Recent content by jester

Drove it back from Eastbourne today......so far so good apart from a weak rear damper. Very smooth and very quiet :thumbup:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110740945322

Many thanks to Andy and Andy for viewing this truck last week and posting on here. We drove up from Devon to collect it today and I drove it back. VERY pleased with it! Really smooth and quiet. There is only one fault that I have found since doing the 170mile trip back, the O/S rear shock is...

I have now bought an 80, thanks to everyone that contacted me :thumbup:

Yep, there are a few places, depending on route. He won't be deviating too far so no real need for a long range tank just yet. I'm making one for the other cruiser to fit where the spare wheel is usually located. This is because the original tank will not fit in it's original location over the...

Good find that man! And seeing that I am just about to send some parts for the other cruiser off for powder coating, that would add to the stack nicely :thumbup:

Thanks Andy :thumbup: I shall LPG convert it myself, and prep it for my father to follow me through the Sahara next year.

Let's hope it is a good buy......as twas I that won the auction ;)

I'd say it's a Californian number, so (00 1) is the international code :thumbup:

Still looking..... Just to clarify; my use of "sensible price" does not mean a £3000 truck. Likewise, nor does it mean that a £3000 truck is worth £10000 just because it has a snorkel on it. ;)

It's not just 80 axles, it's a complete 80 chassis with running gear and drive train. :thumbup:

bump ;)

Hi, I'm currently on a search for a tidy 80 series, preferably a 12v diesel auto. I have a sensible budget but I'm looking for a sensible truck. Anyone looking to sell, PM me. :thumbup: