Time for some fun.

I spotted this on the way home from work at the local yard on the main highway. I instantly wanted it because I used to own it. Here is a quick history. I had it for 6 months (simply added some lights and a battery and got it on the road) and sold it 2 weeks later to a family friend. I lost contact with them for a few years to find it in the yard. I find out from the yard that they had it sitting for 3 years in the shed because of the rear left brake slave cylinder blew and half finished installing a new one. I went to the bank and handed over the money.

It arrives on the 10th Oct. (Delivery for 3kms (2ish miles) is $65! )

Specs:

LN46 with an L engine
Minimal Rust
Unknown modification plate (I think for seatbelts)
fiberglass canopy and styleside (little rust)
Rear Bench and both Front bucket seats in good condition
Steel Side Steps

Forgot to get a photo of the engine















The Donor



I walked from that without a scratch.. and it still runs!

 

Parts List: (off the top of my head)

Fenders
LED Indicators
Parklight Surround
130Watt Headlights
Bonnet Struts
2 x LED Worklights (Square)
4 x Lightforce Striker 170
2 x Lightforce Blitz 240
Antenna Knockdown
4.5Dba Antenna
Dual Battery Voltmeter
Internal Cage
5 Point Harness
5W 80CH UHF
Fuse Box Cover
Door Trim Clips
4 inch Extended Shackles
Adjustible Torque Rod
Front and Rear Bush Spring kit
2 x Door Shells
6 inch Speakers
Wiper Cranks
2 x Left Windows
2 x Right Windows
Door Seals
Internal Door Handles
External Door Handles
4 x Window Regulators
Weather shields (smoked)
1/4 Glasses
1/4 Glass Weather Strips
1/4 Glass Assemblys
4 x Maxtrax
Tow Hitch Reciever

 

BTW Its an 83 not an 85 if O can get that changed it would be great

 

Nice

 

It frustrates me when people post cool rides that were never offered in the states. Have fun with it!

 

Man feel sorry for the person driving that donor truck that looks painful ..nice find gonna be a unique one of a kind of a ride

 

It frustrates me being over here as I have to import parts from the states. Prices are brilliant shipping well... isn't

Actually that was my truck! You will see in my earlier posts. I walked from that without a scratch but had a spinal brace as a precaution. I fell asleep behind the wheel towing a 6x4 trailer, went into the opposite lane, woke up just before I hit a steep water drain I corrected (forgot) about the trailer, it went down jack knifed and caused me to roll 3 times as a result.

That was an expensive mistake

 

Wow must have strolled thru that part . lucky u crawled outta that thing I'm sure that was f$&@ing scary . Trailers and trucks can be replaced .atleast it will live on slightly transformed

 

I got a call this morning saying it would be a day early. Yippee!

Enough with the chit chat.































More pics the better right?

 

Actually I kinda enjoyed it to tell you the gods honest truth. I was offered $12,500 from insurance because of its age. After more than 6 months on the phone and visting face-to-face, I found out that had I gone that route it would have been crushed and melted down. I wasn't going to let that happen as these are a stupidly expensive to get parts for.

For example: A Brand new Front drivers or passengers door without glass or upholstery are $440 each!

 

Sweet build. I wish we had the out double cabs here.

 

I agree. Don't understand why the 4doors weren't an option here

 

I am not 100% sure but I do know they only offered them for a few months over here.

 

Just a test fit (It bolts straight in )



4 hours of work to get it to this:

 

Ya we never got them here. Only the tacomas

 

I can only reply with we didn't get the tacomas... We did get the new style FJ Landcruisers but they only came out last year.

 

Weve had fj cruisers for awhile. Wish we had gotten all the cool stuff like 4 doors an diesel's haha

 

That looks tough like Mr.T tough.
"I pity the fool that get's in my way"

 

Just a small update:

I removed the rancho shocks, rear bumper, side steps, exhaust and 5 spotties.

The Left and Right Drivers door skins arrived today at a cost of $620 with shipping.

Tomorrow I want to remove the rear axle and springs, whilst I am waiting for the donor to arrive.

 

I have been looking through some other forums and heaps of guys from the US are ordering All Pro Offroad Extreme lift kit. They start at $1700 and can reach as high as $2,500US (with extras) according to its website.

https://www.allprooffroad.com/pickupsuspension/54

Shipping alone (with an educated guess) would be around $1,500.

Total I am looking at a ball park figure of $4,000.

My question is: Would it be worth the $$ to import top quality or should I piece together something that is local that I am unsure about for $2,500 + shipping of $900?