew! Welcome to the HZ troopy club!

 

[cruiseroutfit]

After more than a year of looking and waiting, it arrived in my driveway yesterday.

147Kish kms
Mods so far are:
Old man emu HD suspension
K9 Rack
ARB front bullbar

Need to mount my RTT and my solar panels and fridge.... then looking to put some miles underneath her along the east coast and back to utah.

Congrats, that is a great troopy! We helped Land Cruisers Direct with many of the parts for the build. Solid truck!

 

[andrewh]

Congrats, that is a great troopy! We helped Land Cruisers Direct with many of the parts for the build. Solid truck!

Kurt,

Steve let me know how pivotal you were in getting some of the service parts, arb, Suspension and locker. I am in debt to you and I am sure I will be a repeat customer. In fact, Im gathering a list of parts that I will be emailing you to see what magic you have up your sleeve. Hope to stop by soon on my travels west.

 

[KMM4x4]

andrewh real SUV!

 

[The Long Paddock]

Nice Troopy

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Kurt,

Steve let me know how pivotal you were in getting some of the service parts, arb, Suspension and locker. I am in debt to you and I am sure I will be a repeat customer. In fact, Im gathering a list of parts that I will be emailing you to see what magic you have up your sleeve. Hope to stop by soon on my travels west.

That would be great Andrew!

 

[andrewh]

Nice Troopy

You too... what bumper is that??

 

[onemanarmy]

After more than a year of looking and waiting, it arrived in my driveway yesterday.

147Kish kms

Mods so far are:
Old man emu HD suspension
K9 Rack
ARB front bullbar

Need to mount my RTT and my solar panels and fridge.... then looking to put some miles underneath her along the east coast and back to utah.

Nice. didn't know you were in Clayton.

Hope to see it around. I come through the area pretty frequently.

 

[stas301]

This still should be made a sticky so more people can find it

 

[ChuckB]

1. Year, model, color, etc: 1986 BJ73
2. Name of owner/screen name: Chuck
3. How long have you owned your 70 series? Is this your first? 1-week, first 70.
4. Mileage at date of purchase and present mileage: 338,000km
5. Your favorite mods... If any: Car seats!
6. How your 70 is used... ie. DD, family adventure, overland travel, etc.: Family adventure, DD.
Here is a pic:

 

[oldcarsmaniac]

LJ78

Name: "Oldcarsmaniac"
Year/Model: Toyota Land cruiser LJ78 SX
Country of import: Japan
Kms/Miles: 200002 Kms
Options/Specs: AC, auto transmission, 8 seats, electric everything, alloys, etc.
Mods: stock (just a towbar and a pair of fog headlamps added)
Plans: suspension lift, a winch, steels split rims, 285/75/16 MT or Simex, a fridge, roof tent, camping gear and a full service.
Pic: