Twistys Aussie HJ45 Buildup/Resto (1 Viewer)

Zimmi · Mar 14, 2016

What a nice truck.
Did a local panel & paint company do your paint job ? Can you recommend someone in brissy/ Gold Coast ?

Twisty · Mar 16, 2016

love2fly said:
MAN I LOVE THIS RIG................NICE

Thanks mate!

Zimmi said:
What a nice truck.
Did a local panel & paint company do your paint job ? Can you recommend someone in brissy/ Gold Coast ?

Thanks Zimmi!

Warren at Formula Bodyworks did the paint (Sunshine Coast). He was a little slow in getting it out (most shops are but I think) but overall I am happy with the job. If I did it again I'd probably spend a little more on the bodywork and get it even straighter.

Twisty · May 18, 2016

Couple pics from a overnight trip to Crofters Private Mountain Estate (the old Landcruiser Mountain Park) to watch the racing of Round 1 of the Aust4 Racing Series (Aussie Ultra4). Ute is going really well with the new motor.

cult45 · May 19, 2016

Flexxx! Ran into a bloke today at the brake shop who knows you. Never told me his name but he's got a L/R IIA 109" two door. Lives in Camp Hill. Cyclist. Good fella.

Pauciflora · May 22, 2016

G'day Twisty, Has anyone approached you asking if you would make up a few more style side tubs? It looks superb. Cheers, Ben

TYS04 · Jun 19, 2016

Hey Twisty, Did you ever get the kit made for your flush mount bonnet Latchs??

Twisty · Jun 27, 2016

cult45 said:
Flexxx! Ran into a bloke today at the brake shop who knows you. Never told me his name but he's got a L/R IIA 109" two door. Lives in Camp Hill. Cyclist. Good fella.

Hmmm....maybe Sam? Tall bloke? Has his own landscaping business?

Pauciflora said:
G'day Twisty, Has anyone approached you asking if you would make up a few more style side tubs? It looks superb. Cheers, Ben

Yeah, had a few inquire. The parts add up quick but. There is about $3k in sheet metal shop work, then all my time piecing it together, then fibreglass flares and paint on top of that. Adds up quick but I think is well worth it.

TYS04 said:
Hey Twisty, Did you ever get the kit made for your flush mount bonnet Latchs??

Piecing the kit together now actually. Sent the files off to the lasercutters yesterday.

Twisty · Jun 27, 2016

Few random pics from the last few weeks.

Entered the ute in the show n shine at Downunder Beachfest in Caloundra. 585 pre 1983 vehicles were entered in it, i felt so out of place with so many awesome rides around me but was blown away by the attention the cruiser received. Ended up winning best Japanese vehicle too (I may have won by default but, haha).

Here is a link to my photos from the show.
Downunder Beachfest 2016 | Facebook

Random photo from after the above Landcruiser Park trip.

And lastly, our daughter Ivy celebrated her 2nd birthday over the weekend. Crazy how quick time goes. She loves riding shotgun in the ute around town.

Twisty · Nov 11, 2016

Couple photos from a small detour through the Beerwah State Forest on the way to sort a custom handbrake cable to suit the 5spd conversion and 60 series rear diff. Only a couple other small things to sort before it goes up For Sale.

Twisty · Nov 27, 2016

I just posted this up for sale including a heap of new professional pictures.

Here is a link to the for sale post in the classifieds area.
For Sale: - Restored/Restomod 1977 HJ45

chappohj47 · Nov 27, 2016

I would buy it if I had the money looks fantastic

Michael B · Nov 27, 2016

Mate your 45 is absolutely gorgeous!

Twisty · Dec 12, 2016

Thought I'd add the pictures from my For Sale thread here to finish off this build thread. It sold for the asking price in only 3 days. The new owner picked it up a bit over a week ago. It was sad to see it go, but am looking forward to moving forward with the FJ45V project and the mid wheel base BJ42 I've had in storage for ages.