Meet BONES

[the BuTch3R]

So, it's been a rough 707 days (but who's counting, anyway) since my hilux, my pride and joy was stolen from a lonely parking lot in the northern suburbs of Cape Town, never to be seen again. We had been through such a lot in our 3 brief years together...including a 3rd place in the Bridgestone Night Challenge, no less than 6 Be-a Blessing outings with underprivileged kids, leading the Hilux4x4 Team pack at the AAWDC interclub fun day, and so much more... there was just no way on earth that anything would come close to replacing it.... but my new Toy does help numb the pain a bit.

After a few months worth of analysis-paralysis I decided to hunt for a Prado 120. This was a vehicle I'd always liked the look of and it certainly has the respect of many off-roaders worldwide (Oz in particular). I ignored my head and went with my heart, opting for the 4.0 V6. I had to really look hard to find one in good condition but still within my price range. I missed a few bargains along the way but finally found a beautiful one-owner vehicle with full service history, agents only. He was almost in tears as I drove the van out of his yard and the more I drive it, the more I understand why.

This is definitely a keeper, a vehicle I will surely be building up a relationship with. In fact, so much so that I've already given it a name...."BONES".

No, it won't replace my Hilux... but it comes damn close

[4x4BEES]

Very glad to hear that you are coping now without your SFA

And remember,

[the BuTch3R]

Still a little "bare bones", but I have a few ideas for mods. Won't be going overboard though. He's still too refined for that. But I definitely want to give him a little more attitude (and be able to find him easier in a full shopping centre parking lot)

[pietpetoors]

Looks great, now the fun starts

[JohanM]

Nice Vehicle you have there Shaun!!! Im sure you'll get the enjoyment from it that you are expecting and more.

Keep the Pics coming through as you change it!!!

Like Pieter said, now the fun starts!!!

[FIRSTGEER]

Shaun you have a great toyota there.I've always dreamt of owning one of them cars.Very capable 4x4 with all the comforts,bells and whistles.Enjoy it

[Donkey]

Congratulations! Still on my wish list too.

[Royco]

Congrats Shaun.
Looks great!!

[Willem01]

nice,,very nice

[Mud Dog]

Congrats! Awesome vehicle, enjoy!

[Kaspaas]

Geluk Butcher!!

[the BuTch3R]

Thanks manne! I'll definitely post a few pics of the Bones Evolution.

First order of business: ARB bumper - black or white ? :?

[zepplin]

Black for sure Shaun..............white will make it look even more ''Barbie".

[4x4BEES]

Black for sure Shaun..............white will make it look even more ''Barbie".

+1

[GeorgeJvR]

Nope White looks good Adriend of mine have one with the ARB colourcoded in white.

Very nice!

[Tenk]

Baie geluk met daai Prado, n goeie koop. Wat die bumper betref die wit arb sahara lyk baie goed op hulle.

[the BuTch3R]

.............white will make it look even more ''Barbie".

Hahaha. I expected that response somewhere along the line...

Fully agree, black would really look mean. Black rims. 33"muds, etc.
However, that can come later.

For now I'd like to keep it neat, but still have it stand out. It's not a challenge vehicle after all.

I must admit I'm leaning towards white.... maybe a snorkel too (in black obviously). A nice set of spots, and take it from there...

[Mr_B]

This is just wrong son! Are you going soft too? Lol!

Very nice... that's the jealousy speaking above... those are fantastic vehicles!

When can we rebuild the motor?

[GeorgeJvR]

Kom ek help gou

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[the BuTch3R]

...When can we rebuild the motor?

Thanks for the offer, I'll call you the minute I reach the 600,000 km mark.

[the BuTch3R]

Thanks George. That's pretty much the look I had in mind for now. Is that your friend's van?





Later on, when the look wears off, I may wanna go somewhere in this direction....





But let's not post too many monster pics here... Bones may start to get a little self-conscious...

[the BuTch3R]

Took a trip out to Kagga Kamma this past weekend. Beautiful part of the world and such an awesome drive from Cape Town - didn't want the road to end...

[Family_Dog]

A Prado does that to you...

But very nice. Here we only have dusty mielie fields


-F_D

[Obelix and Dogmatix]

Here we only have dusty mielie fields


So why not come thru and join us on a club outing at Piesangkloof Uncle Andy?

[Family_Dog]

Yes Andy, why don't you?


-F_D

[ROOFER]

eish thats a nice truck ,really like that monster look

[the BuTch3R]

Finally got around to fitting my bumper, KC's and snorkel.
Dual battery and Frontrunner drawer system fitted too... roofrack to follow ...and maybe some new rubber

[Mud Dog]

Here we only have dusty mielie fields


So why not come thru and join us on a club outing at Piesangkloof Uncle Andy?

Yes Andy, why don't you?


-F_D

Quentin, I think you're getting the 'dogs' mixed up and meant to say "Uncle Eric", or perhaps "Oupa Eric" :D

[Haboob]

Shaun, Glad you are happy again. Just make sure that this one does not leave without you. Great Vehicles that Bones...

[swartvark]

Good looking Vehicle........Congratulations.

[Dadz Toy]

Bones is certainly a worthy Be a B stable mate!

Looking good mate!


R