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Anyone have a good source for instructions on removing the guards? I've got the Haynes online manuals and a physical copy coming to replace my old one, but so far I can only see body info on removing doors, hood etc. nothing on the guards. I've got to drop the passenger one to get access to the...

It's been a while. Lot's has happened between now and then but I've still got Linda and I am currently preparing her for a pretty feral trip North for the winter season. The plan is basically work where I can, sleep in the troopy, and to fish and surf as much as possible while seeing a new part...

Bugger about Safebrake not standing behind their product... won't be getting any business from me!

Fitted a new steering dampener from EFS. And made this awesome hand pumped water jerry can... details on how to make your own in my build thread. Go nuts! Also picked up a Coleman Hyperflame Gladiator and a lil gas bottle, fits perfect on the tailgate table. Surf trip over the next few...

Also, today I made a little hand pump water jerry. I have been using a 20L jerry in the rear passenger side for a while now, and I'm constantly pulling the thing out to pour some water for something or other. I used a push/pull hand pump faucet for a caravan/boat, a few hundred mm of 13mm vinyl...

So Linda developed a little shudder between 95 and 105kmh. I was away for 4 weeks recently and she sat on hot pavement a bit so I figure it's the tyres. I've checked all the pressures and one was down by 5psi, so I've levelled them all. I also have a new steering dampener from EFS so I fit that...

The hub adapter is the piece that you have yet to remove from the steering column, there has to be one, as the toyota wheel as standard incorporates the toothed hole that slides over the steering column and is porqued down with the big brass nut. The hub adapter is what gives you the multiple...

Two things, firstly that steering wheel and gear knob are worth $$. Don't bin them, the spacer is probably worthless, but also the hub adaptor is a pricey item if genuine Nardi or Personal branded, look for "Made in Italy" markings on all components and a production number or date on the back of...

So, now we've established how I came to own Linda. I'll explain where I went next, and how that began to influence the modification of the 78 into what it is today. My next project was a 25 kilometre long wind farm project stretching throughout the rugged and steep hills near Silverton, NSW...

Hey Mudders, Some of you may have seen me introduce myself already in the registry and other threads. This thread here is going to detail the work I have done over the past year and a half, as well as any future work that goes into my Cruiser. First off, I'll tell you why I bought her in...

Hey mate, awesome troopy. I'm digging the attention to detail and the obvious application of your mechanical know-how. Kinda makes me wish mine wasn't here in Oz, but somewhere in NA or CA for a couple years of travelling. I'm guessing you're another Aussie who has found a little piece of home...

Chuday I washed the big girl and polished the faded plastics on some indicators and the spottie covers. Covers still look s*** but I'm not gonna buy new ones as I plan to upgrade at some point. Refitted the bonnet protector also as the fiddly expanding rubber nuts had pulled thru their mounting...

@coldtaco that is correct there is a difference in the utes, but not the troopy afaik

Also, I've personally seen a few 78's with 650000+ km still going strong.

Renago I must politely say I am fairly sure you are incorrect. Many 75/78 parts are interchangeable true, but I just don't see where this extra length is. My flatmate owns a 75, and I own a fte 78, so just walked outside to check and they are the same. Regardless @cannedcruiser, I would...