cylinders Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 This is the discussion thread for my 82 hilux project. Cheers! IMG_0125 by colinrossmacleod, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allmud Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 mate thats cool i have a 81 4x4 lux with a chev v6 pics on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bistro Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Had this on my watchlist when it was on Trademe (as im an RN30/40 piner and this had a wellside) look forward to seeing some progress and welcome to the forum!! (I also have one of these only a short wheel base version. project thread on here too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seedy Al Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 oh hells yes, heaps jealous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighLUX Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 I like this 1G something would be sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cylinders Posted December 5, 2012 Author Share Posted December 5, 2012 Anyone there with suggestions? I'm looking for info/advice on a few things; Rims (offset to clear drums on all 4 corners), suspension ugrades (Nolathane, shocks, rear end improvements?) At the moment I'm cutting out rust to get it on the road, lots of finicky bits like under the windscreen and at the bonnet hinges. The build will progress in a mostly sensible direction for now (rust, paint, brakes) but once its on road i want to do more, so I will start stockpiling now. Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 IMO put 50mm lowering blocks in the rear and wind down the torsion bars the same amount for the front then chuck it on some bigger diameter steel wheels - some 15" EF Falcon steel rims look good on these.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage Grumble Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 IMO put 50mm lowering blocks in the rear and wind down the torsion bars the same amount for the front then chuck it on some bigger diameter steel wheels - some 15" EF Falcon steel rims look good on these.. ^ that = this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cylinders Posted December 10, 2012 Author Share Posted December 10, 2012 That's fuckin awesome! I'm tossing up the tray option too, I've got a wellside that matches the cab but it's very fuckin fucked as it's been under a layer of soggy ply for god knows how long. That one looks so clean and the wheels suit it perfectly, is there any particular offset I require? Like most people figuring out the offset on these confuses the shit out of me. I've got drums all round. We're almost done whipping all this rust out, windscreen goes back in today. Anybody interested in Tantarini LPG/CNG parts? I have an out of date bottle along with the regulators and associated crap. Make a ridiculously low offer, otherwise it'll go on tardme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage Grumble Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Those wheels are from an AU falcon I think (i'm not known for my memory, haha) which are front wheel drive offset, which suited the ute perfectly. They were 16x7's, and the ute was lowered 50mm. That one had been changed to disc in the front, but I dont think that matters at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bistro Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 I've got a wellside that matches the cab but it's very fuckin fucked as it's been under a layer of soggy ply for god knows how long. it would be sad if you ditched the wellside. they are pretty bloody rare and more sort after - you should be able to sell it easy enough though as it's LWB and most of the NZ new ones are just that (*N40/*N41 etc). but i vote keep the wellside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hood Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Good progress, any photos of the other rust repairs? Would like to see those What are you doing with the tailgate and latches out of interest? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cylinders Posted February 7, 2013 Author Share Posted February 7, 2013 Thanks mate, I just nailed a vtnz wof today! I'm gonna keep the whole wellside, it's sitting at a mate's farm for now until I get the time/know-how to rebuild it. I'll post up some other pics of rust repairs soon. Some of them are rugged, my first attempts... but they got better and better. Although I did see you are looking for a bonnet? I have 2, both white w/out major rust (one is blue on engine side), I have to figure out which one I'm keeping but could sell the other soon if you are still looking. You got a build in progress? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighLUX Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Good to see another sweet lux on the road. Looks like WHK VTNZ you a local down that way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cylinders Posted February 7, 2013 Author Share Posted February 7, 2013 Naw that's the new one in the mount. Still reasonably local though eh. You still got one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighLUX Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Yeah got the next shape in the range though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hood Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Thanks mate, I just nailed a vtnz wof today! Although I did see you are looking for a bonnet? I have 2, both white w/out major rust (one is blue on engine side), I have to figure out which one I'm keeping but could sell the other soon if you are still looking. You got a build in progress? Good stuff. Yes I'm trying to track down a decent bonnet. The whole front of the frame has rusted out on mine. I'm interested to see what you have to offer, photos would be a good start if possible? Cheers Here is my 82 pickup (USA model) //oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/29243-left-hook-crumpy/page__hl__%2Bleft+%2Bhook+%2Bcrumpy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bistro Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Jeah boy good shit on getting wof etc!! those 7"s will prob fit on the front no probs (depending on what tyre you run and how low you go I guess) but if you run the wellside again those 8.5s might be a squeeze! I trialed my 8" tridies on the back of mine the other week and it looks like it might be a bit tight even with a bit of guard lipping. will have to get a shot for you once i get a wof for mine and tinker with some lowering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyemetz2 Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Hey mate, you asked about my meshies. They're 15x8.5 0p - 5x114.3. I'm after offers around $1000 for the pair. Come back to me on PM or 021 212 4323 if you're interested. Here's a picture next to my 14x7's: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighLUX Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Wholey expensive pair of rims batman! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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