Another 'light' restoration

[Josh Tagg]

The decision was made to take mothers colorado off the road as the chassis had split and had broke 3 mounts off the axle all within 6 months. So what turned in to, we'll repair the chassis and get a new back axle has now turned in to this. One way to cure the isolation boredom. If anyone has any front wings can they let us know ta

 

[AndycruiserguyLomas]

And you wonder why there are so few Collies left on the road. Still if you've got plenty of time and you love welding....

 

[Josh Tagg]

I know Andy it's a shame, but we'd come to the conclusion of either spend a couple of grand on a new car and it be poor or spend the money on this and make it a good un!

 

[AndycruiserguyLomas]

Sometimes its better the Devil you know. I can't ever see me having another one, much as I like them as I'd never find another as good as the ones I had, especially the V6 one. The black one had just started a rust scab on the bonnet where they all start to go and Toyota said they were no longer available and that was one of the contributing factors for me letting it go.
I've looked at a few ( D4D's) since as I was very impressed with mine but they all looked like your mums underneath. I was interested in a blue one with a new axle ( member on here) via FB but he blocked me for some reason and so I've lost interest in that one.

Those tyres look a bit familiar

 

[Higgy]

When they start letting go, There's no stopping 'em'. Looks like you got a decent workshop to be doing it in..Good luck Josh, Maybe another one saved from the Breakers...

 

[AdventureWagon]

Good luck mate great project. Thanks for the pictures never seen a 95 lifted off the chassis like this.

 

[AdventureWagon]

And you wonder why there are so few Collies left on the road. Still if you've got plenty of time and you love welding....

Sad that that's the way in the UK. Usually see several a day on my 10km commute and know of a few around the streets I live. The Prado is probably the most common 4WD here however these days most are 120 and 150s.

 

[Josh Tagg]

Its not as involved as we thought it would be, fuel tank had to come off and the engine and body plugs were straightforward. Cut all the body mount bolts off as there was nothing left. Difficult bit was finding something solid enough to lift the body..... Better get the steel supplier on speed dial!

 

[Josh Tagg]

Sometimes its better the Devil you know. I can't ever see me having another one, much as I like them as I'd never find another as good as the ones I had, especially the V6 one. The black one had just started a rust scab on the bonnet where they all start to go and Toyota said they were no longer available and that was one of the contributing factors for me letting it go.
I've looked at a few ( D4D's) since as I was very impressed with mine but they all looked like your mums underneath. I was interested in a blue one with a new axle ( member on here) via FB but he blocked me for some reason and so I've lost interest in that one.

Those tyres look a bit familiar

Those tyres have been howling down the road for the past year or so! Think we'll treat it to some new ones once the resto is done ha

 

[Higgy]

When i bought my old Colorado it was shocking underneath, The only reason i decided to save it was because the Engine /Box and running gear were so good.... They are worth saving Josh.. They are an incredibly good Truck IMO,...They have always had to fight off the reputation of the 80..

 

[Shayne]

Google images gets results for kzj95 panels . onlinecarparts.co.uk is showing new wings but i can't access the website ?

 

[Bob]

Honestly the UK ones seem to rust way more than they do on our side of the water. Even the farmers ones survive better than that. Glad you're saving it though

 

[Higgy]

This is typical of Colorado's.. Low miles, Cracking engine, I do like that Black/silver combo,..... Requires welding... What a shame... If it was local to me id consider saving it.... Sorry Josh Thread jack over.... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1997-toyota-land-cruiser-colorado-vx-3l-d4d-spares-or-repair

 

[Josh Tagg]

yep ours has only done 130 thousand, dad did the head on it a couple of years ago but other than that had no mechanical issues in 10 years. He bought it dirt cheap back then so it doesn't owe him anything, he said he'd rather spend the money on getting this right than buying a newer bag of sh*t. If we can't get hold of any second hand wings i reckon we'll repair what we've got, you can't see any of the repair as it's hidden behind the plastic trim.

 

[AdventureWagon]

I just did a search for 'Prado 90 wings UK' and found these - plus there are quite a few on ebay.
https://www.euspares.co.uk/parts-catalog/wing-parts-10285/toyota/land-cruiser/land-cruiser-90-j9

You might get better search results using Prado given this was the name in the majority of markets.

If you are desperate for them I have seen parts suppliers in Australia with these for sale:
https://www.carparts2u.com.au/files/detail.php?id=15479
These guys have quite a lot of Prado 90 stuff.

 

[Josh Tagg]

Dad has been very busy on this over the last few weeks, he's welded up all the body apart from the front wings. Half of the chassis is done, waiting for the lower trailing arm mounts which were ordered from amayama. Big orders going in with milner and roughtrax this week. More to come

 

[Higgy]

Another one saved i hope Josh, Exact same places where mine rotted out, Basically from one end to the other.... The rear on mine was shocking, Hats off to 'Ya' Mate, Crack on! .... Iv got a pair of Brand new Track rod ends for a 90, Got them from Milners a year ago, never fitted them if you want them il post 'em' on, They are still in the packaging...

 

[tonytoyota]

Hi Josh hi have. A pair of wings I have a Colorado with chassis like that looking for £100 the pair if it helps.

 

[Josh Tagg]

Now looking a bit more 'oooooh shiny'. The body is now back on. Wheels currently away being refurbed then will be ready for show and polish

 

[AndycruiserguyLomas]

great work Josh, how did you prep the chassis?