We bought a High-Mileage Land Cruiser in Africa. Going The Extra Mile starts here |

[@pounceonyou1958]

This will be interesting, please keep a cost list for everything you do to the vehicle, obviously including what all the sponsored items retail cost to the public is, so that we can have an idea of what it costs to equip an old high mileage vehicle for overlanding, thank you Andrew for taking us with you on this journey.

[@danielkebede141]

I love this channel, The presenter knows what he is doing. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@chadcountiss5290]

So excited to see more Africa adventures! It's been far too long

[@davidharden8469]

Has to be the best place in the world for overlanding.

[@DanGleenarts]

Now Anthony I think we all knew it was going to be a da-dum-da-dum-da-dum .......TROOPY!

[@peterrely8771]

Andrew, now I am very exited now, I bought exactly the same car last year, and the coming video's are more than help full for me. Thank you already for all your probably good idea's to come. Excellent. Peter.

[@bluntobject4084]

Genuinely excited to see this build and what choices you make. This one is more in my budget range so super keen to see if what I have done is similar. That and seeing you two cruising around Africa showing us the sights and sounds.

[@mylesmooney7505]

When you say it’s not comfortable… I put Alfa Ramón seats in my Land Rover 90” game changer… !

[@kayeman001]

very excited to learn from this build - as I recently bought a 2004 79 series single cab - 4.2 diesel. Keen to learn about the "must replace" parts and also any, if at all, performance mods you plan

[@stewartmiller1232]

Very informative video. I am just at the stage of looking to buy a land cruiser from South Africa and am trying to figure it out. Can you include in your up coming videos, some info on how you dealt with things like buying the car as a foreigner, how you found a reliable expert to inspect the car and what arrangements you would need to make to ship the car? Its all a bit of a daunting task for someone who doesn't live in South Africa 🙈. Any tips would be invaluable. Thanks 😃

[@craignorris126]

Looking forward to this series

[@m17toy]

Can’t wait to see Africa again on your channel - go for it and have fun

[@rickwhitmire7933]

I can respect every word you said. Justified. Proven. Efficient. You have my attention. I’m watching. I’m sick of watching YT videos and the person saying the commenters went full psycho. Don’t watch it then. I’m watching because I want to learn something from someone that wants to show me. 🤘🤙

[@principal7819]

Really looking forward to this. We've seen what can be done at the top end of the $$ with a Troopy, and a value build will be equally interesting but for different reasons.

[@a760541]

Forgot to say... Nice video - 16 mins without a single rant!

[@adammoodley2722]

Thanks for this one Andrew! I am an African, and I live and work in Africa. I could not agree more about Land Cruisers with 1HZ motors in Africa. I drive a 105 series with a 1HZ engine and have often considered changing the engine to something more powerful. However, after considering the simplicity, reliability and vast availability of spares, I will keep my 1HZ! The best Cruiser in Africa is a reliable one and the most reliable one on the continent is the one running on the normal aspirated 4.2 Diesel engine. Simple!

[@Lucas-ix8bg]

1hz is the big brother of the reliable 3L 2.8d naturally asthmatic diesel engine.

[@morepawstravels]

our 2001, 105 series has a 1HZ with 585,000 on the clock. Still works just fine.

[@Coastmac2001]

We Had a 1979 LC diesel ute here in australia. It Did 1.5m km from 1979 -1987. Replaced it with another one

[@tahaahmed7108]

Did you ever change the engine?

[@Coastmac2001]

@tahaahmed7108 no, but did 2 head gaskets, redid the injectors, new fuel & water pumps , gearbox & diffs over the time we had it . Pretty well bullet proof

[@ishimy]

It is so awesome your wife is so involved in this series! She is so funny and enjoyable, I.e. her perspective on these trips. Looking at you both and how much fun you have gives me a good indication and inspiration of the trips I am hoping to do with my wife, thx!

[@sup3rwiz4rd]

You're awesome Andrew

[@unwoke1652]

Those 1HZ engines are legendary. Landcruisers were built in 8 countries, from China to Brazil. The Brazil ones included the Bandeirante, which was FJ45, and these had Mercedes-Benz engines, including the OM314. Not sure many knew this?

[@gureno19]

Oh beautiful, someone has run it in for you. Good for another 300 now

[@graemehunter5403]

Good lock with this. Looking forward.

[@garywinkworth3380]

love that accent my parents were from sth africa. my dad was dutch i never met him mum left there and left him behind. i was made there but born here in australia. mum didnt have the accent

[@jamesrebbechi5247]

The accent of my Grandfather and his brothers albeit with a lot more of the Transvaal in them. Glad they all moved back to OZ though.

[@ndafarachaitezvi1139]

Awesome news.Looking forward to this build

[@charlpretorius8105]

Echoing the sentiments of many of the comments already, I believe this is going to be a great series. I have always wondered what a troop build with African donkey Troopy would look like especially with the locally available accessories.

[@BubblesTheCat1]

Definitely going to pop in at Paul Marsh's workshop when they're busy with the build!

[@jaredjoshua4317]

This will be very interesting, great vehicle choice.

[@pauls4708]

That looks amazing condition!Your choices are perfectly reasonable and understable

[@gano54]

Looking forward to this, and especially the trips that are about to come

[@jimnyjolly278]

Looking forward to seeing you in S.A.

[@dhasharimalavige3322]

Good luck with you new build ASPW

[@Malc664]

Exciting episode. The first trip in the new /old Troopy with Gwynn is a recipe for good viewing. Way to go Andrew 👍🏻

[@BubblesTheCat1]

I'm sure Gwynn is also very exited about returning to her roots in South Africa! ☺👍

[@craigtomkinson2837]

cool, love the 1HZ

[@benjaminwilley3578]

Commend your honesty, very much looking forward to seeing you two on tour. K.I.S.S.👍 My wife and I love watching your videos.

[@dirkbindemann1852]

All the best Andrew with the project.

[@johnpiegzik1947]

Look forward to new adventures. Regards John

[@pietvanderwesthuyzen6502]

This Troopy lasted 500000 km. It will last another 500000 if you keep it unmolested. Fit a turbo and it will have holes in the pistons in less than 100000 km, so please keep the bonnet closed this time.

[@johnhowell6139]

Brilliant! Really looking forward to this. Please keep a detailed cost list and weigh the project stage by stage. Light is good. Light is also, usually, cheap!

[@jonathanbotha6464]

Looking forward to seeing the footage from your Southern Africa trip.

[@a760541]

You hit the nail on the head. Buy local to the area. Just like the peugeot 504s yrs ago in n&w africa spares everywhere.

[@abdullahalamri6744]

Good build to be interesting

[@RS_1984]

This year I bought a 2001 - 4.2l 6 Zyl. HZJ78 troopy for a dream of mine, an extended trip through Eurasia, so i really look forward to your/this series.

[@Legrascestlavie88]

Good job buddy, just did the same thing, same year model. Where you at?

[@V.T.F.W]

@@Legrascestlavie88 +1.Cheers gents!mine from 2010.

[@scottygsw]

Cant wait for the next installment!

[@garywinkworth3380]

these land cruisers are like an old bedford truck youve got to admit as you get older you want a bit of comfort. great video by the way

[@antonhuman8446]

For the genuine honesty am I just about lost for words. Thank you. I'm subscribed. For some time. But I'm not certain whether I get all notifications.........

[@mattyolo]

Can’t wait to see Paul and Snyman working on it

[@aaronbutao9543]

Welcome again to Africa. The home of over landing in the world

[@SiCrewe]

6:10 Can't overstate the importance of this. People joke about how Land Rovers turn drivers into mechanics but, thing is, even if YOU don't know how to fix your Land Rover SOMEBODY will - because, regardless of what's broken, somebody will have taken that component apart and repaired it so the information will be out there. Course, the same thing applies to LCs, Patrols and other iconic 4x4s too but it's a very good reason to stick to the "big name" 4x4s.

[@overland-workshop]

You are absolutely correct. And this engine is Africa's most common engine. Everyone knows how to fix it if it stops.

[@AnandsaikhanNyamdavaa]

Yes. This is what we have been waiting for. Budget overlander

[@gerryrobinson4136]

Oh another Troopy, who would've guessed. Wake up Andrew its time for a Defender build!

[@janhbhugo5085]

Nice , enjoy and stay safe !

[@Legrascestlavie88]

Great, just bought one, with similar enough objectives... (bought my first troopie because of you 6 years ago btw.. it was a 3b from 1988) Allready stuck on the new one: bp51, recaro seats, soundproofing, cool light rims and tyres for better handling and a webasto engine coolant heater ( works with a remote, i live in the alps). I can't wait to see what will be your solution for the speakers (that doesn cost 800 bucks) . Friendly regards , from france.

[@BillReals]

500000 SA Rand to USD is approx $28k in Feb 2023. I wish they sold those Troop Carriers in the US. A vocal minority of us overlanders in US are using the "Prados/Lexus GX" vehicles because something like the Troop Carrier simply doesn't exist in the US market

[@franktaylor3135]

Hi Andrew - we opened the Terrain Tamer Distribution in Gauteng during December, the shop is located in the east of Pretoria, when you are in South Africa we would love for you to pay us a visit if possible - we have not yet had a grand opening of the shop and the Cape Town guys wanted to organize all the youtube influencers in the Cape to be at our grand opening - so if at all possible in your schedule let us know. Thanks Frank Taylor

[@ottovink5766]

Shure, Andrew and budget/lightweightbuilds, who believes that…..😉

[@eugenezilberg2875]

Can't wait to see the build. :)

[@cenccenc946]

I am with you on parts. I overland in the Patagonia in Chile and Argentina. I have 2010 FJ cruiser, which is relatively rare, but most of the parts are compatible with everything Toyota, + or - 10 years. Like I order parts for my FJ, and the box often says "lexus" or something similar on it. Hilux is probably the most common vehicle simply because all the industries use them. Everything from fly fishing lodges and mining companies to the eletric companies use hilux. 4runners are probably the next most common, with some prados and real landcruisers around too. Parts are everywhere. I seen a few guys driving their Jeeps, suburus, even a hybred in the Patagonia. They are really brave. Their next parts are over 5,000 KM away, and several weeks of waiting. 😆

[@nathanhickeyhickey8693]

Point 2 .. This is a very sensible decision re THIS particular Troopy (Bizarre 😉) .. Africa .. Here WE COME !!

[@davidshepherd1107]

Looking forward to another African adventure

[@LourensdeLange]

Wow Andrew, looking forward to this series.

[@Smilebydrlo]

I cannot wait for the South Africa Series to be back on the channel! Just returned to Taipei from South Africa… I miss Africa so much

[@anic0485]

Just started a new fitout on our 92 troppy to ship the car to Africa (from Australia) end of this year. So, keen to see what you will do, of its budget friendly!

[@everist22]

Very excited for this series 😁🙏

[@47Rolling]

I wouldn’t be concerned with the high kms. This is a vehicle that you bought relatively cheaply due to the higher kms. You then have the available budget to build it and because you won’t be using it as a daily driver as such you won’t be doing a huge amount of kms so the speak. Keep it for 5-10 years as a go to car and the kms won’t look very high by then and it will be fully kitted out. Perfect for backpacking/over landing at the stage. Imagine a fully kitted out and well maintained 20+year old car with only 550-600k kms.

[@brianchavwanga8734]

Great content, looking forward to the budget build

[@deriusnorris4463]

Oooooh this looks good... Thanks Andrew Looking forward to the rejuvenation of the vehicle. If it is going to be anything as informative as the 105 build it will be an education for all. Onwards and upwards... Regards from CT

[@davidmilledge221]

Now your on our page 👍buying a used cruiser and doing a budget build for touring fantastic then make a show and go out camping in her 😃 and God bless the 1hz probably the best reliable motor ever built 👏 this is what us normal every day people need , the high end stuff is great but not practical 4 normal folks on a budget 👍

[@malcolmL995]

Terrain Tamer hand brake upgrade for rear drum brakes is done on the front disc brakes instead.

[@kiakadi_manosphere]

Yes we love that car here in Papua New Guinea we call it 10 seater 🇵🇬 even our closest neighbors in the outback in Australia love that car as well

[@fredbreck344]

Looking forward! BR

[@dave1secondago]

lovely truck looking forward too this

[@npet6842]

Is this stuff expensive in SA ? Old , worn out , basic vehicles for AUD40k . I bought a 5 year old X5 M sport and many extras with 70k on the clock for AUD40k here in Oz 2020 . Still runs marvellously .

[@troopyinafrica]

See ya soon in SA🤙

[@greenestmachine71]

Ah! Will follow this with interest. I think that this was the vehicle at Sunward Motors in Pretoria. Was seriously looking at this a while ago before finding another Troopie with less mileage (that is now with Paul M in CT being fixed up). Wonder whether you will be shipping your Egon product out for the build. Hope the build goes well for you.

[@spudboy1328]

Really liking the idea of a basic 'essentials' build.

[@danievniekerk]

In Africa you can find spers for a cruiser after hours at the butcher shop

[@BubblesTheCat1]

And you can run the 1HZ on practically any diesel you can find in Africa. If all else fails it'll run on paraffin or cooking oil! ☺

[@colinhoward74]

Dont worry about the mileage on that 1hz motor , mine did in excess of 2 million km before I sold it and I , for the time I had it , worked it hard , those engines like to work .

[@addhmann]

Love it, every build is different regardless of car

[@prodius24h]

Очень хороший канал! Удачи Вам в путешествии!

[@karobiawho6845]

Andrew you forgot the rear leaf-under-axle springs that catch on rocks and drag in mud at the earliest opportunity in the list of cons. And that it can barely accelerate.

[@overland-workshop]

I'm building an overland tourer. NOT an off-roader. It's important to understand the difference. No vehicle exists that is perfect for both tasks. Every one is compromised in some way. The choice is, which compromise is best suited to the user. The axle springs being prone to being hung up in mud is a compromise I am willing to make, compared to say a Land Rover Defender, which is better off-road but is horribly unreliable at this age.

[@karobiawho6845]

I understand that - I'm a fan of your channel so I would know, and you have a very strong pedagogical instinct :), but we all know overlanding involves a fair bit of off-roading too. I'm not talking about rock-crawling or anything of that sort - but when you need to push your tourer just a little bit to get to that perfect spot, those low-hanging leaf springs really seize the moment, so to speak. I completely understand your infatuation with the troopy and the 70s in general though! Nothing has taught me to embrace the coin of character quite like choice of overland vehicle has.

[@Legrascestlavie88]

Can't wait to see what springs you will put on this time, i'm still waiting to hear an in depth review of the parabolic springs from you.

[@craigdouglasmartens7037]

This is still my ideal dream vehicle. All I need in Africa.

[@mrdoodle8748]

Looking forward to both aspects of this, the trip through S. Africa & having a look at what a 0.5million km toyota looks like internally.

[@robertlewis7237]

thank you for great video wish best further plan with your troop

[@edwinomwamba8803]

Thz is indeed an awesome insight into restoring a budget car💪am learning alot

[@on1ytheb3st]

Now this is what it's all about. Taking an old vehicle and reviving it with a purpose; keep it coming!

[@atb12312]

Much cheaper than in Australia. These are also right hand drive. Anyone looked at importing a vehicle to Australia from South Africa?

[@outdoorfugitive2613]

Good luck with your new car and your Africa trips. Looking forward to seeing it ☺️

[@Madaniyt]

Basic build. This what i was waiting for

[@Mixos_place]

Just did 10K going to Perth and back in a 2001 landcruiser with 510K on the clock.Did not miss a beat. Always serviced by a pro, parts changed before they die. cant go wrong and I have $100k left in my pocket if I bought new.

[@Nick-sd7um]

The main reason people get rid of their 4wds around 350,000km and higher is re sale value.. However most of cruisers, patrols and basically anything without EGR and DPF built up to around 2006 will easily get close to 1 mil km on an unopened engine if properly maintained.

[@georgeszurbach444]

Soon to be on sale ,come back in 6 months

[@andrewwilson3054]

A standard troop carrier with those wheels rims is perfect. You dont need to add anything more, have it serviced, go buy two sleeping bags and a gas stove and your budget build is finished.

[@overland-workshop]

I'd do that (I did do that) if I was 20. I've earned the right to be comfortable when camping. I do long trips with no support so just sleeping bags and a stove don't do it any more.

[@metastaticmince2386]

so curious to watch the next episode. this is seriously rocking!

[@DavidMSA]

Thanks for this new "démocratic-price" vehicle-build-project. Don't make it to cheap either. Please use parts that can withstand in african conditions. I'm curious to see how this project is going to turn out. Best Regards, David

[@Stura_tv]

dam I miss 4x4ing, just not the same here is the UK

[@nelsonaugustinus6299]

Good day sir . Nelson here from Namibia . I'm a tour guide and the land cruiser I'm driving has 678 000 Km on the dash . It still drives

[@RogerM88]

Why not using the Hilux or 4Runner platform from the 90's? They are in average very reliable, simple mechanics, and more affordable than the Land Cruiser 70 Series. You could use a single cab and build a custom camper, that could be retrofitted to other builds.

[@karobiawho6845]

Yes! I'm on this platform and can't recommend it enough! The 3rz-fe is absolutely bullet-proof and can actually accelerate, compared to the 1hz. However (I hazard to speak for Andrew here), it's not big enough, the fuel tank is quite tiny, it's an IFS, and it just doesn't excite him.

[@RogerM88]

@@karobiawho6845 for the type of off-road Andrew does, the IFS is more than enough. Plus more comfortable ride, and lighter truck.

[@karobiawho6845]

@@RogerM88 Agreed, except for the "press-ups" effect when the front loses clearance from compressing both sides on tracks that have that hump in the middle. And even then, I've not found it to be that big of a deal. You win some you lose some.

[@RogerM88]

@@karobiawho6845 he's more like a touring off-roader, without doing much harder trails. But to maintain a certain brand as clients, he probably prefers to go with the LC 70 Series.

[@mylesmooney7505]

I don’t overcomplicate things .. my Land Rover 90” is 35 years old , put a 300 Tdi in it R380 gear box & rear axel of discovery so got disc brakes at rear , 2” lift .

[@Adam40642]

I like this💯

[@art-is-lazy4509]

This will be your most interesting build, the premium builds are OK for rich people but with the price hikes most people can't afford newer vehicles, especially with Toyota tax.