Bulldog gets New Clothes!

[Family_Dog]

Ok Ok Ok oK.... was it you who waved from the white Polo? Jantjie (at work) also drives a white Polo, but i knew it wasn't him! I tried waving back but was too late and the windows were closed - unlike all the other 7MGE owners here, I actually have an air-conditioner that works!


Yep - I phoned them and started to cry and then they finally relented and said I can have him back! :D :D :D :D But he was DIRTY!! They offered to wash him if I left him there.... NO BLOODY CHANCE!!!


I was on the way to the Sticker place to have new stickers made (Bulldog sticker & the T O Y O T A ) ones. I will post photos later!


-F_D

[ThysdJ]

unlike all the other 7MGE owners here, I actually have an air-conditioner that works!

Winter in the Cape now, dont need air-con... Can't open a window anyway, you'll get 2 squirrels and 4 birds blown into your face by the wind..

[Family_Dog]

Thys, did I perhaps not mention that we have Sunny weather here, with clear blue skies...





Air-con is a must! :D



-F_D

[ThysdJ]

Thys, did I perhaps not mention that we have Sunny weather here, with clear blue skies...





Air-con is a must! :D



-F_D

ja ja ja... we will get our day in the sun....

[ToyX4]

Yip, was me who waved from the Polo.

Pity I was in such a hurry. I wanted to turn around and inspect Bulldog.

I like that spare wheel carrier. :!:

[ToyX4]

Eric, can you please post a pic or two of the spare wheel carrier on Bulldog's rear.
Please, pretty please

[Family_Dog]

Will do! The wheel is HEAVY, but I also want to see what it looks like :)


-F_D

[Family_Dog]

My aching back....


Here are the pics:

I see I am going to have a new number plate made, one of those smaller square ones.

I don't know what the black triangular removable thingy is for... maybe to fit another number plate?

All in all, it's a very well made bumper and the only thing I can fault it with is that the panel holding the number plate on is only held on by pop-rivets. I wasnt to make a better plane there, can't see it staying there very long with the vibration it will have when driving.

Recommended!

And before you all rush out to buy one, remember there are two different types - one for the import load bin and one for the local bin, which has to incorporate the tails lights of the bakkie.


I still have to fit the Hilux forum stickers, but I need to make new ones, the ones I have are too big and will not fit below the canopy window where I want to fit them


-F_D

[Family_Dog]

I see I have not yet posted a picture of Bulldog's drawers... (No, no, not that kind. Calm down Varkie...).

The Outback Drawer System is a most useful piece of equipment and very well made. The Engel fridge fits onto the roller slide on the right side. I was able to buy four plastic containers for each drawer at the local Hyper, works very well!


-F_D

[ToyX4]

Eric, you know those drawers are actually supposed to be on the back of Oupa
Let me know when I can go to collect them
I need it more than you do, to pack nappies and stuff for my daughter whom is almost here

[Family_Dog]

Riaan,

If I never already had Bulldog, I would have then had "Oupa", who would then have been made up to look exactly like Bulldog ;)

Count your blessings


I must admit the drawers were made for Oupa's bin, which is slightly larger than Bulldog's, but the difference is very slight.


-F_D

[BenHur]

Riaan

Ek krap nie in jou erfporsie nie, back off...

[Cookie Monster]

Hi Eric

The wheel mounting looks great I must say bulldog is looking awsome 8)

[ThysdJ]

Eric.. You dont have to have a small square number plate made, I have one for you that I will send up with Bennie...

[CasKru]

Riaan

Ek krap nie in jou erfporsie nie, back off...

[Tristan]

Eric.. You dont have to have a small square number plate made, I have one for you that I will send up with Bennie...

Good idea Thys it will match perfectly considering you both always have a big smudge for a number plate anyway...

[Scooter]

Niiiice Eric :!: It is most definately all coming together.

Looking Good :!:

[Family_Dog]

Eric.. You dont have to have a small square number plate made, I have one for you that I will send up with Bennie...

Thys, is that a "thumbs up"? It will fit perfectly!


-F_D

[ThysdJ]

Yes Eric it has the same blurs as you have on Bulldog... As Tristan pointed out.. :roll: :roll:

[tim_warner]

So where is tommy located. And whats his number I have to do the same thing to my SFA

[Family_Dog]

Well, Tommy has sold his shares in the business. JP Taute is the new owner. Had some minor work done on both White Fang (covered two holes on top of tailgate lip where the catch for the old canopy was mounted) and had a new windscreen fitted to Hound Dog (old one was chipped) as well as mild rust sorted out under the windscreen rubber.

JP is situated in Orkney, name of the business is "TJ Custom Paint Work".

Here are some before & after pics of Hot Dog and Bull Dog after their new clothes:

HotDog:

BullDog:

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-F_D

[Thunder02]

wow they look stunning,must be great to have three hiluxs looking so great standing in the drive way

[Family_Dog]

Neil, I sold Hot Dog when I bought Hound Dog. This is my 'work bakkie" and it has a bigger engine (2700cc compared to 2000cc of Hot Dog) as well as an A/C and 4 WD. But oh, how I miss Hot Dog - I was foolish to sell her. But I do enjoy Hound Dog, apart from some niggly problems when I got him, biggest puzzle was the fact that it was fitted with two different diff ratios - front & back!

-F_D

[Froll]

Great looking trucks you have there.

[BotswanaConnection]

Might have missed a pic of the final product in the lists of posts, buti've love to see it so would you mind posting a final product or reposting the pic? Looks good though;)

[Family_Dog]

Thanks Ryan. Nothing has changed since this pic...





Bulldog needs a nice workout but there is nothing close by, other than Eland Safari Park which is very handy as it is only some 8km from where I live.


-F_D

[JohanM]

Bulldog needs a nice workout but there is nothing close by, other than Eland Safari Park which is very handy as it is only some 8km from where I live.


-F_D

Come Visit me Uncle we can go do some exploration of some old unused tracks and places.

[Family_Dog]

Will need to make a plan, as long as the places are not too far from my home base. Wish we had more scenic routes here, must admit I am just not lus to fight my way on crappy, potholed tar roads.


-F_D

[ToyX4]

Hey Eric, isn't it time for me to collect Bulldog? I have space for him in my garage.

[Donkey]

Lovely read, well put together and thanks for sharing, truck looks new, enjoy the many more km's to come

[Family_Dog]

Hey Eric, isn't it time for me to collect Bulldog? I have space for him in my garage.

Hey Riaan, guess what? Bulldog is safe & snug in his own private garage!

I started him today - fired up in less than a heart beat. Benny really did a good job on the EFI.


-F_D