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Hilux 1979 RN46 4X4 Start of restoration

Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 8:54 am
by Jacques79
Last year my father in law gave me old Yellow for free. I installed it with a new battery and got it started after about 8 turns, the back wheels were lock up from the rust I took it off and got it free again. I then decided to drive it from Jeffreys bay to Cape St Francis to see if it will over heat and it was running like a dream.
In January last year I decided to drive it from Jeffreys to Johannesburg which I did!!!!
The only problem I had on the 18 R motor is that the v-belt was a bit loose which I tighten up again when I stopped in Johannesburg, till today and still miracle for me that I drove it up to here with no problems.
Last week I took it to The hobby park here in Rangeview and was again impressed with old Geeles ability, that's when I decided Geeles needs to be restored.
Please feel free to comment and advise. I will post pictures as the restoration continues.

Re: Hilux 1979 RN46 4X4 Start of restoration

Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 9:06 am
by zepplin
Nice project vehicle that............I'll buy it from you for the same that you paid for it ! :twisted: :twisted:

Re: Hilux 1979 RN46 4X4 Start of restoration

Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 9:30 am
by Jacques79
Thank you Steve, but sorry wont sell it

Re: Hilux 1979 RN46 4X4 Start of restoration

Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 12:10 pm
by b4runner
Looks like it has the typical 79-83 Rust in the bed but definitely in a restorable condition.
I love the old long beds.
Have fun on the restoration. Do you have a timeline goal for getting it done?

Re: Hilux 1979 RN46 4X4 Start of restoration

Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 12:20 pm
by Kaspaas
Best looking Hilux ever made!! :thumbup:

Re: Hilux 1979 RN46 4X4 Start of restoration

Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 1:33 pm
by Mud Dog
Welcome to the forum Jacques and good luck with the restoration!! :thumbup: :thumbup:

Re: Hilux 1979 RN46 4X4 Start of restoration

Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 1:35 pm
by Hoppy
Keep it stock std, best looking Hilux ever.

Re: Hilux 1979 RN46 4X4 Start of restoration

Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 5:43 pm
by ROOFER
Welcome !!!thats a nice project for sure !

Re: Hilux 1979 RN46 4X4 Start of restoration

Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 7:54 pm
by Jacques79
Thank you guys, I don't have a time line though when the money is available I go at it it.I stripped most of old geeles today although I struggle to find parts especially the load bin and tail gate.
Its part of the fun I guess..

Re: Hilux 1979 RN46 4X4 Start of restoration

Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 10:27 pm
by pampoen
Jacques i'm just 5 minutes from Hobby Park, lemme know if you need any help with the restore, just PM me.

Re: Hilux 1979 RN46 4X4 Start of restoration

Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2015 6:35 pm
by Froll
Welcome Jacques, good luck on restoring the truck. It wiil give you a lot of work, but in the long run it will be worth it and you will be a proud owner. :thumbup: :thumbup:

Re: Hilux 1979 RN46 4X4 Start of restoration

Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2015 7:25 am
by Jacques79
The strip and sanding started, I got hold of a new front left door and left fender, but still looking for a load bin cant find any. :frustrated: :frustrated:

Re: Hilux 1979 RN46 4X4 Start of restoration

Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2015 8:26 am
by Mud Dog
Doesn't look too bad. Maybe the bin can also still be restored, Good luck! :thumbup:

Re: Hilux 1979 RN46 4X4 Start of restoration

Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2015 10:17 am
by Haboob
Welcome to the forum Jacques and good luck with the restoration...

Re: Hilux 1979 RN46 4X4 Start of restoration

Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2015 10:25 am
by 4x4BEES
Welcome and good luck with your restoration project :thumbup: :thumbup:

Re: Hilux 1979 RN46 4X4 Start of restoration

Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2015 3:03 pm
by richardo1
Hi daar sal jy jou loadbin verkoop ? As jy sou wat soek jy vir hom ek stel belang ?

Re: Hilux 1979 RN46 4X4 Start of restoration

Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2015 8:05 am
by Thabogrobler
You will not sommer find a bin or tailgate in better condition.

Keep yours and repair.

Re: Hilux 1979 RN46 4X4 Start of restoration

Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2015 9:08 am
by Jacques79
hilux gearbox.jpg
:yahoo: :yahoo: :celebrate: :celebrate: Pulled out the motor and gearbox o and I did find a load bin in Hercules Pretoria
I think I did a great job in cleaning up the old gearbox. I used some silvo to shine it up, its a piece of beauty on its own. Showroom condition 4 speed 4x4 gearbox very very rare.

Re: Hilux 1979 RN46 4X4 Start of restoration

Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2015 7:09 pm
by Jacques79
:thumbup:
Kaspaas wrote:Best looking Hilux ever made!! :thumbup:

Re: Hilux 1979 RN46 4X4 Start of restoration

Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2015 7:30 pm
by Jacques79
Just started to get paint on

Re: Hilux 1979 RN46 4X4 Start of restoration

Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2015 8:11 pm
by Knuppel
Its going to be a stunner, keep going :clap:

Re: Hilux 1979 RN46 4X4 Start of restoration

Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2015 8:15 pm
by Froll
Looking good.

Re: Hilux 1979 RN46 4X4 Start of restoration

Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2015 5:12 am
by Jacques79
Knuppel wrote:Its going to be a stunner, keep going :clap:
Thank you

Re: Hilux 1979 RN46 4X4 Start of restoration

Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2015 5:13 am
by Jacques79
:thumbup:
Froll wrote:Looking good.

Re: Hilux 1979 RN46 4X4 Start of restoration

Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2015 4:06 pm
by Wikkels
Lyk netjies! Sien uit na die eind resultaat!

Re: Hilux 1979 RN46 4X4 Start of restoration

Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2015 10:07 pm
by Jacques79
:thumbup:
Knuppel wrote:Its going to be a stunner, keep going :clap:

Re: Hilux 1979 RN46 4X4 Start of restoration

Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2016 8:10 am
by Jacques79
I am finished!!

Re: Hilux 1979 RN46 4X4 Start of restoration

Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2016 8:23 am
by dalkill
:clap:

congrats jacques on a job well done. looks stunning

Re: Hilux 1979 RN46 4X4 Start of restoration

Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2016 8:35 am
by Jacques79
Thank you

Re: Hilux 1979 RN46 4X4 Start of restoration

Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2016 8:57 am
by Rusti
Looks great! Did you end up finding a load bin or did you repair the old one?

Re: Hilux 1979 RN46 4X4 Start of restoration

Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2016 9:04 am
by Jacques79
Hi, U was cery lucky I found one in Hercules wich Repaired tge old one was in very bad shape

Re: Hilux 1979 RN46 4X4 Start of restoration

Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2016 10:33 am
by Mud Dog
Awesome! Well done, you can be proud of yourself AND the Hilux!! :thumbup: :thumbup:

Re: Hilux 1979 RN46 4X4 Start of restoration

Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2016 11:06 am
by Knuppel
Very well done but I want to see some more pics please :cooldude: :beg:

Re: Hilux 1979 RN46 4X4 Start of restoration

Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2016 11:39 am
by Jacques79
Will do shortly