Hi William ( burke a lot ) Saw that photo of your old cruiser and it bought back memories. Had one myself many years ago ; it was my 3rd vehicle. Mine was a 1977 model with a four speed gearbox. Is that the same as your one. Yes you are right the HJ 45 is a real 4x4 but you have to compare it with the new 79 series V8 now not the 200 series. I think the new 79 series would be a better vehicle all round but time will tell. Regards Tony Yea same one as mine! but soon to be putting a 350 chev into her! a bit extra grunt! looking at around 400HP!