Just bought a new (to me) truck

[Mick-Kelly]

Its a 94 model turbo diesel. No electrickery and leaf sprung live axles with a comfortable modern interior and the lovely things like aircon etc.
Oh and did i mention its a Hilux :twisted::twisted::twisted::twisted:

[MR LR]

Thats not a truck, it's a wheelbarrow (and rides like one)

[PAT303]

But Mick,in 60 years time will it still be going and is it a real Toyota or a poor cousin and really I think the last real Hilux came out in 1984. Pat

[Mick-Kelly]

But Mick,in 60 years time will it still be going and is it a real Toyota or a poor cousin and really I think the last real Hilux came out in 1984. Pat

No reason that it wont. A nice simple diesel with no useless electric control and leaf springs over live axles. As long as i keep the rust demons away it'll be ticking along just fine. If its good enough for Top Gear not to be able to kill then its good enough for me. Easy clean vinyl interior and nice cold aircon to boot. No engine computers for this little black duck. KISS.

[V8Ian]

But Mick,in 60 years time will it still be going and is it a real Toyota or a poor cousin and really I think the last real Hilux came out in 1984. Pat
So you reckon a hydrogen conversion will become available for diesel, in the next sixty years then Pat? ;)

[Mick-Kelly]

As long as it keeps me fishing, camping and hunting then i am a happy chappy.

[DeanoH]

Its a 94 model turbo diesel. No electrickery and leaf sprung live axles with a comfortable modern interior and the lovely things like aircon etc.
Oh and did i mention its a Hilux :twisted::twisted::twisted::twisted:

Nothing wrong with leaf springs and live axles Mick. But 'comfortable modern' , really !!. Remove the rose coloured glasses or tongue from cheek and you'll be the first (maybe second) to admit that the Japs couldn't make a leaf spring or a comfortable seat to save their lives. Still, if you want a solid reliable 4WD that is more uncomfortable off road (if it's a dual cab), than a SII LR you've got it. Still, plenty of after market springs and seats around to sort it out. Didn't think the turbo versions came out till '98 with the 3 litre?
Congrats on the new wheels.

Deano:)

[Mick-Kelly]

She is a dual cab. It will swap duties between work truck, and camping truck. Turbo off a Surf bolted on and engineered. Modern interior as in ergonomic rather than a metal shelf which i am used to. Cupholders and everything :p very flash. Oh and aftermarket lifted springs.

[lane]

Nice Mick,

I was going to buy a Hilux but having the Landrover bug and not being able to afford two offroad vehicles I got a Disco with a busted motor. (Ouch):o At least you'll have a rock solid reliable vehicle to get you round when your Landy is in for repairs.:wasntme: Besides, they ride nicer than a Cruiser. As an aside, has anyone tried those electronic rust stoppers? I never hear anything about them so I guess they aren't so flash.


Lane

[DeanoH]

.................................. has anyone tried those electronic rust stoppers? I never hear anything about them so I guess they aren't so flash.

Lane

About a useful a Brockys crystals or a Hiclone I'd reckon, but I've tried neither. Brains beats bull**** !!!, I know putting my hand in the fire hurts so I don't try.


Deano:D

[copba]

Nice Mick,

As an aside, has anyone tried those electronic rust stoppers? I never hear anything about them so I guess they aren't so flash.


Lane

My defender has one fitted, was there when I bought it. But the doors are still rusted, so I guess they don't.......:o
Although there's no rust in the chassis or elsewhere that I can find.

[Mick-Kelly]

The new pride and joy. :D:D:D

[UncleHo]

G'day Mick-Kelly :)

Nice tidy looking ute Mick :D should give good service.


cheers

[Beckford]

Nice looking truck.

Interested to know why you did not buy a '94 Defender?

I have a '91 Hilux (4 Runner) in my back paddock which blew it's head at 350k. ;)

It only completely broke down twice in the 10 years I drove it, including the alternator and then the head gasket. Had a major issue with the gear box sensors which could have been caused by my DIY electrical. Used to drink heaps of fuel and overheat. Has front independant suspension so used to fly on the open road. Would like to drop a new engine into it one day.....

[Mick-Kelly]

Didnt go for a fender because they are too big for negotiating a 1 hr each way city traffic commute which i have to do several times a week. Plus they are rarer than rocking horse poo for a dual cab and i need the ute back for manky tools and carriage space. Other wise i would have loved one.