new 88 hilux project

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dtrain9999
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new 88 hilux project

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brought this 88 hilux from the west coast it had been sitting for at least a year and abused on a farm for most of its life. plan is to turn it in to a fun 4wd to go and play in. bit of work to do first though will see how i get on

first day back in dunedin after a mission to the west coast
first day back in dunedin after a mission to the west coast
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3VILC
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Re: new 88 hilux project

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Certainly looks like a good project :)
Doesnt look like its been tooo abused at least from the outside. Same as my truck except mines double cab. Petrol or diesel?
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dtrain9999
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Re: new 88 hilux project

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haha good from far far from good its a 2.4 non turbo diesel just taken the rust off chassis that wasnt to bad but brake lines and fuel lines are all rusted so i will be replacing them soon but i will hopefully finish replacing all the wheel bearings this weekend

what are you doing with your truck?
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Re: new 88 hilux project

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Mines just a bit of a daily driver / mud hack. 2.2 carby, $45 paint job lol. theres a project thread on here somewhere
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