Hilux Surf and compatabilty with South African hilux ?

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Hilux Surf and compatabilty with South African hilux ?

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Hi Folks

I have doing some research on the Hilux Surf that was available in Japan but not in South Africa and have noticed how identically similar it is in body design/chassis/front end/lights etc in comparison to our Hilux of that time ie early 90's etc.

I was wondering would it be all that difficult if one was to say get a Hilux Surf and transfer the entire body onto a South African hilux double cab of the same year ?

Would this be possible ?

I think the Hilux Surf looks awesome.

Thanks.. :wink:
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Re: Hilux Surf and compatabilty with South African hilux ?

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We actually discussed this exact idea last night... transfer a surf body onto a SFA chassis... sounds cool...

I know of a excellent condition Hilux Surf in CT, but alas no papers... I believe it's technically feasible, but the legal/paperwork nightmare make it a serious problem!

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We actually discussed this exact idea last night... transfer a surf body onto a SFA chassis... sounds cool...

I know of a excellent condition Hilux Surf in CT, but alas no papers... I believe it's technically feasible, but the legal/paperwork nightmare make it a serious problem!

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Re: Hilux Surf and compatabilty with South African hilux ?

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We heard you the first time Bretton .... no need to repeat yourself!! :twisted: :wink:
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