[Stone]

Wayne: Pics?

[Island Moose]

Originally Posted by crushers

well, i have been told that my 97 mine truck does perform quite well and it seems to be able to turn heads easy enough...

now i just hope my other 75 turns out as nice or nicer...
so far, tub redone, new front clip, interior from a LJ71 so comfy factory buckets, PW,PM,PDL, carpet, upgraded dash, painted dash, new top and back, 2 1/2" lift, snorkel, engine is producing 580 575 575 575 580 with excellent oil pressure, new windshield, frame sand blasted, and checking into factory air conditioning, new grill, chrome running boards, front bumper, mirrors, tail lights, etc. and finally a tray back (i think steel with wood floor but not too sure yet)
so all in all it should turn out nice enough for a company beater...
cheers

I'll bet you don;t pay $11K for the trucks that undergo this sort of resotration though?

[crushers]

Originally Posted by Eric Winkworth

how much do you usally sell a normal BJ70 that you get after you go through the hole thing?

Eric,
what year BJ70 are we talking and how many km? what is the body like?
i will try and help you out if i know a bit more...
cheers

[crushers]

Originally Posted by Stone

Wayne: Pics?

Yep, taking lots of pics of the whole process. I am waiting for the rest of Paul's BJ42 fiberglass parts so I thought I would start on this unit.
this is the one I hope to bring out to the Land Cruiser Days for it's inaugural run. I like to have something not everyone has, even if it is not as cool as some of the rigs that will be there, it should be a one of a kind...
I will post pics or a link later...
(thanks for asking)

[crushers]

Originally Posted by moose_sv1000s

I'll bet you don;t pay $11K for the trucks that undergo this sort of resotration though?

ummm, no. but when you do all your own work and have a parts supply house in the back yard then it does help to keep the costs down...
;^)
if this truck had to have all new/custom parts supplied and installed by a 3rd party and painted with the custome tray back then i would hazzard a guess at around $25,000 - $35,000 CND... depending on the shop that is doing the work. i have no doubt the truck will be appraised at close to $30,000..

[Stone]

Wayne: Pics...?

[Island Moose]

Originally Posted by crushers

ummm, no. but when you do all your own work and have a parts supply house in the back yard then it does help to keep the costs down...
;^)
if this truck had to have all new/custom parts supplied and installed by a 3rd party and painted with the custome tray back then i would hazzard a guess at around $25,000 - $35,000 CND... depending on the shop that is doing the work. i have no doubt the truck will be appraised at close to $30,000..

WOW! Wayne, I am suddenly afraid that I have under-insured my truck. Can you PM me with what you figure it's worth to replace?, knowing it's pretty much like the raggie you had prior to custom touches.

[David*BJ70]

I chat a little bit with that guy who sell this truck (is a french guy from Québec working in Yukon). The PO make a trip from the Chilli (Terre de feu) trough Alaska…. Wow… what a nice trip.

[Radd Cruisers]

Originally Posted by David*BJ70

I chat a little bit with that guy who sell this truck (is a french guy from Québec working in Yukon). The PO make a trip from the Chilli (Terre de feu) trough Alaska…. Wow… what a nice trip.

Oh ya, nice guy he had a pretty rusty troopie for sale some time ago.

Rob

[crushers]

Rob,
would this be the same truck with a paint job or a different one?

[silvercrusher]

Hey guys on the troopie topic

I was in powell river this weekend and saw one in the walmart parking lot wish i had my cam with me. Powell river is like the LC capital of BC. I saw tons of Diesel cruisers. 70's ,60's and hilux surf, one lot had 4 for sale it was wierd and all RHD . Anyone know what the deal is up there?
They all seemed in nice shape except the hilux surf it was beat on.

[Island Moose]

Originally Posted by silvercrusher

I saw tons of Diesel cruisers. 70's ,60's and hilux surf, one lot had 4 for sale it was wierd and all RHD . .

Sounds like heaven...tons of RHD 'cruisers....mmmmm....

[Radd Cruisers]

Originally Posted by silvercrusher

Hey guys on the troopie topic

I was in powell river this weekend and saw one in the walmart parking lot wish i had my cam with me. Powell river is like the LC capital of BC. I saw tons of Diesel cruisers. 70's ,60's and hilux surf, one lot had 4 for sale it was wierd and all RHD . Anyone know what the deal is up there?
They all seemed in nice shape except the hilux surf it was beat on.

I might be up thier this week picking up a BJ60 wagon for the motor.

Let you know what I find out, but I do know thier is a dude up thier importing.

Rob

[lowenbrau]

Originally Posted by silvercrusher

Hey guys on the troopie topic

I was in powell river this weekend and saw one in the walmart parking lot wish i had my cam with me. Powell river is like the LC capital of BC. I saw tons of Diesel cruisers. 70's ,60's and hilux surf, one lot had 4 for sale it was wierd and all RHD . Anyone know what the deal is up there?
They all seemed in nice shape except the hilux surf it was beat on.

The dealer up there was always keen on Cruisers. Always had them on his lot and had customers who traded theirs in for new ones. Northern in P.G. and to a lesser extent Hilltop in Salmon Arm were the same. At least 2/3 of my fleet over the years (like three dozen now) originated at Northern.

[Radd Cruisers]

Originally Posted by crushers

Rob,
would this be the same truck with a paint job or a different one?

No paint, it was pretty rough, not sure what happend with it.

Rob

[expat]

Yep there is a importer here. His name is Tim Clements 1-888-483-6313

And there are several RHD cruisers, a few nice 40's some ratty 40's and a lot of stock 60's. Didn't see the troopie. Lot's of adventure tourists make their way through here though, could be one of those. Never seen it in town before...