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    My 1997 80 Series

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/-/252045731419? On Ebay at £6.5k but would accept an offer from a forum member :icon-biggrin:
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    For Sale 1998 80 series Landcruiser 4.2TD GX manual

    Greetings forum members, I'm selling my Landcruiser and would love to see it picked up by an enthusiast and run for another decade or two. I'm selling because I don't use it enough. I was a stone mason, this was my tow vehicle but I gave up the masonry business 4 years ago. The vehicle is in...
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    Planning a Draw build

    Planning a Drawer build Hi guys I'm planning building some drawers for the my 80 series this winter. I'm thinking of something a little like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foaU4REvLM0 Essentially these are just plywood constructions that run on teflon/plastic strips. So no drawer sliders...
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    Wanted: good 80 or 90 series for £5k

    Yes I know £5k is unlikely to buy a good 80. My friend is looking to replace his Mitsubishi Prado with either an 80 series or Colorado. The budget is 5K Yes I know a good 80 series at £5k is unlikely........... Do any of you know of any suitable options? John is based at Cape Wrath, so he...
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    Contrast to the 80, I drove a new car today !

    I drove a new BMW 320 yesterday that belongs to a friend of mine. What a contrast to the 80 series. I have the turbo wound up and the intercooler and have been loving the power increase.......'king of the road'. But have to say I was shocked at how much torque the 3 series tourer had ! Dont get...
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    80 series leather interior

    Hi guys I'd really like a leather interior for my GX. Let me know if you know of any for sale. Would a 100 series fit an 80? Cheers Neil
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    80 series pop top !

    I'm intrigued to see if any of you guys have heard of or carried out a pop top roof conversion? I had a look at this troopy on youtube and it just got me thinking. http://showmeengland.co.uk/lifestyle/a-pop-up-solution/ There are plenty of options for T5 VW's and Vivaro and renault etc. There...
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    Rock Sliders on Ebay

    MMMMM made in Shropshire is this you Mal? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOYOTA-LAND-CRUISER-80-ROCK-SLIDERS-SIDE-STEPS-/200880122429?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2ec5636a3d
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    Great website for coastal dwellers.

    If you can see the sea (and maybe even if you can't) you might like to check out this website http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/default.aspx?level0=100 It gives you live data about the shipping in your area. I live up at the far North West tip of Scotland and we get some interesting sights going...
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    Heat Shot, the after-market heated windscreen washer system

    Anyone fitted one of these heated windscreen washer gadgets? http://www.automotive-innovations.co.uk/store.html I must admit, I am kind of tempted by it. You'd never wash your dishes in cold water, it's amazing we still wash our windscreen in cold water! What do you reckon chaps? :think:
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    "Coolest car in the village"

    I was at a house warming party on Saturday night. One young fella (early twenties) delighted me by saying that we (my wife and I) had the "coolest car in the village" :icon-biggrin: Delighted, especially when another local lad agreed with him. Whats the best compliment anyone has made about...
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    Highland bash

    Just wondering if club members would be interested in having a Highland bash. A few of us have been having this discussion ( http://www.landcruiserclub.net/forums/showthread.php/45228-Highland-Cruisers ) and I'd like to know if there is any interest. Suggestions so far are Applecross (West...
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    rear bumper, step removal

    A quick question, how do you remove the step from the rear bumper? I need to gain access to some wiring behind it. Cheers Neil
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    Job interview today

    After nearly twenty years of self employment I have ended up with 4 part time jobs. Today I have an interview for a full time position. Fingers crossed ! If I get it, goodbye excessively long hours, hello weekends, goodbye temporary contracts and hello pension contributions. Midday today :pray:
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    FJ40 for sale on ebay

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1984-Toyota-L ... 500wt_1272 I really like this......but I can't buy anything at the moment :roll: Does anybody want a 59 plate Renault Traffic sport in metalic black, only 23,000 on the clock? Oh and here's another Toyota http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1983-TOYOTA-L...
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    Ebay BJ 42 LX 3.4 Diesel

    Nowt to do with me, but spotted this morning. I'd love a BJ :mrgreen: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toyota-Land-C ... 913wt_1272
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    Google map misguidance

    I've just been navigating via a google map print out. Durness to The Queens Hotel in Dundee. . The print out had the directions and turns with a running total for the mileage (next time I might zero the clock ! ) with little tiny bits of map showing the turns etc. All was well (hell I know...
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    Direct 4x4 spare wheel carrier

    Hi guys The swinging arm's not opening. Has anyone got a diagram of the catch mechanism so I can get this sorted. Or alternatively.....how do I go about fixing this? It's not very old, bit annoying really. Some sound advice would be appreciated. cheers Neil
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    80 Drawers

    Anyone fancy doing a group buy on these? http://www.land-rover-mobile-storage-sy ... oyota.html
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    Cost of a drawer build compared to a purchase ?

    Hi guys I'd like to get some drawers for the back of the 80, to sit behind the rear seats (to match the height of the seats when folded). I've really enjoyed the various builds on the forum and would love to build my own...... BUT my question for all you DIY builders is.......what sort of...
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    Air con drain

    Evening all Just a quick question, where should the aircon drain? Is it the pipe behind the nearside wheel attached to the chassis? If it's blocked what are the symptoms (had water pissing out from midway down the passenger door today, but I was too slow to see where it actually came from) and...
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    Roof rack for 80 series

    Just spotted this on ebay, but too far away from me. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROOFRACK-FOR- ... 257wt_1315
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    Front Speakers for 80 series

    Hi folks I've blown one of the speakers in the dash. Having searched all the suitable shops and trade outlets (In Inverness), nobody had any 10cm speakers, with the exception of Maplin (but the holes were way out and no option to drill). So the question is :- Have you swapped the front dash...
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    Greetings from the far North of Scotland

    Hi guys, I just spotted this section and thought I'd best introduce myself. Your name: Neil Your Cruiser: Amazon GS 4.2TD manual 1998 with 114,000 Mods on your Cruiser: non as yet (well some bull bars and window tints that came on the vehicle. Plans for your Cruiser: I've had the cruiser for 5...
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    mmmmwhat do you guys think?

    Evening all. I was towing a near empty trailer today and on the journey there is a 5 mile steady climb on a single track road. After passing a tourist in a passing place I planted the foot in 4th and accelerated away up the hill. Near the top I started to smell 'burning', checked the gauges, and...
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    Highland Cruisers

    Hello Just wondering if there are any of you living in the Highlands?
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    Castor correction on 2" Ironman lift

    Hi guys Just a quick question. Does a 2" lift (ironman) require castor correction. Anyone on here fitted the Ironman 2" lift? If so how do you rate it, what difference did it make to the road handling? I'm about to make my first modification to my 80 series and get the springs, shocks and...
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