I FINALLY WENT DIESEL. PROJECT LAND CRUISER 80 1HD-FT (Shauno's Favourite)

[@keithfox9644]

Doesnt matter who you are, or how brand loyal you may be - if you appreciate offroad vehicles, you always respect an 80.

[@HendriMouton]

Couldn't have said it better myself👊🏼

[@tg-vz7he]

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[@flyingbirdz7456]

i 2nd that

[@k44_4wd]

As a Defender owner currently on the search for an 80 Series, I am looking forward to your project and journey so much! The quality of the video is top notch also, well done

[@HendriMouton]

Thanks! I'll try and caption this ongoing build on video as far as possible. Pretty happy with the 80 thus far 👌🏻

[@tg-vz7he]

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[@henrygreen19]

I love Landies (had 5), but when it is good, it is just good and that is a Toyo 80 ! Thank your dad every day and enjoy !!

[@mahezzuanmasdah4407]

As a proud owner of an 80 series from Sabah, Malaysia...This is a SICK!!! video and such a mint u have there

[@keithfox9644]

What a great choice. Overland and extreme offroader in one!

[@jayjackson85]

The music in this video is amazing. Good choice of tunes and vehicle.

[@paulgriffiths7399]

Holy shit. You're a Lucky lucky man. Do you know how rare these FT engine versions are. Hold onto it for dear life mate

[@MarcHDJ81v]

Awesome HDJ81V and great video boet

[@TheJKreef]

Thats a precious piece of engineering. Its also a keeper...you will have tremendous joy from her...happy and safe kilos..enjoy. Oh..right choice! You are one lucky dude to lay your hands on her👍👍👍

[@grancitodos7318]

I converted a series 2A 6 cylinder petrol Land Rover, to a 4 cylinder Mitsubishi 5 speed diesel, same HP, but a lot more torque. Also from 16 mpg petrol consumption, to 28 mpg diesel consumption, imperial gallon, made it nice to drive and off road. I now have GM V8 turbo diesel pickups and a suburban, great power for highway driving, 20mpg imperial gallon, a bit hungry, but they are heavy.

[@sharadsoma9167]

Awesome 80 series, definitely a solid built 4x4 , i wish i could find a mint 80 series . looking forward to the rest of the mods.

[@flyingbirdz7456]

me too

[@seankofahl9382]

Congrats...We have a 105 and we love it?

[@kortgat]

Very cool Video! I love my 80 VX Efi. "they don't make vehicles like this anymore" My motto for the last 8 years. Come make a video at Tierkloof in Worcester. I would love to join!

[@HendriMouton]

Must say always been a fan of the 80s. Definitely keen to tackle Tierkloof in the near future for a shoot👍🏻

[@Td5Adventures]

Ohh man, that is awesome! Also nice seeing Franschhoek 😍

[@jeremymole5253]

Welcome to the dark side! Once I went 80 series I never looked back (also used to own a Zook SJ70 with a G16B coilpack motor conversion)

[@HendriMouton]

Thanks Jeremy👊 I really miss my Zook as a light and nimble 4wd. I reckon a LWB with a diesel swap will be next😁

[@jeremymole5253]

@@HendriMouton I feel like the petrol and the SWB was what made it so fun (and the width!), but I would still watch that build if you did one!

[@bennield6322]

Most definitely made the right choice

[@lsswapped80]

Looking forward to it!

[@carlwarnett2054]

Really great quality videos. Literally up there with 4wd 24/7. If not better as there is less hype and it's in my home town👍

[@RoamOverlanding]

lovely scenes bud! :) I love that 80 :D

[@shaneolivier1650]

What a great choice,I love these cruisers and specially the turbo diesel,it will be soon my next vehicle for the outdoors,enjoy it !

[@4WDG]

Damn i loved your 130 - but big-ups on the cruiser H. Wish I could get my hands on one of those - lucky guy!

[@mustaphaqaisar7121]

The ultimate vehicle to get.. enjoy !

[@georgetony1000]

How do you like the 80 so far

[@nathanserna5162]

I have a 94’ gas here in the states… hope I can bring over a Diesel 😁

[@tristansmith3215]

Is the old defender still running around with the Pugly license plate on? Wondering if it you or the new owner at Atlantis dunes not too long ago?

[@HendriMouton]

It's the new owner. Glad Pugly is used what it's built for 🤘🏻

[@JonkerAdventures]

Awesome Hendri. Look forward to the new series of videos 👌👍

[@4xTouring]

Amazing 4x4. Think this was Toyota's best effort in the LC range (perhaps the 70 series being the exception. But they come at a ridiculous price tag. Toyota tax as we call it here) . I know a few here in Aus which have exceeded 800,000kms on the original motor. Another was featured on a local magazine having clocked 1million. They are like hen's teeth here too. Even the petrol motors. Looking forward to your build mate.

[@adrianthomas2251]

I own a 80 in Australia🇦🇺. Born and bred in Cape Town.

[@user-hd2gu9gr8b]

Great vehicle! Love that motor and chassis combo. What are the specs on your wheels? Size offset etc? Looking for something similar. Thx

[@MyLifeinAfrica]

Looking forward to the build Hendri, love that beast of yours!

[@HendriMouton]

Thanks bud 👊🏼 Can't wait to kit it out

[@romulusoverland314]

Vrek Hendri! She's a beaut! Congrats boet!!

[@offgridmangogrower]

Like your rig....what brand tires and are they noisey at highway speed..?

[@HendriMouton]

They are 33" General Grabber MTs and as far as MTs go they are pretty good. My Coopers are a bit louder than these

[@offgridmangogrower]

@@HendriMouton thanks...I like the tread pattern

[@offgridmangogrower]

@@HendriMouton thanks...I like the tread pattern

[@XER239]

Is the auto transmission full mechanical as well, no computer?

[@HendriMouton]

It's the A442F with basic electronic shift control opposed to the hydraulic from the previous generation which didn't have lockup. It's still got the manual cable to adjust shifting firmness and the the torque converter can be locked up manually with a switch mod.

[@deriusnorris4463]

You made am awesome choice. Lekker.

[@evankaufman4071]

I'm looking at a 95 VX limited with the HDFT motor and 220,000 kilometers. It's listed for $23,000 US dollars. Is it worth that price?

[@HendriMouton]

That's quite a low mileage 80. If it's been properly taken care of and has a full service history it's definitely worth it. However if it's been neglected it can become a costly exercise to maintain. Auto or manual?

[@MichaelKassa]

Congrats Hendri! I think I have pretty good idea of how luck and great you feel about your 80 series, because I have very similar beast (96 HD-FT, Manual, factory front and rear lockers). Glad you live in Cape Town, I would love to drive in a convoy with you one day just to prove that if you are very lucky you can find hen's teeth :)

[@adriang450]

Hope you’re well Michael. Trying my luck here! Is your 80 by any chance in the market? Thought I’d just ask the question. Kind regards.

[@stevetheleave2374]

Cant wait for an awesome build. Epic video. And definitely the right choice, Toyota parts are way easier to found around SA and Africa.

[@shaunmoller2666]

Ek nuwe subscriber 80 is a beast van n overlander voertuig

[@zacksnguni8999]

Great choice

[@DieterPey]

Awesome footage!

[@WALTERESTERHUIZEN]

I have exactly sam model and year!

[@HendriMouton]

Let me know when you're selling it ;)

[@renaldogeldenhuys2361]

Jyt nou klaar gekoop my ou maat. Ek ry self n Landrover Discovery, maar daai 80 is n battle tank en soos Toyota maar doen hou hulle NET. Geniet hom, sien uit na die videos wat kom.

[@wilcarfigueredo9514]

Hi, excuseme. How much money this Job, i'm interesting in chance me 4.5 oíl v6 automatic5 speed a HD diesel. Please, informations. And wich ECU recomend user..?

[@HendriMouton]

The best will be to sell the petrol and just buy a diesel, too much work to swap over from what I've read.

[@heinrichcoetzee8894]

Many Happy Km's 😀

[@horeamarinescu1016]

Where exactly in Kleinmond and can one camp and fish? Nice ride!

[@HendriMouton]

This was next to the Palmiet Campsite. I'm not sure on the finishing as I don't usually have the patience for it but you can try and let me know😀

[@shaun8309]

Perfect choice. You sub count will jump from here onwards with regular updates!

[@HendriMouton]

Going to try my best with the regular video uploads. Thanks Shaun!

[@tg-vz7he]

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[@KevinSchnider]

1HZ with a turbo? is it aftermarket?

[@KevinSchnider]

ah I see in the description that its a 1HD.. you said 1HZ in the video. congrats on the rig!

[@HendriMouton]

@@KevinSchnider Could be my lekker English😁 Thanks Kevin 👊🏼

[@KevinSchnider]

Hendri Mouton bahahaha, ja nee klink reg 😅

[@snares4361]

What lift and tires are on this rig ?

[@HendriMouton]

It was on 33" General Grabbers and a 2" lift...

[@tg-vz7he]

👍

[@tagocampers2339]

Hello Henri - stuur asb nommer waarop ek jou kan kontak?

[@wynandwillemkruger7276]

Beste cruiser wat gemaak is

[@madcat4563]

Guessing you had your eye on that Cruiser for a while.🤔😁 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zqq6Y36Xas53sJo Edit: I found out it was in the family.

[@HendriMouton]

Good spot haha. About time I got to use the vehicle I've been wrenching on for the past 10 years 😀