Recent content by Rebel32L

To clarify; the objective is that gear selection can remain manual. Only looking for an alternative to the leg function on the clutch pedal.

Has any one attemped to convert their manual transmission clutch mechanism to a semi automatic without swapping gearbox? My dad had a knee injury and wants a 70 series pickup truck for Africa overland excursion - except they never sold truck with an auto transmission. The idea is to keep the...

Which components under the truck do you NOT want to spray with fluid film or woolwax? Could overspray be bad for things like the bushings or rubber boots brake lines ? I think there are things, especially the brake lines, that need to taped off before one applies the brush or spray can.

Many years ago I learned that the farmers in africa spray their LCs, tractors and other farm equipment with cheap diesel fuel. Stayed rust free.

Thank you for the replies. They definitely look better without them

Pic of fender attached

On a 2002 cruiser : the plastic guards that are attached above the wheel well , can they easily be removed and does this leave exposed holes in the sheetmetal? I’m considering buying a 100 series but dislike the plastic body cladding the US market vehicles have on. I understand they serve a...

I realize this is an old tread but just checking: are these tailgates still available?

I just went through the import process of 2 trucks from South Africa to the US, and am very happy with the services provided by the import broker at SChumaker CArgo LOgistics. They handled all the paperwork and arranged all the logistics. Let me know if you need a contact, however I started...

Does anyone how where near CHarlotte NC can I take my truck to have the inside of the frame cleaned out? I'm assuming there would be places with air or water pressure equipment that can clean the inside of the frame out. I dont have the equipment or space or know how to do this professionally. I...

Thank you. Will contact him

So I have a 1975 RHD HJ45 fitted with the 2F engine. Everything ran good till last weekend. My brother drove it the other night. He noticed a couple things: one tail light, I think right rear, is always on when the engine runs regardless of the light switch pisition, wipers does not work and the...

Good observations, thanks, i have the opening temporarily sealed off with plastic and tape.

Thanks for the insight. If it requires as you say cutting drilling I probably wont do it, want to keep the truck, at least the cab to its original form and design. Can live without a heater.