'05 HZJ79 frame off restoration

[sitkocreek]

Just about complete my 2005 HZJ79. Body reassembly will be finished this week, interior and all trims should be finished up the following week.

 

[lshobie]

Cool, more pics please!

 

[Clint79]

Nice going mate
X2 for bulk pictures
Do you have a ny plans for any mods

 

[roscoFJ73]

Is this a N American LHD unit?

x3 on the pics

 

[sitkocreek]

I am bringing it back to like new stock, no mod. to speak of. This is a left LHD NA model. Will post more pics. after the body is back together.

 

[herbs]

A total rebuild on a 4 year old vehicle? Whoa. Coming together well.

 

[lshobie]

Are you in Canada?

 

[sitkocreek]

I'm from Canada. It came from a closed mine and hadn't seen much use. I can't remember how many mining trucks I looked over before I found this one. The only thing was the dented up hood, fenders and doors and a major dirt build up. The cab metal was just about mint. I have new doors(with glass and panels), hood, fenders, glass and all trims. It only had 2600 km on it. The box is off a new '09 that was converted into an ambulance in Europe.

 

[lshobie]

Very cool, nice to see another HZJ79 in Canada. Let me know if you are ever in the Ottawa area.

Regards,

Louis

 

[lulo]

More pics... (please)

 

[owlridge]

looking for a 75 or 79 series diesel in non abused condition, location western canada, but can travel cross canada for the right cruiser

thanks and your 79 is coming out beautifully. I look forward to the completion pictures, are u planning on adding a turbo to the HZ?

 

[lshobie]

There is a nice one for sale out in new brunswick - only 22,000 for it and that is a great deal.. If I had the money I would buy it.

 

[sitkocreek]

Got the rest of the body panels together today. New glass goes in tomorrow.

 

[sitkocreek]

Didn't mean to save that last pic. as a PDF

 

[firewalker]

Good Lord! My dream vehicle. I want one and will have one even if I cant drive it on the public road. Someone let me know how I can get one to restore like this.

 

[Clint79]

NIce mate is that the orig colour or was it white

 

[lulo]

Sweet!


Congrats mate

 

[lowenbrau]

That thing is darn purdy. Well done! I have some spare parts here in Alberta if you still need anything.

 

[sitkocreek]

So close to getting it done. Outside is complete except rear bumper, running boards, winch, shocks and wipers.

Would have had the interior complete except the new floor liners come in two pieces and I was only sent the front piece. Will post interior pics when it is complete.

 

[Lost]

awesome rig, nice work!
if you dont mind me asking, where can i find used mine trucks? i want to find one direct from a mine/forestry/railroad company