Build Aussie HDJ80 Build

[Trinidad]

Very cool build.

 

[Gorilla]

What a beast!! Nice truck!

Thanks mate!

I like the new front bumper

Yeah get away from that old man look, I dont do that much touring or anything to warrant such a big bar for animal strikes etc. I like the simple look.

 

[Technician1985]

Very good taste in steering wheels! The Supra isn’t bad either

 

[Gorilla]

Thanks! I actually bought my first 80 series as a tow car, then I got hooked on offroading

 

[Dork]

Very good taste in steering wheels! The Supra isn’t bad either

Yeah, I wouldn't mind seeing some pics and details on the car.

 

[Gorilla]

Yeah, I wouldn't mind seeing some pics and details on the car.

You can see more pics and info of our cars on my site:

JZA80 Supra RZ | Performance Car Parts Supplier | Gorilla Industries

We also have a Black RZ built for Road Racing

 

[Gorilla]

Towed the build car home albeit with no motor or rear sub frame, but she towed like a boss! MASSIVE difference with towing compared to my old 1FZFE 80!
Towing-2039 by Shane, on Flickr
Towing-2041 by Shane, on Flickr

 

[Gorilla]

Upgraded the carling switches aswell as the ugly spot light switches for factory push button type.
Sometimes getting in, my shorts would hook onto one of the switches plus, I think they look ugly!
Switches-2097 by Shane, on Flickr
Now to push button!
Switches-2102 by Shane, on Flickr
And these ugly lightbar/rear light switches
Switches-2099 by Shane, on Flickr
This is for the front lightbar/spotlights
Switches-2104 by Shane, on Flickr
And the rear lights
Switches-2103 by Shane, on Flickr

 

[Gorilla]

Replaced the front indicators with some new E'Bay items, originals were cracked and faded
Blinkers-2108 by Shane, on Flickr
Blinkers-2107 by Shane, on Flickr
Blinkers-2110 by Shane, on Flickr
Also thinking of changing the spotties for a small light bar, for that even more cleaner look!
Blinkers-2111 by Shane, on Flickr
Chopped the muffler off today too for that real sound, tbh not much difference lol
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[Gorilla]

Finally re-fitted the winch with the Factor 55 Flatlink E, and also the awning with the rhino rack fittings
Factor55-2139 by Shane, on Flickr
Factor55-2140 by Shane, on Flickr
Custom made a new control box, the original was all rusty, ive hidden it under the car..
Factor55-2141 by Shane, on Flickr
Awning on! Ready for a trip to Barrington this weekend!
Factor55-2143 by Shane, on Flickr

 

[Gorilla]

Hit lithgow last weekend for some Camping and again my compressor for the lockers didnt work, but this time I needed them. Got suck and damaged a rim, two flares and my ego haha.
Lithgow 2018-2269 by Shane, on Flickr
Lithgow 2018-2280 by Shane, on Flickr
Lithgow 2018-2293 by Shane, on Flickr
Lithgow 2018-2301 by Shane, on Flickr
Lithgow 2018-2302 by Shane, on Flickr
Lithgow 2018-2303 by Shane, on Flickr
Lithgow 2018-2314 by Shane, on Flickr
Lithgow 2018-2319 by Shane, on Flickr

 

[Gorilla]

Just did a round trip to Dubbo, and didnt skip a beat. I calculated 12.4l/100 but im probably way off lol.
Windamere Dam
Dubbo 2018-2436 by Shane, on Flickr
Dubbo 2018-2439 by Shane, on Flickr
Dubbo 2018-2464 by Shane, on Flickr
Dubbo 2018-2463 by Shane, on Flickr

 

[bucketman]

Awesome build! Where did you get your switches?

 

[Gorilla]

There is/was a guy on Ebay selling them, but i cant seem to find him anymore. He made them in house.

Thanks mate!

 

[Box Rocket]

Nice looking cruiser.

 

[Gorilla]

Just wired up this Defi Advanced thing, so i can monitor EGT and Boost mainly...haven't setup any sensors yet
Defi-2942 by Shane, on Flickr

 

[Box Rocket]

Would you be intersted in selling that rear hatch spoiler?

 

[synapse]

Nice rig! Planned on picking up that exact Nardi wheel!

Nice Supra too!

 

[Gorilla]

Would you be intersted in selling that rear hatch spoiler?

Hi Mate, not at this stage, but I can try and get you one? I imported it from Japan through my business (I have a container service from Japan)

Nice rig! Planned on picking up that exact Nardi wheel!

Nice Supra too!

Thanks mate! Supras are pretty affordable here (I have 2), unlike in the USA, where ive seen people offer a C7 Vette or 997 Carrera for swaps!!!

Checked out this place called DIY Auto Garage, a place you can hire a hoiset only $20/Hour...kind of a waste in the 80 tho as thats as high as it goes...did gearbox oil (Castrol VMXM) with Nulon Smooth shift (Much nicer now), front and rear diff oil (Nulon) and transfer case als Nulon. Did the engine oil and filter too.
DIYAutoGarage-2913 by Shane, on Flickr
Hit Lithgow last month, and was greeted by some snow (Which is very rare here lol)
Lithgow 2018-080158 by Shane, on Flickr
Lithgow 2018-082612 by Shane, on Flickr
Lithgow 2018-725546576 by Shane, on Flickr

 

[Gorilla]

Awesome weekend where we headed to a small farming town called Coonamble on the central-western plains of New South Wales. We headed with the Gone.Bush group to support the drought stricken farmers by delivering a number of Hay Bales, a credit to Laurie and his crew on the amazing work they put in. Great eye opener for myself aswell as my son, to show him how good he has it compared to others and just how dry it is out there.
Thanks to the Farmers who welcomed us and allowed us to camp on their property!
The old girl did 1200km no sweat!
Coonanble Hay Run-3080 by Shane, on Flickr
Coonanble Hay Run-3136 by Shane, on Flickr
Coonanble Hay Run-3104 by Shane, on Flickr
Coonanble Hay Run-3072 by Shane, on Flickr
Coonanble Hay Run-3112 by Shane, on Flickr
Coonanble Hay Run-3126 by Shane, on Flickr
Coonanble Hay Run-3074 by Shane, on Flickr

Also, you will notice i ripped the original flares off and gone the pocket style, but colour coded.