Boofs Toy, Poser pics

[boof]

My money pit is a 98 SR5 Hilux, I bought it pretty much standard in early 02.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a181/mg_ellis1/Main%20Album/Stockphoto.jpg


Mods so far
2" Suspension Lift
2" Body Lift
33" MTRs (Now with 315/70/17s)
15x8 Mickey Thompson Classic IIs (Now running Brute 17x9s)
Kingsley Step Treads
Genuine Toyota Bullbar
Genuine Toyota Sportsbar
Spotlights
UHF
Dual Batteries
Electronic Rust Prevention
Front Lokka
Rear Air Locker
Long Range Tank
Snorkel
R151 Gearbox
Lexus V8
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a181/mg_ellis1/lux3.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a181/mg_ellis1/IMG_0121.jpg

Future Mods

Interior Upgrade
Custom Airbox
Custom Tray
Custom Sliders
Custom Bullbar
SAS (Hopefully)
Forced Induction (Hopefully)

[crusin in hiluxury]

nice work on the the lux boof. i reckon this is one of the best hilux's kickin around 8)

[boof]

Cheers mate, I'm happy with it.

[Synergy]

oi boof how much did u pay for ur wheels and mag?

and is ur bullbar aerial able to be pushed down?

[boof]

oi boof how much did u pay for ur wheels and mag?

and is ur bullbar aerial able to be pushed down?


Fourbys gave me a good price on the rims cant remember exact price but was cheaper than the other places. Bought the tyres second hand off Blu125 for 800.

And my bullbar aerial got caught on the garage door and snapped :-[ , so no not retractable ;D

[four1wd]

very nice..too good to get knocked around

[boof]

very nice..too good to get knocked around

Yeh I dont mind using it but panel damage is a definate concern

[Synergy]

and ur spotlight cable, has it been run inside the bar?

I want ur rims, where fourbys? There called bubble or sumfin i think, most places sell em for $300 each

im in brisbane, and places want $250 + to wire up 2 spotties..

Who wired them up for u?

[boof]

and ur spotlight cable, has it been run inside the bar?

I want ur rims, where fourbys? There called bubble or sumfin i think, most places sell em for $300 each

im in brisbane, and places want $250 + to wire up 2 spotties..

Who wired them up for u?


The rims are Mickey Thompson Classic IIs, Fourbys is on Ipswich Rd in Mooroka in Brisbane. Yeh I ran my wiring in through the bar Id take a photo but I wont have it back until the engine conversion is finished, hopefully next week. Theres no way Id pay 250 to wire up the lights. Im away for work at the moment but if you want a hand send me a pm and I can organise a weekend to help you wire them up if you like. Only cost a carton or two ;)

[Synergy]

Thats sounds sweet as.

where in bris are u?


Do you have a chrome checkerplated bash plate?

[boof]

Too easy mate PM sent and yeh I have one of the Komited Kustoms bashplate ;D

[Synergy]

whered u get that bashplate from? how much?

[boof]

whered u get that bashplate from? how much?


http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/index.php?board=13;action=display;threadid=10159

[Synergy]

haha sweet getting one for me and my dad 04 Sr5

cheers man

[boof]

Well just a couple of pics of the Lexus fitted up I still have to sort out an airbox and reconnect the snorkle

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a181/mg_ellis1/MotorinLux1.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a181/mg_ellis1/motorinlux2-1.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a181/mg_ellis1/motorinlux3-1.jpg

[boof]

A few new pics gave it a good scrub on the weekend

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a181/mg_ellis1/Lux20-08-06.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a181/mg_ellis1/Lux20-08-06-1.jpg

[Disco_Alex]

I really like the last 2 pics looks sweet
mate ;)

[boof]

I really like the last 2 pics looks sweet
mate ;)

Thanks mate

[BushTuckerNed]

looks awesome gary. very neat

[Grimsey]

looks good boof, my car is about the same color and its so hard to keep clean.

[02-SR5]

where did you get your tail lights from??? How much???

[Synergy]

there on ebay 02 SR5, all different kinds

just search for hilux lights or altezza lights...


and boof ur lux is hawt!

[Mick.]

Thats looking good mate. ;)

Did you end up get those dramas sorted out with the mechanic that fitted the engine?

Cheers Mick.

[boof]

looks awesome gary. very neat


Cheers mate


looks good boof, my car is about the same color and its so hard to keep clean.


The colour is great when clean but yeh its damn hard to keep and shows every scratch. I now use colour polish to hide as many as I can LOL

[boof]

where did you get your tail lights from??? How much???


I got them from hardcore on Moss St they were 110 from memory. I had smashed one of the standard ones and Toyota wanted more for one than a pair of these so I grabbed them. The fit isnt that great but they look alright from a distance.


Thats looking good mate. ;)

Did you end up get those dramas sorted out with the mechanic that fitted the engine?

Cheers Mick.


Thanks Mick. Most of the dramas have been sorted, just the a/c thats a pita now.

[HRT01]

Sweeeet! Yes very nice indeed, bet she goes like stink now

[ChunkyCharcoal]

Boof, I gotta say your lux must be the best looking and most capable IFS lux out there!

Can't wait to see it in action ;D

[boof]

Sweeeet! Yes very nice indeed, bet she goes like stink now


Thanks mate and yes definately happy with the extra power and definately the note. ;D


Boof, I gotta say your lux must be the best looking and most capable IFS lux out there!

Can't wait to see it in action ;D


Dont talk it up too much you might be dissapointed :-\ :-[
The driver is its biggest drawback :-[

[babylux]

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a181/mg_ellis1/Lux20-08-06.jpg


Mate that pic looks AWESOME!! :o 8)

I would be to scared to take it offroad I cant get over how shiney it is

[boof]

Mate that pic looks AWESOME!! :o 8)

I would be to scared to take it offroad I cant get over how shiney it is


Cheers mate, I love to get it dirty but when its not offroad I like it to look clean.

[bazooka]

Nice lux

[Terry]

How sexual would it look with a pair of 240XGTs at the front ;D

[boof]

How sexual would it look with a pair of 240XGTs at the front ;D


The 240s are too big for the bar ;) I have tried and they looked crap. I intend on fitting some 170s if I keep the bar. I may be changing it and then the 240s might fit 8)

[Terry]

Damn that looks tough! had another look ;D That body lift must have been a pain in the ass though

[missinbits]

looks tough boof :)

[dhula]

Nice one boof.

[boof]

Cheers fellas

[HRT01]

If ya dont mind me asking roughly whats it cost for the V8 conversion? If you do mind don't answer

[boof]

If ya dont mind me asking roughly whats it cost for the V8 conversion? If you do mind don't answer


Lets just say a lot more than I estimated :o
But definately worth every cent ;D

[DEEV8]

Sitting behind this thing in traffic in maroochydore yesterday. Didn't realise it was yours. Saw the mtrs, noticed the spotties on the sports bar, and thought, 'hang on, where have i seen this rig before...?' I was unsure as I didnt realise you lived in this neck of the woods...

Didn't click till i noticed the "V8lux" badge... nice touch. ;)

Looks the goods. Hope you get your money's worth outa that conversion. I'm sure i would! ;D

[boof]

Sitting behind this thing in traffic in maroochydore yesterday. Didn't realise it was yours. Saw the mtrs, noticed the spotties on the sports bar, and thought, 'hang on, where have i seen this rig before...?' I was unsure as I didnt realise you lived in this sorta area.

Didn't click till i noticed the "V8lux" badge... nice touch. ;)

Looks the goods. Hope you get your money's worth outa that conversion. I'm sure i would! ;D


Hey mate yeh came up to visit Twisty and Bundymonkey. Twisty was driving hence the stalling it ;D

Thanks for the comments mate, Twisty did point out your truck to me looks good too.

[Twisty]

As Boof just mentioned....has a couple drives of his Lux last night, and was very impressed....the programable engine management and correct diff ratios gives it heaps more balls than mine!!! And as everyone else has mentioned, ir's one sexy Lux! 8)

[Bundy]

I must admit I took it for a spin last night and was very impressed I just hope the Bundy goes as good

[boof]

Cheers guys. Was good to catch up again :)

[jimbo jones]

Nice touch the parkles in the last couple of photos was it done on photo shop? ;)
But no its a very nice truck how much did the 1UZFE conversion cost you? :D

[GUN100]

:D

Great Tidy lookin Lux Mate
It looks really good.

[boof]

Nice touch the parkles in the last couple of photos was it done on photo shop? ;)
But no its a very nice truck how much did the 1UZFE conversion cost you? :D


The wife took the photo its a star filter or something :-\
And it cost more than expected ;)



:D

Great Tidy lookin Lux Mate
It looks really good.




Cheers mate

[Big Boots]

She's absolutely sparkling.
Here's a new business venture for you....Boofs Mobile detailing. I'll be your first customer. ;D

[crusin in hiluxury]

hey boof good to hear u got the v8 in. when you did the body lift did you use the same towbar or one of just a sr hilux because the sr5 ones sit lower dont they to compensate for the chrome step? and those clear tailights are they from hardcore racing just before the creek on moss st. they look awsome.
thanx

[boof]

She's absolutely sparkling.
Here's a new business venture for you....Boofs Mobile detailing. I'll be your first customer. ;D


The damn rellos keep me busy enough looking after there cars ;) So Ill give it a miss thanks ;)



hey boof good to hear u got the v8 in. when you did the body lift did you use the same towbar or one of just a sr hilux because the sr5 ones sit lower dont they to compensate for the chrome step? and those clear tailights are they from hardcore racing just before the creek on moss st. they look awsome.
thanx


Yeh I still have the SR5 towbar at the moment thats why it sits so low. I will probably get Brooksy to build me a new bar with a towbar incorporated into it. And yep Hardcore is on Moss St.

[good old pajeros]

boof your luxs has a nice ass

[TUFF IFS LUX]

boof,

what gearbox are you using? Is it the same as the stock hilux?
also, what sort of fuel economy do you get out of the V8 (litres per 100km please) and what diff ratios are you using?

Thanks mate.

[boof]

boof,

what gearbox are you using? Is it the same as the stock hilux?
also, what sort of fuel economy do you get out of the V8 (litres per 100km please) and what diff ratios are you using?

Thanks mate.




Hey mate I am using a R151f its out of a surf and is a lot stronger than the standard w56 that was in mine. Fuel economy is a little harder to work out I havent really been driving for economy. Last tank i checked I was using 18L/100km combined city highway driving. But that was with some highway stupidity and a lot of squirts off the line, the novelty factor hasnt worn off yet. ;D I also havent done that many ks in it yet so I can update after I have if your interested.

With the ratios I started out with 4.3 for 3 days :-X then went 4.5 for a couple of weeks and now I am running 4.8s which is a huge improvement over the others.

[ravofireman]

thats a neat rig boof,,,,,,

She seems like a tough litele lux,, Would love to here the v8 running,,,

Oh and i wich that my nav shined liked that..

Keep up the good work

[boof]

To show it does get dirty sometimes ;)
Also look at that flex ifs rules :P

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a181/mg_ellis1/100_0252.jpg

[DEEV8]

;D

where abouts was that track at? look like fun...!

[boof]

;D

where abouts was that track at? look like fun...!


It was at Cityview.

I have a vid of it when I work out how to post it I will :-\

[TUFF IFS LUX]

try phtoshop, they got a vid section there too.

[boof]

Ok heres the vid of Articulation Ave

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/synny/th_boofsteps.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v425/synny/?action=view&current=boofsteps.flv)

[boof]

Heres a small one going up a hill cant really hear the V8 though :-\

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/synny/th_boofclimbing.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v425/synny/?action=view&current=boofclimbing.flv)

Thanks to Synergy for the vids 8)

[mentally-unsound]

Where abouts is cityview?

[Synergy]

Beaudesert, inland from the gold coast

[mentally-unsound]

beaudesert....... cool very close to home. Is it out toward Boonah? as i never heard of it, only due to not doing much 'play' only done Fraser Is, Spring Mt in the Luxy.

[boof]

beaudesert....... cool very close to home. Is it out toward Boonah? as i never heard of it, only due to not doing much 'play' only done Fraser Is, Spring Mt in the Luxy.


Yeh mate you head towards Boonah its about 8ks out of Beaudesert, so yeh very close. Not a bad park the tracks are pretty tight so expect scratches. Good value too when you work out how much time and fuel you save over other parks.

[mentally-unsound]

:D sounds great, putting my new suspension on friday after work, and if time allows go out for a peek over the weekend

[TUFF IFS LUX]

Mate,

Thats some awesome articulations there Boof, the Luxi handle the well!!

And the sound of that V8, Im bloody jealous mate!

Keep it up and keep the vids coming through!

[bravoboy]

Wouldnt be able to get a video of it smokin up the tyres ;D ;D You know you want to ;D

[TUFF IFS LUX]

I second what bravoboy said !

just dont blow the diff coz then I'd feel bad for egg'ing you on!

touch wood!

[boof]

I second what bravoboy said !

just dont blow the diff coz then I'd feel bad for egg'ing you on!

touch wood!


Thats why i havent done it ;) I am paranoid after doing the first one in 3 days :-X ;D

[TUFF IFS LUX]

maybe a stoopid question but don't suppose you've had a chance to suss out the lexus V8's fuel economy yet? i.e. a long highway run to see how far you get out of a tank?

i was just wondering..... ??? :D

[boof]

No not properly.
I havent been able to use a tank without giving it heaps off just about every set of lights :-[
But its best so far was 16L/100Ks combined.
So I can live with that, I am doing a run up to Hervey Bay with Twisty next weekend would like to say Ill find out then but I dont think I will somehow :-[ :-[ ;D ;D

[TUFF IFS LUX]

was that 'a run' to Hervey Bay with Twisty or did you say "drag" ? ;D ;) ;D

[Twisty]

LOL....Bring it ON Boof ;D ;D

[boof]

LOL....Bring it ON Boof ;D ;D


LOL The extra bling on yours would give it at least 50 more HP than mine ;D ;D
But I have a larger tank so hrmmmmm :D

[babylux]

Heres a small one going up a hill cant really hear the V8 though :-\

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/synny/th_boofclimbing.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v425/synny/?action=view&current=boofclimbing.flv)

Thanks to Synergy for the vids 8)


Whose is that lux at the bottom of the hill? it looks 8)sweet

[DEEV8]

i dunno... the one in front of it looks pretty damn good too... ;D

[boof]

Whose is that lux at the bottom of the hill? it looks 8)sweet


Not sure but it was a absolute beast drove everything the owner pointed it at ;) ;D

[boof]

Well I decided to put 35s on. While I wait to get it back from the mechanic I am running Bundys 35x13.5 Claws. The claws actually leave more room in the guards than the 17s do.

This is what will be going on when I get it back

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a181/mg_ellis1/35son17inRim001.jpg


And the Claws

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a181/mg_ellis1/35claws001.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a181/mg_ellis1/35claws002.jpg

[mentally-unsound]

any more height boof and you'll never get it out of da garage for a play:p

[boof]

any more height boof and you'll never get it out of da garage for a play:p

Yeh I need to take the lights off to get it back out already:D

[Guts]

air the tyres down, drive out on 4 flats then air back up, easier then changing tyres or unbolting lights.

Oh and I get 15Lts per 100ks with 33`s and 4.88 diff gears. Thats also sitting on about 115k/hr.

[boof]

air the tyres down, drive out on 4 flats then air back up, easier then changing tyres or unbolting lights.

Oh and I get 15Lts per 100ks with 33`s and 4.88 diff gears. Thats also sitting on about 115k/hr.

Yeh that would work if I wanted to leave it out. Problem is I like to keep it in there. I have taken the lights off, with the end result being if I was happy with it without them I would leave them off. I do prefer it with them on so once the new wheels are fitted up I will look into ways to remount them so it fits in the garage.

[mentally-unsound]

i have a mate doing up a comp patrol, he has his lights mounted on a seperate plate mounted to 2 little hydrolic rams that are controlled by a switch on his switch panel, thats an option for ya boof.
Once i've finished the new tray, i'm making a slide board for my lights, with a single locating tab to hold it into place.

[nate]

shit yeah, very nice lux man

[boof]

Well just a couple of pics of the new rims fitted. I am really happy with them and the way it looks with them on. I have also worked out how to get it in the garage with the lights on so will be doing that shortly.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a181/mg_ellis1/Luxon17s011.jpg

Got Bling

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a181/mg_ellis1/Luxon17s009.jpg

[boof]

And some more :D :D

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a181/mg_ellis1/Luxon17s004.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a181/mg_ellis1/Luxon17s005.jpg

[nate]

shit yeah

[Dan.]

Well done mate that looks hot :D

[Phat Mav]

Looks sweet boof!!!!

:cool:

[Bricki]

are they alloy or steel?

very sparkly - is that lens flare or photoshop?

But it still looks good - you have managed to stay within that fine line between too much bling and boring

[Lorenz223]

That'a a very clean truck. I had to get my sunglasses to look at the photos! Well Done!!

[mentally-unsound]

Very nice Boof, :) I like the 'sparkle sparkle' effect from the sun in the pics.
So how you mounting the lights?:)

[Twisty]

Looks bloody awesome Gary!!!! Great choice on rims and tyres too!!!

Can't wait to get our trucks out for a play together and get some pics!

[Synergy]

niceeeeeeeeee!

looks nakey without the spotties tho!

[TUFF IFS LUX]

Very nice rims Boof. Did you pinch them from Twisty when he wasn't looking ? Bet ya he'd be peeved off with his truck on bricks! ha Ha Ha.

Those tyres are 34 " yeah? Did you keep the cruiser offset on the new ones?

I sold just sold me big-arse bullbar and hope to get a 2" lift soon, and was tossing up whether to 15x8 with 32/11.5x15 or to put a set of new Prado GXL 17x7.5 rims with 285/70x17 BFG MT's (33"x11.5"x17).

What do you reckon Boof? It's got stock gears and will I will stay with the 4.1:1 for a while yet, till I save some cash.

[boof]

are they alloy or steel?

very sparkly - is that lens flare or photoshop?

But it still looks good - you have managed to stay within that fine line between too much bling and boring

Its a star lens the wife tells me!!

Very nice rims Boof. Did you pinch them from Twisty when he wasn't looking ? Bet ya he'd be peeved off with his truck on bricks! ha Ha Ha.

Those tyres are 34 " yeah? Did you keep the cruiser offset on the new ones?

I sold just sold me big-arse bullbar and hope to get a 2" lift soon, and was tossing up whether to 15x8 with 32/11.5x15 or to put a set of new Prado GXL 17x7.5 rims with 285/70x17 BFG MT's (33"x11.5"x17).

What do you reckon Boof? It's got stock gears and will I will stay with the 4.1:1 for a while yet, till I save some cash.

There 35s or close enough too. They will need some work to stop the scrubbing but I am not concerned as the sas will be getting done after Chrissy so will sort the problems with a grinder then.:D

If you are going 33s the 6 should have enough power to handle it. I wouldnt go Prado rims I dont think the offset would be enough. However I would recommend saving for the diff ratios as its worth the effort.


So how you mounting the lights?:)

Itll be easier to explain with pics, hopefully I will get time this week to do it.

[crankycruiser]

It looks tha shiz now boof!!! :D

[Synergy]

pics dont do just justice for the size!

[Twisty]

pics dont do just justice for the size!

Thats one of the good things about 17's!! Still got the same sidewall profile as a 33 on a 15" rim, but it all looks deceiving to how big they actually are.

[boof]

Thats one of the good things about 17's!! Still got the same sidewall profile as a 33 on a 15" rim, but it all looks deceiving to how big they actually are.


Exactly it looks more legal now than it did with the 33s on:D (at least thats what I told Mel:o )

[boof]

Looks bloody awesome Gary!!!! Great choice on rims and tyres too!!!

Can't wait to get our trucks out for a play together and get some pics!

Yeh it seems when mine is not getting worked on yours is and vice versa.
So will be fun to have them both in the same place at the same time.:D :D

[4wd_Haggis]

NICE boof. she is sweet. very clean u take it bush much mate

:D

[general lee]

the 35's look absolutely wicked boof! can't believe how nicely your truck is coming along. some time next year i hope to have 35's also after i finish school and get some money together to pay for lift and new wheels and tyres.... definitely something to aspire to!

[boof]

NICE boof. she is sweet. very clean u take it bush much mate

:D

Used too not so much anymore. :( I have pretty much gone too far with it now.:rolleyes: I am thinking of getting a Gen1 4Runner and do it up for offroad work instead. Keep the Lux for beach and the usual family trips.

the 35's look absolutely wicked boof! can't believe how nicely your truck is coming along. some time next year i hope to have 35's also after i finish school and get some money together to pay for lift and new wheels and tyres.... definitely something to aspire to!

Cheers mate if your model is the same as mine be warned the 35s will create a heap of extra work they scrub everywhere!!! :eek: I will be working on sorting it out in the next few months.

[MYTANK]

Those new wheels look awesome mate!

Truck in general is very nice :)

Dan

[Sim79]

Rims and tyres look great, what does procomp charge for these rims?

[boof]

They came from Fourbys who I highly recommend. They are a brute rim best bet for a price would be to contact Fourbys and see what they can do for you.

[Bricki]

So are they alloy or steel? - (to me they kinda look stainless steel)

[Mick.]

Looks awesome with 17s Boof.:cool:

Cheers Mick.

[general lee]

Cheers mate if your model is the same as mine be warned the 35s will create a heap of extra work they scrub everywhere!!! :eek: I will be working on sorting it out in the next few months.

I am looking at doing 4" suspension lift instead of 2" susp and 2" body, simply for the fact that i have airbags. Mine is a 2003 so the wheel arches are probably slightly different.... will probably try out a set of 35's for a bit and if they are unbarable just go 33's.

[boof]

I am looking at doing 4" suspension lift instead of 2" susp and 2" body, simply for the fact that i have airbags. Mine is a 2003 so the wheel arches are probably slightly different.... will probably try out a set of 35's for a bit and if they are unbarable just go 33's.


Measured up the wheel arches in a mates and they are a little bigger but imo still not big enough without some grinder work. If you have airbags then the 4" kit is the way to go. Just make sure you do the ratios. Also decide on tyre size before you do them mine ran better on the highway with 4.5s and 33s than the 4.8s. However 4.8s and 35s seems to work really well.

The claws I had on scrubbed less than the new ones because they actually measured alot smaller than the newys. So check out the actual size of the tyre you are buying also.

[babylux]

Its a star lens the wife tells me!!


Do you think one of those lens would make my car shiny again:D :p ?

Looks good thou mate. It does look abit bare without those lights.

[bot]

I'm into nissans but wow looks great

[02-SR5]

I am looking at doing 4" suspension lift instead of 2" susp and 2" body, simply for the fact that i have airbags. Mine is a 2003 so the wheel arches are probably slightly different.... will probably try out a set of 35's for a bit and if they are unbarable just go 33's.


Mate, the 4inch lift from Skyjacker/Snakeracing will suit 33s only. To fit 35s, apparently a 2inch body lift is required also. A 6 inch lift total to fit 35s, is it worth it, yea maybe, but good luck getting it registered/insured.

[boof]

Do you think one of those lens would make my car shiny again :p ?

Looks good thou mate. It does look abit bare without those lights.

Dont know mate but we can always try.:D

I'm into nissans but wow looks great

Cheers mate

Mate, the 4inch lift from Skyjacker/Snakeracing will suit 33s only. To fit 35s, apparently a 2inch body lift is required also. A 6 inch lift total to fit 35s, is it worth it, yea maybe, but good luck getting it registered/insured.

Dont need 6" lift for 35s.;) Stay tuned as my scrubbing problems will be halfway sorted early next year. The other half will involve a grinder:D

[Bundy]

Can I help with the grinder im good with one of those:D

[boof]

Can I help with the grinder im good with one of those:D


Ohh dont worry youll be there:D
Need someone to help Dave and Brook drink the beer and offer helpful advice, also the further away from Mel while the grinder is in hand can only be a good thing;)

She just doesnt understand that they are not too big just the trucks guards were designed too small:cool:

[boof]

Just a video from Double Island this weekend
http://s11.photobucket.com/albums/a181/mg_ellis1/?action=view&current=DoubleIslandtrip11.flv

[Twisty]

Awesome Gary!!!

[boof]

Couple more videos from the weekend.

Twisty and I clowning around.

http://s11.photobucket.com/albums/a181/mg_ellis1/?action=view&current=DoubleIslandtrip11-1.flv

Twisty having some fun.

http://s11.photobucket.com/albums/a181/mg_ellis1/?action=view&current=DoubleIslandtrip11-2.flv

[brooksy]

Still reckon we should have pulled the front driveshaft out of the Disco & showed the both of you up !!:D :D :p



brooksy

[Twisty]

Still reckon we should have pulled the front driveshaft out of the Disco & showed the both of you up !!:D :D :p



brooksy


Bwahahahaa.....don't you remember the last time you dragged a Lexus V8 at Battle of the States....I vaguely remember a blue 4runner beeting a disco by half the track!!! :D

Would have been good to see the Disco do some circle work but!

[Troopy93]

Is that condensation blowing out the exhaust in the vid you were doing the donuts? Hope not, could turn expensive.

[boof]

Still reckon we should have pulled the front driveshaft out of the Disco & showed the both of you up !!:D :D :p
brooksy

Well at least there were no trees around:D

Is that condensation blowing out the exhaust in the vid you were doing the donuts? Hope not, could turn expensive.


No just a mixture of water being thrown up from the tyres and the esxy losing some water as well when its plug worked loose.

[brooksy]

I reckon with how soft my suspension is at present the Disco would have ended up on it's side anyway !!:eek:

You maybe surprised how much better the Disco would go without having to drive 4 wheels


brooksy

[nate]

nice vids boof :) you and twistys trucks sound mad :D

[Lorenz223]

The V8 sounds awesome!!

[midnight]

DeeZook. You can fit a Lexus V8 into a zook legally. :eek::D:eek::D:eek::D

For cars UNDER 1100kg DRY WEIGHT (no fuel, no people, no junk), you can fit a motor 4.5x the dry weight. Zooks are 940 dry, so thats 4230cc (4.2L).

Or are the lexus' bigger then 4.2L

[A1 Mech]

DeeZook. You can fit a Lexus V8 into a zook legally. :eek::D:eek::D:eek::D

For cars UNDER 1100kg DRY WEIGHT (no fuel, no people, no junk), you can fit a motor 4.5x the dry weight. Zooks are 940 dry, so thats 4230cc (4.2L).

Or are the lexus' bigger then 4.2L

the ones that the boys hav are 4.0L

[nate]

put some more pics up boof.. i love your truck! :D

[boof]

put some more pics up boof.. i love your truck! :D


There be some more pics later in the new year, theres a few changes planned;) :D

[nate]

cant wait :D

[zookcowboy]

Has anyone but a lexus V8 into a zook ?

Are Twistys and Boofs turbo'd or std ?

Cheers

[boof]

Has anyone but a lexus V8 into a zook ?

Are Twistys and Boofs turbo'd or std ?

Cheers


Lexus in a zook dont think so but that would be awesome. Itd do wheelstands:D

As for mine and Twistys both are standard with exhausts only. I also have aftermarket management. Turbos mmmm maybe one day:D :cool:

[nate]

still the nicest lux around :D

[DEEV8]

Lexus in a zook dont think so but that would be awesome. Itd do wheelstands:D

It'd be awesome alright ;D

dunno where youd fit the thing tho. would have to upgrade entire drivetrain. I'd imagine youd be snappin zook axles left right and centre. would have to do a fair bit of work to the trans tunnel to fit gearbox & transfer etc too.

Heres a 5.0 going into a zuk.

http://bbs.zuwharrie.com/content/topic,50353.0.html

Its a LWB though....

[boof]

still the nicest lux around :D

Cheers mate:o

It'd be awesome alright ;D

dunno where youd fit the thing tho. would have to upgrade entire drivetrain. I'd imagine youd be snappin zook axles left right and centre. would have to do a fair bit of work to the trans tunnel to fit gearbox & transfer etc too.

Heres a 5.0 going into a zuk.

http://bbs.zuwharrie.com/content/topic,50353.0.html

Its a LWB though....

I dont know there are a lot of zooks using Lux running gear and the Lexus isnt much bigger than the commo 6 and Pat got that into his. I reckon itd be unreal. :D :cool:

[Bundy]

Cheers mate:o



I dont know there are a lot of zooks using Lux running gear and the Lexus isnt much bigger than the commo 6 and Pat got that into his. I reckon itd be unreal. :D :cool:

But didnt Pat use a diff box as he had an auto

[02-SR5]

There be some more pics later in the new year, theres a few changes planned;) :D


Well, do tell.

So I smell a SAS????

[DEEV8]

Cheers mate:o



I dont know there are a lot of zooks using Lux running gear and the Lexus isnt much bigger than the commo 6 and Pat got that into his. I reckon itd be unreal. :D :cool:

thats what i mean, youd be putting lux diffs in etc...
In terms of the 1uzfe i dont know anything about size, just the sheer thought of a v8 and trans fitting into a zuk.

Nothing short of unreal, im sure. If it can be done (without too much trouble) and is legal, and my mate hurrys up and sells me his zook, i'd sell the patrol to fund it! :D

[boof]

Well, do tell.

So I smell a SAS????

I actually have a surf coil rear in the shed I am no longer going to fit so I will be selling it.

I also have a full bundeera front end in the shed that I got at a great price courtesy of Nemesis. But at this stage I will not be fitting it for a while after the time it has been off the road with the engine conversion I just want to use it. It will also be interesting to see how long the ifs holds up for.

All mods next year will be visual only with a very offroad orientated slant. The plan at this stage is to get out bush and get it dirty.

[westvictoriaHILUX]

I love ya truck boof. Its the best IFS hilux iv seen so far. Can i ask if you do any mud driving or hard stuff or is it mainly beach driving. I cant believe how clean it is. And for all the chrome, well what can i say. I used to have the same flares as you have but all mine busted from sticks and shit so i took em off. How much was ya body lift???

[boof]

I love ya truck boof. Its the best IFS hilux iv seen so far. Can i ask if you do any mud driving or hard stuff or is it mainly beach driving. I cant believe how clean it is. And for all the chrome, well what can i say. I used to have the same flares as you have but all mine busted from sticks and shit so i took em off. How much was ya body lift???


Hey mate cheers for the comments. I used to do everything in it ask Twisty about the mud through it when the engine was removed:D Unfortunately due to the engine conversion I have only been off road twice in the last 14mths. Motor was pulled out November 05

Its pretty scratched up definately not show car condition like Twistys. The alloy looks great but is really starting to annoy me with all the cleaning also its now to high for most jacks and theres nowhere to use a hilift. Also I cant fit a 35 spare under the tray either. There are a few changes coming in the next few months that wont look as pretty but at least I will be able to use it again.

I got my bodylift from Zordo I dont remember what it cost around 300 I think. IMO it was worth the money no stuffing around founding bolts that are the correct thread and rubbish.

[Synergy]

$337 from zordo

I got the same 2" kit as boof's, and yeah

alot of people are guna tell u that u can get the blocks for like $1 each etc, but they dont realise its major pain in the arse to find the corret sized high tensile bolts etc

[VANDETTA82]

DUDE.......................wicked ride. Hopefully sometime in the future i will be able to fit my ride up with a V8, however i am contemplating using the holden black 308 block "for cheaper repairs".

The truck looks awsome:eek: , well done.

[hilux_bondy_007]

boof nice lux...nice clean look, i cant wait til i get my lux back wit the 1uz-fe will be best money i spend

[nate]

VANDETTA82, i wanted to go the holden 5L but boof and the guys where saying that the lexus is a better engine, i am a holden man, i would prefer the aussie 5L but the lexus 4L sounds good

[Hulksta]

There be some more pics later in the new year, theres a few changes planned;) :D

How you going with them pics mate:D

[boof]

How you going with them pics mate:D


Yeh tell me about it I am getting impatient. The truck is still getting some wiring dramas sorted:rolleyes:

After that I have some maintenance issues then the changes start.:D

[TUFF IFS LUX]

So what exactly do you have planned for your truck as in changes? We know you want to get a tray on it, but in regards to barwork or anything else, can ya let slip or are you just gonna surprise us all and say TA-DAA, here she is!

[02-SR5]

Mate, honestly, I dont reckon Boof knows himself right now.

Like any project, it changes every day, or when you see a different truck setup. Me personnaly, Ive allways like the "US" look with the big wide lifts and deep dish rims and A/T type dessert tyres. Not so much the bar work though.

[boof]

So what exactly do you have planned for your truck as in changes? We know you want to get a tray on it, but in regards to barwork or anything else, can ya let slip or are you just gonna surprise us all and say TA-DAA, here she is!


Still not 100% certain yet mate. At this stage a custom tray similiar to this.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j221/ausyota/100_4572ab.jpg

Colour matched to the car. A set of steps/sliders that tie in with it and a sahara style front bar.

Brook from Custom 4x4 Fabrications will be doing all the work. For those that dont know he is the same guy that did Twistys rear bar and sliders. Knowing Brook I think there will be a few changes made along the way as his work tends to have some unique touches to it. But then thats what custom work is all about.

[Mud_Runna]

G'day boof,
man, that is one f*ckin' awsome Lux, keep the good work comin'.

[bubs]

Nice hilux, now where is it you live? Spring Mountain, New Bieth looks familiar cant pick it though :confused:

[boof]

Nice hilux, now where is it you live? Spring Mountain, New Bieth looks familiar cant pick it though :confused:

Yeh mate New Beith, and I know your not far and seeing your work it might not be long before it goes under your grinder:D :D

[Mick.]

That should look awesome with a custom tray like that Boof. Judging by some of the work i've seen of Brooksy do in the past i'm sure it will look top notch. :cool:

Cheers Mick.

[boof]

Cheers Mick I must admit to being a little apprehensive, as i love the way it looks now. However Brook does do some great magic with steel so its in good hands!!!

[Mick.]

Cheers Mick I must admit to being a little apprehensive, as i love the way it looks now. However Brook does do some great magic with steel so its in good hands!!!It will be less panels to worry about getting damaged too. I was always putting dents in the back of mine no matter how carefull I was.

BTW those rear tubs are going anywhere from $1000 up to $1500 at the wreckers down here so we found out trying to get one for a minitruck where building at work.:eek:

So theres some extra money to throw at the truck if you deside to sell the tub.:D

Cheers Mick.

[boof]

It will be less panels to worry about getting damaged too. I was always putting dents in the back of mine no matter how carefull I was.

BTW those rear tubs are going anywhere from $1000 up to $1500 at the wreckers down here so we found out trying to get one for a minitruck where building at work.:eek:

So theres some extra money to throw at the truck if you deside to sell the tub.:D

Cheers Mick.


The lack of panels will be a nice change that is for sure.
As for the price of the tub:eek:
http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=26066
maybe I should double the price:D

[Mick.]

The lack of panels will be a nice change that is for sure.
As for the price of the tub:eek:
http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=26066
maybe I should double the price:DI reckon you should ring a couple of wreckers around your way and see how much they would give you for it. It cant hurt to ask.:cool:

$250 is bloody cheap.:eek:

Cheers Mick.

[Mud_Runna]

Looking better then ever Boof, keep the awsome work comin'

[brooksy]

Gary,
the styleside tub with tailights are too cheap IMO. You need to put them up to at least $550-$600. If people can't see the value in it they are fools.


brooksy

[Mud_Runna]

G'day boof., whats the latest on the luxie, anything new?

[brooksy]

Gary hopes to get it back this week & then some minor details to be done at Fourby's then all going to plan I will have it in my shop to go under the knife on Friday 2nd Feb. :D


brooksy

[Grimsey]

Gary,
the styleside tub with tailights are too cheap IMO. You need to put them up to at least $550-$600. If people can't see the value in it they are fools.


brooksy


allot of dealers used to give them away, you could only get duel cabs with style side trays on them so farmers / traidies had them pulled off and had steel drop side trays put on. infact when my old man sold his dealership i took about 5 to the tip.

[brooksy]

allot of dealers used to give them away, you could only get duel cabs with style side trays on them so farmers / traidies had them pulled off and had steel drop side trays put on. infact when my old man sold his dealership i took about 5 to the tip.

That may be true in some areas but as Mick said they are selling for good money ATM.


brooksy

[boof]

G'day boof., whats the latest on the luxie, anything new?


Well as Brook said its going under the knofe except it will be a week later now. Mechanic stuffed up again:rolleyes:

Had it back on the dyno today. They were running tyres to get the speedo and ground speed identical so as to get a realistic reading. The last one was on 4.3s and 33s.

They found a few things wrong with the tune which was the main reason for the exercise. The tune was done by guys who work with the SM4 all the time. I dont know torque figures yet as I havent seen the sheet but powerwise it was 152Kw (204Hp) at the wheels. According to the guys there I should be accounting for a 30% loss through the drivetrain. So that would make the engine figures around 218Kw (292Hp). I am pretty happy with that. :D

It will be interesting to see the difference when I add some forced induction in the future:D :cool:

[nate]

im sure it will look good :D
more vids so we can hear your lux roar :P

[Mud_Runna]

Well boof hope everything goes to plan. you twisty and me should catch up for a beer one day (my Shout) and check out my page i got a poll running for the next two weeks

http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=26383

Check it out and vote.

[boof]

Well I have been doing some serious thinking of late. So after much discussion with the minister for finance it has been decided that the vehicle will be off the road for a while longer than anticipated.

However this means that a lot of the gear that currently is sitting in the shed will be coming out of the shed for a very good reason. Anyway I will probably start a Buildup thread with all the info in the next few weeks;)

[Twisty]

Bwahahaha.....Mr Bonds at his finest!!!

[boof]

Bwahahaha.....Mr Bonds at his finest!!!


Have decided after all the crap of late that I am doing it once and doing it properly. Besides I need to be able to follow the FJ and Bundy:D

[Twisty]

It'll be awesome Gary, so coils all round then?

Looks like Brooksy will be booked out for a while then.

[boof]

It'll be awesome Gary, so coils all round then?

Looks like Brooksy will be booked out for a while then.


Yep coils :D . I am in no rush so Brook will fit it in when he can. Damn shame a X link cant be engineered in Qld:D

[Mick.]

I look forward to seeing this build up mate.

There wouldn't be to many hiluxs running around with coils front and back.:cool:

Cheers Mick.

[A1 Mech]

Hell yer, Ill be sure to follow if all goes well with urs. I take it ur going a bundy 3 link on the front? much more work involved with a 5 link?

[boof]

Hell yer, Ill be sure to follow if all goes well with urs. I take it ur going a bundy 3 link on the front? much more work involved with a 5 link?

Yep Bundy 3 link at this stage, as far as I know a 5 link cannot be engineered in Qld. I will be doing more research into the X link but at the moment I am almost 100% it cannot be engineered in Qld either:mad:

Mick thanks for the comments however next to that monster of yours itll still pale in comparison:D

[TUFF IFS LUX]

There wouldn't be to many hiluxs running around with coils front and back.:cool:

Cheers Mick.

Hey Boof! So your gonna go all out huh? Will be interesting to watch the progress. So is the lux gonna still be for show or go? Or both?

Here's a pic of a Hilux like ours I took from the last 4x4 show here in Melbourne in Ocotber last year. The bloke till solid front axle swap with a Bundera diff, and coils all around. Pro Comp in Melbourne did it for him and the Pro Comp stand said that the setup he's running cost him between 15-20grand ! I almost fell off my feet! It's got a 4" lift and he runs 16x8's with 285 Pro-Comp Muddies, Tube front bar, big-arse winch that he had to cut into the grill to fit. The owner did it coz he wants to run it at some comps or something.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/mmaaxx1977/procompluxi.jpg

Just thought you might be interested in it :) Good luck!

[boof]

Hey Boof! So your gonna go all out huh? Will be interesting to watch the progress. So is the lux gonna still be for show or go? Or both?

Here's a pic of a Hilux like ours I took from the last 4x4 show here in Melbourne in Ocotber last year. The bloke till solid front axle swap with a Bundera diff, and coils all around. Pro Comp in Melbourne did it for him and the Pro Comp stand said that the setup he's running cost him between 15-20grand ! I almost fell off my feet! It's got a 4" lift and he runs 16x8's with 285 Pro-Comp Muddies, Tube front bar, big-arse winch that he had to cut into the grill to fit. The owner did it coz he wants to run it at some comps or something.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/mmaaxx1977/procompluxi.jpg

Just thought you might be interested in it :) Good luck!


That looks sweet, mine wont be costing 15-20g:eek:
I can see that value in that truck if he drove it in stock as arock though as it has a host of other mods also.

Mine is getting setup mainly for use, but it will still have enough show on it for the odd show and shine.:D

[HG]

Coils all round ------ :) SWEET

[bubs]

Yep Bundy 3 link at this stage, as far as I know a 5 link cannot be engineered in Qld. I will be doing more research into the X link but at the moment I am almost 100% it cannot be engineered in Qld either:mad:

Mick thanks for the comments however next to that monster of yours itll still pale in comparison:D

Why coils, leafs can be setup nicely and cheeply :D

We'll have to go wheeling once its done epecisaly when I move to spring mountain.

[BLUX]

GEE Most spark and nice Hilux... would be interested to see your work in processing with it..

[hackisack]

can't wait to see the finished truck. should look good.

how long will it be off the road for?

[boof]

Why coils, leafs can be setup nicely and cheeply :D

We'll have to go wheeling once its done epecisaly when I move to spring mountain.


Main reason is I want to be able to tour and tow a camper trailer in it. I cant get the rear leaves to flex and still be able to tow with it. So coils seem like the easiest option.
And if I am going coil rear I might as well use the bundy front in the shed as well.:D
And I look forwardto trying to follow that beast of yours should be fun


can't wait to see the finished truck. should look good.

how long will it be off the road for?


I would be guessing at least 6 months:confused:

[babylux]

Its good to see you have seen the light and are going to get rid of all that shiney crap off your lux and put some usefull gear on it so you can really use it for its intended use.:D

[boof]

Its good to see you have seen the light and are going to get rid of all that shiney crap off your lux and put some usefull gear on it so you can really use it for its intended use.:D


Oh dont worry there will still be shiny;) :D I need some BLING:cool:

[brooksy]

$15 - $20 GRAND :eek: :eek: I am too cheap :D :D :D .
I can't see the value in that ?


brooksy

[BushTuckerNed]

Main reason is I want to be able to tour and tow a camper trailer in it. I cant get the rear leaves to flex and still be able to tow with it. So coils seem like the easiest option.
And if I am going coil rear I might as well use the bundy front in the shed as well.:D
And I look forwardto trying to follow that beast of yours should be fun





I would be guessing at least 6 months:confused:


What about leafs and airbags in the rear?

[boof]

What about leafs and airbags in the rear?

Have been told by several places the airbags restrict flex even when deflated so its no better than running stiffer springs?

[boof]

$15 - $20 GRAND :eek: :eek: I am too cheap :D :D :D .
I can't see the value in that ?


brooksy


Cheap well I hope so but I guess I will find out :D

If you look at that truck and account for coils front and rear, canopy, winch, bar, lights, probably got lockers, dual batteries, rims and tyres. I can see how it could get to that sort of value

[brooksy]

Cheap well I hope so but I guess I will find out :D

If you look at that truck and account for coils front and rear, canopy, winch, bar, lights, probably got lockers, dual batteries, rims and tyres. I can see how it could get to that sort of value

If all done by Pro Comp, I guess so ? But I reckon Pro Comp probably charged him 15-20 for the conversion, winch/bar, rims & tyres.


brooksy

[boof]

Probably true thats why I go to you and not Procomp ;)

[TOYRV6]

Mad looking lux boof... i like

[boof]

Well the barwork is complete, and just in need of paint.

The other mods have been canned, the vehicle will get a few more things added and then is finished. Anyway heres some pics!!

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w142/c44f/98%20Dual%20cab%20Hilux/IMG_0961.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w142/c44f/98%20Dual%20cab%20Hilux/IMG_0995.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w142/c44f/98%20Dual%20cab%20Hilux/IMG_0977.jpg

Brooksy has done an awesome job and I am extremely happy with the outcome and cant wait to wheel the pi$$ out of it:D

[trity]

oh i think i need a towel :D thats one of the nicest barwork jobs i have seen in a long time :thumb:

[DEEV8]

lookin hawt brooks... :D

[Mud_Runna]

geez boof, bet you can't wait to get the sucker dirty? lol
Brook, thats f**kin' awsome work, must take a trip up there and scope some stuff out, lol
would love to see this thing in the flesh.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------

Tim

[icrawl]

Well the barwork is complete, and just in need of paint.

The other mods have been canned, the vehicle will get a few more things added and then is finished. Anyway heres some pics!!

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w142/c44f/98%20Dual%20cab%20Hilux/IMG_0961.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w142/c44f/98%20Dual%20cab%20Hilux/IMG_0995.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w142/c44f/98%20Dual%20cab%20Hilux/IMG_0977.jpg

Brooksy has done an awesome job and I am extremely happy with the outcome and cant wait to wheel the pi$$ out of it:D

MATE THAT LOOKS THE GOODS TOP JOB

[4runner4mud]

sweet work boof,
what ya doin about colour??
Paint or powdercoat??

[Bricki]

I reckon u gotta make it a gun metal gray podwer coat.....like my tray......

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m249/bricki7981/5.jpg

:D :D

[the_fatman]

That barwork is giving me bar work lmao
hawt bloke i want:P was keen for a gq patrol now i might stick with what i got (which is only a 91 turbo surf lol) just wish i had some cash and know-how...

[4runner4mud]

I reckon u gotta make it a gun metal gray podwer coat.....like my tray......

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m249/bricki7981/5.jpg

:D :D

thats pretty clean!!:eek:
mine hasnt looked like that since the day i got it:D:D

[REDROCKET]

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm looks sweet as Boof. Bita paint, bita mud even better :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

I think brooky's deserves a few :drink: after that effort. Noice work mate!

[pmturnbull]

top job boys what a great looking lux.

[nate]

looks farking awesome man :D

[Celt's]

Heres hoping you get it sorted mate. It's just not fair, fingers crossed.;)

[Celt's]

looking forward to the new bling shots when she's been all tidied up mate. Is it just normal photoshop that you use to do the colour chops?

[boof]

Yeh mate spent a few hrs polishing this morning its come up great. Yeh I have a couple of people that will hopefully do a chop or two for me of colours. I must say that in the flesh it looks awesome absloutely stoked with it. You should head over next weekend for a look and Ill take you for a spin in it.

[Celt's]

Your on for sure, just let me know when and i will be there with bells on. Ment to ask you what wax/polish you use for the green. I think i remember you saying you use one of the colour blend ones? Just want to get a good one to see how much of that scuff i can get out? cheers mate & thats super news that your rig is back in the good books again, LOL:p :D

[boof]

Ill be home all next weekend mate have to get things ready for the trip to Darwin.
Couple of pics from this morning.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a181/mg_ellis1/Hilux27-1.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a181/mg_ellis1/Hilux27.jpg

[brentz]

im cryin i so want it errrrr! lol
it looks good as you boys have done a good job hope ya gave brooksy a good pat on the back he deserves it and i no he will see this thread so well done!!!
hope it all goes good and have fun wif it!

[boof]

im cryin i so want it errrrr! lol
it looks good as you boys have done a good job hope ya gave brooksy a good pat on the back he deserves it and i no he will see this thread so well done!!!
hope it all goes good and have fun wif it!


We spent Friday night downing a carton watching 4wd movies and planning the mods and barwork my mates truck(that will teach him to join us):drink::thumb: It goes without saying how good the work is and personally its worth the extra money over some of the other out there. The pics really do not do the work justice. Once its painted itll look even better so cant wait to get that done.:D

[Celt's]

Ill be home all next weekend mate have to get things ready for the trip to Darwin.
Couple of pics from this morning.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a181/mg_ellis1/Hilux27-1.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a181/mg_ellis1/Hilux27.jpg
looks tops mate, might pop over on Saturday, only if your not to busy though. Let me know anyway.

[brooksy]

How does Mel feel about it Gary ?? Or is she like my wife & says "it's a 4wd :zzz: "


brooksy

[BIGDAVET86]

boof your hilux is awesome, i love the way you keep it so nice and clean untill it goes off into the scrub. I just read your whole buildup, (and its got a great note by the way, sound ballsy and mean) and i reckon youve done youself pround with a great rig for gettn dirty and cruzn the streets in style. what motor did it have in it before the conversion?

Cheers
Dave

[boof]

How does Mel feel about it Gary ?? Or is she like my wife & says "it's a 4wd :zzz: "
brooksy

She still says she liked it better before:crazy: But at least the reason is a good one. Apparently now it looks too much like a boys car and not as friendly as it did before:confused: . So I reckon that means it looks tough and mean:D She has commented on things like the flare joins and stuff so she has noticed the detail too.

boof your hilux is awesome, i love the way you keep it so nice and clean untill it goes off into the scrub. I just read your whole buildup, (and its got a great note by the way, sound ballsy and mean) and i reckon youve done youself pround with a great rig for gettn dirty and cruzn the streets in style. what motor did it have in it before the conversion?

Cheers
Dave

Cheers for the comments mate. It had the 3RZ-FE (2.7) in it before the conversion.

[Blue_flame108]

Thats a tidy lookin ute you have there!!

[boof]

Well I have started painting the barwork up. I also picked up some more goodies today cheers Ryano :D

Picked up some Tough Dog shocks and steering dampener, Lightforce 170s with bling green covers, Hi-lift jack, shiny recovery hooks and there may be some new BLING coming soon :D

Also have fitted new slotted rotors up front for better pulling power all new cvs and boots and balljoints, should drive loads better now :D

[general lee]

sounds like you had a nice little shopping trip mate! Coming along nicely can't wait to see it with all the barwork painted.

What new bling did you get? or not telling yet? :D:D

[MRF-Dru]

sooner or later boof :D

Vroom Vroom ^.^

Cheers,

Andy

[boof]

Hehe no giveaways on the Bling yet in the next week or two ;)

[Celt's]

good stuff Gary, time to concentrate on the positives hey! The front end must make it feel alot more together too i would imagine.:thumb:

[boof]

Yep it doesnt lane change on its own anymore so thats a bonus :thumb:

[MRF-Dru]

Still brushing on the back?

[boof]

Still brushing on the back?


eh?? what do you mean???

[MRF-Dru]

didn't you say ur tyres were brushing on the back? or i might have miss understood that conversation :S

Cheers,

Andy

[boof]

Yep with you now no the backs fine the fronts the problem

[Celt's]

Hey boof i ment to ask on the weekend, is that green your using for the barwork colour matched to the paintwork or is it a different shade?

[boof]

Hey boof i ment to ask on the weekend, is that green your using for the barwork colour matched to the paintwork or is it a different shade?


Colour matched
:thumb:

[Celt's]

just from an auto paint place? Looks like the weather is gonna be on your side over the weekend to mate, cold but clear with a dry wind.

[boof]

just from an auto paint place? Looks like the weather is gonna be on your side over the weekend to mate, cold but clear with a dry wind.

Yeh mate I went to Harts in Moss St they seem to be pretty good. And yeh if the weather hold out Ill be happy, if I get two days this weekend I reckon Im a good chance to finish the sliders, front bar and make a start on the tray :D

[ChunkyCharcoal]

Well I have started painting the barwork up. I also picked up some more goodies today cheers Ryano :D

Picked up some Tough Dog shocks and steering dampener, Lightforce 170s with bling green covers, Hi-lift jack, shiny recovery hooks and there may be some new BLING coming soon :D

Also have fitted new slotted rotors up front for better pulling power all new cvs and boots and balljoints, should drive loads better now :D


Sounds good Boof!

Good luck with the painting mate. I wanna see it!

[Celt's]

Brilliant mate, & thanks for that.

[boof]

Just thought Id put a pic of the front being painted in here also.:D

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a181/mg_ellis1/paint1006mod.jpg

[Brendan]

Lookin' great Gary, hopefully we'll have a shooter up yours and Bundy Monkey's ways soon!

[Synergy]

how heavy is the front bar gaz? Can u lift it urself?

[boof]

how heavy is the front bar gaz? Can u lift it urself?


Yeh I can lift it its just awkward. The sliders are around 25-30kgs each and hurt like hell when they slip off the chassis and land on your ankle:cry:

The front bar is around 40-45kgs I will be putting it back on again this arve so I will have pics of the front bar and sliders done and on.

The bottom of the tray is done and Ill hopefully get the top of it done and the tray back on next weekend. Brooksy is bringing a carton around so the extra person and beer will help.

As for the tray itd have to weigh at least 150kgs and its damn heavy and hard to get off on your own. There's no way Id get it back on by myself.

[Celt's]

can't wait to see the pics mate and it sounds as though you are having a better day today!:p

[boof]

can't wait to see the pics mate and it sounds as though you are having a better day today!:p


Yep much better day, sliders and front bar are on, lightforce are on. I will wire them up along with some temp rear lights for the week this arve. Pics will be up shortly :D

I am stoked with how good it looks, its made a huge difference to the work Brooksy did. It looks so much tidier now.:thumb:

[boof]

Pic with the painted barwork fitted.:D :waycool:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a181/mg_ellis1/paint2018.jpg

[Guts]

Hay pissssssssst, I think somebody pinched your tray.

Look he even has nice pritty new light force lights on it.

Looks good mate.

Dam I've gotta get mine out and start driving it more.

[Celt's]

it is truly a head turner mate, and once you have the tray all spruced up it is going to look fantastic out on the tracks.

[boof]

Mate at this stage Ill just be glad to see it out in low range again. :D

[THE RIG]

looks really good now boof,i bet your stoked,cant wait for pics of the tray done and on aswell

tom

[boof]

Cheers Tom

I love the way the green looks so different, depending on the angle the sun hits it.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a181/mg_ellis1/paint2016.jpg

[THE RIG]

is the barwork colour the exact same colour as the ute? does it have that same flick?

[boof]

Yeh mate its an exact match its just due to the angles the sun hits it differently. When its all in the same light its perfect.

[THE RIG]

good to hear,looks tops anyway,so did under the tray get painted green or black? and are yous painting it yourselves? 2pac?


tom

[boof]

Yeh mate did the bottom of the tray green no need to make it harder than it is already. And yep its all in 2 pac bottom of the tray has 4 coats of colour and 3 of clear. Hopefully will keep the stonechips at bay

[THE RIG]

awesome,2pac should be alright,its pretty hardy...