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LJ70 Build Thread!
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Unlucky and lucky in equal measures there I think Ben 
but at least you came out ok even if the truck is a bit worse for wear!
but at least you came out ok even if the truck is a bit worse for wear!
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Ben, you sure don't lead a dull and boring life do you buddy! Glad you came out of it wit just some bent metal, although maybe a bump on the head is what you need to slow you down a bit! You do want to get to Aus with the 'ol girl don't you?
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you lucky begger! Would have been nasty rolling down that welsh hill...
nice to see you carry on......bit of a Colin McRae moment when he used to barrel roll in the woods, and just carry on! One hell of a recovery operation going on there!
Is it repairable or...??
nice to see you carry on......bit of a Colin McRae moment when he used to barrel roll in the woods, and just carry on! One hell of a recovery operation going on there!
Is it repairable or...??
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Yet another X-Treeeem weekends laning that will be the topic of many a conversation round a campfire with a cold beer for years to come!!! We will be doing this with jumpers and thermals on in the rain and snow and you'll be doing it while wearing SPF50 
I'll certainly miss our adventures together when you chip off to Aus, but will never get bored of recounting our weekends together to others
If I know anything, its that you'll have that truck sorted for the best before the rest of us having finished considering how lucky you were
Great weekend again m8
Now get that truck fixed so we can get out again before you go to Aus 
Here's some more photos of the crash and recovery;
I'll certainly miss our adventures together when you chip off to Aus, but will never get bored of recounting our weekends together to others
If I know anything, its that you'll have that truck sorted for the best before the rest of us having finished considering how lucky you were
Great weekend again m8
Now get that truck fixed so we can get out again before you go to Aus Here's some more photos of the crash and recovery;
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Graham
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.You were so lucky there Benglad to see you OK with just a bump on the head maybe
What you and a few mates did there is nothing short of a miracle, would it be fair to say your next project could be a roll cage?
Great ,
But maybe you do need a bump on the head, Ben you crazy driver.
Gra.
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Hi Ben,
Well what a write - up this week !!!
But really, I am stuck for words.
We nearly lost you there fella' !!
Seriously, there looks like a long roll down to the bottom, and if your truck hadn't have wedged up against the tree stump, and the mound, who knows what we would be reading this morning, and looking at the pictures taken from across the other side, it looks too much for you or the '70 to survive.
Glad your reasonably OK,
So, did the Mrs' beat you up when you pitched home with the smashed up truck?
If she didn't then she needs too !!!!!!!!!
Visa's would have been the last thing on your mind !!
Any way, your safe, shaken and stirred !!
So I guess that's the last of the laning now, getting the replacement diff. was a challenge, getting the '70 to accept a glass windscreen looks to be a nightmare.
I can't help but think back, what it must have been like to be inside your truck, with every thing not lashed down, including yourself (no seat belt I guess) just getting tossed and thrown about, being hit and struck by every thing, not knowing which way is up, totally wiped out for a few seconds, that must have felt like ages.
Happy to read your report, but let's try keep sensible from now.
Gra.
Well what a write - up this week !!!
But really, I am stuck for words.
We nearly lost you there fella' !!
Seriously, there looks like a long roll down to the bottom, and if your truck hadn't have wedged up against the tree stump, and the mound, who knows what we would be reading this morning, and looking at the pictures taken from across the other side, it looks too much for you or the '70 to survive.
Glad your reasonably OK,
So, did the Mrs' beat you up when you pitched home with the smashed up truck?
If she didn't then she needs too !!!!!!!!!
Visa's would have been the last thing on your mind !!
Any way, your safe, shaken and stirred !!
So I guess that's the last of the laning now, getting the replacement diff. was a challenge, getting the '70 to accept a glass windscreen looks to be a nightmare.
I can't help but think back, what it must have been like to be inside your truck, with every thing not lashed down, including yourself (no seat belt I guess) just getting tossed and thrown about, being hit and struck by every thing, not knowing which way is up, totally wiped out for a few seconds, that must have felt like ages.
Happy to read your report, but let's try keep sensible from now.
Gra.
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AndyCook
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Gosh Ben - terrifying experience - but glad you are ok, and you are truck managed to continue the journey.
you were so lucky there was something to stop the truck rolling further, and you were all well equiped and had those trees above the track to act as anchors
i think the title of the thread "LJ70-Build-Thread" might need rewording...
hope the roof is repairable
you were so lucky there was something to stop the truck rolling further, and you were all well equiped and had those trees above the track to act as anchors
i think the title of the thread "LJ70-Build-Thread" might need rewording...
hope the roof is repairable
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That was a very lucky eascape you had there Ben! 
Good thing you had a bunch of great mates with you at the time and hats off to you for continuing on the weekend's laning trip as planned. 
Look forward to seeing getting your 70 back in tip-top shape, as I'm sure you will in no time.
Good thing you had a bunch of great mates with you at the time and hats off to you for continuing on the weekend's laning trip as planned.
Look forward to seeing getting your 70 back in tip-top shape, as I'm sure you will in no time.
Ben, I've read every word of your threads (and others that youve posted) and I feel I know you by now. Always admired your "never give up approach" but when I got to the part of the thread where you "stepped out" and fell off the edge, I was on the edge of my seat and simply couldn't believe that you were straightening it out to carry on.
Stoicism at its height!! BRAVO!!
Please tell us your going to repair the truck, it has too much history to consider otherwise...
Glad you're only shaken up, death or serious injury could have easily been the outcome. A cage is a must for someone doing as much offroad as you (occasional w/e are no problem) sooner or later the number comes up. You have been given the chance now, and with your fabrication skills, It probably won't cost too much (plenty of hours though!).
What a thread, should be renamed "epic rescue 2" or "L70 Re-Build Thread!!"
And I think your team did a marvellous job recovering the truck from that tumble, difficult conditions there.
Well done to all, and I think you've learned a thing or two as well
Stoicism at its height!! BRAVO!!
Please tell us your going to repair the truck, it has too much history to consider otherwise...
Glad you're only shaken up, death or serious injury could have easily been the outcome. A cage is a must for someone doing as much offroad as you (occasional w/e are no problem) sooner or later the number comes up. You have been given the chance now, and with your fabrication skills, It probably won't cost too much (plenty of hours though!).
What a thread, should be renamed "epic rescue 2" or "L70 Re-Build Thread!!"
And I think your team did a marvellous job recovering the truck from that tumble, difficult conditions there.
Well done to all, and I think you've learned a thing or two as well
glad your ok and still managed to have fun. maybe add a 5 point harness to your to do list to keep you in the seat for next time...
Forgot to mention this, the harness is also a must! One saved my life 30 years ago when we used to do '12 car' rallies at a local motor club (chequers down in Worcester if anyone ever heard of it). Essential piece of kit if you're serious, and a man of your means can rig it as an option, retaining the regular belt for popping down to the shops!
Remarkable story, keep it safe ...
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Thanks for all the kind words guys.
Of course I will be fixing the truck!
None of you actually thought id give up did you?
I dont give up easily!
Im currently searching for a 70 being broken for parts, that isnt too far away from me.
When ive found one and a price has been agreed, I will take a cordless reciprocating saw, and after carefully removing the windscreen, I will cut through the bottom of the A pillars and cut through the B and C pillars.
I will then cut my old bent roof off and weld on the new roof. Going to weld just below the roof gutters on the B and C pillars. The A pillars will be welded a few inches below the tops of the wings, where the existing pillars start.
Id guess theres a days work to get it all fixed.
I want to fit an internal roll cage, and as people have suggested 4 point harness's.
Of course I will be fixing the truck!
None of you actually thought id give up did you?
I dont give up easily!
Im currently searching for a 70 being broken for parts, that isnt too far away from me.
When ive found one and a price has been agreed, I will take a cordless reciprocating saw, and after carefully removing the windscreen, I will cut through the bottom of the A pillars and cut through the B and C pillars.
I will then cut my old bent roof off and weld on the new roof. Going to weld just below the roof gutters on the B and C pillars. The A pillars will be welded a few inches below the tops of the wings, where the existing pillars start.
Id guess theres a days work to get it all fixed.
I want to fit an internal roll cage, and as people have suggested 4 point harness's.
