Will's New truck.

[Big Will]

Hi all,
Ive been thinking about building something a little more unusual than im used to for a little while now.

Ive been given a 1980 Hilux body, a 1987 60 series cruiser (minus engine, box and pto winch) and im thinking some interesting thoughts..

Firstly, do i drop the hilux body onto the cruiser chassis and slice it off @ the fire wall and the back of the cab and build a 5 link front and rear?

Im thinking yes.. I would like to hear your thoughts on the matter.

Oh and BTW im also thinking duel transfers and 44's..

[ClassicCruiserSpares]

What part of the country are you in? I like your thinking, use the 60 diffs under the lux body and maybe 4 link rear, and 3link with panhard in the front? maybe truggy styles?

[Big Will]

Hi Mate, Im in Northland.

Yeah I was definitely thinking truggy.. I dont really know what sort of competitions etc I could enter with such big tyres, but meh..

I will have to check with the local club to see if im allowed to go play with them..
But either way i can always hit the dunes up north!

[suzolla]

If you are thinking Hilux dual transfers I have adapter kits and levers if interested, both 21 and 23 spline.
Cheers
Tim

[mudlva]

if you are going to duel trans box thought of installing low range gears in stead will keep things simple and relaible


OH and a sbc as a power plant oh yes cubic inches

[Big Will]

Shot Tim, I will be giving you a call as soon as I get things off the ground..

Im going to use a turbo supra auto with the twin hilux/surf transfers. should be sweet.

Oh and mudlva, im toying between using my twincharged 1hz landcruiser engine and 40psi or a twin turbo 5.7 Holden stroker v8.. good measure ..

[mudlva]

humm it would be interesting to see how the 1hz handles 40psi
very interesting indeed

[rokhound]

You may as well stuff 4.7 gears in one of the transfers as well then (just so you get lots of options )

All mounted on coilovers is it?

[GotFlex]

ill be watching this build
its a shame theres no compititions or events you can use it for though,
its a real shame ae, is that rockcrawlin thing rock rash still an annual event? be cool to have more comps like in aussie

[rokhound]

ill be watching this build
its a shame theres no compititions or events you can use it for though,
its a real shame ae, is that rockcrawlin thing rock rash still an annual event? be cool to have more comps like in aussie

Not at the moment , but I hope to revive it some day

[ClassicCruiserSpares]

ill be watching this build
its a shame theres no compititions or events you can use it for though,
its a real shame ae, is that rockcrawlin thing rock rash still an annual event? be cool to have more comps like in aussie

Not at the moment , but I hope to revive it some day

You need to hurry up and finish ya truck first

[Big Will]

Sorry guys but this is going to be a pretty slow build but Im going to be taking heaps of photos, and if any one wants to add their 5 cents (in a constructive way) I will me more than happy to hear what you have to say.. Might hit up the local club and ask if they will let me run it once its done.

[Big]

Subscribed and will follow this build.. sounds like it'll be fun and have a lot a shyts and giggle factor