Builds Intro: Ugly Betty(so far)

[tmarx]

I like the OEM steering wheel but always felt it lacked something so ...

and the stitched leather made a huge difference to the overall feel. I should have done it along time ago.

 

[Vossie]

nice theo! looks great. something i have been considering as well. did you have it done or?

 

[tmarx]

Thanks mate ! Yeah I turned to Contact Leather Tek for more information and pricing as they also did the seats, door panels, dash and roof lining etc

 

[Awl_TEQ]

That is really nice. Still the right wheel but now with feel!

 

[tmarx]

Fitted the Impi for the first time on Olive, for our upcoming Kalahari trip ....

 

[tmarx]

Replaced the worn struts of the Impi tent and changed the point of entry to the side.

 

[tmarx]

I always new that one day I would part with Olive but I did not know when. Well after 9 years exactly, it is with a touch sadness that I announce that Olive was collected yesterday by her new proud farther. This vehicle was way more than just a vehicle and literally changed the lives of my family and I on so many levels. Although sad, we have no regrets as we know that the new owner is probably an even bigger cruiserfreak than myself, so we have peace in our hearts that she will be treasured like before.
Go well dear Olive, we will be watching you from the side lines and continue to treasure our fond memories of you....

 

[Adolf]

Sad, but then not that sad , as Olive will be in my neck of the woods. I will check up on the new owner regularly.

 

[peteinjp]

Wow! That could not have been an easy decision Theo! I've certainly enjoyed this thread. You did a great job of documenting your build and showing is what it's all about. The travels you've posted are just like dreams to me. Are you moving on to another camping rig? If so I, for one, wouldn't mind if you added more pics of your travels to this thread.

Thanks again for posting this thread!

Pete

 

[Vossie]

now that is a bit of sad news! but at least she went to some one who will care for her as you have done. hows that 70 series troopy build of yours coming along?

 

[Honger]

Wow... sad but not sad indeed. Good to know she has gone to good hands. This is one of my favorites. I look forward to hearing about your new rig. =)

 

[tmarx]

Thanks guys - our new long-term project is here My "new" sickness ..

 

[tstepp920]

Your rig is beautiful

 

[tmarx]

It has been more than three agonizingly long years since my last post but ........... the buyer is a stand-up guy who kept to our arrangement that if she ever came up for sale again, I would have 1st option. So I bought her back and our home feels entirely complete again.It all happened right at the start of our Covid 19 lockdown and has been an equally agonizing 6 weeks till long distance haulers could operate but this morning I finally collected her !

 

[boozewz]

Outstanding. This still remains one of my favorite builds here.

 

[Greek Cruiserhead]

That's incredible!
Let's celebrate it! Cheers mate,
...and greetings from an expat in Cairo!


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1984 BJ42 frame-off restored, factory 5spd, 4E9 Toyo beige,4
1983 BJ45 resto-project

 

[Honger]

Very exciting news! Pics of the fleet!!!

 

[M5driver]

It has been more than three agonizingly long years since my last post but ........... the buyer is a stand-up guy who kept to our arrangement that if she ever came up for sale again, I would have 1st option. So I bought her back and our home feels entirely complete again.It all happened right at the start of our Covid 19 lockdown and has been an equally agonizing 6 weeks till long distance haulers could operate but this morning I finally collected her !

Great news, Theo. New pics, soon?

 

[waiting for time]

Congratulations Theo, good to see she’s back home.

 

[tmarx]

Well it did not take long before my OCD kicked in and I started noticing things where I can improve her starting with the fact that she was not quite as level as I would like

the shackle angle had me confused as sagging would usually affect both sides ..

So last night I stripped her ...

and confirmed that the two top leaves on the right rear fixed end side is bent a little ...

So this morning I dropped the packs at Saaymans Spring works to unbend those two and reset both packs. Should have them back this arvie