Morning all. I just found the forum and joined. I've had a good read and you seem a friendly bunch. Be gentle, I'm clueless about Land Cruisers!
My name's Neil and I'm from Gloucestershire, UK. I've got a bit of off road experience both with work and during hobby time, and have owned various 4x4's over the last twenty odd years. A few Defenders, Ford Rangers, L200's, a Hilux and a Unimog - so a good broad spectrum of abilities. I always wanted a 79 series pickup but frankly, I don't think I can budget for one. We have a car for the wife/family and a work van for myself, so anything I get is in addition to that. Sub £10k is about where my toy budget is. Currently, it's a tractor and a BMW GS motorbike which I haven't learned to ride yet. I can be a little impulsive at times!
I think, from doing some basic research online, that an early 80 series will be about where I'm at. I want something vaguely comfortable (generally newer) but simple (generally old). That could well change but I'm a hammer, cable ties, spanners and a welder kind of guy. Some technology is ok I guess, but in my experience it's nice to be able to carry out repairs without needing a laptop. My mog didn't even have a stop solenoid - it was great!
I'm going to wander off and do a bit more reading now. I'll do my best to avoid asking questions that have been asked a million times before but I can't promise anything! I know how it is from forums where I have a better knowledge of their subject - it can be pretty frustrating giving the same answers over and over again to someone who can't be bothered to put a bit of effort in.
Cheers for having me and I'm sure I'll speak to many of you soon.
My name's Neil and I'm from Gloucestershire, UK. I've got a bit of off road experience both with work and during hobby time, and have owned various 4x4's over the last twenty odd years. A few Defenders, Ford Rangers, L200's, a Hilux and a Unimog - so a good broad spectrum of abilities. I always wanted a 79 series pickup but frankly, I don't think I can budget for one. We have a car for the wife/family and a work van for myself, so anything I get is in addition to that. Sub £10k is about where my toy budget is. Currently, it's a tractor and a BMW GS motorbike which I haven't learned to ride yet. I can be a little impulsive at times!
I think, from doing some basic research online, that an early 80 series will be about where I'm at. I want something vaguely comfortable (generally newer) but simple (generally old). That could well change but I'm a hammer, cable ties, spanners and a welder kind of guy. Some technology is ok I guess, but in my experience it's nice to be able to carry out repairs without needing a laptop. My mog didn't even have a stop solenoid - it was great!
I'm going to wander off and do a bit more reading now. I'll do my best to avoid asking questions that have been asked a million times before but I can't promise anything! I know how it is from forums where I have a better knowledge of their subject - it can be pretty frustrating giving the same answers over and over again to someone who can't be bothered to put a bit of effort in.
Cheers for having me and I'm sure I'll speak to many of you soon.