Pea and Ham from a Chicken?

#151 by McK , Sun Mar 23, 2014 7:22 pm

Headliner installed. Most of the dash back in and electrics sorted out. Plastic trim around the doors holding the headliner, grab handel's, interior light and mirror and new safe edge, black of course, fitted round door frames. I am glad I decided to strip it all out too change the colour, it has been worth the time and effort as it has really freshened up the look of the cab.

#152 by robert3040 , Sun Mar 23, 2014 7:28 pm

Taking shape now Brian.

#153 by McK , Tue Apr 01, 2014 6:37 pm

Door card almost there. All the horrible blue/grey plastic is gone as are the carpet door cards.

#154 by diggermandan , Wed Apr 02, 2014 2:07 pm

shiny!

#155 by Willibob , Wed Apr 02, 2014 11:51 pm

I've only just found this thread and ended up reading the whole thing.

Its absolutely fascinating and compelling. Fantastic work Brian

Can't wait to see the finished truck.

#156 by diggermandan , Thu Apr 03, 2014 12:59 pm

Can't wait to see someone do a shogun!

#157 by McK , Thu Apr 03, 2014 11:11 pm

Quote: Willibob wrote in post #155
I've only just found this thread and ended up reading the whole thing.

Its absolutely fascinating and compelling. Fantastic work Brian

Can't wait to see the finished truck.

Thanks for the comments.
Drop in with Rab one weekend and get a proper look at it.

#158 by Willibob , Fri Apr 04, 2014 10:27 am

@McK I'd love to.

Where in the world are you Brian?

#159 by McK , Fri Apr 04, 2014 6:28 pm

Quote: Willibob wrote in post #158
@McK I'd love to.

Where in the world are you Brian?

Dennyloanhead, a mile from Rab.
14 mile from you.

#160 by McK , Sat Apr 12, 2014 8:03 pm

Nice to meet you today Will. Drop in anytime, just don't bring Rab he adds to my to do list every visit.

#161 by robert3040 , Sat Apr 12, 2014 8:18 pm

Suppose the list is getting bigger Brian,I just like to c you busy

#162 by Willibob , Sat Apr 12, 2014 9:41 pm

Yeah, really good to meet you guys and good to see the Hilux in the metal. Awesome looking truck!!

Rab's just so demanding isn't he?!?!

So when do you reckon you'll be doing my double hoop roll bar?

#163 by 123hotchef , Sat Apr 12, 2014 9:49 pm

dont forget my sliders please!

#164 by McK , Mon Apr 21, 2014 12:49 pm

Driver door card finished and on, bonnet tided up and scoop tril fit, snorkle fitted and it got it's baseball hillbilly skip fitted.

Load of goodies on route from Roughtrax so hopefully two or three good shifts and it's off for MOT.

#165 by woody13 , Mon Apr 21, 2014 12:52 pm

Looks like its gonna be a beast......

#166 by McK , Fri May 16, 2014 8:45 pm

MOT work started. Brakes cleaned up and shoes replaced

#167 by Mallinman , Fri May 16, 2014 8:50 pm

At least you know it will stop when wanted.

#168 by McK , Tue Jun 03, 2014 8:31 pm

Chassis now black, rear Axel done, again in black. Tank guard, Transfer guard and Trailing arm guards all in red. Only one picture for now sorry.
New suspension parts still to go on and front wishbones to be cleaned and painted.
I am getting close to the finish thou, so the project that was never meant to be a project might be road worthy soon.

#169 by Yoda , Tue Jun 03, 2014 8:57 pm

Nice work! I had red bits under mine back once. Now it's all just coloured 'crusty dirt!'

#170 by diggermandan , Wed Jun 04, 2014 10:24 am

If I had the time I'd do my underside multi coloured too. Black chassis and red transmission, brake, fuel and protection elements. I don't have the time though so for now I'm just going to look at this and drool (more than usual)

#171 by McK , Thu Jun 26, 2014 8:38 pm

Chassis almost finished, new suspension waiting to go on.

New Rad fitted, it also got a new battery and alternator. The loom was altered to allow running a single battery system.

#172 by Gezza , Thu Jun 26, 2014 10:20 pm

The top quality work still keeps coming....

#173 by Yoda , Thu Jun 26, 2014 10:54 pm

Wow that looks lush! Like a full body off restoration!

#174 by McK , Sat Jul 12, 2014 8:06 pm

Had to replace the front calipers, they were to far gone after sitting idle for 4 years.
New disks and pads means both front and rear are totally overhauled now. New +2" Rancho dampers on.

Getting close to MOT day

#175 by Yoda , Sat Jul 12, 2014 9:48 pm

Man I can't wait to see this thing done. You got any plans to paint it?

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