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  1. hopeless wanderer

    Well built Japanese things

    Just saw this and having experienced a 6.1 before and was shitting bricks all the way through , look at the houses and that 80 being thrown about (this was a 7.6 I don’t think many countries could survive this without mass casualties).
  2. hopeless wanderer

    With a heavy heart - For sale in March 2024

    Salutations :) Didn't want to put it in the classifieds just yet as i won't be back until March to deal with it but as the title says with a heavy heart, I'll be selling Brenda next year. I've finally bought a house in New Zealand and the plan was to ship it over there, lots of things have...
  3. hopeless wanderer

    Landcruiser 80 steering wheel blue grey.

    I got myself a replacement steering wheel and managed to source a second one at the same time. The condition is fair/good and comes without airbag as the pic suggests. I’m not the seller but I’ll furnish the contact details of the fella to anyone who wants it. He is after £175
  4. hopeless wanderer

    Not Ebay but a great find on Etsy.

    Just ordered one of these to match the as new steering wheel i picked up. The console cover was a bit ragged and this looks to be decent enough to spruce up the interior. I saw it on MUD but can't find the link anymore. Seems pretty simple a few screws out and a bit of spray glue. Edit: I had...
  5. hopeless wanderer

    What do you make of this ?

    https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202210010307033?include-delivery-option=on&colour=Black&radius=1500&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=Used&make=Toyota&model=Land%20Cruiser%20Amazon&sort=relevance&advertising-location=at_cars&fuel-type=Diesel&year-from=2000&postcode=ts1...
  6. hopeless wanderer

    When Smokey smoked too much

    This had me laughing and a bit envious
  7. hopeless wanderer

    When you know your market .

    Just got my hands on one of the new fleet of company cars for the day. Well done Toyota. Making sure those horrid green ovals are kept in their place :)
  8. hopeless wanderer

    Strewth cobber.

    https://www.stuff.co.nz/world/australia/300481427/barefoot-australian-man-chases-down-thief-making-off-with-beloved-landcruiser
  9. hopeless wanderer

    Electical plug for sub tank switch.

    Hi, does anyone have a part number or an actual plug for the sub tank switch by any chance ? Just need to get the dual tank install over the line or it'll end up like my lights which after 5 years still aren't wired in.
  10. hopeless wanderer

    Not all heroes wear capes.

    Nice cruiser. Good Samaritan saves 11 cars from floods in Lower Hutt - [Leaving Land Cruiser Club]
  11. hopeless wanderer

    Dumb question and favour needed. - requires tape measure

    Before garaging the car to head off to work, I took all the measurements I needed to design a rear drawer system. I planned the build and came up with a cutting list for the aluminium extrusion place to provide me all the bits cut and machined so i could come back and assemble it like meccano...
  12. hopeless wanderer

    80 dual filler neck for sub tank

    Yeah i know, probably a long shot. I have one but that's for the 80 ... I need one for my coaster too.
  13. hopeless wanderer

    Well you couldn't trust it to a lamedrover could you ...

    Toyota Land Cruiser gets WHO approval to carry vaccines (msn.com)
  14. hopeless wanderer

    Positive insurance experience.

    Had the pleasure of arranging cover with Jayne Jordan at Abbeyfields. Excellent service and cover was good value. The direct number is 01215502380
  15. hopeless wanderer

    Effin hippies.

    Hi All, It is with much reluctance and much more sadness I ask the question ... how much are 80’s going for these days ? Specifically blue ones with a lot of time spent on them and 200k miles, I,ve barely driven her and she sits in a hangar at great expense with my nephew going to drive her...
  16. hopeless wanderer

    None landcruiser help required - Sutton in Surrey.

    Hi all, Trying to help someone who is a bit stuck. It’s a lady with a import Hiace camper that needs the rear brakes doing . I helped her with where to find parts and she had a mobile mechanic booked to do the job. She got all the stuff and the mechanic hasn’t appeared, it’s been weeks. I can’t...
  17. hopeless wanderer

    CT12b turbo help.

    Hi all. I've got an 80 but now the proud owner of a 4x4 coaster. It came naturally aspirated but I'm turbocharging it. I've got the factory manifold to suit a CT12b turbo which I believe the Prados had but I'm in need of some little bits. .. I need the piping on the turbo that supplies coolant...
  18. hopeless wanderer

    I’m the proud owner of half a mega cruiser.

    Well I now own the front end of a megacruiser. Portal axles 4x4. This is gonna be a fun build.
  19. hopeless wanderer

    Technical Toyota help required.

    Gent's, I've found a Toyota coaster 4x4 (Yes the dream bus) The snag is that it has shat its auto box out. Can anyone help me with options for sourcing a replacement box or advice on a suitable alternative. ViN Num : 7A8H60D0904100027 Chassis type : BB58-0100027 Engine code : 15BF
  20. hopeless wanderer

    What’s this ? If you guess it it’s yours.

    It’s game time again folks. Prize for whoever can accurately describe what this is for. The only hints I’ll give is yes, of course it’s for an 80 Series Land Cruiser, and it solves not a crazy common problem but as our trucks age it’ll be needed more. And yes I’ll ship to AUS if you guess it
  21. hopeless wanderer

    Fabrication/welding request.

    Hand's up if you like welding guys … I want something made for Brenda. No Hurry at all as I'm saving the pennies for a 4" stainless snorkel. I'm after someone who could modify the filter housing for more flow. As per the below pics. the intake is 4" and the outlet transitions from 4" down to...
  22. hopeless wanderer

    Valentine’s Day gift ❤️

    Well considering I’m miles from the other half... I got these for myself, total price (after haggling 15% off come on they’re Arabs you have to haggle a la life of Brian) I got the whole shebang for 765 Qatari Riyal or a rather splendid £165 quid. I’m feeling the love .
  23. hopeless wanderer

    Omfg look what I just found .

    been looking at cannibalising a Lexus and all sorts, but found this today. Ok for clarity what I found was an adapter that means you can use a 79 series wheel with the audio controls on an 80. I’m hoping I can use the later wheels to spruce Brenda’s wheels up. The adapter looks like this and is...
  24. hopeless wanderer

    Epic road trips. Where would you go ?

    I just saw this while bored at my desk .... Looks incredible, Maybe its because I've been at sea for a month and any "terra firma' would do. http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20190102-pamir-highway-a-wild-ride-across-central-asia
  25. hopeless wanderer

    HD-FT pump tuning plan.

    Hi folks Does anyone happen to have a HD-FT pump on the bench right now ? Or a HD-T if they are the same. I was about to pull the trigger on a fancy new boost compensator cap which is taller to allow more movement of the fuel pin... Well then I found a spacer which will effectively perform the...
  26. hopeless wanderer

    Roof rack - Roof box & free LED lights.

    Hi All. Looking at putting "Brenda" into a container soon, so I have to trim a little height off. Hence selling my roof rack and box, The rack is in good nick and the roof box likewise. The dimensions of the box are approx. 6ocmX110cmX30cm, It hinges from the front to allow access from inside a...
  27. hopeless wanderer

    Grey blue interior pic required.

    Hi folks, Would anyone with a 95+ with a new style dash and hd-ft please post a pic of the drivers side A pillar. I’m ordering a pillar pod and they require a picture before they’ll take my money (v nice of them really) and I’m miles from my cruiser. Thanks in advance.
  28. hopeless wanderer

    What should i monitor on pillar pod gauges.

    I'm going to be adding the below pillar pod to Brenda in a couple of months and wondered what are the things I should monitor. I've got EGT and boost already in the centre console part. My initial thoughts are oil pressure and temp in one and water pressure and temp in the other. I haven't found...
  29. hopeless wanderer

    Aircon dryer & what a stupid place to put it.

    I've been thinking through finalising my front mount intercooler in a few weeks and from the look of it the lines to the AC dryer are in my way a little. Now I don't personally mind as I don't struggle in the heat, the kids however have never been in a car without AC, I know they'll never know...
  30. hopeless wanderer

    No electrical power

    Hi folkS Trying to get the cruiser ready for my return in a few weeks, my nephew went to charge the batteries and removed the drivers side to charge (so he pulled the wrong one anyway) Now there is no power at all . No lights on the console when the Key is turned and no start. Batteries are...
  31. hopeless wanderer

    Ever wonder if you've over prepared

    This came up on my Facebook Looks like it could be worth a watch, my legs hurt thinking about it. https://www.thebetterindia.com/137862/ladakh-kolkata-cycle-rickshaw-puller-satyen-das/?fb-organic
  32. hopeless wanderer

    Speedo change

    Well there seems to have been a change of plan . It seems Brenda will be doing a Cpt James Cook and is going to be taking a boat to New Zealand. I need to change the speedo to KPH and wondered is it just a straight swap and the new speedo will be accurate , Or is it more complicated than that ...
  33. hopeless wanderer

    I think i'm turning Japanese (I really think so)

    Well there you have it, I've just bought my 3rd Japanese car in 25 years. The Subaru is gone... It's been nice but truthfully it's a bit thirsty and doesn't really shift in proportion to that thirst. Bought blind over the phone based on the milage and photos (exactly how i bought my cruiser) 78k...
  34. hopeless wanderer

    Bonnet flutter.

    After giving it some beans down the A1 today I noticed something a little unnerving. My bonnet is lifting a little at motorway speed, it's only a few MM but it's a bit off putting as I'm always worried I haven't closed it properly and it's gonna come up to meet the windscreen. I've taken the...
  35. hopeless wanderer

    Removing intake crossover "pipe"

    In anticipation of fitting my front mount intercooler in a couple of weeks i've arrived at a bit of a question... On the crossover at the intake manifold side there are 3 plugs that i remember having to pull and replace. What are they, what do they do and what do i do with them when the...
  36. hopeless wanderer

    Even the Fuhrer wanted a landcruiser

    http://m.warhistoryonline.com/world-war-ii/p-1000-ratte-paper-tiger_supertank-x.html
  37. hopeless wanderer

    Diesel tuners in the Manchester area.

    Hi Gents Looking for any suggestions for someone to tune my injector pump in the Manchester area. Everyone just seems to be banging on about chips and maps .... I've seen a guy called "Diesel Bob" but he's an hour out of Manchester which is a bit out of the way for the friend who will take the...
  38. hopeless wanderer

    Quick turbo help needed

    hi guys getting a recon turbo but have just learnt that there are two versions. Mine is a 1995 Hd-ft any idea which of these two turbos fits mine ?
  39. hopeless wanderer

    Stalk Front fog light switch ?

    Hi all my 80 didn't have standard front fog lights fitted and my new bumper has them fitted. Is there a collar switch on the right hand stalk that I can use as a signal for the relay ? If so where does the wire appear under the bonnet and what colour is it ?
  40. hopeless wanderer

    Wiring Antenna switch for winch control

    In an effort to use every single switch blank on the dash, I've got one of the below antenna switches. I have an antenna too but I don't need it for that. Does anyone have the first idea on how to wire this to run the winch ? Oh and does anyone have the plug that goes into this kicking around...
  41. hopeless wanderer

    Steel Rear bumper

    Hi I'm after a steel rear bumper as a base for a wheel carrier build. Frog Island design seems to be the sort of thing i want but would consider others. Cosmetic condition not so important as it will be blasted and painted. Cheers.
  42. hopeless wanderer

    Till the wheels fall off !!

    Happily trundling along at 70mph in the middle lane and the front drivers wheel comes off . Steering is fine and manage to steer onto the hard shoulder. Really pissed up the plans but it's nice to be alive and well. See attached pic of what happens when you use your disc as a wheel.
  43. hopeless wanderer

    High level brake light.

    I've seen a few 80's with high level brake lights. Were these a JDM thing or a lexus option ? (see below) Does anyone have any part numbers if thats the case or suggest a suitable aftermarket option ? I need reposition lighting ready for a rear wheel carrier. Thanks
  44. hopeless wanderer

    80 Series genuine canvas seatcovers?

    Hi I wonder does anyone know if these are an option for the 80 that was offered when new. I have been after some seatcovers for a while and wondered are these a Toyota item ? They don't have a part number just a label specifying D/S and P/S.
  45. hopeless wanderer

    Finally and very much overdue aswell

    Well at long last that slippery (add expletive of your own choice) Anjam Chaudry is going to get some time for spiritual contemplation. Seems the legal qualifications he has can be put to use filling in his hopefully fruitless parole applications. I'm sure the papers are already scrabbling to...
  46. hopeless wanderer

    Standard side steps - running boards (powdercoated black)

    For Sale Pair of standard sidesteps with mat black powdercoat finish, includes brackets at each end. Condition good with slight rust spotting in a couple of places. Includes plastic endcaps. Can be collected from N- Yorks or could possibly deliver early August depending on location. Open to...
  47. hopeless wanderer

    Direct 4x4 tent rack dimensions

    Hi all. Would anyone happen to have a direct 4x4 rack with the rail at the front section only? I need some measurements for a roof box to be fabbed and I'm many miles from home. Could anyone tell me the height of the rail above the base, the width between the rails and from the inside of...
  48. hopeless wanderer

    Weights and measures - OEM Sub tank

    Hi Folks Can anyone give me the dimensions of the 50 litre Sub tank and an idea of the weight please ? I've managed to source one and need the info to get some shipping arranged. Even a rough guess will do if there isn't anyone with one in the garage. Thanks in advance
  49. hopeless wanderer

    Landcruiser 80 overhead console/Altimeter/Compass

    Hi folks I have a BROWNY coloured overhead altimeter/compass unit with two suede effect short sunvisors to fit an 80. I bought them before realising I have an aftermarket sunroof so it isn't any good to me. It comes with a spare altimeter compass unit ( I pulled two in case one didn't work)...
  50. hopeless wanderer

    existing Bulkhead penertrations.

    Folks, I'm having issues with my long distance relationship with my 80, I've bought two amplifiers to power 8 speakers and a sub foolishly assuming i could mount them under the back seats. Ive now received a little video clip of the back seats lifted and it looks like there isn't any room...
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