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Roofus
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 03, 2011 6:23 am    Post subject: LJ71 Reply with quote

Greetings!

I built & broke this......



So that's gone to another home Wink

I then bought this.....



But that didn't work out & went to another home Wink

I thought about buying this......



But this came up.....& I saw the light & bought it! Very Happy


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Roofus
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 03, 2011 6:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Between moving house, work etc etc it's going to be disjointed, but the plan is.......

Spool Locker rear, Lock Right front, front winch, suspension lift, respray, roll cage etc etc Very Happy

Stripped out the carpets etc & used a wee bit of Protectacote to tidy it up!





The centre console was shot.....so whilst, I certainly am not 'Ish' from West Coast Customs, I built my own! Laughing



I've no need for the stereo, so I whipped it out & bodged together a panel for the CB & winch controls etc....



Shiney stuff should start going on tuesday......



The truck named itself Jester as I towed it home! I was delighted to have got it, it looked comical on the big trailer & I couldn't stop smiling! & as such I came up with a suitable paint job.....



Now....when I said respray......I meant I'd be doing it! I've never done anything like it before....so I unbolted a few bits to try!



If it stays on in the rain...things will be going well! Razz

So....I'm the proud owner of an LJ71!! I've left the Mitsi forum & come over to the Land of the Toyota! Cool

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PostPosted: Fri Jun 03, 2011 7:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

A thousand welcomes Roofus.

I shall watch progress with your new truck with great interest.
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 03, 2011 5:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

i tell you what you dont ang about it should be a verry capable truck when youve finished if thers anything you get stuck on someone here should have the anser or atleast point you in the right direction welcom to the club
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Roofus
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 03, 2011 7:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks guys!! Very Happy

Am delighted with it! Light to tow, good turning circle & a cracking off road reputation!! Cool

100nomad Barry, South Wales huh! Haven't been there since I was chasing a stolen car 10yrs ago! Wink Enjoyed my 2 years in Wales chasing scrotes Laughing

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PostPosted: Sun Jun 05, 2011 7:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hey Roofus,looking good
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Curt
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 05, 2011 9:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That poor Toyota. Your raping it of its dignity by going that paint job to it.

Its like a 1960's hippies attempt at making a 4x4 "groovy" Mad Mad

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PostPosted: Sun Jun 05, 2011 9:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Cruiser harlequin

Someone posted a link to it on another forum I hope your going to do something with that front bumper to....

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PostPosted: Sun Jun 05, 2011 11:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ahh, a VW Polo Harlequin Mk2!
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Roofus
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 06, 2011 4:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Doubt it'll be groovy Curt.....but it'll hopefully cover the rust! Laughing

As for the truck's dignity....everyone's opinion will vary! I, however...like it! Razz

Should get the suspension on it tomorrow & paint thereafter!

The front bumper came with the truck & initially I figured it would get a re-design during the roll cage process. That said....it's growing on me & could well remain a feature! Time will tell Wink

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PostPosted: Mon Jun 06, 2011 7:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Roofus wrote:
Thanks guys!! Very Happy

Am delighted with it! Light to tow, good turning circle & a cracking off road reputation!! Cool

100nomad Barry, South Wales huh! Haven't been there since I was chasing a stolen car 10yrs ago! Wink Enjoyed my 2 years in Wales chasing scrotes Laughing
yeh thats all that seems to be here thats why every add on to my little lj gets welded (a born and bred brummy me hence the spelling lol) post a pic of the front bumper from the side i cant see a problem with it rock crawlers love them angled outward
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Roofus
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 4:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

So.....before.....(Note the jack handle Wink )





After Cool









Very Happy Laughing Razz

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PostPosted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 5:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Het Roofus

Nice looking jeep and Auto is the Dogs B.....s for off roading.

I dont want to seem pushy but seen as your LC is Auto. From my experience the complete hand brake cable should be removed and placed in the first skip you can find.

They are well known for getting snagged on roots and branches and locking up the rear brakes which is a pain.

Best of look with the Cruiser (not that you will need it)

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PostPosted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 6:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

there you go nout rong with that i take it the lights and stuff have been removed just for the respray yeh i like your front bumber the auto box does have advantages but also disadvantages its all down to preferance the handbrake cable is in the same place as my nanual not a SPAM lot you can do with it realy unless you start putting pully weels everywere
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Roofus
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 8:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for the tip Mr trayback!! I'll get underneath & have a look see! Smile

What would you suggest as an alternative?? Or just live without?

& yep....all stripped down for the respray!

Have to admit....the front bumper has won me over & will definitely be staying! Very Happy

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PostPosted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 9:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

if you intend on keeping it street legal mr vosa says you need one where the handbrake leaver is on the back of the hub my choise would be to weld a plate to the under side of the axel covering the gap between the 2 but personaly ive never had a problem
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 08, 2011 5:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

make up a t box handbrake as if you get more flex from your truck the cable is one of the things that will start to hold the axle up and thats not good.
one of these
http://www.wilwood.com/Calipers/CaliperList.aspx?subname=Mech Spot
one of these
http://www.x-eng.co.uk/X-BrakeDef.asp
well just the disc
and make up the brackets to fit and find a cable that fits and you have a disc t box brake Cool

jacks truck needs one now





but i think jack is going to use a cable from a 60 series Confused as they are longer Wink

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PostPosted: Wed Jun 08, 2011 2:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Roofus as you are going to be towing the jeep to and from the forests and presume you wont be going for a DOE I would just live without it as I have done for last 2 1/2 years and put the gear stick in the park position.
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 09, 2011 5:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

100nomad wrote:
if you intend on keeping it street legal mr vosa says you need one where the handbrake leaver is on the back of the hub my choise would be to weld a plate to the under side of the axel covering the gap between the 2 but personaly ive never had a problem


Thanks for that! Won't be road legal! It'll be trailered everywhere & I've no idea who Mr Vosa is! Laughing

That's some serious flex Parrot! Are you in the process of making up a t box handbrake??

Putting it in Park may be the way to go! Gotta finish it first & get it back out to play! Cool

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PostPosted: Thu Jun 09, 2011 9:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Roofus wrote:

That's some serious flex Parrot! Are you in the process of making up a t box handbrake??




thanks,its not my truck its a mates i done the work on,im not in the process of making one but have looked into it afew times for different trucks and in my eye's apart from the cost the hardest part is finding a handbrake cable that will be short enough and work

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PostPosted: Thu Jun 09, 2011 4:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for that Mr P! We'll see how it goes Wink
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 09, 2011 8:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nice 70 series!

Im actually looking for one at the mo. 3 years ago I had two 3.0td auto LWB 70 series prado on front/rear lockers. I can't find the same thing anywhere at the mo.

Are the 70 series getting rare? Or people just hanging on to em?


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Roofus
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 5:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

A few come up for sale now & then here in Ireland! I'm no expert on them I'm afraid, so can't really help! This is my first 70series.....can't wait to get out & play! Very Happy


Now......I've been painting! &, whilst I still have the bonnet & roof to do, I've made some process!

Disclaimer........paint job by Bodgeit & Scarper! If orange peel, excessive use of stickers to hide the dodgy bits, bright colours etc etc offends you....please look away now! Laughing














Boy am I bad at painting! Embarassed

Very Happy

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PostPosted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 9:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looking Coooooooool Roofus. Weel done. I think you will have to change the name and call the Hippy Jeep Razz
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 1:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nothing wrong with that paint job Roofus(must have cost a fortune in rattle cans though??)i'm too shy for that kinda scheme i have to admit, certainly different and looks well -think you have to painting wheels to??

ps you'll have to cover that darkside sticker when your out in forest Laughing might upset someone Sad
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 1:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

But Vortec......I left room for our stickers on the doors! Very Happy
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 2:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

oh yeah we have some big stickers now!!!still tink you'll get in troubbbbblllee though Laughing
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 11, 2011 7:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm going to be having hand brake issues soon to when I fit my lift kit
I think it's time to look into a tbox hand brake.....

I don't think it will be a issue with a toyota auto but landy autos brake the park lock in the box and then the bits wreck the box, but that's LRs for u I guess

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PostPosted: Sat Jun 11, 2011 8:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

jeepmadmike wrote:

I don't think it will be a issue with a toyota auto but landy autos brake the park lock in the box and then the bits wreck the box, but that's LRs for u I guess


Sorry....excuse my ignorance! Do you mean that just using 'Park' is potentially bad?? I'm not familiar with the term 'park lock' so you kinda lost me at that point! Embarassed

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PostPosted: Sat Jun 11, 2011 9:47 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hey roofus

I think what jeepmadmike is refering to is a landrover gear box and not toyota. I am open correction

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