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Ok, so this is Claire posting. You won't be surprised to know that Chris left me instructions to contact you all in one of his many lists! :blush: I have been able to see all the lovely comments posted following his death, he was indeed 'a force of nature' and 'mountain of a man' who will...

Well I know. Who announces they have a terminal illness then goes out and buys a replacement fridge? I had a sudden rush of blood to the head and realised that my set up in the Hilux would be better with the dual compartment version of this. So I made a mercy dash to North of Harrogate and...

This is not a Landcruiser, but I swear if you put an engine in it, it would keep up. For those who know me, this is the last thing that I'd ever sell, even including the current wife and children. It breaks my heart but the reasons are by now well understood. There may not be a buyer on here...

Well chaps the time is drawing near and I need to make yet more space in the workshop. I've too much stuff to list and in fact I've sold a huge amount already but I thought I'd tempt you with some goodies. Now, this is not an open thread for you to start bidding and filling your boots. I simply...

I need to send a relatively valuable parcel over to a contact in Belfast. Whether refelective of reality or not, I have heard quite a few stories about packages just not arriving. Does enyone post across the water on a regular basis without problems and who do you use? Post Office, Parcel...

One for TonyT He'll understand. Maderia Matey. Well what else?

Well it's here at last. after being cancelled for two years, moved twice this year, it's only a turn of the key away at last. How many will be there, what will the how be like? Who knows. How many hoops have we had to jump though? How many covid declarations? A hut full I can tell you, but I'm...

Very unique green paint colour. :think: and the odd dent here and there too :whistle: https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/1712727788926084/?media_id=0&ref=share_attachment

they don't you; have to buy them and they are bloody expensive. But the old bus is worth it. 250,000 miles and 26 years later, it's time for a refresh. A million thanks to Mr Lomas in terms of helping me to source them from a local dealer and for sorting out a paint shop to spray them up for me...

Chaps, I've two new wings to go on the 80 which means swapping the old Safari snorkel over. I was sure that I had the old card template in the garage but the only one I can find is from a Colorado! It must be around somewhere but it might take me weeks to find it. Does anyone have one they could...

Please be aware of the general forum rules regarding the use of swearing, profanity, racist language or other contentious material. The thread title is FUNNY pictures. Some recent additions have been determined as not only not funny but not appropriate in any sense and have been removed. What...

No idea if this link will work. Not social media savvy. But it is on the overland equipment exchange group. If I had a hundee I'd grab this. https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/769030223762964?media_id=2&ref=share_attachment

Let's face it, welding gasses and such can be very costly. I'm lucky enough to be on a low tariff for my Argon but it's still not a cheap thing to have lying around not doing anything for months on end. One thing I have always wanted was a hot spanner. I've looked at electrical induction heaters...

Until 5 weeks ago, life was pretty good. Work going OK, plans for post lockdown travel under way, ferry booked for Bad Kissengen (if the Germans can get their finger out) weather picking up, thinking about getting the Cruiser ready for The Adventure Overland circus debarcle shit...

Well not wishing to get to excited and of course all things being equal, it looks like the the BK show is going ahead this year. June is some way off and most will have had a jab by then so as long as there's not been some massive resurgence in Europe, there's something to look forward too...

One for the hall of shame. I'd embed the video if I knew how. Couldn't seem to get a link from it. https://www.facebook.com/groups/Toyota4x4Support/permalink/1301257400227182/

I was going to a site in Hitchin today and as I went up St Michaels road, I spotted a fully kitted out 80 parked round the back of some houses. Always good to have an 80 around the area in case we ever get around to making some bits for them!

OK this is a for a mate who has a D4D Collie and loves it but isn't a forum kinda guy. Saw him today asked him how it was running. He replied, well it isn't really. I can't tell you any more than I am posting here, so no good asking me questions. I just need suggestions for him. It goes like...

Just saw this, no idea if the link will work but a Foxy in good nick for £475 is pretty good. https://www.facebook.com/groups/907294509365799/

I've been binge watching a You Tube series by Itchy Boots. It's a Dutch girl who borrowed a Royal Enfield in India and rode it to Holland. She then picked up another, shipped it to Buenos Aires and set off for Alaska. She's just finished in Argentina, crossed Chile for one last time and high in...

This is perhaps worth re-posting as we're seeing a lot of members especially new ones needlessly quoting the previous post. Do you repeat everything that last person said to you in the pub? No. Well stop doing it on here then. Folks, I'm unclear as to why but a great many of you seem to click...

...of matching wheel carrier spindle bearings. I've made a fair few of these in the past for myself and other members, but this time around I got a request for two to make a double rear carrier whatsit. It's rare that I make a pair of anything and typically and Mr Bash and Mr Bodge often...

Just watching some footage of a show in the US and the presneter called out the JB made window insulation kit for the 80 series. Very little detail on their website but having a set of front ones for some years I can testify to their effectiveness. Some of you sleep in your vehicles, some take...

Didn't like the std Hilux bumper so I chopped it and made it different. But the cross over subject is the weld on recovery points. These are 5.3t ones because they'd run out of 3.1t versions. Yes you need to weld them on properly or they'll end up through someone's windscreen - or teeth...

Just read tonight that NP of Rush died on Tuesday of brain cancer. I'm genuinely saddened. Huge influence on my music choices. A giant amongst drummers and the most incredible lyricist. Saw Rush on every tour since I can't remember. He stopped touring and playing completely in 2015 due to...

Ok many of us have awnings, tents and the like, all with different pegs, poles and guys. But one thing I particularly like is the guy line set up on the Oz and Bat products. They're super simple and really tough. I've never found them to slacken off. I needed a bunch more and of course I...

Another something and nothing post, but it's raining and I'm bored. I've been welding for some time but despite the years, I've only ever had the one welding helmet right from the start. It's been a decent thing has the old Parweld, but I have to say I've been struggling more and more to see...

Ok firstly, credits to Karl and Trevor for the concept here as I have unashamedly pinched their original idea. The pics are a bit poor because it got dark all of a sudden as I was playing but you'll get the idea. I have taken a Batwing (thanks Rosy) and and tapered side (nice one David) and...

Well as per the title, today I had a ride in an FJ. I have to say it didn't disappoint. What a great thing to be in. It's like being in a fighter jet. Really comfy, loads of room and more buttons than you could press in a lifetime. What a fantastic vehicle. If I could get one in RHD with...

Just came across these on E bay. OK you have to pay post from Oz etc but not bad overall. Since FNB stopped supplying them people have been welding them, chopping and hot gluing them back together and so on. But these are the dog's, errm dog's bones I suppose...

Yes folks, no one is more surprised than I, but it's time to start rummaging through your photo albums for some offerings for the 2020 Landcruiser calendar. I shouldn't really have to go over the terms and conditions but just for the hard of understanding I suppose I better had. It's a...

Apparently it's your last chance to buy an ASPW signature version Troopie. Fridge included. Make a nice vehicle for someone. Hey David you could have a pair.

https://www.norwichcamping.co.uk/shop/product/oztent-foxwing-270-degree-series-2-awning-10551/ Now let's not start fighting about which is the best awning. They all have their own merits. But I see there's a gen 2 Foxwing out. Most of the mods are trivial frankly and I would have thought they'd...

Having a couple of weeks in the Swartzwald on the bikes Hired a trailer and did a quick build in the hilux to make life acceptable All good so far Weather decent and roads good!

Just watching latest FTWD episode. Several years into the apocalypse and they are looking for car. They find a car lot and try hot wiring all the vehicles. Nothing starts. Finally the see a car with some wrapped toffees on the dash and give it a go. It starts first time. As the camera pans back...

Whipped the old bus up for an MOT today. Got straight in. Been going there for years so they know me and my vehicles. I just didn't have time to go over it before hand so I just let them have at it. Easier then me lying on my drive wiggling stuff. Slight wear in the rear lower ARB bushes...

Just seen the new JB offering. Self supporting with integrated legs. Fully sided including the entry point to keep the mozzies out. Plus it has a gap so that you can get up the ladder to the roof tent. I have my ladder other side but if you don't then this is a great answer if you've not decided...

Well guys a feel like a total forum virgin here asking this. I have used the search function that I tell others to use and I've looked in the download section and drawn a blank. I have the rocker cover off to replace the gasket and I figured I'd check the clearances. But I don't know what they...

https://www.facebook.com/groups/907294509365799/permalink/2217989144962989/?sale_post_id=2217989144962989 Nothing at all to do with me. Just seen them - £200. Bargain.

OK guys I appreciate that this is a bit rubbish but I've no prices on any of this yet. I'm on a hillside in Scotland. All of this kit is quailty gear most completely unused. I can get ot pricing but now now, but if you see something, register interest and make me a fair offer. I can drag all of...

alloy base with strengthened top brace to foil sneaky barstewards Needs a lick of paint but nice thing and it’s lockable. £45 Not worth making one for that

Any good to anyone building a carrier? 6” of U channel on the back Don’t think you can rearrange for 6 stud but there’s lots more holes for something

I’m away at the moment so more to follow but I have a brand new never used side tent for RTT Anyone interested at all? No price or pics yet but it’s 100% perfect still packaged It attaches to top shell and covers the ladder to ground with sides Prob a pic on Google somewhere Could take to AO...

Very neat, tidy and concise video on the internals of a TC

Chatting with owner of this one. Been on a trip now off back to Oz. Decent looking machine with lost of work done to it. OK top money perhaps, but worth looking if that's what you're after. Lot of work saved if you don't fancy getting the spanners out...

I came across Stan's sale page. Some good stuff on there including castor correction plates. Here's a link to 80 manual drop boxes. Cranked arms are I guess technically THE best solution, but these solved all of my issues...

OK so we all know that the show is largely pants and the organisation defies the word 'organised' but it's a great weekend all the same and I for one will be revving up the Hilux and trailer to be there. Sorry, what? Yes, I said Hilux; what's your problem? I'm afraid with things the way they...

We know that ADAC are not taking on new UK customers but are still accepting renewals. However, having just translated our latest missive from them, it appears that from 1st Feb 2019, they will no longer be transporting vehicles across borders. I guess this means more than an end to...

Don't worry, they didn't fall off. No, she only went and passed her bike test! I bought her a 125 cc for her birthday in June after she'd passed her CBT and she went on to do her hazard / theory test, then she smashed her MOD 1 but failed her MOD 2 on a wobble but last week she passed 2nd time...

Ok diary fans, the executive committee has approved a calendar for 2019. So it's time to post up some pictures. For the new members and the hard of understanding here is the process and the ground rules. Firstly this is a thread for putting up the pictures. Anyone straying into reminiscing over...