Finally I got her back. Busy running the motor in and have done about 400 kilometres. Cecil did a fantastic job with the motor. I can really recommend him. He is in Dunotter and will give you fantastic service ata very reasonable price. 082 923 1864. Just mention that you got his number from me on the forum.
Total cost breakdown was summarized:
1. Bodywork and paint - R 12 000.00.
2. Brakes, engine rebuild (incl 10 000 km warranty) and fitment of gearbox etc - R 21 000.00.
3. Gearbox rebuild incl 20 000 km warranty - R 4 500.00.
4. Interior seats recovering, gearbox boot, exterior lights and other trim and fittings - R 12 000.00.
5. New Tyres - R 4 200.00
6. Electrical and wiring - R 2 000.00.
7. Other odds and ends and people taking advantage - R 5 000.00.
In summary for R 60 000.00 I built a bakkie that is mechanically reliable as it was done ground-up.
As you all know the Lux is not a Cruiser od note, but she has a charm that is exactly what I wanted. It is a unique driving experience - no gimmicks or luxury and extremely capable.
Furthermore the sentimental value is there of having taken something that was "dead" for 17 years and bring it back to life.
All the buddies that said she could not be fixed now appreciate her and dare I say I detect a bit of jealousy!!
It was a very enjoyable, although sometimes frustrating project, but definitely worth it.
Hopefully I will meet some of you on the 4X4 trials in and around Gauteng in 2013.
The pictures speak for themselves. I still have a few small cosmetics to do, especially on the interior, but am enjoying her as is at the moment!
My Christmas gift to me from me, and exactly what I wanted!!!!
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