New member from Kinlough, Co Leitrim

[troonsouth]

Hello everyone. I have a 2nd home in Kinlough. Have just done a complete nut and bolt restoration, in the USA, on my 1981 BJ44. I saw a large group of Land Cruisers pass my house in June. Hope to get the BJ to Ireland this year. Dan

[Nailer]

Hello everyone. I have a 2nd home in Kinlough. Have just done a complete nut and bolt restoration, in the USA, on my 1981 BJ44. I saw a large group of Land Cruisers pass my house in June. Hope to get the BJ to Ireland this year. Dan

Welcome to the forum.

Any pictures of your 40. A mwb would be rare in Ireland.

A group of us were around Letrim in May.

[ADAM J]

Welcome to the forum dan

[troonsouth]

Sorry, it was May that i saw the group of Land cruisers.. Looks like someone was driving a BJ42, Dune Beige color. I was thinking of selling my BJ44 and listed it on ClassicCarsUK. It is still listed and here is the link. http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C329453
Dan

[Nailer]

Sorry, it was May that i saw the group of Land cruisers.. Looks like someone was driving a BJ42, Dune Beige color. I was thinking of selling my BJ44 and listed it on ClassicCarsUK. It is still listed and here is the link. http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C329453
Dan

That would have been us..

I really like the Dune beige colour, it suits the 40's.
Is it the 3b motor thats in it?

How do you find por-15, I have read quite a bit about it.

[troonsouth]

It is a 2B motor. 3B was standard in 1982-newer. It has power steering and front disc brakes. Por-15 is widely available here in the USA. One of the best protections against rusting. Dan

[Nailer]

It is a 2B motor. 3B was standard in 1982-newer. It has power steering and front disc brakes. Por-15 is widely available here in the USA. One of the best protections against rusting. Dan


Only just noticed it RHD, 2B was only available for Japanese market?

[troonsouth]

You are correct. It has Japanese writing, on the glove box instructions, for the transfer case. Also, is 24 volt.

[BJ74]

Hi Dan, welcome to the forum. How would you rate Rust Bullet for rust prevention?

[Nailer]

Hi Dan, welcome to the forum. How would you rate Rust Bullet for rust prevention?

Having used it I have to say i'm not convinced that it will last more than a couple of years.
Can't say how it compares to any other product though.

[troonsouth]

I do not know that much about Rust Bullit other than what I read on line about it. I have used Por-15 on a couple of vehicles and have been happy with it, although I do live in Arizona and rust is not a big issue here.

[BJ74]

Cheers, traveled through Arizona and New Mexico about 20 years ago, magical. I've used Rust Bullet on the frame of my cruiser, it seems to be ok.

[troonsouth]

Can anyone advise me how to get my BJ44 registered and licensed in Ireland? I hope to bring it over this year. probably shipping to Port of Belfast. I have heard Dublin is difficult to ship to. Any help would be appreciated..Dan

[Nailer]

Can anyone advise me how to get my BJ44 registered and licensed in Ireland? I hope to bring it over this year. probably shipping to Port of Belfast. I have heard Dublin is difficult to ship to. Any help would be appreciated..Dan

Get a shipping agent in Ireland to look after it for you. They will bring it through customs and keep you informed during transit.

[Garfieldus]

Hello Dan,

Welcome to the forum.

In 1998 I rode from Seattle down through Washington state, down through Oregon and Nevada. Into Utah and Arizona. Back into Nevada and stayed a couple of days in Las Vegas. Back across to California and then up the coast and back up to Seattle. It was the most memorable trip of my motorcycling life, I will never forget it. It was my first time in the US and as BJ74 says, it was magical.

Here's a few links to read about registering your BJ44 in Ireland.....

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/moving_country/moving_to_ireland/coming_to_live_in_ireland/importing_car_into_ireland.html
http://www.vrt.ie/
http://irishabroad.com/Irish-World/Expats/Moving-to-Ireland/Practicalissues/vehicle/Default.aspx
http://www.revenue.ie/en/tax/vrt/vrt-guide.html

[troonsouth]

I assume that it can be brought into Ireland as a classic vehicle???

[Nailer]

Yes it can and nct exempt.
As you have owned it for longer than 6 months in another country it will be vrt exempt.

[troonsouth]

I believe it will have to go through NCT. Cut off for NCT testing is manufacture date of vehicle 1/1/1980. My BJ was manufactured on 12/1980//

[Nailer]

I believe it will have to go through NCT. Cut off for NCT testing is manufacture date of vehicle 1/1/1980. My BJ was manufactured on 12/1980//

I always thought 1980 was exempt, 81 wasn't. Not so sure now

ps. Just checked, your right 1980> have to complete nct test.

[BJ40B2]

Might depend on what the registration book states. Mine is registered as a van.

[BJ74]

My 74 was brought in from Japan by Millhouse Motors in Cavan (never again) as passenger. They got it commercialized and DOE by Unipart garage in Cavan with I'd say brown envelope. Had to replace brake hoses, pads and shoes plus worn spring bushes when I got it to Wexford. Get it DOE in Sommers Commercials in Camolin for the last five years. Lets say their flexible !!