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Chris_CHCH
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Default BJ70 owner in CHCH

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Hi all, Recently picked up an 88 BJ70. Was always more interested in cars that go round tracks fast, but with all the roading drama's that we're dealing with down here, I finally admitted defeat, and sold my track toy/Daily driver/can'teven get to work in it any more because it gets stuck on the bumps.

Have been getting into a bit of trout fishing, so thought it a good time to get something that would bring a smile to my face, even when driving to work.

Picked the 70 mid Jan, and love it. It's slow, it handles like a 3 legged pig, but for driving around CHCH, it rocks!

Plans.... Gotta get a new front bumper! Have started putting together a more streamlined rear bar, so the front is next. Got a few pics of what I'm attempting for the rear. I figured I might as well try making things myself. I learn the hard way haha! Helps that I work at a stainless company with a laser cutter :mrgreen:
Then it's new suspension to replace the sagged originals, and some 15x8 cheapo steel rims to replace the horrible offset safari rims it currently has.

The 70
http://chris-chch.tumblr.com/post/17311937366/trout-truck

The rear bumper...I know. Shocking welds. But it'll hold!
http://chris-chch.tumblr.com/post/17311927368/working-on-a-new-rear-bumper-csb

Anyway.... Great forum! and apologies for any shocking questions I come up with!
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