Recent content by Mike M

Nice, yeah I was aware of the Alu-Cab version for the 76 but havent seen Alu-innovations before. The motivation to do it to the 76 isn't there really, five years of ownership it's probably a new project, new challenge I'm looking for.

Cheers for that, one of the reasons for the troopy is that I think its more suitable for fitting an Alucab roof conversion to get away from the rooftop tent and annexe setup plus they have more loading space. It would be an GXL troopy I'm after with the extra row of seats in the back although...

Hi all, Ive been contemplating a change from the 76 series to a V8 troopy for sometime now but haven't done much about seeing it through for various reasons. One is I don't really know what sort of value to put on the 76 as it has quite a few mods and it's been a proper labour of love over the...

Hi Jules Yeah I bought and fitted the Kaymar rear bar last year so I know it's rated for 3500kgs. In the UK, they state that if the vehicle has no plate then you shouldn't tow with it but if I can update the registration document to show the weight limits then I should be covered. The cops...

Cheers Sarah, Did you update your V5 retrospectively with the towing weights and did you need to provide any proof etc or did you do all this while registering the cruiser? The good news with the parts is that Toyota UK wouldn't supply me and Toyota DBX had nothing in stock so I ordered from...

Hi folks, I've owned my 2015 JDM import 76 series for over four years now and just waiting on delivery of the Toyota chassis and towbar harnesses so I can finally use the square hitch built into my Kaymar rear bar. Trouble is that JDM cars don't have load rating plates on them and I'm seeing...

Yeah definitely and 70s sure like to rust so mine gets alot of tlc. I don't think mine was much different from those in the videos, bit fresher probably as mine only had 4k on the clock with its first 3 years in Japan. Certainly seen some rotten cars in the states if they are in the rust belt...

Hi folks, Just thought I'd provide my experience with lanoguard. I have been using the spray on lanoguard for almost two years now and spraying the underside every 6 months October and March when I service the cruiser. I normally use the Moto spray but I've used chassis guard with glass...

Thanks Raj, Yeah, certainly helps in this country. I found that caked on mud just encouraged rust. Best to spray all the chassis legs, inside quarter panels and doors, wings. I know 70s like a spot of rust so I'm trying to keep it looking as best as I can. Cheers Mike

Ive used lanoguard on my 2015 76 for a couple of years now after the Dinitrol started peeling off the chassis in places. I use the normal Moto spray to cover bolts and brackets around the engine bay and use the chassis guard with glass from buzzweld everywhere else. I also use the grease to...