A HJ47 called Badger

[oldman]

Here is a couple of pictures of my on going project.
I intend it to become my daily driver.

I Have shortened the width of the body by 8 inches

I went for a MOT and got 3 pages of jobs to do.
The rear of the front spring hanger had come loose on the chassis which in turn
had worn the bushes. So refit spring hanger, new bushes and greaseable shackles and pins.

 

[Rodger]

Badger looks pretty good. The bodywork looks ok in the photos. Are your 3 pages mostly mechanical? Tell us more about it... how long you've had it, etc. The bar on the front looks a little Australian... Which engine does it have? 4.0 litre?

Regards

 

[Dave_S]

Crook lock is kinda redundant with the wheels and suspension off it though

Love these old school trucks though - build up should be interesting.

 

[Hiluxonian]

The Green Badger it's a beaut 4.0 6 cylinder derv

 

[oldman]

Cheers Darren would not have been able to do this with out your help.
Dave, good point well made
Badger is a Australian import, 4 litre straight 6, with just under 500,000 Kms. Which I have owned since June 12.

 

[oldman]

On the Interior Shot I should have mentioned that I had to strip out and free off the wiper linkage.
New anti roll bar bushes.

I have replaced all the track rod ends and the steering idler.

Sent the seats off to be recovered.

Just got the seats back and they look fantastic, will get some pictures up.
Also got some fittings so I could pump grease into the front hubs, there not leaking yet!

Other jobs include, 2 new mirrors, recon servo, electrical faults, adjust front wheel bearings, rebuild free wheel hubs,
renew front metal and rear flexible brake hoses, 2 front Tyres.

That just leaves the welding to do

 

[oldman]

Forgot to add
Lost the Bl**dy keys now

 

[tonytoyota]

Hi oldman looking good I have fj45 with 4.L 6 CYL Diesel I have 4?6? Old keys that mite fit from tonytoyota good look with it

 

[Fj47]

Hi ,nice ride got one that was just rebuilt but its a diesel.Cant seem to post photos.

 

[oldman]

Plodding on with the repairs
Welding

In the floor pan

Fitted new fuel filter

Rewired tow bar electrics

Might be use full (Bill!)

New side and indicator lights

Undersealing and wheel painting tomorrow

 

[Hiluxonian]

Nice one John keep up the great work need to have a go at mine soon

Like the bottle opener

 

[oldman]

Been working away over the weekend
Painted floor

Recovered seats

Fitted seats

I have a a fault with the indicators and possibly need 2 rear wheel cylinders
for its MOT Thursday

 

[oldman]

Good news
Passed its MOT
Very happy person here!