Hi Guys, and any gals!!

Sylvester · Post by **Sylvester** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 9:45 am

Great forum, I joined a few days ago but have not had an opportunity to post anything yet. On Tuesday I became the proud owner of my first Hilux a '01 2700i 4x4 D/C. Wish I had more details of her but here's a pic I took at the dealer while deliberating the purchase. I am not a serious off-roader and plan to use the vehicle more for fishing than anything else much along the lines of dalkill, I know him from a fishing forum we are both on. I may well still have some questions for you all but all in good time.

Once again great site and there is some really good info here!

OOOOMS · Post by **OOOOMS** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 9:52 am

Hi Craig, welcome to the forum, sure you have lotsa fun with your new Lux!

Interesting canopy!

Bosfebok · Post by **Bosfebok** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 10:01 am

Hey Craig

Welcome to the forum

You'll enjoy it here.

Congrats on that Lux

She looks real nice.

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 10:09 am

Welcome Craig! Very nice Hilux, I am sure you'll enjoy her a lot. Our Year End Function at Dirt & Dust on 28 Nov is the ideal opportunity for you to get to know her a little better dont you think? Hope to see you guys there!!

Post by **0000DS** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 10:13 am

Hi Craig

Welcome to the forum. Enjoy

Papa Joe · Post by **Papa Joe** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 10:16 am

Craig,

WELL DONE & WELCOME !

Post by **CasKru** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 10:19 am

Welcome to the forum. Hope you enjoy it here. Congrats on buying your Hilux!!

Sylvester · Post by **Sylvester** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 10:24 am

Thanks for the warm welcome guys, much appreciated. I would really like to test her mettel but unfortunately have a very full schedule up till March next year! I am a league angler and have also recently been selected to represent WP at developement level. My family are taking some strain with all the away time! I see you guys do lots of family outings so perhaps hooking up for a trail is not too bad an idea so as to invovle the whole family. My daughter, 9 months old, may still be a bit young though! Still I am keen to get her, the 'lux that is, into low range sooner rather than later!

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 10:27 am

okay Craig, you get off for now, but that was the last time.. Just make sure the BIG one doesnt get away...

Sylvester · Post by **Sylvester** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 10:31 am

Thanks for the let off....warning heeded!

ThysdJ · Post by **ThysdJ** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 10:36 am

You caught John Smit :!: :!:

Mr_B · Post by **Mr_B** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 11:20 am

No no Thys... that's definitely Beast!

Welcome Craig... do you allow interested parties to observe on a fishing trip, local Cape Town... I took my son fresh water fishing a little while ago, he loved every second of it, even though the black bass we caught were pretty small, 1kg at most... would love to introduce him to some real fishing... and pick up some tips!

mr b

Sylvester · Post by **Sylvester** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 11:32 am

Anytime! I do not get much social time down there but welcome anybody to tag along when I go! Otherwise Macassar is alway full of anglers after the SE has been blowing for a day or two! Will let you know when I plan a trip down there.

Post by **JohanM** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 12:11 pm

Welcome Craig!! Nice Hilux you have there.

OOOOMS wrote:Interesting canopy!

Mark that canopy has been made for the rental industry that supply the overlanding Hilux'es to foreigners that want to do the self drive tour. Note that the vehicle can carry two rooftop tents.

2.8 d/cab SFA · Post by **2.8 d/cab SFA** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 12:16 pm

very nice, serious good looking

Sylvester · Post by **Sylvester** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 12:51 pm

JohanM wrote:Welcome Craig!! Nice Hilux you have there.

OOOOMS wrote:Interesting canopy!
Mark that canopy has been made for the rental industry that supply the overlanding Hilux'es to foreigners that want to do the self drive tour. Note that the vehicle can carry two rooftop tents.

The roof rack at the front has been removed as it is not needed, if anybody is interested let me know I'll swop for a set of lockable rod holders! The roof top tent mounts on the canopy are also going, are these worth anything to anybody?

the BuTch3R · Post by **the BuTch3R** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 1:59 pm

Very, very nice lux there mate

Welcome to the forum Craig

so much info here....... and just as much *a* gesels.......but extremely addictive!

Post by **Mud Dog** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 11:30 pm

Welcome Craig! Nice van, nice catch (looks a little like a blue pointer)!

But, quite simply, you don't have much of a choice IRO a family outing and trail. Sylvester will have to let Tweety play along from time to time. Get the missus involved .... when they (the wives) begin to feel part of the whole off-road thing, it's easier to justify the extra modifications here and there, and they also won't feel so left out every time you dissapear in the Lux to go fishing. (Ask OOODS)

It also helps to allay those feelings of guilt .... you know, the same sort of feeling when you get caught red handed after sneaking into the kitchen in the middle of the night to devour the last of that lekker fruit cake (the one your mom-in-law brought by) on your own!

Enjoy the Lux!

andrevt · Post by **andrevt** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 1:46 pm

welcome chraig from us in the freestate

Dadz Toy BFI · Post by **Dadz Toy BFI** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 2:03 pm

Welcome Craig

Post some peekchaz now that she's home

Sylvester · Post by **Sylvester** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 2:12 pm

Thanks for all the hearty welcomes guys. I'll snap some pics over the weekend and post on monday!

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