Info Req on Hilux (sorta newbie)

[CC]

Hello,

Since I've lost my licence for 6 months and knowing that if I don't move away from cars to 4wds I'll end up losing my licence(I'm a heavy leadfoot) and I wanted to use up the 6 months to build myself a nice hilux in time to drive when I get my licence back.

I just wanted some information about hiluxs. How hard is it to find rolling shells of 92 - 96 model spacecab/single cab hilux(eg: wrecking) and how much they go for.

Where is the best place in Brisbane to look for wrecking hiluxs that can be done up(can't have alot of damage: Panels are fine, but pillars, frontend, cab damage is not) without costing me an arm and leg.

What I want to do is spend the 6 months working on the hilux, build it up to a nice running 4wd without costing me too much. I don't want to get older model hilux. I prefer to get spacecab/extra cab but if I have to, I'll be happy to get a single cab.



Thanks guys!

[ToNkA]

Great. All we need is a heavy leadfoot behind something thats harder to control and stop.

I don't see how changing from a performance car to a 4x4 is going to make me feel safer on the roads when its apparent you have no respect to others or the law.



As for your questions. Grab a phone book and start calling 4x4 wreckers and get a feel for the market. Quickest and Simplest way....

[slosh]

Try the Fowles damaged auctions near the airport. Don't buy anything that is stat write off unless just for parts. Lots of good trucks go thru with not much damage.

[basketcase]

I did the same thing after loosing my license for the second time.

I got a 4runner with a pissy 2ltr 3Y. Alot harder to speed in that than my two previous commodores. The only ticket I have had in the past 4 years is for crossing a double white line a few weeks ago.

I am glad I made the switch to 4wds. Although am looking at getting another commo as a DD next year

[CC]

I don't want to hear any whinging about leadfoot, that's the reason why I want to move from cars to 4wd(I do have experience with 4wding) and I know a 4wd will keep me happy right on the speed limit

I would call, but I'm hearing impaired! I just wanted to know what the price ranges were.

Thank you

CC

[4sum4]

Hilux chassis don`t like horse power specialy a single cab so get a 45s Cruiser

[joel HJ60]

What you want is a 60 series LandCruier with the naturally aspirated 2H diesel engine! That will cure your lead footitis!

[CC]

I wouldn't mind, however I don't want to spend alot time working on a truck. I want something that is pretty much half done and easy to work on.