Aussie spec LJ71

[Reddave]

Been a while between updates for this one, We got married in November and traded the GU in.
Money has been tight, but the process is still happening
Fitted a stereo and made up a switch panel:

Cut off the brush bars, just need to cap the ends:

Fitted up an ARB bar off an FZJ73, slight mods to make it fit, but fits relatively well:

Remade the drawers in the back:

Just have to fit a new battery and carpet the drawers and she's ready for her first run!!!!

 

[Ben]

Looking good!

 

[Reddave]

Made a spare wheel spacer and work light holder today, just need to paint it and then I can wire up the light

 

[Ben]

Looks good.

Is the light poll telescopic or fixed?

 

[Reddave]

It's fixed for now, didn't have anything lying around to put inside to make it telescopic!!

 

[toolsplus]

nice truck mate...

can you still buy a new 71 with the 4.5V8 diesel in Oz?

cheers

 

[Ben]

nice truck mate...

can you still buy a new 71 with the 4.5V8 diesel in Oz?

cheers

No the swb 70's are only available new in South America and United Arab Emirates and only in petrol.

They may also be available in Japan and possibly in diesel, but I've not found any yet.

 

[Reddave]

Painted and wired up my worklight this weekend

Carpeted my drawers and mounted my fridge on my drop slide, the cavity is to store all my cooking gear and food in two seperate tubs so I can bring them to the fire/shade or somewhere else convenient to cook!!!

 

[toolsplus]

No the swb 70's are only available new in South America and United Arab Emirates and only in petrol.

They may also be available in Japan and possibly in diesel, but I've not found any yet.

did the swb 71 diesels get the 4.2 TD 24V around 2002?

that would do me...;

 

[Reddave]

Bought a secondhand light bar, but came with no mounts, so had to make this:

All mounted up, just need to wire it up

 

[Ben]

Nice work Dave, its looking good.

Much more you want to do to it?

did the swb 71 diesels get the 4.2 TD 24V around 2002?

that would do me...;

Yes!

Earlier than 2002 though I think and the older style front end. Heres some Jap export sites that have some nice LandCruisers and they nearly all come with front and rear diff locks!

http://www.j-spec.com.au/auction/all/1996-Toyota-Land_cruiser-5438133.html

http://toyotalandcruiser.usedcarexport.biz/landcriser70.htm

 

[Reddave]

Nice work Dave, its looking good.

Much more you want to do to it?

Heaps more I want to do, but it's at the stage where I can drive it and start enjoying it

Still need to make a rear bar and swingaways, it's pretty thirsty so need to carry some jerry cans.

Need to make a roof rack.

Then there's the wish list!!!

4 lInk rear, cage, ARB front locker, wheelbase stretch etc etc

But the last lot may never happen

 

[Ben]

Cool.

Give us a shout if you fancy going out for a drive some time.

 

[Reddave]

Took it out on its first run over the Australia Day long weekend, went up to Warburton for a putt around, went well, a few minor issues to sort out but very happy!!!

 

[Reddave]

Some more pics:

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