bloodycape
Observer
What year is your 70?
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redthies
Renaissance Redneck
I drove my 84 BJ60 all through Colorado, Wyoming, Montana etc with no turbo. It truly sucked!
bloodycape
Observer
Was it easy to get it registered in California? I take you don't have to smog it any more since it's 25 years old now?
Bloodycape,
There was NO issue registering in the Socialist Nanny State of Ca. Shocking. At my local DMV(Placerville), I gave them all the stamped and signed import papers from the Port of Entry in Montana, a vehicle inspection form signed by the CHP, a standard DMV form when bringing a vehicle into CA from another State. There is no smog issues as CA only inspects 1998 and newer diesels. I got a 90 day temp registration. With in 7 weeks I received pink, reg, and plates.
There was NO issue registering in the Socialist Nanny State of Ca. Shocking. At my local DMV(Placerville), I gave them all the stamped and signed import papers from the Port of Entry in Montana, a vehicle inspection form signed by the CHP, a standard DMV form when bringing a vehicle into CA from another State. There is no smog issues as CA only inspects 1998 and newer diesels. I got a 90 day temp registration. With in 7 weeks I received pink, reg, and plates.
Overland Nomads
Expedition Trophy Winner
Just east of Shaw Pass on the Mojave Road, May 16, 2012
bloodycape
Observer
Thank you. Now you have me thinking of going 70 series route, specially since they come in 2drs. Do think you can share some interior pics please?
bloodycape
Observer
Looks reasonably roomy for a 2dr. Now you really have me thinking about the Series 70, specially a 2dr variant. Did they come with a rear disk option? Thank you.
redthies
Renaissance Redneck
I don't think you'll find rear discs. Also bear in mind the rust factor. It is incredibly rare to find a Canadian spec 70 series for sale that is not rusted out. I missed one a couple of years ago that was not too bad. It still bugs me... If you can get a right hand drive unit into Ca, there are tons of JDM models to choose from.
bloodycape
Observer
That maybe a good point, specially a model older than 25. Did any of the Caribbean isles ever get the 70?
The aussie 75 series had discs on the rear from 1995,similar to an 80 series set up. IMO,after owning both types ,they are no better than a properly maintained rear drum brake and the disc handbrake set up is a PITA to adjust.
Sarkinbori
New member
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