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[cruisermatt]

More cool stuff, if anyone has been watching the 2026 Dakar classic, you may have seen a BJ71 with our logo on it
Well, they finished!! Super stoked on this.

Build Thread 'Dakar rally BJ71 Project'

Jul 31, 2025

Having begun this with a brake booster thread I thought perhaps a build/rebuild thread would be more appropriate where I can maybe still get comments advice.
So here is my new to me 1988 BJ71 13BT Dakar classic rally car in the 2025 race. 3rd twice, almost third in 2025, I am upgrading and modding it to be safer, hopefully, more reliable and supportable for the future to compete in many more Rally raids.
We are doing Dakar Classic 2026 starting 3rd Jan.
It’s currently having a new FIA spec rollcage fitted.
It has an upgraded hybrid turbo and an intercooler fitted, new remote reservoir...

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[JMZ400]

That's really cool Matt. From a storage unit to the Dakar!

 

[GLTHFJ60]

CruiserMatt's is the title sponser for the ONSC Carolina Relic Run event this year. I really hope to see a huge Florida turnout.
It's really too bad Florida folks can't pull it together enough to have events like this


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That is bad ass!!

 

[cruisermatt]

Bit overdue for some updates here.
But we are looking to add a 4th technician to our staff at CruiserMatt’s

We’re primarily looking for someone with strong mechanical/electrical abilities. That said, the most important qualities are the right attitude, attention to detail, organization, and cleanliness and a good fit to our existing shop culture.

Bonus (not required):
• Experience with carburetors, distributors, and drum brakes
• Welding and fabrication skills

If you or someone you know might be a good fit, please email your resume to info@cruisermatts.com.