Hiluxman's Hilux DC 4x4

[Hiluxman]

Hi Guys

As promised, here's more details about my Hilux:

It used to be the recovery vehicle on the McCarthy 4x4 club - so it really worked hard, they did not save it, and yet, after refurbishing the drivetrain from front to rear (except front diff), it is in a good condition. Losts of battle scars underneath - but it is still fairly neat from mthe outside after having received a re-spray before I got it.

I converted the 4Y to EFI after playing with a Weber carb, and then finally converted to the 7M.

It has a canvas canopy, extra fuel tank, nice BFG tyres, and I had the seats refinished in the correct matching cloth.

This is still the Botswana Spec Hilux with tail lights mounted high up.

What more can I say - I love it, and would not let it go unless I really really really have to!

The picture was taken at Hennops, where no ordinary IFS 4x4 without traction control or diff-locks would be able to match this old Hilux with its nice articulation. My Hilux has no diff locks of course.

[Family_Dog]

Hi Arthur,

Your Hilux looks great, and is a most capable vehicle!

I converted the 4Y to EFI after playing with a Weber carb, and then finally converted to the 7M.

Hmmm.... now why does that sound so familiar? Although I don't think I would go to the 7M level, and yet you never know!


-F_D

[BenHur]

Arthur

My oë issie mee so goetie, jy moet daai prentjies so bietjie groter maak asb.

[ToyX4]

The picture was taken at Hennops, where no ordinary IFS 4x4 without traction control or diff-locks would be able to match this old Hilux with its nice articulation. My Hilux has no diff locks of course.

And of course I feel the need to challenge this statement
Wade, you going with me next year to Hennops

Good looking Lux, Hiluxman.
Post more action shots, please

[BenHur]

Riaan

You must be very careful, if I were to disable your locker you are going to struggle to follow an unlocked Hilux.

[DOELLOOS]

Aag, don't worry Riaan, use a winch...

[ToyX4]

I know Bennie. I know. :)
But I would like to follow a SFA and compare the two. Just to see for myself.
This "challenge" could be an excuse for a weekend get-together

Wil nie julle SFA manne kwaad maak nie. :|

[BenHur]

Nee niemand word kwaad nie, ek meen net mens moet onthou enige 4x4 even 'n duel locked SFA met ma se artikulasie en baie groot wiele het ook limits en die kuns van 4x4 ry sonder om jouself of jou voertuig skade aan te doen is om te weet hoe ver kan jy die boundries push. Soos wat Wade by Berakah gedoen het met Rhino, hy het dit nie te ver gevat nie, maar om daai balans te kry tussen om pissie te wees soos van die ander daar en om te ver te gaan is 'n baie fyn lyn en neem ondervinding.

[Niel]

Bennie, ek stem met jou 100% saam.

om pissie te wees soos

Hay baie lanklaas daardie een gehoor :)