Hilux Refurb - Update 15Sep2009

[Gov]

This is our first hilux

Was parked off for about a year before it was sold,

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Gave it a service, replaced the battery and drove off.

Picked up a bearing knock on the way home.

It ran a bearing so parked for about 4 months, then gave the motor a complete overhaul

Sorted out the electrical issues and Cleaned it up and sent it for COR

Sent it for a touch up and removal of rust on bin area.

This is how it looks now.







Bought a set of front seats from a 1998 Corolla which is currently being recovered and will be fitted along with
recovered door panels.

Next step:

Fogs
Side steps
Raider Stripes
Hooter courtesy of TRANSNET

Future steps:

Raised on 31" tyres at least 10.5" wide
Snorkel
Replacement Bush bar with winch

[2.8 d/cab SFA]

looks really neat, once the bug bites you can't get rid of it

[Mud Dog]

Looking good! After being 'abandoned' for so long I'm glad she's found a caring owner

Hooter courtesy of TRANSNET

I'd love one of those as well

[Family_Dog]

Looks great, Gov!

Becomes addictive, doesn't it?


-F_D

[Gov]

Thanks guys!!

This one is truly a keeper.

Will post more pics when there's something new!!

[Mud Dog]

Will post more pics when there's something new!!

Do that Gov, ... and we'll be looking forward to seeing them, but hang around the forum, read, ask questions .... there's a lot to be learned. None of us know it all, so we build on each others expertise and experience. (and have a little fun inbetween :shifty: )

[Gov]

The sad interior

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[Gov]

Interior done

[OOOOMS]

Wow, that's a nice change, well done

[Gov]

Improvements:
- New rims + BFG 31X10.5 Mud Terrain
- Re-tensioned springs with new poly bushes all round
- 50mm Raise

[OOOOMS]

Really looks awsome! Look after her, ne!

[ThysdJ]

Gov, mate, you need 33"s on those rims... they are awesome..

[Mr_B]

I simply love it! You have inspired me to get my interior fixed up... about time!

[2.8 d/cab SFA]

looking great, tastefull 8 ) raider sticker and the seats are awsome

[Sifu-Lux]

Looks great now it doesn't stop... what mods to do next

[legend35]

That looks very nice. Like your wheels.

[Gov]

Thanks for all the comments guys!!

@kaspaas - It's a 2.8D I have to value every bit of acceleration that I can get, 33's will just destroy that LOL!!!

I'm trying to keep it as Toyota as possible, the raider stripes are from the agents and the seats used to live in a conquest.

Planning to build a nice centre console and some Fogs etc, do it a little at a time when money permits.

I do need side steps though, it is a bit high for people that aren't as tall as me looking for the ones with the tread plate.

Will keep you guys posted.

[ThysdJ]

@kaspaas - It's a 2.8D I have to value every bit of acceleration that I can get, 33's will just destroy that LOL!!!

I know, but it would just look stunning on those rims dont you agree??

[Danman]

Gov,
One of the best looking refurb jobs i've seen.
I'm also looking into getting rid of my "bankie" in front and relacing it with single seats.
Seeing as we are in the same Neighborhood of SA, where did you get the seats and what did they set you back.

Hope to see you at Mahem, hennops, etc some day.

[Gov]

@danman - I picked up those seats from a guy on the Twincam Forum for R400 if I remember correctly, then recovering and fitment cost about R1700.

@kaspaas - One day when I put my lexus V8 and a proper off-road suspension it'll running 33's at least.

[ThysdJ]

@kaspaas - One day when I put my lexus V8 and a proper off-road suspension it'll running 33's at least.

Thats a deal then..