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by Vari-mu
Sun Dec 19, 2021 4:24 pm
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: Rebuild of a 1989 Hilux Double Cab with a Ford V6 engine.
Replies: 9
Views: 3489

Re: Rebuild of a 1989 Hilux Double Cab with a Ford V6 engine.

Michon, when I had Bulldog resprayed, I asked the Panel Beater the same question. He advised against it, I cannot recall his reason why not. But we did spray stone chip up to the waistline (where the fold in the doors is). That is interesting. I have been advised against 100% stone chip coverage by...
by Vari-mu
Sun Dec 19, 2021 9:07 am
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: Rebuild of a 1989 Hilux Double Cab with a Ford V6 engine.
Replies: 9
Views: 3489

Re: Rebuild of a 1989 Hilux Double Cab with a Ford V6 engine.

Other than the aesthetics thereof not appealing to most, do you guys foresee any problems occurring if I spray the whole vehicle with stone chip? The only possibility that I can think of is that because the paint is thick (and coarse in finish) maybe some parts won't fit as easily as if it were pain...
by Vari-mu
Fri Dec 17, 2021 6:39 am
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: Rebuild of a 1989 Hilux Double Cab with a Ford V6 engine.
Replies: 9
Views: 3489

Re: Rebuild of a 1989 Hilux Double Cab with a Ford V6 engine.

Looking forward to loads of reporting on the build..Always wanted to do the same on mine, but alas, I need to win the lotto first. I too have realised that it is not a cheap exercise (even if one does everything DIY), but then I had a look at what the newer models of Toyota trucks sell for and feel...
by Vari-mu
Thu Dec 16, 2021 2:20 pm
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: Rebuild of a 1989 Hilux Double Cab with a Ford V6 engine.
Replies: 9
Views: 3489

Rebuild of a 1989 Hilux Double Cab with a Ford V6 engine.

Good day fellow Hilux owners. I'm a long time lurker and now first time poster with many questions to ask (and hopefully soon much knowledge to share). I purchased a 1989 Hilux Double Cab with a Ford V6 engine conversion about a year ago. I finally have the time to rebuild it. I wasn't sure where to...

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