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Any (4-wheel) Overland types in here?

auntiebling said:
Who isnt?

I cant buy it but tell the deets. Where was it imported from, which diesel? Which model? How.much rust?

Want to trade for a 1995 US spec fzj80? :laughing
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Friend of a friend is selling it; it's located in Oregon, no idea where it was imported from; looks pretty clean though, it's been owned by a mechanic.
 
Probably damn near impossible to register that diesel Cruiser in California.
 
once it's 25 years old, it's not that hard. there are quite a few grey market diesel cruisers running around the state already and of models that were never offered for sale in the US which is probably what dubb's friend is selling. diesel light vehicles prior to 1997 don't have to test smog in CA which is the big hurdle bringing weird stuff into CA, 25 years old exempts from federal crash standards which is the major hurdle bringing anything into the country so the big 2 hurdles are surmounted due to the age of the vehicle. after that it's just knowing which forms to fill out and writing a bunch of checks. i haven't actually done it, but i owned a vehicle that was legal because of the same circumstances. someone else imported it, i just had to do the CA dmv hoops
 
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auntiebling said:
once it's 25 years old, it's not that hard. there are quite a few grey market diesel cruisers running around the state already and of models that were never offered for sale in the US which is probably what dubb's friend is selling. diesel light vehicles prior to 1997 don't have to test smog in CA which is the big hurdle bringing weird stuff into CA, 25 years old exempts from federal crash standards which is the major hurdle bringing anything into the country so the big 2 hurdles are surmounted due to the age of the vehicle. after that it's just knowing which forms to fill out and writing a bunch of checks. i haven't actually done it, but i owned a vehicle that was legal because of the same circumstances. someone else imported it, i just had to do the CA dmv hoops
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I looked into bringing a diesel Delica in a few years ago, you still need to be smog compliant back to 1973 even though diesels are not tested after they are made. Some have made it in, but to do it "legit" would have been a majorly expensive operation involving getting the vehicle tested and smog compliant at one of the state testing labs. From what I was told by CARB the exemptions for someone moving from out of state would not apply to non-federal spec vehicle either.

I am sure there are ways around it and it obviously gets done, but buying out of state with hopes of registering here is a risky/expensive proposition. This is why almost all the diesel imports you see on Craigslist have out of state plates.
 
Charles R said:
In Hollister, and in the dry, even a passenger all-season tire can run most of the blue trails. Some of them are steep and very dusty, which is a bit of a challenge for typical passenger tires. But tire pressure, smooth throttle inputs, and picking a good line to aim through the obstacles, are the goals out there. Any all-terrain should have no issues at all. Wet weather changes things a lot though.
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So, yesterday we took the grandkids in the Gladiator down to Hollister Hills and I think we ran every green trail in the place - had a great time and got to try out the 4WD system. A lot of it could probably be done in 2WD but what fun is that? :teeth Didn't try any of the blue trails this time - I think we might wait on that until we replace the tires. The grandkids - age 5 and 9 - loved it!
 
bpw said:
I looked into bringing a diesel Delica in a few years ago, you still need to be smog compliant back to 1973 even though diesels are not tested after they are made. Some have made it in, but to do it "legit" would have been a majorly expensive operation involving getting the vehicle tested and smog compliant at one of the state testing labs. From what I was told by CARB the exemptions for someone moving from out of state would not apply to non-federal spec vehicle either.

I am sure there are ways around it and it obviously gets done, but buying out of state with hopes of registering here is a risky/expensive proposition. This is why almost all the diesel imports you see on Craigslist have out of state plates.
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it does help to know exactly which DMV to visit, how to phrase it to the clerk ne stuff. i don't know those things necessarily.

pre (whategver year it was) diesels basically had no smog controls, especially if it's classified as a light truck, which i don't think the LC's count as, passenger cars got emissions on diesels first. i'm surprised there is any emissions equipment on a 1973 to even check.
 
Alan_Hepburn said:
So, yesterday we took the grandkids in the Gladiator down to Hollister Hills and I think we ran every green trail in the place - had a great time and got to try out the 4WD system. A lot of it could probably be done in 2WD but what fun is that? :teeth Didn't try any of the blue trails this time - I think we might wait on that until we replace the tires. The grandkids - age 5 and 9 - loved it!
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:thumbup:thumbup

Awesome! Glad to hear you all enjoyed it!

When you’re ready for the blues, my general “go to" loop is; West Trail from the obstacle area, to McCray rd, and up to Hector Heights. Then McCray all the way back down to Garner Flat. You can see me going up that exact path in my “Hollister test” video. My group tends to bang around the obstacle area quite a bit. So while we spend much of our time there, we always make that loop before heading home.

There’s a lot of adventure out there in the world, just waiting a little off the beaten paths. Welcome to the first steps!
 
auntiebling said:
once it's 25 years old, it's not that hard. there are quite a few grey market diesel cruisers running around the state already and of models that were never offered for sale in the US which is probably what dubb's friend is selling. diesel light vehicles prior to 1997 don't have to test smog in CA which is the big hurdle bringing weird stuff into CA, 25 years old exempts from federal crash standards which is the major hurdle bringing anything into the country so the big 2 hurdles are surmounted due to the age of the vehicle. after that it's just knowing which forms to fill out and writing a bunch of checks. i haven't actually done it, but i owned a vehicle that was legal because of the same circumstances. someone else imported it, i just had to do the CA dmv hoops
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Oh hai!
 

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Further details on the land cruiser:

- Initially imported from Melbourne, AUS
- Asking $19,500 OBO
- 2" lift
- 1HZT turbo diesel motor
- H150 5-speed manual trans
- center diff lock, does not have front / rear key lockers tho
- frame / undercarriage in good condition no rust
- D-corner has some peeling clearcoat but that's it - no rust anywhere, undercarriage, etc in good condition
- interior is complete, bit of wear on the driver's side seat from getting in and out
- factory 3rd row seating in it, no interior mods done
- ARB bumper, roof rack, snorkel installed
- if he gets close to asking price, will throw in a winch - option between Comeup or Warn
- 230k miles, odometer is still in km (~300k kilometers)
- registration and everything is current

DM me if interested and I can connect you to the seller. He's located up by Portland.
 
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Looks like a solid new Bronco. Not sure how I feel about the whole "let's copy jeep and have a removeable hardtop + doors" but at least they can store in the back and go with you...though, where that leaves room for your gear, I have no idea...

I like the powah, I like factory 35s, lockers, suspension, terrain system seems good.
 
I’m going to get one of those Broncos for sure. Just have to wait for the new model markup to wear off.
 
NorCalAthlete said:
Looks like a solid new Bronco. Not sure how I feel about the whole "let's copy jeep and have a removeable hardtop + doors" but at least they can store in the back and go with you...though, where that leaves room for your gear, I have no idea...

I like the powah, I like factory 35s, lockers, suspension, terrain system seems good.
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Whatch talking about?
My '74 Bronco has a removable hard top and doors. Stock.
Not gonna be storing the '74 roof/doors in the back tho.
Oh yeah... the windshield folds down on teh '74 also.
 
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Alan_Hepburn said:
So, yesterday we took the grandkids in the Gladiator down to Hollister Hills and I think we ran every green trail in the place - had a great time and got to try out the 4WD system. A lot of it could probably be done in 2WD but what fun is that? :teeth Didn't try any of the blue trails this time - I think we might wait on that until we replace the tires. The grandkids - age 5 and 9 - loved it!
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Excellent! Those kids are probably thinking they have the coolest grandparents ever! :thumbup

If you get a chance, check out Esprit de Four’s off-road driving class down at Hollister... https://espritdefour.club/read-me ... I did it a few months after I bought my new 2014 Rubicon. It was super helpful and a ton of fun. It was great to explore the limits of my vehicle (on stock tires even) in the presence of so many knowledgeable and capable helpers. Highly recommended!
 
WoodsChick said:
Excellent! Those kids are probably thinking they have the coolest grandparents ever! :thumbup

If you get a chance, check out Esprit de Four’s off-road driving class down at Hollister... https://espritdefour.club/read-me ... I did it a few months after I bought my new 2014 Rubicon. It was super helpful and a ton of fun. It was great to explore the limits of my vehicle (on stock tires even) in the presence of so many knowledgeable and capable helpers. Highly recommended!
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I think I'd love to do that. I'm running Cooper Discoveries on the Tundar, they seem to do a good job getting up and down our greasy road.
 
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