The Replacement. Annie the 40th Anniversery HDJ80

[kyzooper]

My first 80 is now gone.
It was a 1992 HDJ80 GXL with 365000kms a 2inch lift, 35s, gturbo intercooler, and icon suspension.

And the Replacement.
1997 HDJ80 40th Anniversary. 229000kms. Full service history. Stock standard but incredibly clean.

So now it all begins again.The to do list gets longer and longer.
To Do list:
A name. (Done) For Now she is Called Annie
Full service, change all oils.
Intercooler (Done)
Gturbo
Icon suspension upgrade (Done)
Gps stereo install (Done)
Uhf install (Done)
YODAteq rear antenna mount. Little bit worried about drilling a whole in such a beautiful car. (Done)
Headlight upgrade. (Done)
Tailight upgrade. (Done)
Weaco cooler centre console, sitting at home.(Done)
Sliders. (Done)
Dual battery system. (Done)
Fuse block off each battery for accessories.
Power for the fridge.
Fridge slide.
hhhmmmm..........Thats a good starting point.

A few more mods to add to the to do list:
Cargo Barrier install, its sitting in garage waiting
Spare wheel carrier, sitting in the garage waiting
Rear shelf

 

[IanB]

Really nice trucks! I find it weird that you've got a 40th Ann Edition with the individual headlights, I thought those came on the base models? Did you guys get stuff like the center console fridges in Australia?

 

[120mm]

God, I don't know you, but I think I already hate you.

Great score on that rig. Has the BEB been done, or was that worked out by 97?

Unfortunately, diesel rigs are not US spec. What ones we can get are older and waaay overpriced, imo.

 

[junior80]

NICE!

I hate to think what that would have cost tho, but I'm sure you would have got a good price for your old one. going to sub to this thread.

 

[baldilocks]

Sweeeet!!! I have a recurring day dream where I ship my 80 to Aus and drive and drive and .........

 

[kyzooper]

Really nice trucks! I find it weird that you've got a 40th Ann Edition with the individual headlights, I thought those came on the base models? Did you guys get stuff like the center console fridges in Australia?

Only the VX limited and Sahara's got the one piece headlights and centre console fridges in Aus.

God, I don't know you, but I think I already hate you.

Great score on that rig. Has the BEB been done, or was that worked out by 97?

Unfortunately, diesel rigs are not US spec. What ones we can get are older and waaay overpriced, imo.

Hate the game not the player.
BEB have been done i think i might have to go over the service history again just to make sure. But i think it was sorted out by 97. Hopefully someone in the know will jump in and confirm it.

NICE!

I hate to think what that would have cost tho, but I'm sure you would have got a good price for your old one. going to sub to this thread.

Got an insurance payout on the old one through dodgy workmanship on the engine rebuild and got to keep alot of parts off the old rig, including turbo, intercooler, suspension etc. So with the payout i an only out pocket $5k.

 

[kyzooper]

New stereo!

Uhf mounted with the box mounted up under the dash above the glove box. Not sure if im completely happy with the handset mounted there as the cord rub against my leg all the time

 

[IanB]

So, what does the 40th Anniversary Edition get you down under? It's obviously equipped differently than they were in North America.

 

[kyzooper]

From what i have worked out so far. Factory cruise control. Nicer interior.

 

[Stylo07]

I hate you, and hope you understand.

Sincerely,
A guy from USA

 

[kyzooper]

What, no love for a fellow 80 enthusiest from down under???

 

[Stylo07]

Haha, yes, plus a little jealousy. Enjoy!

 

[kruitje]

Very nice rig enjoy the build!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[kyzooper]

Icon suspension and sliders done

 

[kyzooper]

A few more upgrades. Yodateq rear uhf antenna mount done. and I made up a dual battery monitor using a ebay volt meter and the factory rear aircon switch.

 

[kyzooper]

Headlight upgrade done. Sahara headlights look so much better than the originals. Light output is heaps better too.

And here she is parked at work next to an unmolested 93 petty that only has 150000kms.
And no that stain is not from my car.

 

[kyzooper]

A little Update. The stereo decide to stop working so i have installed a joying unit. Looks good FM reception isnt the best. Still working out all the features. Just need to adjust the mounting a little. need to try and angle it up a little bit and move it down about 3mm so i can use the cup holder.

Ive made up a usb holder using one of the coin holders for the usb lead from the stereo will get a photo soon.
The Waeco cooler centre console is done too. Just need to get a photo of it.
New clutch, intercooler, electric brake controller all getting done this week.