The Ute has landed (1 Viewer)

[eman375]

Finally! After six months of red tape, bureaucracy and considerable expense , this 1989 HJ75 Ute from Australia has landed in my driveway. And every bit of the BS was worth it. What a great vehicle. It has the 2H with aftermarket turbo and I can't wait to dig in. I have to baseline it and go forward from there but it is already a decent driver. Not the prettiest on the road but its a beauty to me. Just thought I would share. More to follow...

 

[SteveJackson]

Awesome!!!

 

[GTSSportCoupe]

Beautiful truck!! Love the 'Roo bumper'!

 

[ozcrusier]

Nice to see you love your new old hj75 there getting hard to find in OZ rust free as most are getting shipped out of the country or are being wrecked. I just brought a clean example last week and the road trip begins on Friday to bring her home.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Where is your driveway located?

 

[NGray]

Congrats!

 

[eman375]

Where is your driveway located?

I'm in southeast Idaho. I found out today that it doesn't much care for the cold. I'm gonna have to toughen it up...

 

[Gun Runner 5]

I'm in southeast Idaho. I found out today that it doesn't much care for the cold. I'm gonna have to toughen it up...

Ok .... Next question...... Where do you keep the keys?









Just kidding....
Please post additional photos when able.... Congrats.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Curious about the location of your rear fuel tank. I have never seen the filler neck forward of the rear wheel.

 

[eman375]

Ok .... Next question...... Where do you keep the keys?









Just kidding....
Please post additional photos when able.... Congrats.

Well first off, it's just A key. Like in one. So believe me, I guarding it with
my life until I can get one cut.
The fuel tank is pretty cool. It's tucked in between the frame rails in front of the tear axles. I'm working today so when I get more time, I'll shoot a photo and post it...

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Thanks....
I look forward to seeing more photos. Obviously a HJ75 Ute is a RARE beast in the U.S.

 

[eman375]

Thanks....
I look forward to seeing more photos. Obviously a HJ75 Ute is a RARE beast in the U.S.

Yes they are rare. Even rarer though, are examples like yours. That is a beautiful truck....

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Thanks..... My retirement has gone into making it that way.

 

[wongtsenhin]

Nice rig.

 

[roscoFJ73]

Nice ,what state was it from? Has it been resprayed?

 

[Gun Runner 5]

That brush bar scares the cr*p out of me.

 

[eman375]

Nice ,what state was it from? Has it been resprayed?

The truck is out of Queensland. And yes, it has been resprayed. Not very well I might add...

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Please post photos of the engine bay and turbo installation.
Thanks

 

[wongtsenhin]

Please post photos of the engine bay and turbo installation.
Thanks

Relax. Relax.
Don't get too excited.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Relax. Relax.
Don't get too excited.

Can't help it ....