Outer Limits 4x4 Board

hey guys, i would love to build up a capable truck to compete in the few comps we have here in WA and use recreationally as well, but my problem is i dont really have a workshop or the skills and tools to build one myself, also the 3 and 1 roster makes things hard. Rather than pay someone to build it for me i was looking at possibly buying one 2nd hand. I would like to get a winch style truck, something fast and stable, but still capable in low range. Not to fussed with what i get as long as its not a rover, preferably a patrol or hilux, injected v8 or turbo six, a diesel only if its throwing down some serious numbers.

I know its not the perfect solution and most of the utes will be fairly tired but its a good kick off point isn't it? they should have most of the bugs worked out? Plus anything i build is gonna need a fair few outings to get right anyway. The biggest dama would be that its probably coming from over east and i wouldn't be able to view it with out flying over.

it would be interesting to hear from others who have done this.

Cheers

How much coin are you looking at spending? This has been on Carsales for a little while now, not sure its exactly what your looking for but it sonds pretty trick.

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/pri ... &__Ntt=cab" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; chassis&R=9705290&seot=1&silo=1011&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_PriceSort_Decimal|1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&keywords=cab chassis&__D=cab chassis&__sid=12C4560186C7&Cr=0&__N=1216 1282 4294963358 4294963846 396 445&PriceTo=445&__Ntx=mode matchallpartial&__Qpb=true&__Nne=15&__Dx=mode matchany

Holy shit that was quick, says its no longer for sale must of really liked it.

along these lines perhaps

http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/viewtopic ... 3&t=219625

just need to suss out whats out there and what cost, spec, condition im looking at.

Cheers

Be aware of transferring a truck from another state, because you have owned it for less then 2 years dpi will want to put it over the pits and have it inspected.

I don't think it applies for a truck already in Wa rego as I have bought a few from Wa and there was no dramas.

Brad

yeah transfering the rego from annother state means it has to go over the pits, but if it has some certificates and the rego was current when it came over they tend to go through pretty easy. Or at least thats what I'm led to believe.

Cheers

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/pri ... &__Dx=mode" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; matchany&__D=gu&silo=1011&seot=1&__sid=12D566CFEE75&__N=1216 1282 4294963846 4294963358 900&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_PriceSort_Decimal|1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&__Qpb=true&__Ntx=mode matchallpartial&Cr=1&__Ntt=gu&trecs=133

Yep thats the one,Thanks WICKED. Dont know why my link didnt work.

nayto wrote:Yep thats the one,Thanks WICKED. Dont know why my link didnt work.

The QLD one is cheaper, newer, Clean, good Gear, New tyre's, etc AND can ship it! lol

WICKED wrote:http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/pri ... &__Dx=mode matchany&__D=gu&silo=1011&seot=1&__sid=12D566CFEE75&__N=1216 1282 4294963846 4294963358 900&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_PriceSort_Decimal|1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&__Qpb=true&__Ntx=mode matchallpartial&Cr=1&__Ntt=gu&trecs=133

Wonder how much it would be to build a similar example???

Wonder how much it would be to build a similar example???

Well i reckon there has to $40K in parts, including the original ute, add labour.......

I wish i had the funds now and not in 3-4 months
That is pretty much exactly what im after.

Cheers

very nice patrol...almost makes me want one over my Rover....not quite

BIGDAVET86 wrote:

Wonder how much it would be to build a similar example???

Well i reckon there has to $40K in parts, including the original ute, add labour.......

I wish i had the funds now and not in 3-4 months
That is pretty much exactly what im after.

Cheers

A GU Ute would be more than $20k

WICKED wrote:

BIGDAVET86 wrote:

Wonder how much it would be to build a similar example???

Well i reckon there has to $40K in parts, including the original ute, add labour.......

I wish i had the funds now and not in 3-4 months
That is pretty much exactly what im after.

Cheers

A GU Ute would be more than $20k

thats what I was thinking.....looks like a great deal

Yeh it does seem like a good deal, not sure if its complete and ready to go or not. I thought someone on here might pipe up and know who built it.

the bloke who is selling built it have alook under members look for daves race truck think the motor cost close to 20 maybe more

They are worth a fraction of what they cost to build, so its a great option.
Just don't pay too much or make sure you are getting good value.

As long as the bulk is good its pretty safe.

It costs a fraction of what it used to, to build them these days with parts like motors / shocks / cages costing half on average of what they used to, so I would imagine 20k would buy a good base. Look for things like shock install as about 50% are terrible, and this would cost $$ to have fixed.

cheers bru

Have a look at tiger autos in welshpool on welshpool rd next to the train line mate . They have a green GQ comp ute with an injected 5ltr and t700 with all the bar work and no winch it's been there for ages last time I had a look they wanted $20000 for it
Cheers
Hendo

WICKED wrote:http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/pri ... &__Dx=mode matchany&__D=gu&silo=1011&seot=1&__sid=12D566CFEE75&__N=1216 1282 4294963846 4294963358 900&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_PriceSort_Decimal|1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&__Qpb=true&__Ntx=mode matchallpartial&Cr=1&__Ntt=gu&trecs=133

makes me want to paint my ute black then......

drool

Here is another one one that might be suitable.

http://www.carpoint.com.au/all-cars/pri ... =1&__N=834" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; 1216 1246 1247 1252 1282 4294962570 4294962861 4294950640&silo=1011

That black Gu is up for sale.
His price has come down too. Its on ebay . http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... 574wt_1141" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;