These are the strongest field SUV ever built . I used to drive one while on a United Nations mission in the Sahara desert , North Africa. Oh my u will love how it cruises in sand like it was born there. So powerful..built for work in any condition.
Can't wait to see this custom build completed. I'm a Aussie living in California. What you pay is what you get, it may not have all the trendy bells and whistles like the 4x4 trucks here in the USA (disposable society) but its a fantastic, dependable platform ready to go with the proper driveline and chassis build that will go on forever and rarely let you down. It will hold its resale value and that'll put a smile on your face :). My dad in Sydney bought a 91 GXL Landcruiser (6cyl petrol) with low kms in 92. He sold it in 2011 for about 10K AUD just shy of 400,000 with the original motor, clutch and driveline. The only repairs it had was a new radiator, window regulator, radio antenna and replaced the shocks all round. We used it for camping throughout Oz, the Flinders Ranges, Gammon Ranges and Karting (Go Kart) racing in NSW, QLD, SA, VIC and TAS plus many trips on the beach to Fraser Island and Stockton Beach. Even in its old age the chassis and doors still felt solid and tight. So many great memories for the family thanks to our trusty Landcruiser :) Congrats Andrew all the best!
Mate, ordered my 2021 78 series last year September. Finally get to pick it up in October. My opinion, they are simply built awesome. They are designed to go off road and last a very long time. Just simply easy to use.
Ive got a 79 that's 9 months old and went camping in the sand on the weekend. Never got stuck once. Patrols were digging holes everywhere and trenches and getting stuck. I havent been getting rear axle widenings. They really are a great car. First thing I would do is get some decent wheels and wider tyres. That will improve ride and traction but also wont body roll as much. I love my ute
Welcome to West Australia Andrew! From a overlanding lover and Jeep JK unlimited driver, I'm looking forward to your build and the trips you have planned in our great state!
Andrew congrats with your new car! That's my dream car! Some advise on fuel contamination prevention, I had similar issues with a hilux Double cab 1kd-ftv and what I got was a plastic inline diesel filter a friend of mine gave me from Italy. We fitted the filter just at the exit point of the fuel tank (before fuel gets to primary filter) and it worked wonders. That very light you were warned about hardly came on after that, meaning my primary filter was well protected and every 20,000km I changed the inline filter. Note on the hilux the pipes straight out of the tank are rubber. I am sure land cruiser is the same. Enjoy your car and cannot wait to see the end result!
Hoovie's Garage just bought one of these (different model but more or less the same) for $2100 (US) with 350K miles on the clock. Still runs perfectly. These vehicles are unbelievable!
I will keep my 2002 defender TD5 thankyou, no flash and pop for me, the landy is still going strong at 15 years and will not be replaced in my lifetime. Maintenance is always ongoing as this year it has cost me $22.00 to replace the injector washers, something I wasn't expecting and of course a couple of oil and filter changes. At least I can do these repairs and service very easily myself, last year was expensive though as I had to replace the second set of original tyres but I could see that coming, next year will be some more oil changes and windscreen wipers I would guess but all well worth it to keep our icon and I enjoying the wide brown land together with my wife and caravan.
OMG, The level of your excitement compared to when you picked up the 79 series dual cab is SO obvious. I am so glad for you. I cringed when I paid for my 2017 Rubicon, but had the same level of excitement. At our age/ what the heck. Just enjoy life with your new toy. Oh and share the adventures with us.
It,s a shame that these are not available in Europe. I have a 78 with 1HZ engine. I bought it new in 2000 and now in 2021 i will get the same price i bought it for. If i would sell it......!!! Never of coarse. It has gone 260.000km now and the only thing i replaced are 2x the batteries, 1x exhaust, 1 pair of front brake pads, and one gasket in rear axle. THAT's IT! I'm aware, if i will sell this "best friend" than NOTHING can replace it. Like your channel :-) and all the best from Sweden.
Andrew, "the price that you payed for the vehicle will be forgotten once you drive it out of the show room and start exploring this place call Australia"Congratulation on your New Troopy.I have fallen in love with this overland scene and I blame you for this, so I have ordered a New Troopy as well.Thank You ever so much. Enjoy you new Troopy Enjoy Australia.Looking forward to more Videos
Thankfully fuel contamination *generally* isn't a huge issue in Australia. Once it's done you might have to schedule in some meet & greets on the east coast so we can all check it out in person.
Excited to see the transformation. As an American with a fully upfitted 4-door overlanding Jeep Wrangler, it's nice to see modern Defender or Land Cruisers. We mostly see Jeeps and Tacomas (starting to see Sprinters).
Without doubts that this is the best vehicle that can buy new in a stand! I'm sure Andrew will make a great vehicle, BUT, for me, with the money that this vehicle costs, I would buy a Land Rover to defend Perentie's ex-australia army and equip it with comfort, safety, etc. It would then make a small 5-star expedition vehicle.
Nice review andrew. You did not let your love for the vehicle bias your comments. I drive a 76 and feel the same. So many things I hate about it! but would not drive any other 4x4. The best in its class.... period.
Love my 79 to bits here in South Africa ,getting tired of people flashing there lights and trying to tell something is broken ,the wheels don't line up ! Great vid regards from Johannesburg
Can't wait to see all the accessories and the build. Picking up our first landcruiser HJ79 Dual cab next week. Will be following your tube to get the good ideas. Thanks for the excellent work.
Round 2. The V8 is a great motor BUT, if you get fuel contamination and it damages your engine,,,its a $25k exercise, inc fuel pump and turbo!!! I loved the heater controls, back to basics. You want to know where your money went, look underneath., absolutely solid. Good luck with the exhaust,.The DPF only allows you from the DPF back. No gains, just a bit better tone. Not worth the cost. Just sold mine. Nearly got all my money back from new,,,, great re-sale value. Enjoy your build. More suited to your needs.
The track width/ridge issue is quite interesting. Never thought of that but have experienced the aggravation of bring pulled about by other trucks ridges. Cheers on another great video.
great machine! In regards to the price you had to pay... These trucks,75, 78,79 series, have never been sold in my part of the world, Norway, but an estimated price on the vehicle if it had, well, we are talking.... £ 130 000 and upwards!!!! equivalent to AUD 200 000 and upwards!!!! You lucky down under:-) cheers
Excuse my language, but that rig is Effing beautiful. I wish we could get them here in the states - and Im sure you hear that all the time. Really enjoying your vids and enthusiasm for what you do. Cheers from So Cal
kidnap, car jacking, shot dead on the spot, you name it. Land cruisers over there are very sought after criminals for their reliability. You wont be able to drive it on road nor offroad. Unless your ready for a gun fight on every ride.
Love your videos, very well done. Line-X in North America is a spray on bedliner which I use inside the vehicle. Remove the carpet, and everything else and get someone qualified to spray the vehicle. You will thank me.
You got it! I'm commenting and it is June 2018 so maybe I can binge on your channel a bit? Seeing as how you've started this adventure a whole year ago and here I go . . . . .
Ten to twenty years to come the 79 series is going to be the classic off road symbol like the landrover series I & II.. So I agree with the land cruiser not to change anything on the look of the car, for me updating only the engine is enough. .. If anyone want confortability and luxury go for land cruiser 200 series or prado. .. Just leave the 79 series alone to remain classic...
I liked the previous land cruiser better because of stock looks. Those trucks look mean! That being said, you made the right choice. This will suit your needs better
For $75k you should have got a GXL 3L TD Landcruiser Prado, driven it straight to your local ARB, and kitted it out with bars, lockers, snorkel, diff breathers, compressor, 2nd battery, rooftop tent, and every other mod ARB has in their arsenal. And no doubt you'd have spare change too.
cometley agree with most of what you said. i actually love how basic and easy every thing on the land cruiser 70s are to use compare to every other car you buy these days
These things began production in about late '84 i think. Since then, only the nosecone has changed to accommodate the V8 engine in 2007. Wonder how much longer we'll be blessed with them?!
I'm tossing up between a 76 wagon or a Disco 4, However each time I look at the interior of the 76 I cant help but think "Hmm, I'm paying $75,000 for this"
Dash Cam Owners Australia Disco 4, I think, will go down as the best vehicle Land Rover ever made. The only vehicle which regularly turns my head away from defender ownership. Just needs some good wheels/tyres and you're good!
Two entirely different vehicles. One is a comfortable SUV, the other is an off-roader, overlanding truck. Expect 100K in the LR and then huge repair bills to keep it running if you use it for overland touring. LR4 was not even on my radar, and I had one for a year back in 2012. I loved it, but its not an overlander, and can not be converted to be one. IMHO.
With the llams lift kit and decent rubber it will do what I want it to. I would get one with the factory rear locker anyway. I have been happy with the capability of my Disco 2 just want something more modern.
4xOverland yep it's not an out and out overlander, but as an all-in-one 4x4 to tackle whatever life throws your way it's incredible. Very different target and execution to the 70 series though. The 200 series is probably its closest rival
If I was purchasing to fulfil a single role (Overlanding, 4X4ing) I would pick the 76 but seeing as it also needs to be a daily driver around Sydney I have to make some compromises. It is still proving to be a difficult choice.
Hugely expensive for what it is agreed. The way I see it is, in this world of over spec'd vehicles, you now have to pay a premium for simplicity. For an overlander build, you do not need all the bells and whistles with chinchilla leather trim as you will chuck most of it away. I wish we could get the Jeep J8 in civvy street. Dana 60 rear axle on leaves. 2 door long wheelbase. Much greater payload. Perfect base for a rugged no frills overlander in my opinion. So, great choice Andrew. Don't worry about what it cost as you know it will pay you back in the long term. Leave the leather clad gin palaces for the school run.
I like it. Sometimes old school is just better. I love my Jeep Rubicon Unlimited with heated leather seats and nine speaker stereo, but I think I would trade you in a heartbeat.
I loved the green one you built! Great to see you in another Troopy. But holy cow! That thing costs way too much money for what you get. And to have the wheel track problem on top of it! I'm surprised a company like Toyota let that go. A wider diff and some rear fender flares and problem solved!
Enjoy the build Andrew, I can't wait to see the vids. I have to agree the price is outrageous and the narrow rear axle is shocking from a manufacturer like Toyota, but I'd have to say that they have the concept right, strong, reliable, simple and powerful. My D3/LR3 only has 2 of these and my Defender the other 2 😂.
Narrower rear axle improves change of direction when steering. Not extremely noticeable but that's the reason AFAIK, Some simple wheel spacers in the back would make the front even with the rear if u need the width to be the same.
Fantastic review Andrew! As someone who works with these Landcruisers every day I totally agree. They make a fantastic work vehicle, but there's a lot id want to change if I personally owned one.
Looking forward to the build Andrew. Its the reliability and the V8 that attracts people to buy these vehicles. This was another honest review from you again. Keep doing what you are doing and just tell it how it is. Can't wait to see which direction you take on correcting the narrower rear axle. Like yourself, I cant wait to explore the West Coast someday 👍👍👍
And lets not forget it's the favoured gunship of Isis. They are a great truck, but truck being the operative word. I almost bought one very recently but it's just too truck like, particularly driving within the suburbs and impossible to park at shopping centres or underground carparks. I think for my requirements a TD 200 series GX is better value for money and doesn't have the odd wheel track and slightly more powerful to tow my 3.5 tonne boat. Enjoyed the video and looking forward to the transformation.
THANK ANDREW, FOR DETAIL VIDEO WHY GOOD THINK ABOUT BUY TOYOTA CRUISER MODEL FOR OUTBACK TOURING IN AUSTRALIA AND WHAT COST PUT ONE TOGETHER. WISH BEST LUCK FURTHER BUILD YOUR AUSTRALIA 4X4 TOUR TRANSPORT
4xOverland your comments @3.20 about coil sprung Defenders being driven too fast is exactly what happened when the first Toyota 80 Series wagons came out, fully coil sprung, with the new uprated HZ diesel engine. Our bosses on the DBNGP gas pipeline were the only ones that had them and straight away they had some nasty rollovers on the dirt roads in the west Murchison & west Gascoyne. Inexperienced dirt road drivers, driving too fast, & over she goes.
Hi Andrew, why weren't you able to import your previous Troopy to Australia? As far as I know, residents are allowed to privately import their vehicles provided you can prove you owned it for more than a year and it's right hand drive. Any mods to make it ADR compliant wouldn't have been impossible because you could get them retrofitted locally. All the best for the build Thanks
Congratulations Andrew! Love the channel, I'm wanting a vdj Troopy more and more each day but will have to sacrifice my BJ74 MWB (I like referring to it as the mini Troopy) and I just can't. On my travels lately I called into the place that just so happens to be where this is going next and its going to be amazing. As you stated at the end of this video the possibilities for this model here in Australia and particularly WA are incredible.
Driven the 79 series single cab (yet to drive a troopy tho) with all three diesel options now, and by far my favourite is the factory turbo six...experienced the wheeltrack issue driving the V8 in muddy ruts, but thought it was otherwise pretty decent to drive on unsealed roads...
Bought a 20 year old troopy, with 600.000k, apart from feeling like your on a trampoline on really rough roads, sold it for what I bought it for 4 years later, now have a 76 series v8 Turbo. Hard to go to anything else after owning one.
Congratulations on your new travel companion! I wish we could buy those in the US $55,000 is steep but I'm pretty sure they would sell like crazy to guys like me. Looking forward to your build and your adventures. Cheers from Atlanta, Georgia. Hope to see you at adventure overland east some day.
Well done Andrew! Just come across your channel - AWESOME! Welcome to Australia and really looking forward to your build and your touring stories here - plenty of country to travel
my 2000 tacoma came with slides for climate control, superbly reliable. my 02 4runner has electronic dials that control a motor. not so reliable. from time to time it feels like blowing hot then I have to re-turn the dial around and back to cold setting. slides for sure.
I know you're a new car kind of guy Andrew but we bought a 1HZ 78 for AUD $22000 with a lift up roof and 190000k on the clock and it's AWESOME! I wouldn't be as happy if had spent 78 thou just to get 2 airbags and a fussy engine...
Outback UAV agreed. How ever don't forget that thanks to people (like Andrew) who love their cars and can spend and want to spend their money on a brand new fully loaded car. You and me can buy one after a couple of years for a fraction of the cost and with extra's.
Thanks Andrew! I think, here in France, the last year where it was officially possible to get a Troop Carrier was 2001 .... Then came the parallel markets where, for some years, it was still possible to get a 78 or a 105, but prices were insane (say 50K€ + VAT for the 1HZ) So, consider yourself very lucky to still be able to get one of these brilliant vehicles -- Indeed I am sure you do :-) ; . They are amazing trucks. Would also be my choice if available down here! The only cruiser we can buy here these days is the Prado 150 -- even the 200 is out of the game, not meeting Euro6 specs ; That's what I have ; A Euro5 spec without the AdBlue crap ; Pretty good and confortable machine, but not as tough as the 70 series. Anyway, I guess I love my 150 as much as you do with your 78 :-) It gets me into lots of places out in the wild, never lets me down, and always takes me back home. Thanks for your videos and your work ; Been watching all of them ; Inspiration for me. Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year and keep up the good work. Fred
The Tahoe/Suburban has 7 Airbags, aluminum wheels, cloth or leather seats, more modern, 20 and 22 inch wheels as options, etc. I have to wait 25 yrs. to get one of these through imports unless converted.
The good thing about the landcruiser is how bullet proof it is. It doesn't have all the silly gadgets and computers like the navaras and colorados have that fail in harsh conditions. That's why mining put in huge orders for these vehicles because of they're reliability. And regarding engine reliability that's because these things are common rail high pressure injection systems that require a secondary fuel filter to make sure bad diesel fuel or water won't get through.
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Congrats Andrew, looking forward to this build!
Ronny Dahl modified?
Thanks mate.
If you mean Andrew.. yes he sold the 79.. Watch a few video's back ;)
Cannot wait to see this ... YAY!!!
Ronny Dahl
These are the strongest field SUV ever built . I used to drive one while on a United Nations mission in the Sahara desert , North Africa. Oh my u will love how it cruises in sand like it was born there. So powerful..built for work in any condition.
I agree. It performs great in sand.
Wouldn't call it a SUV.
Either a Wagon or a Van. (as well as troopy/troop carrier etc, etc.)
Can't wait to see this custom build completed. I'm a Aussie living in California. What you pay is what you get, it may not have all the trendy bells and whistles like the 4x4 trucks here in the USA (disposable society) but its a fantastic, dependable platform ready to go with the proper driveline and chassis build that will go on forever and rarely let you down. It will hold its resale value and that'll put a smile on your face :). My dad in Sydney bought a 91 GXL Landcruiser (6cyl petrol) with low kms in 92. He sold it in 2011 for about 10K AUD just shy of 400,000 with the original motor, clutch and driveline. The only repairs it had was a new radiator, window regulator, radio antenna and replaced the shocks all round. We used it for camping throughout Oz, the Flinders Ranges, Gammon Ranges and Karting (Go Kart) racing in NSW, QLD, SA, VIC and TAS plus many trips on the beach to Fraser Island and Stockton Beach. Even in its old age the chassis and doors still felt solid and tight. So many great memories for the family thanks to our trusty Landcruiser :) Congrats Andrew all the best!
Can't wait to see what you have in store for this rig! A great platform!
Mate, ordered my 2021 78 series last year September. Finally get to pick it up in October. My opinion, they are simply built awesome. They are designed to go off road and last a very long time. Just simply easy to use.
“And that’s the bass!” 😂 you do make me laugh Andrew.
Ive got a 79 that's 9 months old and went camping in the sand on the weekend. Never got stuck once. Patrols were digging holes everywhere and trenches and getting stuck. I havent been getting rear axle widenings. They really are a great car. First thing I would do is get some decent wheels and wider tyres. That will improve ride and traction but also wont body roll as much. I love my ute
Welcome to West Australia Andrew! From a overlanding lover and Jeep JK unlimited driver, I'm looking forward to your build and the trips you have planned in our great state!
Andrew on the speaker sound quality, "... a squirrel that has just been run over...and that is the Bass" Love it!!!😂
Andrew congrats with your new car! That's my dream car! Some advise on fuel contamination prevention, I had similar issues with a hilux Double cab 1kd-ftv and what I got was a plastic inline diesel filter a friend of mine gave me from Italy. We fitted the filter just at the exit point of the fuel tank (before fuel gets to primary filter) and it worked wonders. That very light you were warned about hardly came on after that, meaning my primary filter was well protected and every 20,000km I changed the inline filter. Note on the hilux the pipes straight out of the tank are rubber. I am sure land cruiser is the same. Enjoy your car and cannot wait to see the end result!
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I can't wait for the upcoming videos! I bet they'll be great!
This is going to be epic, I feel. You're right in your element with the troopy.
Hoovie's Garage just bought one of these (different model but more or less the same) for $2100 (US) with 350K miles on the clock. Still runs perfectly. These vehicles are unbelievable!
I will keep my 2002 defender TD5 thankyou, no flash and pop for me, the landy is still going strong at 15 years and will not be replaced in my lifetime. Maintenance is always ongoing as this year it has cost me $22.00 to replace the injector washers, something I wasn't expecting and of course a couple of oil and filter changes. At least I can do these repairs and service very easily myself, last year was expensive though as I had to replace the second set of original tyres but I could see that coming, next year will be some more oil changes and windscreen wipers I would guess but all well worth it to keep our icon and I enjoying the wide brown land together with my wife and caravan.
OMG, The level of your excitement compared to when you picked up the 79 series dual cab is SO obvious. I am so glad for you.
I cringed when I paid for my 2017 Rubicon, but had the same level of excitement. At our age/ what the heck. Just enjoy life with your new toy. Oh and share the adventures with us.
i had a older troopy from the 90s never broke down 11 seats best vechile ever
It,s a shame that these are not available in Europe. I have a 78 with 1HZ engine. I bought it new in 2000 and now in 2021 i will get the same price i bought it for. If i would sell it......!!! Never of coarse. It has gone 260.000km now and the only thing i replaced are 2x the batteries, 1x exhaust, 1 pair of front brake pads, and one gasket in rear axle. THAT's IT! I'm aware, if i will sell this "best friend" than NOTHING can replace it.
Like your channel :-) and all the best from Sweden.
Love it!!!! Aussies are not only ferocious warfighters, but you are awesome people!!!! Great video!!!! :-)
Congratulations Andrew! Love it, can't wait for the build..........
The troop has its drawbacks but its the best overland rough diamond you can buy.
Looking forward to the new progress videos, keep up the good work.
Can't wait to see what this truck becomes. 4XOL is the best out there at teaching and entertaining. Love it!
Andrew, "the price that you payed for the vehicle will be forgotten once you drive it out of the show room and start exploring this place call Australia"Congratulation on your New Troopy.I have fallen in love with this overland scene and I blame you for this, so I have ordered a New Troopy as well.Thank You ever so much. Enjoy you new Troopy Enjoy Australia.Looking forward to more Videos
Thankfully fuel contamination *generally* isn't a huge issue in Australia.
Once it's done you might have to schedule in some meet & greets on the east coast so we can all check it out in person.
An absolute tank of a truck, beautiful and utilitarian money well spent sir.
Excited to see the transformation. As an American with a fully upfitted 4-door overlanding Jeep Wrangler, it's nice to see modern Defender or Land Cruisers. We mostly see Jeeps and Tacomas (starting to see Sprinters).
Without doubts that this is the best vehicle that can buy new in a stand! I'm sure Andrew will make a great vehicle, BUT, for me, with the money that this vehicle costs, I would buy a Land Rover to defend Perentie's ex-australia army and equip it with comfort, safety, etc. It would then make a small 5-star expedition vehicle.
As for the V8, follow the example of Ronny dahl, and the 500,000 km + will be achieved.
Nice review andrew. You did not let your love for the vehicle bias your comments. I drive a 76 and feel the same. So many things I hate about it! but would not drive any other 4x4. The best in its class.... period.
Dear Andrew, congratulations with this AWESOME vehicle! This IS my BIG dream "car" and thats what it is gonna stay for ever. ENJOY!!!!!
it is a blank canvas and I cannot wait to see what you do with it. What a SOLID STEEL machine. I wish my Jeep had Steel instead of all the fiberglass.
LET THE BUILD BEGIN 💰💰💰💳💵💸💸💸💸💸. Actually very happy and excited for you. Can't wait for the videos.
3 inch lift, 33 inch muddies, bash plates, bullbar, rock sliders/steps, beadlocks and a neg 22 offset = solid troopy build
Love my 79 to bits here in South Africa ,getting tired of people flashing there lights and trying to tell something is broken ,the wheels don't line up ! Great vid regards from Johannesburg
Andrew, I don't know how you will best the green troopy. But I believe you! (AWESOME)
Can't wait to see all the accessories and the build. Picking up our first landcruiser HJ79 Dual cab next week. Will be following your tube to get the good ideas. Thanks for the excellent work.
Round 2. The V8 is a great motor BUT, if you get fuel contamination and it damages your engine,,,its a $25k exercise, inc fuel pump and turbo!!! I loved the heater controls, back to basics. You want to know where your money went, look underneath., absolutely solid. Good luck with the exhaust,.The DPF only allows you from the DPF back. No gains, just a bit better tone. Not worth the cost. Just sold mine. Nearly got all my money back from new,,,, great re-sale value. Enjoy your build. More suited to your needs.
The track width/ridge issue is quite interesting. Never thought of that but have experienced the aggravation of bring pulled about by other trucks ridges. Cheers on another great video.
great machine! In regards to the price you had to pay... These trucks,75, 78,79 series, have never been sold in my part of the world, Norway, but an estimated price on the vehicle if it had, well, we are talking.... £ 130 000 and upwards!!!! equivalent to AUD 200 000 and upwards!!!! You lucky down under:-) cheers
and for that money I'd buy a used Unimog or a Hagglunds to play with.
Congratulations on the new rig, I have no doubt the build will be awesome, can't wait
Excuse my language, but that rig is Effing beautiful. I wish we could get them here in the states - and Im sure you hear that all the time.
Really enjoying your vids and enthusiasm for what you do.
Cheers from So Cal
I love your detailed knowledge. It makes it very educational as well as entertaining to watch your videos.
I know you don't reply to these, but I am happy you have finally received your new 78 wagon & look forward to watching your new build Mate.
Thanks for watching
So sweet... a man in love with his truck... Congratulations I hope you have a long happy life together!
Here in Venezuela we love those land cruisers in fact it holds its value more than a Q8 or X5.
I think a Ding Woo holds more value than a Q8 or X5!
Q8 and X5 are woman's cars (no disrespect ) they are fads... here today, gone tomorrow.
you can't drive a land cruiser in venezuela. it willl get you killed in no time.
kidnap, car jacking, shot dead on the spot, you name it. Land cruisers over there are very sought after criminals for their reliability. You wont be able to drive it on road nor offroad. Unless your ready for a gun fight on every ride.
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Love your videos, very well done. Line-X in North America is a spray on bedliner which I use inside the vehicle. Remove the carpet, and everything else and get someone qualified to spray the vehicle. You will thank me.
You got it! I'm commenting and it is June 2018 so maybe I can binge on your channel a bit? Seeing as how you've started this adventure a whole year ago and here I go . . . . .
Awesome. Got one of that .. it can go anyway.. it suits the crazy road condition in my country
I can't wait to see the transformation!!
Ten to twenty years to come the 79 series is going to be the classic off road symbol like the landrover series I & II..
So I agree with the land cruiser not to change anything on the look of the car, for me updating only the engine is enough. ..
If anyone want confortability and luxury go for land cruiser 200 series or prado. .. Just leave the 79 series alone to remain classic...
Part of me agrees with you. But I intend to use this truck. And so I must adapt if for my purposes.
Love the Troopy's maybe I can build me one in future when they relax the import restrictions in the states.
I liked the previous land cruiser better because of stock looks. Those trucks look mean! That being said, you made the right choice. This will suit your needs better
For $75k you should have got a GXL 3L TD Landcruiser Prado, driven it straight to your local ARB, and kitted it out with bars, lockers, snorkel, diff breathers, compressor, 2nd battery, rooftop tent, and every other mod ARB has in their arsenal. And no doubt you'd have spare change too.
The Toyota Land Cruiser, war horse and beast of burden. I like it 👍
cometley agree with most of what you said. i actually love how basic and easy every thing on the land cruiser 70s are to use compare to every other car you buy these days
Love it. Forbidden fruit in USA. We have to wait 25yrs to import. Presently driving a Hilux Surf RHD
So excited to see this build Andrew. Its going to be... Fantastic!
These things began production in about late '84 i think. Since then, only the nosecone has changed to accommodate the V8 engine in 2007. Wonder how much longer we'll be blessed with them?!
I'm tossing up between a 76 wagon or a Disco 4, However each time I look at the interior of the 76 I cant help but think "Hmm, I'm paying $75,000 for this"
Dash Cam Owners Australia Disco 4, I think, will go down as the best vehicle Land Rover ever made. The only vehicle which regularly turns my head away from defender ownership. Just needs some good wheels/tyres and you're good!
Two entirely different vehicles. One is a comfortable SUV, the other is an off-roader, overlanding truck. Expect 100K in the LR and then huge repair bills to keep it running if you use it for overland touring. LR4 was not even on my radar, and I had one for a year back in 2012. I loved it, but its not an overlander, and can not be converted to be one. IMHO.
With the llams lift kit and decent rubber it will do what I want it to. I would get one with the factory rear locker anyway. I have been happy with the capability of my Disco 2 just want something more modern.
4xOverland yep it's not an out and out overlander, but as an all-in-one 4x4 to tackle whatever life throws your way it's incredible. Very different target and execution to the 70 series though. The 200 series is probably its closest rival
If I was purchasing to fulfil a single role (Overlanding, 4X4ing) I would pick the 76 but seeing as it also needs to be a daily driver around Sydney I have to make some compromises. It is still proving to be a difficult choice.
Hugely expensive for what it is agreed. The way I see it is, in this world of over spec'd vehicles, you now have to pay a premium for simplicity. For an overlander build, you do not need all the bells and whistles with chinchilla leather trim as you will chuck most of it away. I wish we could get the Jeep J8 in civvy street. Dana 60 rear axle on leaves. 2 door long wheelbase. Much greater payload. Perfect base for a rugged no frills overlander in my opinion. So, great choice Andrew. Don't worry about what it cost as you know it will pay you back in the long term. Leave the leather clad gin palaces for the school run.
You looked like a boy on Christmas in this one Andrew. Could tell you were pleased.
I like it. Sometimes old school is just better. I love my Jeep Rubicon Unlimited with heated leather seats and nine speaker stereo, but I think I would trade you in a heartbeat.
I loved the green one you built! Great to see you in another Troopy. But holy cow! That thing costs way too much money for what you get. And to have the wheel track problem on top of it! I'm surprised a company like Toyota let that go. A wider diff and some rear fender flares and problem solved!
Nice new toy Andrew. Super review very honest. can't wait to see the build.
Great channel Andrew. Can't wait to see the build in full swing. Welcome to WA!
Enjoy the build Andrew, I can't wait to see the vids. I have to agree the price is outrageous and the narrow rear axle is shocking from a manufacturer like Toyota, but I'd have to say that they have the concept right, strong, reliable, simple and powerful. My D3/LR3 only has 2 of these and my Defender the other 2 😂.
Narrower rear axle improves change of direction when steering. Not extremely noticeable but that's the reason AFAIK, Some simple wheel spacers in the back would make the front even with the rear if u need the width to be the same.
Fantastic review Andrew! As someone who works with these Landcruisers every day I totally agree. They make a fantastic work vehicle, but there's a lot id want to change if I personally owned one.
Looking forward to the build Andrew. Its the reliability and the V8 that attracts people to buy these vehicles. This was another honest review from you again. Keep doing what you are doing and just tell it how it is. Can't wait to see which direction you take on correcting the narrower rear axle. Like yourself, I cant wait to explore the West Coast someday 👍👍👍
And lets not forget it's the favoured gunship of Isis. They are a great truck, but truck being the operative word. I almost bought one very recently but it's just too truck like, particularly driving within the suburbs and impossible to park at shopping centres or underground carparks. I think for my requirements a TD 200 series GX is better value for money and doesn't have the odd wheel track and slightly more powerful to tow my 3.5 tonne boat. Enjoyed the video and looking forward to the transformation.
THANK ANDREW, FOR DETAIL VIDEO WHY GOOD THINK ABOUT BUY TOYOTA CRUISER MODEL FOR OUTBACK TOURING IN AUSTRALIA AND WHAT COST PUT ONE TOGETHER.
WISH BEST LUCK FURTHER BUILD YOUR AUSTRALIA 4X4 TOUR TRANSPORT
4xOverland your comments @3.20 about coil sprung Defenders being driven too fast is exactly what happened when the first Toyota 80 Series wagons came out, fully coil sprung, with the new uprated HZ diesel engine. Our bosses on the DBNGP gas pipeline were the only ones that had them and straight away they had some nasty rollovers on the dirt roads in the west Murchison & west Gascoyne. Inexperienced dirt road drivers, driving too fast, & over she goes.
Hi Andrew, why weren't you able to import your previous Troopy to Australia?
As far as I know, residents are allowed to privately import their vehicles provided you can prove you owned it for more than a year and it's right hand drive.
Any mods to make it ADR compliant wouldn't have been impossible because you could get them retrofitted locally.
All the best for the build
Thanks
In one word: *spartan.*
And that is why we love it.
Congratulations Andrew! Love the channel, I'm wanting a vdj Troopy more and more each day but will have to sacrifice my BJ74 MWB (I like referring to it as the mini Troopy) and I just can't. On my travels lately I called into the place that just so happens to be where this is going next and its going to be amazing. As you stated at the end of this video the possibilities for this model here in Australia and particularly WA are incredible.
Good job and really lucky you to buy on of those brand new! It's an extraordinary vehicle.
Absolutely looking forward to watching this build.
Driven the 79 series single cab (yet to drive a troopy tho) with all three diesel options now, and by far my favourite is the factory turbo six...experienced the wheeltrack issue driving the V8 in muddy ruts, but thought it was otherwise pretty decent to drive on unsealed roads...
Bought a 20 year old troopy, with 600.000k, apart from feeling like your on a trampoline on really rough roads, sold it for what I bought it for 4 years later, now have a 76 series v8 Turbo. Hard to go to anything else after owning one.
Very awesome vehicle. Can't wait to see your build.
Congratulations, Andrew! What wonders await us as you design and build this truck.
Congratulations on your new travel companion! I wish we could buy those in the US $55,000 is steep but I'm pretty sure they would sell like crazy to guys like me. Looking forward to your build and your adventures. Cheers from Atlanta, Georgia. Hope to see you at adventure overland east some day.
Offset rear diff to match the front...great idea actually!
Troop on, and welcome back to the Troopy life!
Congrats Andrew. Can't wait for the upcoming videos. AWESOME!!!
Thank you for the years of good content!!
Well done Andrew! Just come across your channel - AWESOME! Welcome to Australia and really looking forward to your build and your touring stories here - plenty of country to travel
Love your British humour in your very nice review. Glad to have a 120 with a 1HZ-TE. Good luck with your new built!
Thank you Andrew 😎
my 2000 tacoma came with slides for climate control, superbly reliable. my 02 4runner has electronic dials that control a motor. not so reliable. from time to time it feels like blowing hot then I have to re-turn the dial around and back to cold setting. slides for sure.
I know you're a new car kind of guy Andrew but we bought a 1HZ 78 for AUD $22000 with a lift up roof and 190000k on the clock and it's AWESOME! I wouldn't be as happy if had spent 78 thou just to get 2 airbags and a fussy engine...
Outback UAV agreed. How ever don't forget that thanks to people (like Andrew) who love their cars and can spend and want to spend their money on a brand new fully loaded car. You and me can buy one after a couple of years for a fraction of the cost and with extra's.
putting in a larger aftermarket diesel water separator would be a must for me in any diesel truck (UTE).
Wow. Very excited to see this build, Andrew!
Thanks Andrew!
I think, here in France, the last year where it was officially possible to get a Troop Carrier was 2001 .... Then came the parallel markets where, for some years, it was still possible to get a 78 or a 105, but prices were insane (say 50K€ + VAT for the 1HZ)
So, consider yourself very lucky to still be able to get one of these brilliant vehicles -- Indeed I am sure you do :-) ; . They are amazing trucks. Would also be my choice if available down here!
The only cruiser we can buy here these days is the Prado 150 -- even the 200 is out of the game, not meeting Euro6 specs ; That's what I have ; A Euro5 spec without the AdBlue crap ; Pretty good and confortable machine, but not as tough as the 70 series. Anyway, I guess I love my 150 as much as you do with your 78 :-) It gets me into lots of places out in the wild, never lets me down, and always takes me back home.
Thanks for your videos and your work ; Been watching all of them ; Inspiration for me.
Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year and keep up the good work.
Fred
Yay! we can see the build now!
We in Fiji only get the 70 Series Landcruiser with 1HZ engine but still a very capable machine.
The Tahoe/Suburban has 7 Airbags, aluminum wheels, cloth or leather seats, more modern, 20 and 22 inch wheels as options, etc. I have to wait 25 yrs. to get one of these through imports unless converted.
This is going to be exciting
Very nice Andrew! Can't wait to see what you do!
yes u rite ! you lucky to have that truck, congratulation.
The good thing about the landcruiser is how bullet proof it is. It doesn't have all the silly gadgets and computers like the navaras and colorados have that fail in harsh conditions. That's why mining put in huge orders for these vehicles because of they're reliability. And regarding engine reliability that's because these things are common rail high pressure injection systems that require a secondary fuel filter to make sure bad diesel fuel or water won't get through.
So nice. ....looking forward to the build. Congrats Andrew.