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Posted: **Mon Jun 11, 2007 10:04 pm**

looking at buying this your thoughts please http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =103197331

Posted: **Mon Jun 11, 2007 10:16 pm**

saw that the other day.. doesnt say if it cerified or not, but doesnt seem a bad deal

Posted: **Mon Jun 11, 2007 10:18 pm**

a robust little truck that'll take the knocks, should be a good buy at the right price. There are plenty of them around so you can pick and choose a bit, a lot of the import ones have PTO winches so its worth keeping your eyes open to see whats out there :wink:

Posted: **Mon Jun 11, 2007 10:18 pm**

muttly wrote:looking at buying this your thoughts please http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =103197331

I paid the same price for mine 2 years ago but I got the turbo model.
I haven't driven a non turbo model so I can't really say how well it would go.
I would personally be trying to find a turbo model, which you should be able to pick up for the same sort of money.

SKID

Posted: **Mon Jun 11, 2007 10:19 pm**

I have the same model with similar k's. My truck goes well. I am really happy with it. I havnt had any major problems except for rust but that is easy to fix. Apparently it is a reliable engine as well.

I find it can be a bit top heavy at times though. Hope that helps. I got mine for a price slightly lower.

Posted: **Tue Jun 12, 2007 9:31 am**

I bought one recently, petrol/LPG but only 31" tyres. It would be a good buy for about $1-$1.5k less than current price. Just my opinion

Posted: **Tue Jun 12, 2007 11:49 am**

I got mine about 3 weeks ago, 1985 Mid wheel base FRP, turbo, bit higher Ks, tad of rust, PTO Winch, Rear Locker, Spotties, 31" RMTs, Snorkle, Custom Bars, OME shocks, been a club truck. under 5K.

Saw one sell in the North for $2010, MWB Turbo but needed a screen, tyres and little other work for WOF.

I've driven non turbo briefly, and found it real truckie and sluggish, but felt strong. I had turbo as a priority when looking.

That shape cruiser range from 3k to 9k. Don't rush but grab it when you spot the right one.

Posted: **Fri Jun 15, 2007 10:07 pm**

some one else brought it i have found another http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =103209639 i have spoken with owner and the reason for the recon his wife was towing horse float radiator cap was buggered temp came up she did not notice and cooked it your thoughts again would be good. are these motors known for cracking heads.

Posted: **Sat Jun 16, 2007 7:42 am**

looks ok fella 3b are pretty reliable generally looks tidy enuff. they are a bit under powered... nothing a turbo wont fix!

Posted: **Sat Jun 16, 2007 4:50 pm**

depending on your budget, this would be a good start and then upgrade to more powerful motor later. this has the extra gear already in place for you.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motor ... 29.htm?p=2

Posted: **Sat Jun 16, 2007 5:03 pm**

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motor ... 29.htm?p=2 is there much cost and work in fitting a lexus into 1 of these

Posted: **Sat Jun 16, 2007 5:11 pm**

muttly wrote:http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Toyota/auction-104852729.htm?p=2 is there much cost and work in fitting a lexus into 1 of these

its probably a bit far too go, but a guy in Taupo does a "drive in, drive out" fully certed lexus conversion for about 10k.

SKID

Posted: **Sat Jun 16, 2007 5:15 pm**

that seems a bit steep seen as you can by the motor and trans for around 2k

Posted: **Sat Jun 16, 2007 5:28 pm**

muttly wrote:that seems a bit steep seen as you can by the motor and trans for around 2k

most of the 1uz you buy are auto.

so if you sit back and work out how you are gonna make a flywheel and adaptors etc, and rewire the whole thing to suit the link and the mounts and all of the other shit that you forget until you are doing the job and finally the cost of certification.
I reckon his price is not too bad, especially if you are not that mechanically minded.

cheers
SKID

Posted: **Sat Jun 16, 2007 5:34 pm**

is there another motor that could be a bit cheaper and easier to fit

Posted: **Sat Jun 16, 2007 5:48 pm**

you could look at a commodore V6 and talk to someone at 4WD Upgrades in ChCh, as I think they are the agents for Marks Adaptors, to find out the cost of installing.

Posted: **Sat Jun 16, 2007 9:51 pm**

how easy to drop the 13BT in?

Posted: **Sat Jun 16, 2007 9:58 pm**

question for Skid...does the guy in Taupo also do a 3.8V6 transplant into a Surf??? :?:

Posted: **Sat Jun 16, 2007 10:01 pm**

brianr70 wrote:question for Skid...does the guy in Taupo also do a 3.8V6 transplant into a Surf???

hes a legend, he'll give anything a go !!

theres a guy in Taupo who was trying to sell his lexus surf on Trade me a while back. he had no joy, so he put an 8" diff head into the independent front. He might still be interested in selling if you have around 10-12k.

Posted: **Sat Jun 16, 2007 10:08 pm**

thats a bit rich for me at the moment....but who knows

Posted: **Sat Jun 16, 2007 10:11 pm**

brianr70 wrote:thats a bit rich for me at the moment....but who knows

so just like me, you didnt get those 6 numbers right tonight, aye

Posted: **Sat Jun 16, 2007 10:14 pm**

gave up on that short term high risk investment

now days its just thank you for your donation

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thanks for all your comments