Landcruisers at work

[Towpack]

That does look and stand well.

Thanks Andy. That pic is 10 years old now but , apart from new BFG's and no bulbar it looks exactly the same. I really miss that boat when I'm in Scotland.

 

[Brian S]

Ha, landscaping, and plenty of it..too much...
In reality I probably need a pickup !?

This one fits the bill Jake
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=7...UIBygB&biw=1024&bih=672#imgrc=vAvljrBB5fQNMM:

And yes I want one

 

[JakeM]

That ticks pretty much every possible box.., I'd have one in flash if I could!

 

[goodoldboy]

Ha, landscaping, and plenty of it..too much...
In reality I probably need a pickup !?

Ha, landscaping, and plenty of it..too much...
In reality I probably need a pickup !?

I used to have pick upa & wouldn't go back.just get a bigger trailer.

 

[TonyP]

Only time it has ever done any work...

 

[AndycruiserguyLomas]

I guess we should have put the Cruiser on the trailer and towed it back with the Chevy.

 

[Rob]

There is a cement mixer in the boot as well! Not really earning it's keep, more like justifying it's keep.

 

[hamba]

Moving house a while back.

 

[JakeM]

I used to have pick upa & wouldn't go back.just get a bigger trailer.

I haven't had a pickup so can't really compare. Why wouldn't you go back?

 

[goodoldboy]

I haven't had a pickup so can't really compare. Why wouldn't you go back?

for one off road performance , especially when a pick up is empty.security.in the 95 I have the rear door & side windows tinted silver so tools are out of sight.Also with roof bars & a trailer you have more capacity/versatility.logs/rolls of fencing& posts in the trailer , tools in the back & ladders , clearing saw & pole saw on the roof.mine is a 5 door so when I can transport crew or tools - the bracket with the seats down gives a lot or room.With a pick up you have to compromise between crew & loadspace.buying a crew cab for occasional trips with workers seriously compromised you load capacity.price , value for money & spec.pick a budget & compare what you would get as regards to mileage , condition etc between a second hand hilux & a landcruiser.my 95 was a one company owned car with fsh & was immaculate when I got it.comming back from a hard day sitting in a heated leather seat driving an auto takes some beating

 

[JakeM]

Great to hear all that goodoldboy. It's always been a burning question- van or 4x4 or pickup? A van is out of the question, I just question my sanity when a bag of cement sprays dust all over the inside of the Colorado, or wet bags of ballast leak brown water all over the boot space..
On the flip side I can carry just about all I need, saws , brushcutter, cement mixer goes in easily..
I do like a touch of green laning too so maybe a pickup wouldn't work.

And you are right, a comparable Hilux is at least twice the price.

J

 

[clivehorridge]

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I guess we should have put the Cruiser on the trailer and towed it back with the Chevy.

Nah Andy, the 80 looks so proud

I know you don't agree, but the Chevy, good workhorse aside, was just soooo ugly. The 80 is a princess in comparison. IMHO of course...

 

[clivehorridge]

Loaded with close on 800 kilos of floor tiles, too many, but she breezed it.

 

[Beau]

A while back... Had a bunch of engine parts stuffed in the back as well.

 

[goodoldboy]

A while back... Had a bunch of engine parts stuffed in the back as well. View attachment 112778 View attachment 112779

what's that on the trailer Beau? a supara? looks like it needs some filler & a t cut?

 

[Ian Rubie]

Nah Andy, the 80 looks so proud

I know you don't agree, but the Chevy, good workhorse aside, was just soooo ugly. The 80 is a princess in comparison. IMHO of course...

I also don't think the Chevy can legally tow the 80 over here. They seem to have a very low tow rating compared to the one they get in the US. I have a vague recollection of mentioning this to Andy before and he was surprised when he checked.

Ian

 

[chapel gate]

Great to hear all that goodoldboy. It's always been a burning question- van or 4x4 or pickup? A van is out of the question, I just question my sanity when a bag of cement sprays dust all over the inside of the Colorado, or wet bags of ballast leak brown water all over the boot space..
On the flip side I can carry just about all I need, saws , brushcutter, cement mixer goes in easily..
I do like a touch of green laning too so maybe a pickup wouldn't work.

And you are right, a comparable Hilux is at least twice the price.

J

I use my cruiser instead of a van, you need to make a ply wood load area. Then non of the above matters..

 

[JakeM]

Interesting idea. Can you show us a photo of that?

 

[Beau]

what's that on the trailer Beau? a supara? looks like it needs some filler & a t cut?

Yup, a supra indeed. This was a few years ago. Was bought as a project to swap a Lexus V8 in it. The move to the states got in the way and I ended up selling it on. Was a good shell. The sad part about that day was 20 miles on I lost the T-Top roof due to the wind, it wasn't bolted in, just strapped. Instant 400 pounds gone!

 

[Heaumey]

A normal days work, could be time for some stiffer rear springs...