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timbocruiser

14-08-2005, 06:49 PM

Got this 80 about a year ago to use as a tow vehicle, she was from WA, an ex telstra vehicle, so its a standard

It had bloody pootrol wheels and H/Ts on it when i bought it, but had the racks, spare wheel carrier and winch compatible bullbar which i think is an old ARB, it was standard height with uprated springs in its ass

So first thing was to put some better wheels and tyres on it:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/timbocruiser/106398.jpg

and then some OME springs and shocks which raised it a bit, and got some more artic:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/timbocruiser/106404.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/timbocruiser/106403.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/timbocruiser/106402.jpg

so now it was time to take it in the bush, so we went to Southport and got bogged heaps!! but finally made it in

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/timbocruiser/106400.jpg

Painted the rasias black, which looks better:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/timbocruiser/106399.jpg

Put some Outback roller drawers in and a Uniden UHF recently, Put some Narva spotties and Nite stalkers on the racks today, will post some pics later!

Future plans are to raise it a bit more, get some 35s under its guards and maybe turbo the 1hz

cpt-mud

14-08-2005, 06:59 PM

nice 80 mate

PJ.zook

14-08-2005, 07:01 PM

i bet its starter works eh axle ;D ;D

taziiy

14-08-2005, 07:01 PM

nice looks the part now

timbocruiser

15-08-2005, 09:09 AM

Heres some pics of the new lights on it:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/timbocruiser/107023.jpg

The drawers in the back:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/timbocruiser/107026.jpg

UHF is in :

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/timbocruiser/107027.jpg

crack

16-08-2005, 03:53 PM

looking good mate! one question why did ya put the uhf on the drivers side? i chuckedmine on the passangers side. doesnt it get in the way?

16-08-2005, 05:40 PM

looks great

4xgold0

16-08-2005, 06:19 PM

looking good Timbo 8)............... i like the 2nd last pic ;D ;D

timbocruiser

16-08-2005, 08:54 PM

looking good mate! one question why did ya put the uhf on the drivers side? i chuckedmine on the passangers side. doesnt it get in the way?

nah its back far enough so my leg dont hit on it!! was goin to put it there but wanted it a bit closer so i didnt have to stretch too far!!

crankycruiser

18-08-2005, 09:58 PM

looks good timbo....

Gotta love that southport mud dont ya...

GUHOON

19-08-2005, 12:36 AM

Can i have the pootrol wheels ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

timbocruiser

19-08-2005, 08:29 AM

Can i have the pootrol wheels ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

sorry got rid of em!!! couldnt have any of that nissan stuff on the property ;D

21-08-2005, 12:24 PM

Didnt realise the 80's dash is sooo simple. Not even a tacho. Even my 60 has a tacho... lol

Nice truck anyways mate! Cant wait to get to tassie some day soon!

udm

21-08-2005, 06:29 PM

Hi vanzbrown, it´s a DX 80 series, it doesn´t have tacho, p/windows, c/locking, and all that kind of stuff, the GXL comes with all the electric stuff and tacho.
Ulises

Ozjunk38

22-08-2005, 10:55 AM

Nice unit Tim. I found that with the UHF mounted where yours is that it got in the way on long trips when I moved my legs around. I put in an ovehead console to get it up off the floor. Then again if you haven't long legs then it won't be a problem ;D ;D

timbocruiser

31-08-2005, 08:49 PM

finished puttin on another set of lights on the front and back of the racks the other day, will get some pics later ;D

cpt-mud

01-09-2005, 10:00 PM

looks a treat now, dosnt it

timbocruiser

10-09-2005, 09:38 PM

put some new headlight inserts in today and some new globes, made a great diference! :D

Pulled the spare wheel carrier off to clean it up and replace some bolts, will get it so it mounts nice and solid as it used to wobble around a bit.

-BJ-

11-09-2005, 05:13 PM

Thats coming along nicely :D You should invest in one of those cargo barriers.

timbocruiser

11-09-2005, 08:18 PM

Cleaned up the old spare wheel carrier which had a bit of surface rust over it and the paint was peeling aswell, so got rid of the old crap and put a fresh coat of gloss black on it, just need to put it back on, which will happen later as its pi^%in down atm.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/timbocruiser/100_0622.jpg

Planning to do a bodylift to it in the next month or so and get some spacers on top of the springs too, to get it up there a little more.Might invest in some slightly longer travel shocks aswell, maybe tough dog adjustables if the funds are there!

Got my spacers and some 50mm polyethane rod, still yet to get some 75mm rod for the front and back body mounts

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/timbocruiser/100_0624.jpg

bushbloke

11-09-2005, 09:48 PM

Hey Tim, how did you run the wires for Ya lights on the roof? Where do they come out? I was thinking bout this as i want to run some driving lights and a couple of work lights up there...

timbocruiser

11-09-2005, 09:54 PM

i put in another two pairs of lights the other week, i used twin core to wire them up and just taped it all together so it was flat and then ran it inside to drivers door opening, then down b pillar, i will get a pic for you if u like

I didnt want to drill holes in the roof or run it down the snorkel or sumthing :D

brooksy

11-09-2005, 10:07 PM

Looking good mate !!

brooksy

bushbloke

11-09-2005, 10:08 PM

Ok, No need for pic's at moment.

Cheers. :)

timbocruiser

13-09-2005, 06:38 PM

got the spare carrier back on today, looks heaps better.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/timbocruiser/100_0625.jpg

Picked up an air tank from the truck wreckers today for 30 bucks, i will use this in the near future after its cleaned up, painted and fitted

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/timbocruiser/100_0626.jpg

-BJ-

13-09-2005, 07:25 PM

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/timbocruiser/100_0626.jpg

Damn thats some greens grass :o Oh, and nice tank, thats a steel at $30 ! For an air compressor is it ?

timbocruiser

13-09-2005, 07:49 PM

hehehe, wouldnt have my lawn any other way mate!! (got a Jims mowing franchise) yeah i plan to get airlockers and compressor in the near future

-BJ-

13-09-2005, 07:52 PM

Sick, twin lockers in an 80 ! Youd be unstopable :D Im a 3rd year apprentice horticulturalist, your grass is the first thing I noticed :)

timbocruiser

13-09-2005, 08:06 PM

good stuff! i should have a level 3 certificate this time next year in horticulture

bushbloke

13-09-2005, 08:51 PM

OOh, we have a few budding horticulturists on here. I'm Currently studying my Level 3 as well. Whats working for yaself like Tim? (maybe we should start another topic)

timbocruiser

13-09-2005, 08:57 PM

starting one in clubhouse mate

timbocruiser

14-09-2005, 09:46 PM

got all the body blocks cut out last night, what a prick of a job that was! just need to get on the lathe and drill the holes and make sure they are all square and even, then go get some new bolts 8)

timbocruiser

19-09-2005, 08:02 PM

Put some 30mm spring spacers in over the weekend, so now she up there a bit more! should be a good 6 inches higher when the body lift is in! woohoo! will put some pics up later

BushTuckerNed

19-09-2005, 08:03 PM

Not sure if u sed it, but how come u got rid of that other beast?

timbocruiser

19-09-2005, 08:09 PM

BushTuckerNed

19-09-2005, 08:11 PM

twas a bit impractical as i need a tow vehicle aswell to tow my trailer everyday, was a bit sluggish with 35s, 7 inch lift and a 1.2 ton trailer behind it!! Still got the thing too, i hope it sells soon!

ok, but it seems this white one is becoming similar? or u gonna run smaller tyres etc?

timbocruiser

19-09-2005, 08:17 PM

smaller tyres for everday use,32s, i dont care if it looks crap ;D will get some 35s for bush work, chunky buggas too!

timbocruiser

22-10-2005, 08:26 PM

put a dodgy little shelf on one of the back doors today and some tie downs to strap the esky to on top of the drawers, so it doesn t go flying in the bush!! i hate shaken beer!
did some maintenance to it to, like some brake pads and other crap aswell

Oh and fitted my new steering wheel i got off Scotty on the forum, cheers mate! i love it!

timbocruiser

22-10-2005, 08:53 PM

heres some pics:

the shelf :-[
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/timbocruiser/100_0743.jpg

the new wheel!!
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/timbocruiser/100_0744.jpg

uted

23-10-2005, 12:32 AM

nice bus you got there 8)

SPAZ400

27-10-2005, 01:33 PM

have you got your air tank in yet? and if so where did you mount it? ???

Stevencc182

28-10-2005, 09:02 AM

very nice mate, coming alone great guns,

timbocruiser

29-11-2005, 08:33 PM

got some pics of the new secondhand 35s!! (CHEERS RAY!)

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/timbocruiser/100_0854.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/timbocruiser/100_0853.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/timbocruiser/100_0852.jpg

crankycruiser

29-11-2005, 08:50 PM

Lookin tuff Timbo!!

Hope the 35's serve ya as well as they did me...

I would have another set in a heart beat ;D

crusr

29-11-2005, 09:00 PM

noice tim noice,
whats the guard dogs name in the back ground???

timbocruiser

29-11-2005, 09:06 PM

noice tim noice,
whats the guard dogs name in the back ground???

Tess :-[

ooohhhh leave her alone shes a good girl :P :D

-BJ-

29-11-2005, 09:15 PM

Nice Tim 8)

Whats next ?

timbocruiser

29-11-2005, 09:19 PM

front and rear diff locks

putting in auto lockers, have the front one just trying to chase up a rear one :)

Phat Mav

30-11-2005, 12:45 AM

Looking mighty fine!!!!!

Patrick

Viper

30-11-2005, 09:34 AM

Ahh!! I thought I saw your car the other day. The jims.net gives it away :)
I think you were around the Brooker Inn, if I remember right.

Looking good with the new tyres.

Cheers
Tim.

Broadys GU

30-11-2005, 10:39 PM

Its coming along nicely and good pics too..

TOY80ST

01-12-2005, 11:37 AM

Tim How do you find the steering wheel against the standard one. I've been tossing around with the idea for a while now just not sure ???

timbocruiser

01-12-2005, 10:34 PM

Tim How do you find the steering wheel against the standard one. I've been tossing around with the idea for a while now just not sure ???

when i first put it on i thought it was a bit close to the shroud on the column, but because i drive the thing all day long i got used to it quickly, probably wont go back to the orig any time soon! :D

uted

02-12-2005, 09:49 AM

Looking good timbo 8) All you need now is a trailer like crankys to carry the mowers in :P

Twisty

02-12-2005, 10:48 AM

Truck is looking awesome Tim!!! It's coming along very nicely!!

timbocruiser

18-12-2005, 09:18 PM

got some pics of the 80 flexin up today, was just seeing how the 35s fill the guards, fitted boootifully on the rear and just cleared on the front, so im stoked, heres some pics:

tucking it up!
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/timbocruiser/100_0949.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/timbocruiser/100_0953.jpg

pity the shocks arent quite long enough, there is more travel in the rear springs, so shocks are next on the list!

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/timbocruiser/100_0952.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/timbocruiser/100_0951.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/timbocruiser/100_0957.jpg

crankycruiser

18-12-2005, 10:12 PM

Fully sic Timbo!! Fully sick :D

crusr

18-12-2005, 11:10 PM

lucky you've got the spare wheel on the back.

19-12-2005, 08:37 PM

timbo did you put in new panhard rods and brake lines i on the lift or was there enough room for it all to fit?

red_zook

19-12-2005, 09:31 PM

timbocruiser

19-12-2005, 09:58 PM

timbo did you put in new panhard rods and brake lines i on the lift or was there enough room for it all to fit?

still got the standard panhard rods in it, the rear is slighlt offset so it will need an adjustable sometime, the front seems ok

havent even checked the brake lines :-\ :o, but i havent wheeled it for a while now due to work being flat out!

timbocruiser

19-12-2005, 09:59 PM

timbocruiser

19-12-2005, 10:01 PM

one thing i did notice with the new tyres is how much more grip they have compared to the shite ATs that were on it before, was driving up tracks i used to need 4WD for in 2WD this time around, so thats a damn good sign!! ;D

red_zook

19-12-2005, 10:07 PM

yo timbo..
i recon them tires would look good on my zook?
ya need some bigger ones boy!!!
nah seriously man looks 8) not over the top.. like a few other ones i know of!... yeah anyway...
we have to go for a wheel after new years hey!
Chears bloke
Philby

ahhhhh, no ya cant have em!!

and yeah will go wheeling next month some time bud!

or atleast hit the piss!!!!
coz at this rate im gona be on 30' mudder retreds for a LONG time...
any one wana donate me a set? lol
Chears
Philby

20-12-2005, 07:24 PM

hey do u use your spare wheel carrier??
wanna sell it???

are they coopers your runnin?

-BJ-

20-12-2005, 08:56 PM

looking good tim 8) nice flex, got the lockers yet ?

timbocruiser

01-01-2006, 11:46 AM

righyo, the front end is now rebuilt, new seals and bearings in the swivels, and i pulled the front diff out while i was at it and fitted the lockright diff lock into the hemisphere, put her and back together, topped the oils up and took it for a test run, found a nice steep bank near home and it crawled up there beautifully, cant wait to get it in the bush!! just need to get the rear locker and fit that up, the front on was a snack to fit!!! ;D

red_zook

01-01-2006, 12:30 PM

lookin good bro

hey timbo dont u hate it when some one calles out and waves to u near centerpoint in town on fridays and u have absoultly no ideah who it is???? dam the look on your face was clasic!!! ;D
u know who it was now!

Philby