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Hi Grimbo, sounds like the safest way to go about it. also, just as there are chassis numbers and engine numbers specific to every 40 which enables one to authenticate it, are there similar codes/symbols which would enable someone to authenticate other components too such as the trany and the...

Hi Rodger, thats a good point. is it also safe to assume that the raw materials used to manufacture all the components are more superior in the 40s?

Hi Guys, i have an original 1983 BJ43 with an original 1B engine and 4 speead gearbox. i want to replace the front diff cause the current diff needs an overhaul making engaging 4x4 risky so im planning on replacing it with that of a newer model cruiser because then i could also get disk break...

Oh but that will remove some of the "landcruiser DNA" from the vehicle :think:

Thank you very much guys for this info! im relatively new to this sphere so these are very useful points. However, i am hoping to retain the original engine but make it compatible with a turbo charger meaning that i will have to do whatever necessary alterations to make it more resilient to...

Hi Rodger, Excellent point. My intention is to improve off road performance meaning getting out of mudholes and ditches when in the bush much quicker. And yes off-road rigs do not make good street racers and dragsters! Based on what you said, trying to artificially increase the top speed...

Hi Rodger, Thank you very much this information! Suppose i do all the necessary mods to the engine and install a turbo to the original B engine, would it be a huge disadvantage to leave the original transmission (assuming it is in perfect condition) instead of replacing it with a 5 speed? And...

Hello Everyone, Hope all of you are safe and sound during these pandemic times. So my 1983 BJ43 runs on its stock diesel 2977CC B engine along with the stock transmission (4 forward) but my ultimate goal is to modify the engine by fitting a turbo (after doing the necessary modifications to...

yes i get it :tearsofjoy: and thanks! lots more planned for her :grin:

oh and this is still a work in progress so its not in its final form yet :grin:

You will notice that I've modified the rear doors to accommodate glass windows instead of the clear plastic which is the original design. i did this for better visibility and safety. makes a big difference when driving on Sri Lankan roads!

Hi there! did you mean that there are loads of BJ60's in Europe?

Hi Guys, Hope you all are doing fine. I'm considering selling my 1983 BJ43 soft top and buying a 1989 BJ60. However, in my country the 40 series cruisers seem to appreciate better in value over time. But i would like to know the global aspect of this. Which of these models is more sought...

Hi Rodger, Yes they may not have anticipated the 40's would one day become a very desirable classic. All things considered my 43 seems to be the real deal which is very exciting to say the least! cant wait to see what else we will be able to dig up about it. Regards, Kevin

Hi Rodger, Wow thanks alot for this info and for the time you have taken to find out all this! i had some photos from the time i rebuilt the engine which was recently and ive attached a photo to this message. After editing the image as best as i could i was able to make out the number of the...

Hi Rodger, The details are as follows Chassis number (frame number) BJ43004932 Engine number 0624159 Thanks so much! Regards, Kevin

Hi Rodger! thank you very much for your advice! i tried it and the details on the site match those on the factory plate, body frame, as well as the vehicle registration certificate given my our government. I would also like to know if the engine i have which is a B engine (which i confirmed to...

Hi guys, i bought a 1983 BJ43 soft top recently and i want to know if there is any resource which i can use to authenticate it. The chassis number and factory plate are clearly visible but i dont know how to use this information to authenticate it. is there a way to do this?

Thank you David. This means that Daihatsu and Toyota had a joint production agreement at some point. The part in the photo i've attached is where i first noticed these two logos. it was really prominent after cleaning up and painting it. i've highlighted these two logos in red.

My name is Kevin and I live in Sri Lanka. I own a 1983 Toyota Landcruiser BJ43 (diesel) soft top. I'm trying to decode the letters and numbers on the factory plates fitted to my 43, hope some of you here can help me with that? Also, I rebuilt my engine (B engine 2977CC) where I found that...