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freebeard · 02-04-2013, 04:40 PM

Based on the shadows at the top those louvers over the rear quarter windows are backward for visibility, but the drip-rail shows the air would have to go in the quarter windows and out the back light.

If those fans can absorb 2-3 horsepower each, the original motor is redundant.

War_Wagon · 02-04-2013, 08:06 PM

Again, it's kinda eco-ish. 1985 Landcruiser diesel 5 speed. Too bad the frame had a big hole in it and it had no brakes. And the guy wanted about twice what it was worth. 400k + KMs as well.

And forget your fancy logos and names for your hi-falutin' fancy pants car, this guy wanted the world to know his ride had a third pedal! Though the punctuation makes me shudder.

Piwoslaw · 02-05-2013, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by freebeard

Based on the shadows at the top those louvers over the rear quarter windows are backward for visibility, but the drip-rail shows the air would have to go in the quarter windows and out the back light.

If those fans can absorb 2-3 horsepower each, the original motor is redundant.

One of the comments that got posted yesterday suggested that this 126p got a larger engine and the fans are for the cooling system (the original engine was air-cooled, 0.65-0.7 liter, two cylinders).
Maybe this was done for racing? That would justify the aero.

cRiPpLe_rOoStEr · 02-05-2013, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by War_Wagon

Again, it's kinda eco-ish. 1985 Landcruiser diesel 5 speed. Too bad the frame had a big hole in it and it had no brakes. And the guy wanted about twice what it was worth. 400k + KMs as well.

It might have that H-series IDI Diesel. If its frame was good it would be worth to get it for a vegetable oil conversion...

War_Wagon · 02-05-2013, 02:07 AM

I don't know my Toyota diesels well, it was a 4 cylinder, if that helps.

cRiPpLe_rOoStEr · 02-05-2013, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by War_Wagon

I don't know my Toyota diesels well, it was a 4 cylinder, if that helps.

Possibly a B-series, maybe the 3B. I actually like that series, especially the 15B-T. Even the non-turbo 14B is a good one, and was the last engine used in the Brazilian-made Toyota Bandeirante. It doesn't pull like a 14y.o. with a Playboy, but moves such rigs pretty decently. In the picture below, one which is currently used in Brazil as a military ambulance.

This engine was quoted to be replaced with the smaller and less torquey 5L-E which was used in the Argentinian-made Hilux at the time.

The 5L-e is still in use in some versions of the Hilux aimed to African markets because it was already compliant to Euro-2 standards, altough being an IDI while the 14B is direct-injection, and in the Hiace in Peru since it's better suited to the high sulphur content of the Diesel fuel back there.

War_Wagon · 02-05-2013, 03:26 AM

[QUOTE=cRiPpLe_rOoStEr;354838] It doesn't pull like a 14y.o. with a Playboy, but moves such rigs pretty decently.

Man I am totally stealing that line. And thanks a lot for almost making me choke on the beer I had just drank when I started laughing from reading that lol.

Piwoslaw · 02-05-2013, 02:08 PM

Is it just me, or has this thread wandered off from 'eco-cars' towards 'diesel trucks'?

Jyden · 02-05-2013, 05:13 PM

It's just you

War_Wagon · 02-05-2013, 07:38 PM

Clean, non riced out DX with a 5 speed.

This actually used to be my car, I sold it 2 years ago, I still see it just about everyday. I took a pic of it today, but my old pic from 2 years ago came out better so I went with that one instead lol. I am glad to see the girl hasn't done anything awful to it, goofy wheels or fart can exhaust etc, it's still bone stock and she even keeps it clean.