Vehicle Description
1978 Toyota Land Cruiser Resto Mod
Why This Car Is Special
The 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser we have here at Skyway Classics is the
perfect mix of vintage and new. It is a classic 4x4 that Has An
iconic and timeless look, plus, it's also a resto mod that has some
terrific upgrades including the small block Chevrolet engine in the
engine bay.
This Toyota Land Cruiser is very clean, very solid, and in amazing
condition. And a good representation of what it looked like when it
was brand new as well as what it has been made into today.
1978 Toyota Land Cruiser Resto Mod
350 cubic-inch small block Chevrolet V8 engine
Fuel Injected
Edelbrock aluminum intake valve covers and open element air cleaner
assembly
MSD electronic ignition
Performance spark plug wire set
Aluminum radiator and fan shroud
Chrome coil
Cast iron exhaust headers
Clean, painted, and detailed engine compartment
Two-speed 4x4 transfer case
Lifted suspension
27570R18 Mickey Thompson Baja ATV black sidewall tires
Aftermarket black wheels
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
Three-speed automatic transmission
Black high-back bucket sport seats and belts
Custom roll cage
Side-jump seats
Armrest center console is also a nice lockbox
Black sport steering wheel
Full dash and gauges
JVC KW-M650BT aftermarket entertainment center with screen
Toggle switches
Three-speed automatic shifter and 4WD levers
Painted in white liner material type finish
Front bumper not only has a bull bar but also a winch
Roller fairlead and hooks
Black convertible top
Electric lighted side steps
Black rear bumper
Tow hitch
Fold-away spare tire receiver and tire
Mechanical
The 350 cubic-inch small block Chevrolet V8 engine under the hood
is a great improvement over the stock powerplant. Ours has fuel
injection, an Edelbrock aluminum intake valve covers and open
element air cleaner assembly, an MSD electronic ignition,
performance spark plug wire set, an aluminum radiator and fan
shroud, chrome coil, cast iron exhaust headers, chrome fan shroud
and all sitting in a painted, clean, and detailed engine
compartment.
These Toyotas have a near indestructible reputation, and the Chevy
small block unit shares that kind of status.
The two-speed 4x4 transfer case, lifted suspension, and the
27570R18 Mickey Thompson Baja ATV black sidewall tires on
aftermarket black wheels are great looking and handle all types of
pavement an off-road conditions with the three-speed automatic
transmission, 4-wheel disc brakes, and power steering.
Interior
The interior is built to deliver both function and comfort with
black high-back bucket sport seats and belts attached to a custom
roll cage. The rear has the classic setup with side-jump seats to
carry friends, or they fold up to give you excellent cargo
space.
Some upgrades are multi-purpose like the armrest center console is
also a nice lockbox� black sport steering wheel, full dash and
gauges, JVC KW-M650BT aftermarket entertainment center with screen,
toggle switches, and three-speed automatic shifter and 4WD
levers.
Exterior
We think you will love the look of this Land Cruiser in white liner
material type finish to make sure this 4x4 has a durable exterior
if you plan to take it to the extreme or off road!
The front bumper not only has a bull bar but also a winch, roller
fairlead, and hooks on it to pull people out of the mud or ditches,
a black convertible top, electric lighted side steps for when you
open the doors and need a step up, black rear bumper, tow hitch,
and a fold-away spare tire receiver and tire to boot.
Conclusion
The 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser we have here at Skyway Classics has
become an iconic 4X4 vehicle that has always had a devoted
following. Their proven reliability, off road capability,
usefulness and classic styling appeals to enthusiasts and
collectors around the globe.
This one with serious extra power and poise is for those who want
their classic 4x4 lifestyle to get elevated, call today!
Don't hesitate to pull the trigger on this one before it is
gone.
So give us a call at 941-254-6608.
Disclaimer
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owner of the car, whether on consignment or from the owner we
bought it from. Some Photos, materials for videos, descriptions and
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deemed reliable, but Skyway Classics does not warranty or guarantee
this information. Skyway Classics is not responsible for
information that may incorrect or a publishing error. The decision
to purchase should be based solely on the buyers personal
inspection of the vehicle or by a professional inspection service
prior to offer or purchase being made.
