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by Funk_off
Sun Mar 05, 2006 5:30 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Purchasing a Jeep cherokee for the miss's
Replies: 32
Views: 670

Purchasing a Jeep cherokee for the miss's

Hi Peoples, Im just wondering if anyone has any opinions of the new jeep cherokees. Its for my partner, and we were just looking for a 4b that will handle well on the road and has the capabilities to do trips too Stradboke and other soft 4b trips.

Thanks
by Funk_off
Sun Dec 18, 2005 1:03 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Leaf Spring lift Advice
Replies: 4
Views: 202

Leaf Spring lift Advice

Hi Peoples, I am looking to put some new leaf springs in my fj45 cruiser and am wanting a 2-3 inch lift out of them. I already have the long travel shocks to support the lift. Can anyone give me some advice on which company or brand to go through? I have been looking at the king spring leafs but hav...
by Funk_off
Mon Dec 05, 2005 12:44 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Air compressor for Spray painting
Replies: 5
Views: 157

Air compressor for Spray painting

Hi Peoples, I have seen an air compressor that i like i am just asking whether anyone knows if it will be powerful enough to spray paint a car with. GMC Air Compressor, 1800watt, 40litre Air Compressor, dual output, 2.5 horsepower motor, direct drive, tank pressure between 80psi to 115psi, provides ...
by Funk_off
Fri Dec 02, 2005 9:40 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Snorkel Barrel Head
Replies: 2
Views: 227

Snorkel Barrel Head

Hi Peoples, Can anyone tell me where i can get a snorkel head for this type of snorkel (pic attached). I salvaged it off my mate after he rolled his 45 series.
by Funk_off
Sun Nov 27, 2005 6:41 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: First time painter seeks long time painters advice
Replies: 20
Views: 831

I rang up a equipment hire business and they quoted $44/day for an air compressor or $176 for the week. I was in supercheap before and saw that they had a compressor on sale for around the $200 range. I am just wondering what size compressor i need to spray paint, and whether it is worth hiring or b...
by Funk_off
Thu Nov 24, 2005 12:31 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Setting up a good painting environment
Replies: 7
Views: 276

Hi, I do have a 2 car garage seperate from my house, which seems like it might be a better idea to paint in. It just that im renting and if i get paint on any of the wall my miss's will cut my bits off and feed them too the dog. Im sure if i buy enough plastic sheeting and cover the wall and roof it...
by Funk_off
Thu Nov 24, 2005 12:30 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: First time painter seeks long time painters advice
Replies: 20
Views: 831

Hi, I do have a 2 car garage seperate from my house, which seems like it might be a better idea to paint in. It just that im renting and if i get paint on any of the wall my miss's will cut my bits off and feed them too the dog. Im sure if i buy enough plastic sheeting and cover the wall and roof it...
by Funk_off
Wed Nov 23, 2005 7:43 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Setting up a good painting environment
Replies: 7
Views: 276

Setting up a good painting environment

Hi peoples, I am spray painting my 4b in my mates big boat building shed. I am just wondering if anyone has any advice on setting up an area for spray painting in such a large space? Its quite impossible to clean the shed from top to bottom.

Thanks
by Funk_off
Wed Nov 23, 2005 5:41 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: First time painter seeks long time painters advice
Replies: 20
Views: 831

Im going to be spray painting the car in a huge shed. Im just wondering if anyone has any advice on setting up a an area for spray painting in a large shed? It is a bit impossible to clean the entire shed from top to bottom.
by Funk_off
Wed Nov 23, 2005 4:59 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: First time painter seeks long time painters advice
Replies: 20
Views: 831

paint

Being that Im going to be spray painting my 4b in a large shed. Being that it is to large to clean all the dust in the shed before i start. Can anyone give me some advice on how to setup a good area for painting in this environment? I was thinking of getting some sort of mobile gazebo and putting pl...
by Funk_off
Wed Nov 23, 2005 4:58 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: First time painter seeks long time painters advice
Replies: 20
Views: 831

Being that Im going to be spray painting my 4b in a large shed. Being that it is to large to clean all the dust in the shed before i start. Can anyone give me some advice on how to setup a good area for painting in this environment? I was thinking of getting some sort of mobile gazebo and putting pl...
by Funk_off
Mon Nov 21, 2005 5:09 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Replacing Items on a 45 series
Replies: 2
Views: 237

Replacing Items on a 45 series

Hi Peoples, I have two queries. 1. I want to replace the trims around the windows on the fj45 as when you rub them you always get black crud on you and they just look old. Has anyone replaced them at all? Or is there a way I can treat the current trims? 2. I want to replace the old black pull knobs ...
by Funk_off
Sun Nov 20, 2005 9:22 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: First time painter seeks long time painters advice
Replies: 20
Views: 831

Take it easy Rollsalot, its just a stereotypical joke. Im sure every town in australia has an area that they hang crap on, thats why i said no offence.

How much does a spray booth cost, and for how long can you hire them for?
by Funk_off
Sun Nov 20, 2005 9:05 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: First time painter seeks long time painters advice
Replies: 20
Views: 831

It is a two pack metallic dark red. Can you tell me how many layers you did of each undercoat, top coat and clear coat/hardener? And did you sand between each coat? Your paint job looks very impressive. I'll be doing it in a work shed, so how much protection should i have around the car, you said yo...
by Funk_off
Sat Nov 19, 2005 10:07 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: First time painter seeks long time painters advice
Replies: 20
Views: 831

First time painter seeks long time painters advice

Hi Peoples, fj45. Today I bought all paint, undercoat, and clear coat from auto paint shop to paint it (Im sick of the landcruiser beige). I really dont want to pay a dodgy panel beater over 2g's to paint it, and as it is a knockaround car im not worried if its showroom quality, but I also dont want...
by Funk_off
Mon Nov 14, 2005 12:40 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Alloy Tray price
Replies: 7
Views: 314

Wouldnt have a clue. Wouldnt say that it would weigh that much.
by Funk_off
Sun Nov 13, 2005 9:27 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Alloy Tray price
Replies: 7
Views: 314

Alloy Tray price

Hey peoples, Ive got an alloy tray, and ive been thinking about getting rid of it for a while. A mate of a mate offered me 250 for it. I was just wondering if anyone could tell me if the offer is worth taking or not. Its a tidy alloy tray with one small rip (3cm long easily fixable) in the floor, ot...
by Funk_off
Sun Nov 06, 2005 1:19 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Body lift on a fj45
Replies: 3
Views: 335

Body lift on a fj45

Hi Peoples, Am looking to finally put my lift blocks that have been sitting in the garage into my truck. I have all the blocks and bolts. Just wondering if anyone has lifted a fj45 and can give me any info on what i will need to adjust to get the lift in?
by Funk_off
Sat Nov 05, 2005 10:40 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Tyre Purchase
Replies: 2
Views: 194

Tyre Purchase

Hey Peoples, Running a pretty well stock fj45. Just has a 3" body lift and the tray has also been lifted. Just wondering if anyone knows if the simex JT2 34" would fit under my rig? Also just wanted to know a reasonable price to pay for the 34" JT2? I am in QLD and wondering if I will get any proble...
by Funk_off
Mon Oct 31, 2005 8:29 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: claws or simex
Replies: 71
Views: 2501

hey guys, Can you tell me how the simex JT2 handle in sand. Im looking for a tyre to handle 90% mud and %10 sand.
by Funk_off
Sun Oct 30, 2005 8:50 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Old Lady has the shakes
Replies: 1
Views: 199

Old Lady has the shakes

Hey Peoples, Got a 1978 fj45. Have noticed in the past few months that when it's hauling a large load on an incline, reversing up an incline or on a long trip I stop and as I take of again the truck shudders and shakes. I have done some research around and have found that it is most likely the clutc...