petefj40's build/mods

[petefj40]

I was telling my partner about the changes going on with my truck this avo. She rolled her eyes and said. "why didn't you just buy a late model swb landcruiser, ditch the body then throw on the 40 body you love so much? That way you'd have all the late features you're after on a old looking cruiser!?"

I must admit. She had me thinking.

[mercutio]

there is some merit there it would be classed as a body mod so would make cert so much easier

[Bulletproof]

I was telling my partner about the changes going on with my truck this avo. She rolled her eyes and said. "why didn't you just buy a late model swb landcruiser, ditch the body then throw on the 40 body you love so much? That way you'd have all the late features you're after on a old looking cruiser!?"

I must admit. She had me thinking.

The simple truth is Pete, there is no such thing as a late model SWB Landcruiser. They stopped back in the 90s and the only cruiser on the market today is the flatdeck.

Cheers Richard

[petefj40]

I was telling my partner about the changes going on with my truck this avo. She rolled her eyes and said. "why didn't you just buy a late model swb landcruiser, ditch the body then throw on the 40 body you love so much? That way you'd have all the late features you're after on a old looking cruiser!?"

I must admit. She had me thinking.

The simple truth is Pete, there is no such thing as a late model SWB Landcruiser. They stopped back in the 90s and the only cruiser on the market today is the flatdeck.

Cheers Richard

Oh well. maybe a cut down late model landcruiser.
But there's no turning back on the 40 now. I'm totally comitted.

[cool__bananas]

But there's no turning back on the 40 now. I'm totally comitted.

il swap you my suzuki for your cruiser in the condition its in now if you would like to mod a different car

[petefj40]

But there's no turning back on the 40 now. I'm totally comitted.

il swap you my suzuki for your cruiser in the condition its in now if you would like to mod a different car

Nah, I couldn't do that to ya, I mean my cruiser isn't finished yet. It wouldn't be fair.

[cool__bananas]

[IcedJohnno]

But there's no turning back on the 40 now. I'm totally comitted.

I am briefly working at Hillmorton Hospital at the moment Pete, you know the one, used to be called Sunnyside.
Perhaps I can assist you!

[petefj40]

But there's no turning back on the 40 now. I'm totally comitted.

I am briefly working at Hillmorton Hospital at the moment Pete, you know the one, used to be called Sunnyside.
Perhaps I can assist you!

Yep, i think I know the one..
Mate. I'm beyond help.

[petefj40]

Brought another mod for the 40 today.
An engine oil cooler adapter. Fits on real easy. Just the cooler and plumbing to get.

[wopass]

I must admit. She had me thinking.

The simple truth is Pete, there is no such thing as a late model SWB Landcruiser. They stopped back in the 90s and the only cruiser on the market today is the flatdeck.
Cheers Richard

really???
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motor ... 327709.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motor ... 893538.htm

would make a great conversion i think, front and rear lockers,4.5ltr V8 TD great suspension, and a slightly longer wheelbase to make it a better tow wagon and more stable on the hill climbs...

i may be dreaming tho

[petefj40]

Looks good wopass!

Here's another mod going on the truck.

Mud flaps.

[DieselBoy]

Looks good wopass!

Here's another mod going on the truck.

Mud flaps.

Why??

[Bubba]

Hey Pete, you ever thought about getting a thrash truck as well. It would have to a 40 of course but something you can actually get dirty, dent roll and have fun in as it appears your current 40 is turning more into a show car

[Chopper01]

Looks good wopass!

Here's another mod going on the truck.

Mud flaps.

Why??

X2

[PR]

Looks good wopass!

Here's another mod going on the truck.

Mud flaps.

Why??

X2

they look gay

[SMOKEY]

Pete, that's not a Mod , I would put those in the same category as the Christmas present from the mother in law, ---------- wrong size, hate the colour and didn't want anything in the first place .

BUT IT IS YOURS AND YOU CAN PLAY WITH IT AS MUCH AS YOU LIKE ,

FITZY.

[Bulletproof]

Pete, that's not a Mod , I would put those in the same category as the Christmas present from the mother in law, ---------- wrong size, hate the colour and didn't want anything in the first place .

BUT IT IS YOURS AND YOU CAN PLAY WITH IT AS MUCH AS YOU LIKE ,

FITZY.

Sorry Pete about the thread hijack.

Hi Fitzy
Pleased I haven't got your mother in law

Cheer Richard

[petefj40]

Why?

They look a laugh untrimmed though don't they?
yeah they do look gay PR.

They are getting cut down to scale before mounting. But they will be removable, easily.

In the next couple of weeks me and a few other mates are going to fish Lake Brunner or Benmore. We're not sure which lake yet. But one thing's for sure. We will be doing a few k's over gravel roads. I'll be towing my boat. I just don't want it showered with stones. Even with a stone guard on the boat trailer won't stop stones n mud flying on/into the boat (the way I drive). So mud flaps had to happen.

Really looking forward to this fishing trip.

[petefj40]

Pete, that's not a Mod , I would put those in the same category as the Christmas present from the mother in law, ---------- wrong size, hate the colour and didn't want anything in the first place .

BUT IT IS YOURS AND YOU CAN PLAY WITH IT AS MUCH AS YOU LIKE ,

FITZY.

Sorry smokey. This is my thread, and I'll cry if I want to, I mean, call it a mod if I want to.

[petefj40]

Hey Pete, you ever thought about getting a thrash truck as well. It would have to a 40 of course but something you can actually get dirty, dent roll and have fun in as it appears your current 40 is turning more into a show car

Most people would call it a, "show pony". I guess it's more of a, "tow pony" than anything for me. After all, that's what i brought it for. But Bubba, I do get it dirty from time to time and yes, I have rolled it. I just don't do that all the time, but that's not to say I don't ever get it working as a true 4WD.

I like your idea, making a bash around 40. Now you got me thinking here. Seriously.

[turoa]

why are you putting those on pete? they turn a cool fj40 into an ugly peice. please dont put them on when you dont even need them

[petefj40]

why are you putting those on pete? they turn a cool fj40 into an ugly peice. please dont put them on when you dont even need them

I here ya turoa.
But these mud flaps are a must for this fishing trip. i don't want any more stone chips in the boats hull than there already is. After the trip I'll be putting them in the garage till I need them again.

[Chopper01]

why are you putting those on pete? they turn a cool fj40 into an ugly peice. please dont put them on when you dont even need them

I here ya turoa.
But these mud flaps are a must for this fishing trip. i don't want any more stone chips in the boats hull than there already is. After the trip I'll be putting them in the garage till I need them again.

get a bit of a cover guard that fits on the front of your trailor it stop stone chips

[Sadam_Husain]

Shit you'd need a low volume cert for mud flaps that size

[petefj40]

why are you putting those on pete? they turn a cool fj40 into an ugly peice. please dont put them on when you dont even need them

I here ya turoa.
But these mud flaps are a must for this fishing trip. i don't want any more stone chips in the boats hull than there already is. After the trip I'll be putting them in the garage till I need them again.

get a bit of a cover guard that fits on the front of your trailor it stop stone chips

I thought of that chopper. But I've had the boat on the back when it's been raining. If I spin the wheels up (which often happens) mud and crap ends up all over the boat. I mean above the hull. Crap goes everywhere. So instead of getting a guard made on the front of the trailer (which won't stop all the shit getting on the boat) i thought i'd nip things in the bud where it's all coming from. Hey it's not a permanent addition to the 40. It just goes on when i need it.

[Bulletproof]

Don't be intimidated by the comments Pete. Its your thread and they don't have to read it but obviously do because they enjoy it.
As you know my old hilux is the opposite of yours with shit and dents all over it , but it dosen't bother me if you just want a nice truck to tow the boat.

When you took off from my place the V8 sounded really sweet. As Andi Delis says " image is everything "

cheers Richard

[turoa]

why are you putting those on pete? they turn a cool fj40 into an ugly peice. please dont put them on when you dont even need them

I here ya turoa.
But these mud flaps are a must for this fishing trip. i don't want any more stone chips in the boats hull than there already is. After the trip I'll be putting them in the garage till I need them again.

aah if its for protectin ya boat then I guess its okay

[rokhound]

Hey Pete, another idea for your flaps is to mount them on a solid bar, (the size they are now) and that bar fits to your tow bar, over the tow ball. real easy to get on and off, and covers in the almost the whole arse end of the truck. The Aussies have done it like this for years for towing caravans in the outback.
Just another idea anyway.

[haynzy]

Hey Pete, another idea for your flaps is to mount them on a solid bar, (the size they are now) and that bar fits to your tow bar, over the tow ball. real easy to get on and off, and covers in the almost the whole arse end of the truck. The Aussies have done it like this for years for towing caravans in the outback.
Just another idea anyway.

yeah, the aussies went away from guards mounted to the trailer as mentioned before as the stones can bounce back and smash ya back window,
ya need some naked chicks cut out of stainless for those bad boys though