Never gone in 60 seconds

Well for 21 years have been dreaming of this or a G waggen.

But have been good reasonable person owning land cruisers 

yesterday decided, life is too short. Pulled the trigger on a new to me toy 

Inboard brakes 

portal axles 

awaiting transport.
1 owner, grandpa, all records. 
5.7 petrol. 
 

first order of business when it comes back to its original home in CA, new proper wheels and tires + remove spare from roof. 
 

ironically cheaper than my 2021 DD tacoma .
 

Maybe will  tow the Elise to the track 
 

You could probably transport the Elise on the roof rack. That'll look proper on some tough wheels.

Very cool! I never knew these came with gassers. Is it a swapped engine? I'm guessing it's a 350 or LS1 since you're saying 5.7L? 

In reply to WillG80 :

Thanks. Yes some came from factory with 350 5.7L 

my two requirements were: 

• hard top wagon 
• Petrol motor 
• normal colour
• stock 
• two owners or less 
• all records 

the combo above has been hard to find 

In reply to fatallightning :

Thanks! 
yes proper wheel shopping in progress 

In reply to mr2s2000elise :

Either you found one hell of a deal, or toyotas are a LOT more expensive than I thought. 

I was just looking at a 99 non wagon the other day asking $120k, but that was also in Florida

I drove the military version 60,000 miles in 3 years.  Loud and slow but can go anywhere.

The inboard brakes feel weird since when you come to a stop, it rocks back and forth through two CV axles and the portal hub.   
 

And they're Wiiiiide.  Get used to that as well, the far side is really far away.

I think I would also get the diamond plate on the front powder coated black or dark gray.  Take some shiny away and I dont know why, but I (personally) just hate raw diamond plate...  screams cheap carnival ride to me. 

Looks sweet.  I agree with needing more appropriate wheels.

Wonder what the tow capacity is on those ..

+1 roof rack Elise

oooooh, also build the ramps to hook onto the brush guard and load from the front so you have less cribbing to carry around. 

oooooh oooooh, I'd bet with some pulleys you could also use the bumper-mounted winch to pull the Elise right up. 

In reply to Robbie (Forum Supporter) :

I love your problem-solving skills. 

WillG80 said:

Very cool! I never knew these came with gassers. Is it a swapped engine? I'm guessing it's a 350 or LS1 since you're saying 5.7L? 

The one I 6.0 swapped was a factory 5.7 truck.  Only available in '95, IIRC

I've ridden in Hummers all over and nothing will put bruises on your butt faster, seat feels like a 2X6 wrapped in canvas. (GI versions only)

However .....

Trail Worthy Fab has boat loads of proper wheels.

Lee said:

Trail Worthy Fab has boat loads of proper wheels.

Excellent! Thanks 

In reply to mr2s2000elise :

If you want those typelook for your local military surplus tire place. I can buy military wheels for $25 each with the run flat insert. 

914Driver said:

I've ridden in Hummers all over and nothing will put bruises on your butt faster, seat feels like a 2X6 wrapped in canvas. (GI versions only)

However .....

https://www.youtube.com/embed/_j0eJ0xB7LU?rel=0

 

That's ok 

riding 120k miles on a 748 and cross country in my elise - I am ready :) 

Stampie said:

In reply to mr2s2000elise :

If you want those typelook for your local military surplus tire place. I can buy military wheels for $25 each with the run flat insert. 

Thanks! If you have a link let me know 

I am looking for normal wheels - and tires 

don't need the 20s the truck  has 

Apexcarver said:

I think I would also get the diamond plate on the front powder coated black or dark gray.  Take some shiny away and I dont know why, but I (personally) just hate raw diamond plate...  screams cheap carnival ride to me. 

 

Looks sweet.  I agree with needing more appropriate wheels.

 

Wonder what the tow capacity is on those ..

Which diamond plate are you talking about ? 
 

Broschure  says 9000 lbs. 

RevRico said:

In reply to mr2s2000elise :

Either you found one hell of a deal, or toyotas are a LOT more expensive than I thought. 

I was just looking at a 99 non wagon the other day asking $120k, but that was also in Florida

Toyotas are expensive 

KyAllroad (Jeremy) (Forum Supporter) said:

I drove the military version 60,000 miles in 3 years.  Loud and slow but can go anywhere.

The inboard brakes feel weird since when you come to a stop, it rocks back and forth through two CV axles and the portal hub.   
 

And they're Wiiiiide.  Get used to that as well, the far side is really far away.

I live in very narrow streets 

so it will be a challenge 

no problem at the farm of course 

90% of the time I will park it in warehouse 

but let's see how those brakes feel ! 

mr2s2000elise said:

Apexcarver said:

I think I would also get the diamond plate on the front powder coated black or dark gray.  Take some shiny away and I dont know why, but I (personally) just hate raw diamond plate...  screams cheap carnival ride to me. 

 

Looks sweet.  I agree with needing more appropriate wheels.

 

Wonder what the tow capacity is on those ..

Which diamond plate are you talking about ? 
 

Broschure  says 9000 lbs. 

is that with the gas or diesel?

MrChaos said:

mr2s2000elise said:

Apexcarver said:

I think I would also get the diamond plate on the front powder coated black or dark gray.  Take some shiny away and I dont know why, but I (personally) just hate raw diamond plate...  screams cheap carnival ride to me. 

 

Looks sweet.  I agree with needing more appropriate wheels.

 

Wonder what the tow capacity is on those ..

Which diamond plate are you talking about ? 
 

Broschure  says 9000 lbs. 

is that with the gas or diesel?

Not clear on the broschure. I tow my MR2 or Elise or few motorcycles or Canam sand toy.