The special Land Cruiser 75s section
Though not as popular to convert as the for example the Land Rover Defender, quite a few conversions have been made using the Land Cruiser 75.
To read more about the Artic Truck TLC 75 with 44 inch tires, click here.
The size and off-road manners of the Land Cruiser 75 makes it the perfect off-road camping vehicle. Most conversions feature a raised roof giving room inside. Other conversions (Like the one made by Lyndi) have a lift-up roof hinged in the front. A third option is to bolt on a cabin onto a pickup or C&C. Finally, also a roof-top tent will satisfy many peoples needs.
Innovation Campers
A well known company, at least in Germany, is Innovation Campers. They convert Hardtops and Pickups into fully prepared expedition vehicles. A lift-up roof if fitted to the hardtops, and a light weight cabin is mounted to the frame of the pick ups. They also convert LC's J8 and J10 to expedition vehicles.
Usually the Toyota power-plants are among the strongest in their class, but sometimes there is a need for even more power. Turbo-charging is possible, but also engine swaps can be made. The famous Chevy 350 small-block is a wonderful engine with lots of oomph. Also the 6.2 l/6.5 l Chevrolet diesel engines are popular among converters.
I have seen several Land Rover gun ships based on Series-vehicles and Defenders. But these Land Cruisers are the first TLC gun ships I have ever seen. The first two are actually LC 70s, but as an exception to the rule I included them here.The last picture shows the 70 in action.
The LC 70 gunship has a 106 mm recoilless rifle. The 75 has a 50 cal. MG
This 75 double cab is used by Buffalo Campers in South Africa. The origin of this cool conversion is unknown, but Buffalo Campers should know. The rear-doors look like shortened front-doors, and the rear is probably a shortened pickup-bed. The roof however must have been made from scratch.
While browsing the web I came across these 6x6 Land Cruiser 75. If they really are 6x6 or if they are just 6x4, I do not know. But the homepage claimed they were real 6x6. One of their customers used them for tourist sight-seeing in New Zealand.
Quite a few conversions have been made using the TLC 75 as a base vehicle. The most common conversion is the 75 Hardtop-ambulance. In most cases it is used because of its suitability. It's roomy and durable, and has everything a 4x4-ambulance conversion needs.
Some converters buy a cab & chassis 75 before bolting a large cab onto the frame. The cab is large and the space is easier to use than the rear of a hardtop. The larger rear overhang and the width of these conversions will make them unsuitable for any serious off-road work.