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by SYRON CONVERSIONS
Sun Oct 18, 2020 8:42 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: New Face Book Group
Replies: 2
Views: 1260

New Face Book Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3541499 ... discussion

I started this new face book group,

Please join if you have the time.

thanks
by SYRON CONVERSIONS
Tue Oct 25, 2016 9:24 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: 2017 Toyota 2 Wheel Drive what options
Replies: 6
Views: 1708

Re: 2017 Toyota 2 Wheel Drive what options

Chris I live in The Eastern Cape in a small town called Queenstown that is about 180km inland from East London.
by SYRON CONVERSIONS
Tue Oct 25, 2016 9:16 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: 2017 Toyota 2 Wheel Drive what options
Replies: 6
Views: 1708

Re: 2017 Toyota 2 Wheel Drive what options

George my number is 083 703 6430.
by SYRON CONVERSIONS
Mon Oct 24, 2016 11:21 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: 2017 Toyota 2 Wheel Drive what options
Replies: 6
Views: 1708

Re: 2017 Toyota 2 Wheel Drive what options

Hi ChrisF Thanks for your comments, I certainly will be buying a 2017 model, the suicide doors that you mention I am sure that they are very handy for entry into the vehicle, with the extra space in the extended cab, I am not sure how this allows a person to move the front seats back, if this gives ...
by SYRON CONVERSIONS
Mon Oct 24, 2016 9:31 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: 2017 Toyota 2 Wheel Drive what options
Replies: 6
Views: 1708

2017 Toyota 2 Wheel Drive what options

Hi everybody, I do not visit this group as often as I would like to due to all the Toyota's that I continue to service and look after (forklifts). Anyway I am in the process of wanting to replace my one work vehicle that is a VW Caddy Maxi panel van and my thoughts are to buy a new Toyota Hilux exte...
by SYRON CONVERSIONS
Tue Apr 12, 2016 10:48 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Hilux with "Mog" portal axles
Replies: 8
Views: 2618

Re: Hilux with "Mog" portal axles

Guys this truck does not belong to me, it belongs to a friend here in Queenstown, he did mention that he has a truck transmission fitted and that he is busy making alloy wider fender flares, he drives it on the tar roads but mostly uses a trailer for it from A to B, he just had it in town for a matr...
by SYRON CONVERSIONS
Thu Nov 26, 2015 8:03 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Engine runs with no oil
Replies: 5
Views: 1516

Engine runs with no oil

One of my clients asked me to service their Toyota forklift that had been in daily use. when I drained the oil from the motor, this is all there was , about half a litre! IMG_3839.jpg Apparently it hadn't been serviced in years. How many other brand motors would have lasted. With no oil being splash...
by SYRON CONVERSIONS
Thu Sep 03, 2015 6:30 pm
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: Excessive Modifications on a 1996 Toyota Hilux Truck
Replies: 18
Views: 4407

Re: Excessive Modifications on a 1996 Toyota Hilux Truck

They were imported from Australia from a company called Superior Engineering. They are special double twist revolver shackles, you can either have them lock up with the pin or you can remove the pin and allow them to go into full length, they are nice when you are driving over uneven terrain, allows...
by SYRON CONVERSIONS
Sun Aug 30, 2015 7:50 pm
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: Excessive Modifications on a 1996 Toyota Hilux Truck
Replies: 18
Views: 4407

Re: Excessive Modifications on a 1996 Toyota Hilux Truck

I am waiting for my friend Andy to upload the pictures, maybe he is away this weekend?
by SYRON CONVERSIONS
Sat Aug 29, 2015 11:06 pm
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: Toyota 7GME en 5GME
Replies: 12
Views: 3190

Re: Toyota 7GME en 5GME

Gunta please share with me what radiator and electric fans did you guys fit into your Hilux that has the 7MGE engine fitted, I am looking for some info and ideas, thank's
by SYRON CONVERSIONS
Sat Aug 29, 2015 10:59 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: We've been challenged!
Replies: 69
Views: 9549

Re: We've been challenged!

Eastern Cape
Simon Morris (SYRON CONVERSIONS)
by SYRON CONVERSIONS
Sat Aug 29, 2015 10:51 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Garage reg pak
Replies: 26
Views: 2981

Re: Garage reg pak

you guys think you have a problem, well have a look at this mess, but it is expensive mess and there is no more room to even park the various 4x4's in the garage or even put them on the two poster.

But.............I am in the process of making some more storage outside for the mess.
by SYRON CONVERSIONS
Sat Aug 29, 2015 10:47 pm
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: Excessive Modifications on a 1996 Toyota Hilux Truck
Replies: 18
Views: 4407

Re: Excessive Modifications on a 1996 Toyota Hilux Truck

Need some ideas what colour to make this Truck that I am modifying and re-building, what say you ladies and gents
by SYRON CONVERSIONS
Sat Aug 29, 2015 10:40 pm
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: Excessive Modifications on a 1996 Toyota Hilux Truck
Replies: 18
Views: 4407

Excessive Modifications on a 1996 Toyota Hilux Truck

Hi Guys and Ladies, I am in the process of modifying this 1996 Toyota Hilux double cab truck, it has the 7MGE fuel injected 6 cylinder engine fitted, with the matching automatic transmission with low range lock up, I have already had the transmission completely overhauled and at the same time I have...
by SYRON CONVERSIONS
Fri May 29, 2015 8:06 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Odd Request
Replies: 14
Views: 2468

Re: Odd Request

just get the exhaust guys to flare the end larger
by SYRON CONVERSIONS
Fri May 29, 2015 8:04 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: How long does the traffic office have to issue a summons
Replies: 7
Views: 21186

Re: How long does the traffic office have to issue a summons

Hi Neil, thanks for the info, basically like you have said, if you do not pay the fine, then suffer when and if they catch up with you.

Sometimes it is just as easy to ask the traffic man if you can just pay him direct and then he can sort it out for you at his office.
by SYRON CONVERSIONS
Tue Apr 07, 2015 11:25 pm
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: Fitment of my Roof Top Tent to my Hilux
Replies: 6
Views: 2556

Fitment of my Roof Top Tent to my Hilux

:yahoo: So Ladies and Gentlemen last week I was very happy to be able to buy a 2nd hand Esi Awn RTT from a friend in East London. I thus brought this RTT back to Queenstown on the rear of my friends Landcruiser and a load of other junk. Now as most of you will know, the main thing or the reason why ...
by SYRON CONVERSIONS
Sat Apr 04, 2015 7:55 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: Cressida 7M into SFA
Replies: 16
Views: 6471

Re: Cressida 7M into SFA

you guys just have to remember that the heater hoses run behind the engine cylinder head and thus there is not much space to bring the engine back, I will take a few pics of my 7mge engine in my Hilux and show you
by SYRON CONVERSIONS
Thu Apr 02, 2015 11:22 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: Cressida 7M into SFA
Replies: 16
Views: 6471

Re: Cressida 7M into SFA

Keep and use the auto box, mate it to the transfer case, we also have a 7MGE fitted to one of our Hilux's, does the auto box that you have, does it have low range auto lock in it?
by SYRON CONVERSIONS
Thu Apr 02, 2015 11:16 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Over spending on a vehicle, mods, extras etc
Replies: 10
Views: 1989

Over spending on a vehicle, mods, extras etc

Okay here is something to think about...........I am NOT referring to any vehicle on this web site because there seems to be many people that write things and do not think first what they are writing and saying........ so I am going to use a Jeep Wrangler, in the year 2000 a TJ Jeep Wrangler was pur...
by SYRON CONVERSIONS
Tue Dec 09, 2014 11:57 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Forklift
Replies: 6
Views: 1479

Forklift

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by SYRON CONVERSIONS
Mon Sep 01, 2014 12:59 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: External hose braiding
Replies: 2
Views: 942

External hose braiding

I need braided steel sheaths to protect hydraulic pipes and cannot source any around theses parts. Does anyone know here I can get?

Please help! :beg: Post here or PM me, thanks!

This is what I'm looking for.

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by SYRON CONVERSIONS
Tue Aug 12, 2014 10:06 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Help with seals please
Replies: 2
Views: 945

Help with seals please

I'm looking for special (square rubber profile) rings for my brakes on my FDI SAMBRON machine, it is know as a T 2567 Serial number 220002690. I hope that someone will be able to assist me here, we have tried Bearing International as well as Bearing Man and a few other places down this way to obtain...
by SYRON CONVERSIONS
Thu Apr 24, 2014 9:52 pm
Forum: Eastern Cape
Topic: Rocky Mountain Trail
Replies: 13
Views: 5259

Re: Rocky Mountain Trail

Dear All I am busy with my wife to sort out the various catogories for the prizes, we have various options along the trail where the drivers have the option of either trying to drive through the obstacle or taking the by-pass route instead, thus for the drivers that tackle the difficult section, if ...
by SYRON CONVERSIONS
Wed Apr 23, 2014 7:56 pm
Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
Topic: What video camera do I buy?
Replies: 15
Views: 3663

Re: What video camera do I buy?

I contacted Photo-Quip in East London this afternoon and they are wanting R 6 500.00 for the GoPro this is the hero 3 black, this is incl vat. They say that a newer model is coming out in then near future. I am still thinking about all of this.......it is not about the money, it is about getting the...
by SYRON CONVERSIONS
Wed Apr 23, 2014 7:18 pm
Forum: Eastern Cape
Topic: Rocky Mountain Trail
Replies: 13
Views: 5259

Re: Rocky Mountain Trail

We have been experiencing some nice rain the last two days and thus if it does not rain this weekend, the 4x4 trails will be very exciting indeed, Andy thank's for posting the info, it is most appreciated.
by SYRON CONVERSIONS
Wed Apr 23, 2014 6:59 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: 2012 Toyota 3.0 D4D double cab 4x4 value info required
Replies: 4
Views: 1067

Re: 2012 Toyota 3.0 D4D double cab 4x4 value info required

The light for the fuel system has been sorted out, there must have been some water that went through the fuel filter. What I did was switch the ignition key off, pull off both of the wires on the fuel filter, turn the key on and then re-connect the wires and the light has gone off. Then concerning t...
by SYRON CONVERSIONS
Tue Apr 22, 2014 10:27 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: 2012 Toyota 3.0 D4D double cab 4x4 value info required
Replies: 4
Views: 1067

2012 Toyota 3.0 D4D double cab 4x4 value info required

Hi Guys and Ladies A friend of mine this evening has asked me to find out from you the experts what this vehicle would be worth, he is wanting to buy it. It is a 2012 year model It has 72 500km on the speedo D4D 3.0 engine The engine number is 1 KD 56 29 217 It is a double cab, has that fancy chrome...
by SYRON CONVERSIONS
Tue Apr 22, 2014 10:11 pm
Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
Topic: What video camera do I buy?
Replies: 15
Views: 3663

Re: What video camera do I buy?

what about been able to switch off the sound on a camera due to wind noise or is there a button to filter wind noise, thank's for all the replies and info so far, it is most appreciated, would Game sell these camera's?
by SYRON CONVERSIONS
Tue Apr 22, 2014 7:25 pm
Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
Topic: What video camera do I buy?
Replies: 15
Views: 3663

Re: What video camera do I buy?

I want to use it to take videos of my friends driving their 4x4's through the rough stuff.
by SYRON CONVERSIONS
Tue Apr 22, 2014 2:05 pm
Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
Topic: What video camera do I buy?
Replies: 15
Views: 3663

What video camera do I buy?

Hi Guys

I am looking to buy a small compact video camera, something that is easy to use and a machine that is well known in South Africa and from a company that will not pull out of South Africa like Sanyo, is it better to have a flip out screen, or what do you suggest.

Thank's
regards
simoan
by SYRON CONVERSIONS
Sun Mar 23, 2014 7:34 pm
Forum: Eastern Cape
Topic: Ferndale 21st to the 23rd March 2014
Replies: 5
Views: 4077

Ferndale 21st to the 23rd March 2014

Hi All. Normally Andy assists me in posting the pics onto this web site, however if you are interested just go and have a look here at this web address and enjoy the spelling mistakes, but we all had fun. https://www.facebook.com/groups/133921900005854/" onclick="window.open(this.href);ret...
by SYRON CONVERSIONS
Tue Mar 18, 2014 7:03 am
Forum: Eastern Cape
Topic: Stutt forests
Replies: 69
Views: 13829

Re: Stutt forests

Where are the other pictures or was Andy the only person there?
by SYRON CONVERSIONS
Mon Mar 17, 2014 9:05 pm
Forum: Eastern Cape
Topic: Stutt forests
Replies: 69
Views: 13829

Re: Stutt forests

pic 15 from above, is this the road down through Water Lilly towards Lenz Forest Timbers, if it is, I stopped along the way as well and had a dump amongst the trees when I was passing through this way, what an awesome experience indeed. My jack russel Scott was with me as well.
by SYRON CONVERSIONS
Sun Mar 16, 2014 9:04 pm
Forum: Eastern Cape
Topic: Stutt forests
Replies: 69
Views: 13829

Re: Stutt forests

we want to see some more pics please one is NOT enough.

Show us the one where your Hilux got stuck crossing that stream ha ha
by SYRON CONVERSIONS
Sat Mar 08, 2014 9:42 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Have you ever been scammed or ripped off?
Replies: 13
Views: 1894

Re: Have you ever been scammed or ripped off?

So I get a phone call from the Nedbank here in Queenstown, they tell me to come in and sign some papers, they have some money from this guys bank account at FNB and they want to refund me. So I go to the bank and they tell me that they are refunding me R2 200.00 , just a small question, could this m...
by SYRON CONVERSIONS
Wed Mar 05, 2014 8:05 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Have you ever been scammed or ripped off?
Replies: 13
Views: 1894

Re: Have you ever been scammed or ripped off?

This Jeff guy answers his phone, maybe these guys do not even live in that area, I am going back to the SAP this morning to give them the copy from Nedbank.

Thank you
by SYRON CONVERSIONS
Tue Mar 04, 2014 10:11 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Have you ever been scammed or ripped off?
Replies: 13
Views: 1894

Re: Have you ever been scammed or ripped off?

Good Day Mr Morris This matter is being registered at the moment. We can confirm that FNB have blocked the account pending the investigation. Part funds were secured. You need to also report the matter to the Police and let us have the Police details for FNB. Kind Regards Babs ______________________...
by SYRON CONVERSIONS
Sun Mar 02, 2014 10:04 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Have you ever been scammed or ripped off?
Replies: 13
Views: 1894

Re: Have you ever been scammed or ripped off?

Ja my friend I am also sorry.

what i think of these people i will not write here.
by SYRON CONVERSIONS
Sun Mar 02, 2014 8:07 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Have you ever been scammed or ripped off?
Replies: 13
Views: 1894

Re: Have you ever been scammed or ripped off?

The problem is that I have purchased many forklifts through Gumtree the last few years and I have not had any problems, however this has been the first and speaking to the detective at the SAP he told me that the person that stole my money most proberly the bank account is not even in his name but i...
by SYRON CONVERSIONS
Sun Mar 02, 2014 7:50 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Unwanted visitor
Replies: 15
Views: 1766

Re: Unwanted visitor

Mud dog how come you know so much about snakes?

Or is it somebody else that teaches you?
by SYRON CONVERSIONS
Sun Mar 02, 2014 7:47 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Have you ever been scammed or ripped off?
Replies: 13
Views: 1894

Have you ever been scammed or ripped off?

:oops: :evil: Ja that is the million $$$$$$$$$$$$$ question that I have to ask you all? Last week I placed an advert on Gumtree, wanting to buy a Toyota 1 DZ-11 diesel engine, thus I received a phone call from a Mr. Chris Howie that told me that he has an engine to sell me and that he is wanting R7 ...
by SYRON CONVERSIONS
Tue Feb 25, 2014 11:04 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: doctor dentist, plumber, electrition and mechanics ???
Replies: 7
Views: 787

doctor dentist, plumber, electrition and mechanics ???

Well my question to all of you is, what is the difference between a doctor, a dentist and a mechanic???? When you go to the doctor or dentist, he or she repairs your teeth, fills holes, the doctor stitches you up, or gives you pills for flu. But when you take your vehicle to a mechanic, I just cann...
by SYRON CONVERSIONS
Tue Feb 25, 2014 10:39 am
Forum: Eastern Cape
Topic: Stutt forests
Replies: 69
Views: 13829

Re: Stutt forests

andy send me your cell number
by SYRON CONVERSIONS
Mon Feb 24, 2014 7:24 pm
Forum: Eastern Cape
Topic: Stutt forests
Replies: 69
Views: 13829

Re: Stutt forests

I called past Lentz a few months back and they seemed busy, went to have a look at a trailer that belongs to a client of mine.
by SYRON CONVERSIONS
Mon Feb 10, 2014 8:47 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: TP TYRES (BANDE) in Pretoria
Replies: 2
Views: 579

Re: TP TYRES (BANDE) in Pretoria

Dear Sir

I tried this number, but it goes straight onto voice mail, will try again later, thanks very much.
by SYRON CONVERSIONS
Sun Feb 09, 2014 11:10 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: TP TYRES (BANDE) in Pretoria
Replies: 2
Views: 579

TP TYRES (BANDE) in Pretoria

Hi guys, I purchased four ex army tyres from this place in Pretoria, I think they are near The Hartebosport Dam on a road called Van der Hoff road, I no longer have their contact details, they sell ex army tyres and I need to get hold of them desperately, if anybody knows of them, then please contac...
by SYRON CONVERSIONS
Thu Dec 19, 2013 8:20 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: What is a genuine Hilux electronic distributor worth?
Replies: 9
Views: 1309

Re: What is a genuine Hilux electronic distributor worth?

Damn that is a good idea why the damn did I not think of that.?

The local Toyota spares dealership are busy with renovations and their spares department is a mess?
by SYRON CONVERSIONS
Wed Dec 18, 2013 10:49 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: What is a genuine Hilux electronic distributor worth?
Replies: 9
Views: 1309

Re: What is a genuine Hilux electronic distributor worth?

From Midas Queen Motor Spares they sell them for R640.00 but out of 2 new ones both units were faulty.
Thus I need to know what the new genuine ones cost direct from Toyota?
by SYRON CONVERSIONS
Tue Dec 17, 2013 12:27 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: What is a genuine Hilux electronic distributor worth?
Replies: 9
Views: 1309

Re: What is a genuine Hilux electronic distributor worth?

WHAT DO NONE OF YOU GUYS KNOW????????????
by SYRON CONVERSIONS
Mon Dec 16, 2013 8:02 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: What is a genuine Hilux electronic distributor worth?
Replies: 9
Views: 1309

What is a genuine Hilux electronic distributor worth?

Hi Guys

Do any of you know how much a genuine new 4Y Hilux electronic distributor is worth, I need to know this as I purchased 2nd hand one from a very good friend and it is for a clients forklift.

Thank's
by SYRON CONVERSIONS
Fri Sep 27, 2013 8:16 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Shell Ultra City on left Before Bloemfontein from JHB Theft
Replies: 15
Views: 2262

Re: Shell Ultra City on left Before Bloemfontein from JHB Th

We are busy and I will report back to you all.
by SYRON CONVERSIONS
Thu Sep 26, 2013 7:39 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Shell Ultra City on left Before Bloemfontein from JHB Theft
Replies: 15
Views: 2262

Re: Shell Ultra City on left Before Bloemfontein from JHB Th

I read on another web site that they call this Jamming, maybe the only way to catch these guys is to lay a trap?
by SYRON CONVERSIONS
Thu Sep 26, 2013 6:47 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Shell Ultra City on left Before Bloemfontein from JHB Theft
Replies: 15
Views: 2262

Shell Ultra City on left Before Bloemfontein from JHB Theft

:cry: Just a brief warning to everybody that is passing through on their way to Bloemfontein, I stopped off at this Shell Ultra City this afternoon at 12h40 to put some fuel in the car, I then drove around to the car park and went into Steers for a milkshake. Parking the car separate from other cars...

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