A 1990 HZJ80 mini-refurb from Saudi Arabia
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Great work can't wait to see more!
Great work can't wait to see more!
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Jesus! You work fast out in the desert!
Awesome work sir. Very awesome.
Cheers Onur...I'm actually well into the resto/refurb, if not its nearly complete. So just trying to get the pics in order and post them up here when I have time.
Thank you sir.
I wish I'd done that strip down, clean, and paint with ours. The smells would've dissipated faster than the three trips over things with the upholstery cleaner.
Interesting choice in tires. I like it, but some might question it with sand around. I'm thinking rocks, etc are probably a bigger issue for tires than sand?
Interesting choice in tires. I like it, but some might question it with sand around. I'm thinking rocks, etc are probably a bigger issue for tires than sand?
Wow, really got that thing cleaned up nicely!
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I wish I'd done that strip down, clean, and paint with ours. The smells would've dissipated faster than the three trips over things with the upholstery cleaner.
Interesting choice in tires. I like it, but some might question it with sand around. I'm thinking rocks, etc are probably a bigger issue for tires than sand?
Yes you're right. A few years ago I would have struggled with the KM2's in the sand, but over time, we learned that with the right tire pressure (10-12psi), good momentum, and shrewd lines, and you can practically go anywhere with this tire in the dunes. I've done several trips in my troopy without any issues.
Lately, we've been doing trips up river beds, in the mountainous areas of the west of Saudi. Lots of rocks, trails of crushed gravel, and water/mud crossings. The KM2 has proven to be a very reliable tire, and I'm a big fan of its nimbleness around town. A great all round tire in my opinion
It was badly needed! One does not appreciate how much of that KSA dust can find its way through the smallest of openings, and by god is it difficult to totally remove when cleaning.
Great build progress....that car has an Angel and another life waiting for her!
A couple things must be said.
1. Second Best living room ever. (best had a fj40 front hanging from wall and used as bar)
2. Amazed at your quick detailed work.
1. Second Best living room ever. (best had a fj40 front hanging from wall and used as bar)
2. Amazed at your quick detailed work.
Yes you're right. A few years ago I would have struggled with the KM2's in the sand, but over time, we learned that with the right tire pressure (10-12psi), good momentum, and shrewd lines, and you can practically go anywhere with this tire in the dunes. I've done several trips in my troopy without any issues.
Lately, we've been doing trips up river beds, in the mountainous areas of the west of Saudi. Lots of rocks, trails of crushed gravel, and water/mud crossings. The KM2 has proven to be a very reliable tire, and I'm a big fan of its nimbleness around town. A great all round tire in my opinion
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I'd have a hard time putting it better myself, although I often say something similar when trying to describe just how good this tire is to others. The KM2 in this particular aspect ration is like a Swiss Army knife. Adjust the air pressure to suit the need and it works great -- or at least pretty darn good, enough to get the job done and get you home, no matter where you are. It's a dozen different tools in one.
At least I know I'm running the right tires if I ever win the lotto and get to roam the planet in our 80.
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Some more parts came in from the dealer, courtesy of Mcladin and his tight connections with the parts counterman.
Didnt bother to get a tach gauge as we still havent solved the FIP issue. Turns out they're not available anywhere in the world.
Got new battery trays, batteries, and wiring
Before
5 minutes later.
Battery tray in
Fuse box cover on
Tidied up
All the stuff we removed that the PO had put on
And finally the seat covers were delivered. Love these. Very durable, and easy to remove and wash.
Didnt bother to get a tach gauge as we still havent solved the FIP issue. Turns out they're not available anywhere in the world.
Got new battery trays, batteries, and wiring
Before
5 minutes later.
Battery tray in
Fuse box cover on
Tidied up
All the stuff we removed that the PO had put on
And finally the seat covers were delivered. Love these. Very durable, and easy to remove and wash.
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Next up was getting the truck prepped for a full body paint. I have a green shade in mind, in a matte finish, which I saw in a Toyota Trails TLCA magazine. The pic was of a really cool 60 series on the Rubicon, but with the trees shading the truck, it was difficult for the paint shop to get an exact match of that colour. Nevertheless, we were going to try to go for it.
The hood ornament is coming off. Never understood the fuss about these
Snorkel intake drilled in
Taking a peek inside the door panels. Not bad
Speakers coming out
Yup
Was planning to get the AC condenser looked out and possibly repaired.
The damaged fins
Then decided lets empty out the radiator
No clue how the engine kept itself running cool with this stuff inside. This has me worried with the engine cooling passageways.
So out came the radiator
And last pic for today....the shop worked on a few colour samples for me to mull over
The hood ornament is coming off. Never understood the fuss about these
Snorkel intake drilled in
Taking a peek inside the door panels. Not bad
Speakers coming out
Yup
Was planning to get the AC condenser looked out and possibly repaired.
The damaged fins
Then decided lets empty out the radiator
No clue how the engine kept itself running cool with this stuff inside. This has me worried with the engine cooling passageways.
So out came the radiator
And last pic for today....the shop worked on a few colour samples for me to mull over
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Nice work man!
Can you just send me the truck when it's done? Thanks
Awesome resto-build!!!
Wow.
Awesome resto-build!!!
Wow.
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Thanks for the kind words fellas.
Its always nice when some stuff comes in.
Here the Safari snorkel came by way of Kurt at Cruiser Outfitters. Always a pleasure to deal with the man.
Some odds and ends from the local dealer
Brackets from the rear OEM bumperrettes
The rear bumperrettes (sides) are in here
A new front bumper
Got a new aftermarket rad from a specialist Toyota radiator shop, at a fraction of the cost of the OEM rads.
The finishing was top notch
And this AC condenser, brand new from Toyota. These can be lifesavers around this part of the world!
Its always nice when some stuff comes in.
Here the Safari snorkel came by way of Kurt at Cruiser Outfitters. Always a pleasure to deal with the man.
Some odds and ends from the local dealer
Brackets from the rear OEM bumperrettes
The rear bumperrettes (sides) are in here
A new front bumper
Got a new aftermarket rad from a specialist Toyota radiator shop, at a fraction of the cost of the OEM rads.
The finishing was top notch
And this AC condenser, brand new from Toyota. These can be lifesavers around this part of the world!
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Really enjoy seeing updates on this thread, fantastic work!
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Back in the paint shop.
Lots of work getting done on this old body
She's definitely had her fair share of bumps and bruises.
Heck even the roof need to be filled. How could that be possible? Overloading the roof with cargo?
Lots of work getting done on this old body
She's definitely had her fair share of bumps and bruises.
Heck even the roof need to be filled. How could that be possible? Overloading the roof with cargo?
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The truck prepped and wheeled into the booth.
Choices, choices, choices. The most difficult part. It also doesnt help that we're using a mix we made up, and its incredibly hard to envision how it would turn out on a full scale truck than on a sample card.
And the winner is:
Choices, choices, choices. The most difficult part. It also doesnt help that we're using a mix we made up, and its incredibly hard to envision how it would turn out on a full scale truck than on a sample card.
And the winner is:
