 It's
big, it's mighty, and it's competes only with helicopters. Wanna know more? Then
check out http://www.hi.is/~runarsi
 Rob
Mullen's1983 Toyota BJ60 Land Cruiser Wagon showing some good axle movement
in McNutt area north of Vancouver. "My other
truck is a Land Cruiser" Vancouver, B.C. Canada Editor of the TLC FAQ
TLCA #3036, Coastal
Cruisers TLC Offroad (604)299-5600
 Coastal
Cruisers of Vancouver, BC Canada The club now has over 40 members with all
kinds of Cruisers : BJ40, BJ70, HJ75, FJ40, BJ60, HJ60
 Heres
a picture of my 69 FJ40. It was originally purchased for $650 in fair condition.
It was origanlly black/sliver and now corvette yellow. I put in a slightly
modified 350 with a Muncie 4-Speed transmission. The 4 speed was put in after
the 3 speed burnt up. It has a 2 1/2" shackle lift with 33 12.5 BFG Mud
Terrains. Soon to be added is power steering, 4 wheel disc brakes, and Advanced
Handling Kit. This is an older picture with the soft top, I now have a hard top
on it. The interior has Beard Racing seats with Diamond plate around the
brackets and on the wheel wells . The Cruiser goes where ever I want it too. Craig
Lucas Las Vegas, NV.
 This
cruiser was purchased almost a year ago for my son Brandon and my daughter
Courtney, we have removed all rust and repainted it. It is all original
condition, with oversized tires. New stero added and very little else. 130,000
miles and it runs like a top. Plan on putting a roll bar and a wench in it soon.
Mike Crouch Wichita, Kansas
 Hey
, I am Craig Lawrence of Harstelle,
Alabama. Sending you a pict of my 74 FJ40 LandCruiser and some descriptions.. In
1995 I converted the FJ40 into a CHEVOTA. I droped in a 350 Chevy that has been
slightly modified. Used the stock 4 speed transmision. Got some of the
conversion kit from Downey Off Road. Has been painted Chevy Torch Red and
chromed some of the body parts. Has 31" Summit all terain tires and 4.10
gear ratio. Estimated horsepower is 375 to the rear wheels. Real eye catcher.
Still being updated on interior. Paid $4,000.00 brand new, everything has been
replace such as tierod ends, shackle bushings, etc. Still has the original front
and rear diffs.
 John
Barron's1981 BJ42 3B diesel with 368,000kms; Aluminum body tub from Aqualu
Ind. in Kelowna, transplanted H55 5 Speed from a BJ60, fr/rr ARBs, reversed
front shackles, dual Warn winches: front 8274, rear M8000 (fitted into the rear
cross member), 33X9.50 BFGs MTs and 33X12.50 TSL Swampers for the tough stuff.
The usual goodies like a CB, Jackall, shovel, axe, fire extinguisher, tools,
brush guard up front with Hella 500 driving lights, recovery kit (shackles,
ropes, snatch blocks, gloves etc...). Just completed projects are: installation
of Saginaw power steering, and an air compressor from a Chrysler for on-board
air. More to come in the future so stay tuned.
 "Yes,
I use it to the MAX!" 406 cid, 4 wheel disc breaks, and 1/4 mile in under
13 seconds!!!! This summer I plan to run my truck at the local track (Mission)
and see what happens. I am confident, due in part to the many practice runs at
the airport, and against lots of 5.0 L Mustangs.... I Love watchin the drivers
expression as they pull up "Behind" me after a run. another overhaul
this winter should give me the much desired reving. I shift now at 5200 and in
the spring, after a new more aggressive roller cam and all the wizzy parts to go
along with it, should net me 6500, and times around 12 sec. Anyone wishing to
assist in the "Race" future of this FJ 40 could e-mail me or???? any
suggestions? Stephen Ayer
  Brendon's
Land Cruiser II comes to us from Sabah, Malaysia. Malaysia is slightly larger
than New Mexico. The capital is Kuala Lumpur with a population of 1 million. The
terrain consists of coastal plains and interior and jungle-covered mountains.
Peninsular Malaysia is separated from East Malaysia in Borneo by 644 km. (400
mi.) of the South China Sea. The climate is tropical with temperatures averaging
27 degrees C (80 degress F) year round with high humidity. Mount Kinabalu, the
highest mountain in South East Asia at 13,455 feet, is in Sabah.
 Erik
Hart's 76 Fj-40 with 33" BFG Mud Terrains, rancho rs5000s, warn hubs and
the original 2F motor still going strong. Unfortunately i'm a poor college
student who needs cash and am being forced to sell it. $2500 or best offer. drop
me a line at X7FU@MUSIC.STLAWU.EDU
if interested. it is in Maine right now while i'm at school in northern New
York.
 I
drive a BJ46,the original Softtop-model of Landcruiser.Before the BJ43 with 3.0
engine.Now with 3B engine and discbrakes.It has 15 cm. longer wheelbase and the
ass is bigger. ARB-airlocker in the rear,Ultimate suspension with Rancho 5000
shocks,General 235/85R16MT tyres on originalfactory split-rims (For easy repair
in the bush) and an engine with a balanced cranck flywheel and pulley.Thanks
anyway,maybe I'll get some reactions from fellowtravellers that I could team up
with! Seen here in the south of Maroc where I like to go every spring. Frank
van Ettro
 Franco
Castro-Marin's,1993 FZJ80; ARB bullbar, OME suspension, BFG Mudders, factory
lockers, roof rack, Hella lamps. This picture is taken from a video descending a
rocky hill in Poughkeepsie Gulch which is located in the San Juan Mountains of
Southwestern Colorado.
 My
1978 Fj40 was bought a year ago in real bad shape. Have done much engine work,
replaced all steering components. Body rot on back end so bad Ilitterally cut
off huge sections. had to replace sides with some diamond plate alluminum, and
floor boards too. Its come a long way,future plans for lights, and racks. fun
project. Jason M. Peters
 This
is a 1972 FJ55 that I have now owned for a little over a year...its green and
white, doesnt have a straight body panel,growls and whines down the road and has
only half a front bumper and retread tires on it, but its mine.and I love it! I
treat it well, it treats me well I havnt made any signifigent improvments to it
except the power bucket seats from a 92 mustang, other than that its been
repairs...a very small portion includes new steering box, new rear window, fixed
all door locks and handles, revivived engine from the old folks home (tho it
still needs a rebuild) replaced various oil seals, rebuilt clutch master/slave
and brake master/wheel cylinders, + front hoses and $400 worth of other brake
peices, have FINALLY gotten that chronically loud and exhaust leaky engine to
tolarable volumes (yet still grunts enough to set off all the neihborhood car
alarms!!) I have a land cruiser web page wich will be up shortly suitibly named
"The Land Cruiser addicts Temple of Worship"! or Land Cruiser Addicts
page for short. you can email me at dmetcalfe@kids.osd.wednet.edu for info on
the page or my truck. if you live in the Olympia area of washington, drop me a
note! Dan Metcalfe
 This
is my `74. I have had it a little over two and a half years... Mods: Chevy 383,
SM420, 4" spring lift, 1" body lift, Disc brakes, power steering. R.W.
Hughes (Bob) Antioch, Ca
 I
have owned Land Cruisers for the past 26 years. Restoration of the latest
cruiser, a 1978 FJ-40, has been a joint labor of love with my son, Tivon. We
have done complete restoration of the frame, body (painted British Racing Green
urethane), and interior. The drivetrain includes the stock F2 engine, 4-speed
transmission and transfer case. Modifications include Weber carburation, tuned
exhaust headers, LC4 Advanced Handling Suspension (front shackle reversal),
3.5" total lift, Doetsch Tech shocks, Rancho steering stabilizer, 32x12.5
radial AT tires on 10" rims, custom roll cage and front bumper, all covered
by either the OEM Hardtop, Bestop soft top or bikini top. Jack
Rice TLCA #4751
 Just
thought you might be interested to see a picture of our "pre-purchase"
inspection of the wagon we bought. This one belongs to me and Scott Atkin
(Scott's in the picture), and it's a '67 with 60K on the OD. The rust is surface
only, and the body is in nearly perfect shape. Engine runs like a top, and we're
planning a big restorative effort for the beast. Will hopefully have nicer
pictures in a year or so. Steve Comstock TLCA
#3696 President -- Arizona Land Cruiser Association '91 FJ80, '67 FJ45LV
Scottsdale, AZ
 (JPG
27) This is a 1978 FJ40 in sun-faded green with white top, owned by Kevin
Forsyth. Engine, drivetrain, and suspension are all stock, including the
stock USA emission and air pump. Only change is a Man-A-Fre 6-1 exhaust header
and Rancho shocks. The engine has 78,000 miles on it and runs beautifully. Note
the trademark body rot around the fender seams, caused by too much Midwest road
salt; the hole under the driver's seat and the severly rotted left front fender
are not visible. This photo was taken in 1991; since then the body deteriorated
a lot more and now the Cruiser is in pieces in my garage, waiting until I have
time to put my new body tub on the chassis.
 (JPG
37) My '73 Land Cruiser is mostly stock with the exception of the ARB locker
in the rear and 4 wheel disk brakes. It came from the factory with the PTO
winch. It has a mild shackle lift to clear 31x10.50 mud tires. Currently it is
for sale. my email is charlesb@src.usa.com
 (JPG
46) Aaron Rich 's1970 FJ55, Chevy
350, Muncie 4sp, PTO Wench, Rancho Suspension, add-a-leafs, Desert Duellers
33x12.5, Full Roll Cage, Oak Dash, and much more. I have tipped her once but she
has proven quite worthy of anything I have put her up to, I love my BEAST (it is
a beast).
 (JPG
25) Here's a shot of my '88 FJ-62 nearing what felt like a potential role,
though everyone else claimed otherwise. With 152,000 miles and only a shackle
lift to fit the rubber, she
does great on the trail, despite the all-terrain tires in the Ohio mud. I bought
her with 134K on the clock and not much else. After some interior work and a
couple sets of tires, she was ready to crawl. The only problem is the trails
that our club (Mid Ohio Land Cruisers) runs are a bit skinny for the bus I
drive. Shortly after this Pic was taken, I put a crease on the right rear
quarter. Well, I'm sure there's more of that down the trail. Curtis
N. Taft MOLC & TLCA#3304
 (JPG
49) Scott Wilcox's 1977 FJ40.
When I got my Cruiser last May it was in good shape with 62k miles but needed a
little fix-up. Its all original except for the mods I've done. So far, I've done
some minor body and mechanical work, added the brushguard, 32" A/Ts,
1.5" shackle lift, split bench seats from a '95 Toy Pickup, bikini top (Bestop
Tiger Top is on it's way) and lots of little stuff. Future plans include
Rhino-Liner interior, paint job, lockers, and who knows what else. The Cruiser
loves to climb rocks and has been all over Moab, UT and Chokecherry Canyon here
in Farmington, New Mexico.
 (JPG
46) Warren Clark. 's 1980 BJ40,
with a 3 liter B diesel engine, 4 speed, manual steering. I spent 5 years doing
a frame off restoration of the truck, with all new body panels all around
(except for a couple that were in really good shape anyway), all the mechanicals
were rebuilt, including the engine, and new paint (again, all original) all
around. I have made every effort to keep it as original as possible. The only
mod so far is the addition of a 24 volt WARN 8000lb winch. I do most of my off
road driving out near the Rockies, in and around Mountain Park, Cadomin, and up
and down the Forestry Trunk Road between Grand Prairie and Nordegg. Future mods
include some kind of lockers, a roof rack, brush bar, off road lights, a bus
heater(!) (an absolute must for the Canadian -40C winters!).
 (JPG
101K) Tracy Held. These
are my cruisers. The 78 FJ40 is bone stock and all original. Note how the
shadows cleverly hide the extensive body rot. No matter, future plans include an
out of body experience. Only 82K miles. Runs like a top. Next is a 91 FJ80,
mostly stock, less an OME steering damper and nerf steps for the kids. At 74K
miles, she's just about broke in. Future plans include an OME suspension setup.
ARB lockers would be nice too.
 (JPG
49K) As much as I like the cruiser, I've decided to sell it. I wanted inform
tlca members before I went to the public. Its a FJ55-1976, in excellent
condition inside and out. Mostly stock with most original equipment in place.
Bushings job less than a year. New brakes. Brand new paint job! Immaculate
interior. Runs very well and the V6 is still strong. Needs steering bell-house
rebuild (little play in wheel), heater core replaced, and front axle attached
with new locking hubs. Also need speedo cable and gas sending guage connected. I
have all replacement parts in my possession. Its incredible to look at now!
Very, very clean thru-out! If interested contact me at: troytaz@aol.com
or 510-649-3072
 (JPG
18K) My truck is an 80 series diesel wagon with aftermarket turbo running 9
p.s.i. boost. It has an Ultimate suspension fitted to cope with the extra weight
being carried and giving an extra 5 cm lift. 'Roo bar carries PIAA Driving
lights and a 10,000lb warn Winch. Front and Rear Air locking differentials
fitted and run by an under-bonnet compressor. This is also used to reinflate
tyres after sand running or puncture repairs. Twin battery system fitted to run
winch and fridges. High frequency (R.F.D.S.) radio, 27 meg AM/SSB and UHF CB
radios and GPS navigation system fitted. A snorkel improves air flow to the
engine and enables deep water crossings. Fuel capacity 250 litres in twin tanks
and an 80 litre water tank is fitted in the cargo area. This vehicle is used for
long range desert and remote area travel in Western Australia, Central Australia
and the Northern Territory. We need to be self sufficient for upto 3 weeks,
dependant only by water and fuel restrictions. My vehicle crossing the Finke
River in Central Australia. If people wish information about travel in the
Western Australia, Northern Territory or Central Australia, please e-mail me at Nigel_Buxton@msn.com
 (JPG
82K) This is Jens Eilers'
(Bad Honnef, Germany) 1983 BJ-42 with a 3.4l 4-cyl Toyota Diesel engine, 170.000
kms, 4-speed transmission, manual steering (unfortunately), front disk brakes,
rear drum brakes, Kayline's Fast-Trac Convertible Top for summer and Hardtop for
winter. I've had that baby since 1995 and this year I decided to rebuild her
body. Look at that nice paint job (cobalt blue). I've also installed custom made
running boards and bumpers, both aluminum.
 (JPG
47K) Joan Legere's 81 3 L Diesel is a three
owner jem with 170,000 km and very limited rust. (Unusual for Nova Scotia)
Body has been done once and she's mechanically excellent (Not surprising for
Land Cruisers) 24 volt Warn winch will drag her and her 1.5 ton military trailer
out of just about anything. Only mod is 1.5" of lift in the rear shackle.
Future plans include better rubber. What more does a Land Cruiser need? A recent
survey indicated that Land Cruiser owners were the second least likely owners to
modify there vehicles. Hummer owners were first.
 (JPG
95K) I bought this 78 FJ40 in June of 96 from an old elk hunter in Cheyenne
Wy. It has 39000 miles. Pretty much original except for 31" BFG's, 20
gallon aux fuel tank, high lift jack, shovel, heavy duty bumper, power steering,
new windshield, Tuffy security console, Alpine AM/FM Cassett & CD changer
with Boston Acoustics, Bestop Bikini, lots-o-Specter Off Road do-dads, Soon to
have new paint, OME suspension, winch and who knows what else! Greg
Overton
(JPG 41K) The picture is taken from the cover of a local magazine and is of the
first Icelandic 44" cruiser. The truck was a gift from the local toyota
dealer to two mountains rescue teams for use as an ambulance in hard to reach
areas/conditions. The dealer also modified it for use as such. Reykjavik's fire
department now has the truck and uses it a litle, mainly in the wintertime. The
picture is taken in the early day's of its modifications. Now it is loaded with
all the stuff ambulances have, it carries three people and one patient on a
stretcher. The truck itself has 44" Dick Cepeck tires (38" radial in
the summertime), 4.2 liter turbo/intercooled disel engine (app. 200 - 220 hp)
4.88:1 ring and pinion, 4 sp. automatic trans, (orginal) two transfer cases, (1-st
low low ratio of app. 1:100) few radios, GPS, mobile telePhone, .....
and a lot more. As I said this was the first one, now there are probably
than 10-15 of 44", model 80 Toys in Iceland and a lot of 38" Toys.
There of are 4 owned by Mountain rescue teams (not including the one on the
picture, witch ownership is quite complicated now after all the modifications,
and probably not even known!) Rúnar Sigurjónsson
(more pictures here
too!)
 (JPG
33K) This car is a LANDCRUISER PZJ 70, the owner is Mr.Yoshihiro Onishi. This is
my friends car. He change from BJ73--->PZJ70.
 (JPG
65K) My name is Scott Johnston and my LC
is a 1963 FJ40. It has been extensively modified both on and "off"
road. It currently has been "sprung over" with OME springs, 35"
BFG's, on board air, ARB's front and rear, 38 gallon gas capacity, Chevy 327,
SM465 transmission, Link Arc welder, and yes a CB radio too. It has it's share
of dents but that is going to be fixed real soon.
 (JPG
26K) June Bennett's 1976 FJ-40 Land
Cruiser, Bessie. Well here is the updated Bessie. I've done a little bit to her
now in the year that I have had her. I put on used Rancho add-a-leafs for about
2 inches there, then a 2 inch shackle on the rear with urethane bushings from
Prothane. Also got the longer Rancho u-bolts. Then got the
"unbreakable" Specter fender flares and did the cut outs with a jigsaw
and quite a few blades! Then I put on my husbands old set of 32x11.50x15
Uniroyal Laredo M/T's on black mod steel wheels. Those are really a quiet good
performing tire! So those are the mods I've done as seen in this picture. Since
then she's taken on a whole new look...Bessie's topless! We fixed all the rust,
which was fairly minor. We welded in the metal we cut out from the fenders, and
then repainted her the stock medium blue color. So we still have to paint the
hard top. I have been running around the last couple months with a Bestop bikini
and half doors. She looks so cool! Not bad for a $1500 investment huh?! Stay
tuned for a topless picture of Bessie... member Rising
Sun 4WD Club of Colorado.
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