Andrew, this series is one I look forward to! Partly inspired by your videos, I bought a 105 and travelled all over Southern Africa with it. The car is almost as old as I am (25) and I hope to keep it for another 25 years. As finances allow, I hope to rebuild it back to its original state. This series, I am sure, will be very helpful in that pursuit.
Hi 4xoverland I like this series and I had finished all the videos about New life for a 20 years old Land Cruiser and I can't stop to watch these video again and again. Also I'd like to say sorry for my english because I'm a english student and this is my first year.
A restoration combined with actual 4WD , remote use...it doesn't get any better! Looking forward to this more than any other on my current watch list!! Oh wow..and I just noticed the view count..I am not alone!!!
I will be watching this series with great interest. While the new fangled vehicles stuffed with electronics are nice, there is nothing I like more than 4x4s of this vintage. I still think of them as 'real 4x4s'.
I have been great anticipating for a series like this build and am really happy it’s finally happening. A more realistic build on an older vehicle is something most people can relate to. This should be awesome.
...see's new video - watches for 1 minute - says to myself..."this one...this series is gonna be good..." - From Cape Cod, MA - Hello and cant wait for part 2! YJ, TJ, JK!
Oh Andrew, you got me excited. Looking forward to that build. And my regards to Paul. He is such a sympathetic person. And his calmness. So relaxing. I can understand why you like to travel with him.
Its not often I would care to comment on a video but this particular series is amazingly well timed. In researching how to get a 4x4 vehicle not made in in the USA over here I remembered a few conversations you have had with Paul while at his shop. I thought it would be great to have him as a resource to build up an older vehicle before shipping it stateside. I believe the two of you will have a lot of fun going through this process, I eagerly await the finished product! Thank you for contributing such a wealth of knowledge and bringing the world less traveled to life for your viewers.
Finally back to a roots-based project. This is bound to be great. The 105 LC is wonderful vehicle. Hearing that 1HZ diesel engine whine is just wonderful! Keep up the good work.
In the time frame that this Toyota was built, Toyota just seemed like they were at a pinnacle of reliability and durability. This truck is brilliant and can be modified into literally anything the owner wants.
Thanks for posting this journey Andrew. I too have a 20 yr old overlanding vehicle (2000 Nissan Xterra 4wd). When I bought it 4 years ago it needed a lot of work. I have found that everytime I replace something the ride gets a little better. This is quite self-rewarding. I look forward to following your progress.
That's great. Most of us don't drive overland in factory new vehicles. And quite a few of us loves our 20+years and 400.000km trucks that does everything we ask of it. Looking forward to the next videos.
Thanks for the upload Andrew 👌 This video brings back lots of memories of when Dad picked up his LC100 brand new back in 1999. It was a GXL, auto with factory upgraded 16” alloys. If I remember correctly, the colour is Sandy Taupe. Paid in full for the total amount of $62,500 D/A. Good memories :)
Good God , Paul is an exceptionally well-spoken man ! Love the series , am in the process of builing my Wrangler right now , excited to do it alongside a true master !
Waiting for everyone suggesting you need a 4" lift, 35s, double lockers, complete barwork front to back, 4 spotties, 2 light bars, multiple work lamps & a straight through exhaust 😉
This will be fun and exciting. I feel the greatest advantage of the 105 is the lack of modern electronics with the diesel engine. About18 years ago I rebuilt a BJ40 and was on a fall hunting trip several hours from home. It was late, dark and I stopped for fuel before reaching my destination. Dead battery and no go after fueling and with the boost from a generous customer I got going again only to see fading headlights on an off road dirt track. And then no lights but the diesel kept going so with the help of a large Mag flashlight I managed to get to my camp. Voltage regulator out of service but to get home just a boost to start then drove the whole way no issues. That is reliable! Looking forward to the end result.
I have a 1998 4Runner here in Brazil. No electronics, no problem. 12 years with me in all conditions on and off road. Umbeatable. No new 4x4 is capable now as old diesel like Land Cruisers 80 or 105. If you want to check it, put anyone of them, Toyota included, in 1.5mt of water.
Very interesting. I own a 40. Was gonna go for a 4x4 upgrade like an 80 but you have opened my eyes on the 105. Absolutely beautiful vehicle. I wanna drive with confidence and the peace of mind.
Hallo Andrew, hallo Paul, what a nice project to follow. Your Ideas and progress will fire up many dreams. Especially in the northern hemisphere the 105 project will help us to come over the dark period of the year. So go ahead. Make my day!
Can’t wait to see the build. I love my “old” 1996 LN106 for the same reason, simplicity 👌🏼 99% of the time can be fixed or modified out on the tracks. I’ve been to Stradbroke island camping on main beach with my transfer case not working 😂 old is unstoppable!!
Its exactly what Ive been doing for the past 6 month. Bought the cheapest one I could find in germany and now building it back up. Its my first car though :D Looking forward to this series!
Perfect, I'm in the process of restoring a '99 105 here in Sydney! Going to find so much value in this series, i really hope that you go in depth on this one! Cheers
Cant wait for ep2... i have a 105r and love it to bits. Currently on a road trip of oz and all i can say is the reliability of these cruisers is unbelievable. 1hz solid axel 🤘
I like the content of this video, I wish you would do a similar video for purchasing an older 79 series diesel v8 and getting it ready for touring australia. Not everyone can afford a new car so knowing what to look for when purchasing and what to replace for reliability.
You can put some marine grade grip tape on the rock sliders if you're worried about wet weather safety and they will have excellent grip and the tape will probably last a good 10 years with how you'll be using it.
Andrew, it’s like you wrote my mind. I just bought a Land Cruiser Prado 21 years old and I don’t really know where to start keeping an eye in! I’ll be taking notes for every detail you recommend! Thanks a lot!
Hi mate, I just wanted to tell you how awesome your content is. I’m also from Perth and I’ve been producing my own 4x4 TH-cam channel for a few months now and I know how much work goes in behind the scenes. Your content is bloody brilliant and I love watching it. Keep up the great work and safe travels.
I am really excited for this series that you are putting out. Hopefully this will guide me with my 1996 80 series that I have purchased. I hope this will make the podcast as well, I listen on the "I heart Radio" app. Thank you again Andrew.
Welcome on SA soil Andrew. Your SA truck build intro had us sitting up. It just so happened that a day or three later I walked into the factory in Gauteng where yo said you would be fitting some items. All I can say is the product does look the part! Looking forward to the next edition of your local build!
Paul is a very likeable chap who deserves the coverage and exposure you've given him, and then some. Never enough Paul Marsh
Totally agree!
Andrew, this series is one I look forward to! Partly inspired by your videos, I bought a 105 and travelled all over Southern Africa with it. The car is almost as old as I am (25) and I hope to keep it for another 25 years. As finances allow, I hope to rebuild it back to its original state. This series, I am sure, will be very helpful in that pursuit.
Hi 4xoverland I like this series and I had finished all the videos about New life for a 20 years old Land Cruiser and I can't stop to watch these video again and again. Also I'd like to say sorry for my english because I'm a english student and this is my first year.
Videos featuring Paul are always a treat Andrew, such a gentleman. I look forward to the build 👍
Always awesome to see Paul in your videos you guys work great together.
Just discovered the channel looks superb. Wouldn't the world just be a better place if we had more people like that Land cruiser expert.
A restoration combined with actual 4WD , remote use...it doesn't get any better! Looking forward to this more than any other on my current watch list!! Oh wow..and I just noticed the view count..I am not alone!!!
The mileage is so great. My 2012 Prado has 340,000 and runs like a dream
I will be watching this series with great interest. While the new fangled vehicles stuffed with electronics are nice, there is nothing I like more than 4x4s of this vintage. I still think of them as 'real 4x4s'.
That's it mate. I got a newer one but got a 76 workmate for the same reason!
I just bought exactly the same vehicle ... as in yesterday, so will be following this very closely. HZJ105!
I have been great anticipating for a series like this build and am really happy it’s finally happening. A more realistic build on an older vehicle is something most people can relate to. This should be awesome.
Lovely vehicle. I owned a 2006 GXR for 5 years and absolutely loved it. The only reason I let it go was to get another Land Cruiser :)
Andrew and Paul, you two Gentlemen make a great team! Thoroughly enjoyed this first episode, hope the following ones will be even longer.
...see's new video - watches for 1 minute - says to myself..."this one...this series is gonna be good..." - From Cape Cod, MA - Hello and cant wait for part 2! YJ, TJ, JK!
WOT? No JL?
Lol wranglers are crap unreliable fiat junk.
Oh Andrew, you got me excited. Looking forward to that build. And my regards to Paul. He is such a sympathetic person. And his calmness. So relaxing. I can understand why you like to travel with him.
Its not often I would care to comment on a video but this particular series is amazingly well timed. In researching how to get a 4x4 vehicle not made in in the USA over here I remembered a few conversations you have had with Paul while at his shop. I thought it would be great to have him as a resource to build up an older vehicle before shipping it stateside. I believe the two of you will have a lot of fun going through this process, I eagerly await the finished product! Thank you for contributing such a wealth of knowledge and bringing the world less traveled to life for your viewers.
Beautiful Land Cruiser. Well worth putting in the work to bring it back to life
Finally back to a roots-based project. This is bound to be great. The 105 LC is wonderful vehicle. Hearing that 1HZ diesel engine whine is just wonderful! Keep up the good work.
The whole premise of this build is outstanding. I can tell you're going to help a lot of people make good decisions.
@4xoverland and now it’s time for a the new Defender opinion vid , come on Andrew !
In the time frame that this Toyota was built, Toyota just seemed like they were at a pinnacle of reliability and durability. This truck is brilliant and can be modified into literally anything the owner wants.
If you ever owned one, you will love em forever. What has been seen can not be unseen. Love the 105
Thanks for posting this journey Andrew. I too have a 20 yr old overlanding vehicle (2000 Nissan Xterra 4wd). When I bought it 4 years ago it needed a lot of work. I have found that everytime I replace something the ride gets a little better. This is quite self-rewarding. I look forward to following your progress.
That's great. Most of us don't drive overland in factory new vehicles. And quite a few of us loves our 20+years and 400.000km trucks that does everything we ask of it. Looking forward to the next videos.
Thanks for the upload Andrew 👌
This video brings back lots of memories of when Dad picked up his LC100 brand new back in 1999. It was a GXL, auto with factory upgraded 16” alloys. If I remember correctly, the colour is Sandy Taupe. Paid in full for the total amount of $62,500 D/A. Good memories :)
Good God , Paul is an exceptionally well-spoken man ! Love the series , am in the process of builing my Wrangler right now , excited to do it alongside a true master !
Exactly the series I have been looking for. Cannot wait for you to get started.
Had 2,its car for life..
Andrew, when you can first look at it and say, "it looks better than in the photos", you know you're on a winner, "Oh, what a Feeling !!!", cheers.
Waiting for everyone suggesting you need a 4" lift, 35s, double lockers, complete barwork front to back, 4 spotties, 2 light bars, multiple work lamps & a straight through exhaust 😉
It already has lockers
@@1FiftyOverland triple
It needs more then. Bigger ones with a turbo rather than piston compressor to activate them too..
This will be fun and exciting. I feel the greatest advantage of the 105 is the lack of modern electronics with the diesel engine. About18 years ago I rebuilt a BJ40 and was on a fall hunting trip several hours from home. It was late, dark and I stopped for fuel before reaching my destination. Dead battery and no go after fueling and with the boost from a generous customer I got going again only to see fading headlights on an off road dirt track. And then no lights but the diesel kept going so with the help of a large Mag flashlight I managed to get to my camp. Voltage regulator out of service but to get home just a boost to start then drove the whole way no issues. That is reliable! Looking forward to the end result.
I have a 1998 4Runner here in Brazil. No electronics, no problem. 12 years with me in all conditions on and off road. Umbeatable. No new 4x4 is capable now as old diesel like Land Cruisers 80 or 105. If you want to check it, put anyone of them, Toyota included, in 1.5mt of water.
Good call on this rig Andrew. Can’t wait to see the up coming trips with the new equipment
Looking forward to this build I'm thinking of driving from UK to my house in Zimbabwe soon
Very interesting. I own a 40. Was gonna go for a 4x4 upgrade like an 80 but you have opened my eyes on the 105. Absolutely beautiful vehicle. I wanna drive with confidence and the peace of mind.
And another thing, thank you Sir Andrew, for making this happen. Cheers on your new overlanding rig.😊
i have a '93 80 series, 4.5l straight 6 petrol......LOVE IT
Hallo Andrew, hallo Paul, what a nice project to follow. Your Ideas and progress will fire up many dreams. Especially in the northern hemisphere the 105 project will help us to come over the dark period of the year. So go ahead. Make my day!
300k .. it's just been run in 💪🏽
Also love that colour 👌🏽👌🏽
Look forward to the build 👍 Paul oozes knowledge
Great concept Andrew, it never ceases to amaze me how well my 1994 74 series (360,000 kms) runs every day.
Can’t wait to see the build. I love my “old” 1996 LN106 for the same reason, simplicity 👌🏼 99% of the time can be fixed or modified out on the tracks. I’ve been to Stradbroke island camping on main beach with my transfer case not working 😂 old is unstoppable!!
well done. Looks great bought sight unseen except for pics. Excellent cars they are even after 20 years
I share the love for Toyota... my uncle drives a 100 series and it has 250k km on the meter and still running strong....
Its exactly what Ive been doing for the past 6 month. Bought the cheapest one I could find in germany and now building it back up. Its my first car though :D Looking forward to this series!
Here in Portugal we have a bunch of 100-series with 1 million kms. And nobody would guess that they've made even half of that!
Perfect, I'm in the process of restoring a '99 105 here in Sydney! Going to find so much value in this series, i really hope that you go in depth on this one! Cheers
You guys have no idea how much I love this channel.
Only possible in countries where road salt isn’t used.. 20 year old vehicles here (Canada) have parts falling off due to rust! Nice find & purchase!
I just bought a 1994 80 series. Got rid of my 2016 79 Dual Cab. Funny how your videos link up with what's going on in my life.
I'm so excited for this Series ASPW. The 105 is one of my favourite vehicles.
Never seen a 105 that colour ! So good !
looking forward to this .. as others have said I too could listen / learn from Paul for a long time
Cant wait for ep2... i have a 105r and love it to bits. Currently on a road trip of oz and all i can say is the reliability of these cruisers is unbelievable. 1hz solid axel 🤘
Fantastic idea and I’m eager now for each episode of this series.
Great choice of vehicle, the 105 really is a unique 4x4.
I'm from the UK, Paul built my Dad's Discovery to such a high standard, that we sold it on and it's currently in Namibia travelling from the UK.
I like the content of this video, I wish you would do a similar video for purchasing an older 79 series diesel v8 and getting it ready for touring australia. Not everyone can afford a new car so knowing what to look for when purchasing and what to replace for reliability.
The same age as my Prado 90 which i've bought because of your videos. Thank you for Inspiration.
You can put some marine grade grip tape on the rock sliders if you're worried about wet weather safety and they will have excellent grip and the tape will probably last a good 10 years with how you'll be using it.
Very excited for this series. Congratulations on the purchase and cheers for sharing!
A very good pick!!!vehicle looks good 👌👌👌
Andrew, it’s like you wrote my mind. I just bought a Land Cruiser Prado 21 years old and I don’t really know where to start keeping an eye in!
I’ll be taking notes for every detail you recommend!
Thanks a lot!
Hi mate,
I just wanted to tell you how awesome your content is.
I’m also from Perth and I’ve been producing my own 4x4 TH-cam channel for a few months now and I know how much work goes in behind the scenes.
Your content is bloody brilliant and I love watching it.
Keep up the great work and safe travels.
Congrats Andrew! I'm so excited to see this 105 evolve and take notes for my own old cruiser build :)
cant wait to see more. please: try to make a list of things that MUST be changed when you buy an used Land Cruiser .. That will help a lot
I am really excited for this series that you are putting out. Hopefully this will guide me with my 1996 80 series that I have purchased. I hope this will make the podcast as well, I listen on the "I heart Radio" app. Thank you again Andrew.
OMG I can't wait for your review of the new Defender. I feel you are going to rip it to shreds. But,bit does have a lot of functionality.
I’m almost done rebuilding a 1991 Land Cruiser II LJ77 so I am curios to see what, if anything, I may have missed. I look forward to the next video.
Hope you have done all the right things. Even if you have missed out something you can get it done later.
This is a must follow series for me. Can’t wait to see more. Thank you Andrew.
One of the most exciting series you've made so far to me and I can't wait for the rest on this project.Thank you :)
Yay! Paul's back.
Excited to follow this restoration, I'm interested in seeing Paul's 80 series and how he has it put together too.
Very excited for this new build Andrew.... long time watcher and love ur Expedition. Looking forward to doing this myself one day.
Really really looking foward to seeing this build can't wait
Looking forward to this series! Watching out of Auckland... Great to see your Cruiser being built in my hometown, Brackenfell.
Can't wait to watch the next episodes, specially owning a 80 series.
Definitely interested in this series and the info you’re providing. Thanks
PAUL MARSH!!!!!!!! Love this guy!
Welcome on SA soil Andrew. Your SA truck build intro had us sitting up. It just so happened that a day or three later I walked into the factory in Gauteng where yo said you would be fitting some items. All I can say is the product does look the part! Looking forward to the next edition of your local build!
Looks like this will be very interesting. Looking forward to the next installment.
I can't wait to see the make over. I am planning to get a 100 series here in Zambia. Great 4xoverland. Thanks Andrew
This is a good Project. I am counting days to watch the next part. Come on Andrew speed up...
Just got an 80 series LC myself, so really looking forward to watching this rebuild 👍🏽👍🏽
Really looking forward to following the project and insights from Paul. Cheers
I'm excited to see this build, thanks for the knowledge we will learn
Looking forward to this one .cant wait for the next episode
Definitely look foward to seeing the "Restore of the 105" series videos now! Andrew please vid the repairs and upgrades!
100 and 105 is my favourite 😍
What a great 👍🏼 idea. Perfect combination Andro and pul. Look forward to see it. I have LC 2010 will learn a lot . Thank you 🙏 so much. Good luck 👍🏼
Very tidy Landcruiser well worth the risk
Thanks Andrew - the price of a 105 will soar now :p
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Lol they’ve always been high and stayed high.
Just like the mighty turbo diesel 80 series
I love 105s watching with interest. Cheers Steve
This is going to be a brilliant series!!! Can’t wait for more videos!
This looks to be a better purchase, I love these things alot but my pocket is still too small. I can't wait for part 2 of this particular vehicle😊😊
Looks to me like an awesome project! Can't wait to see the end result!
Hi Andrew welcome back HOME to beautiful Cape Town. Looking forward to this Build.
Some right hand drive vehicles for the Australian market are made in South Africa so there is a Ro Ro ferry service that exsist between S.A. and OZ.
Soooo wish we could get this vehicle from Toyota here in America more easily!! Love the series!
Looking forward to seeing this take shape! 👍🏻
Awesome. Hope to learn lots from you guys that I can apply to my 80
Oh awesome Andrew!! Excited for this series.
It will amazing video series. Cant wait. 👍👍👍👍👍