Figured I'd start a build thread on the truck instead of continuing to post a bunch of different build threads. I have a huge list of mods in my head for this truck as it progresses, but the execution is pretty simple; build everything at home in my garage. Sounds like fun! 
I started out as a Rover owner from day one. My first vehicle was a 97 Land Rover Discovery XD. Spent the last 7 years building that thing up in hopes of keeping it forever. Well, being a Rover, it had its fair share of problems, and after throwing toyota parts at it (axles) I decided I should just buy the real thing instead.
I met a great group of local Cruiser heads and hung out with them for a year or two before I sold the Rover. Seeing their trucks (new and old) made me question how much I wanted to keep the Disco. After some very LONG nights, and a few "final straws" with the Rover, I decided to sell it. Posted it up on Expo and sold it within the day...
Started watching the net for a new cruiser (like an addict!) and after a few weeks of constantly (like every moment I had a chance during the day) checking the websites, I found a white 96 for sale in Santa Barbara. Exactly the color and style I was looking for! I was the first person to show interest in the truck less than an hour after it was posted, and after a few minutes on the phone, my dad and I were on our way down to see it in the morning. To make a long story short, we left Reno at 5AM, and didnt make it back until 1AM the next morning (and of course I had work!) but the Cruiser was all MINE and I was happy as can be.
Here's a picture of it when I first got it.
More pics to come...
I started out as a Rover owner from day one. My first vehicle was a 97 Land Rover Discovery XD. Spent the last 7 years building that thing up in hopes of keeping it forever. Well, being a Rover, it had its fair share of problems, and after throwing toyota parts at it (axles) I decided I should just buy the real thing instead.
I met a great group of local Cruiser heads and hung out with them for a year or two before I sold the Rover. Seeing their trucks (new and old) made me question how much I wanted to keep the Disco. After some very LONG nights, and a few "final straws" with the Rover, I decided to sell it. Posted it up on Expo and sold it within the day...
Started watching the net for a new cruiser (like an addict!) and after a few weeks of constantly (like every moment I had a chance during the day) checking the websites, I found a white 96 for sale in Santa Barbara. Exactly the color and style I was looking for! I was the first person to show interest in the truck less than an hour after it was posted, and after a few minutes on the phone, my dad and I were on our way down to see it in the morning. To make a long story short, we left Reno at 5AM, and didnt make it back until 1AM the next morning (and of course I had work!) but the Cruiser was all MINE and I was happy as can be.
Here's a picture of it when I first got it.
More pics to come...
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