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by mcw
Fri Sep 30, 2016 9:33 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: time to apply new make up
Replies: 40
Views: 6087

Re: time to apply new make up

Hi tks Roger did not even notice that ,bought the bakkie like that ,however there is a spring place in eloff extension that sell them ,will find there details and post it A while ago i sent the sizes of lights to 4x4 direct do not know if they stock them Rigardt ek is al so baie vekeerd moet iets pr...
by mcw
Fri Sep 30, 2016 6:57 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: time to apply new make up
Replies: 40
Views: 6087

Re: time to apply new make up

ja gaan hom hou hardgewerk aan daai een moet nog net die rims verf en decals ontwerp

Martin
by mcw
Fri Sep 30, 2016 6:44 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: time to apply new make up
Replies: 40
Views: 6087

Re: time to apply new make up

:cooldude: so today got the old girl back with new make up on :celebrate:
by mcw
Wed Sep 28, 2016 4:23 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: time to apply new make up
Replies: 40
Views: 6087

Re: time to apply new make up

Hi Philip

tks will certainly contact him
altough i am scared of the v8 power and my right foot

Martin
by mcw
Tue Sep 27, 2016 9:54 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: time to apply new make up
Replies: 40
Views: 6087

Re: time to apply new make up

Hi Quentin


the 4gr motor is 2.5 V6 all aluminum Lexus motori think enough torque for my van

Martin
by mcw
Tue Sep 27, 2016 9:00 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: time to apply new make up
Replies: 40
Views: 6087

Re: time to apply new make up

so while waiting :subscribed: for bakkie to return from panelbeater, i have being thinking about what else to to i now have a need to tow a caravan with the old girl ,and as good as the EFI system on the 22R is ,not really made for towing,really do not want to battle up the hill so options 1) sell a...
by mcw
Tue Sep 27, 2016 10:03 am
Forum: Gauteng
Topic: About Time for a 4x4 Day Trail
Replies: 128
Views: 29456

Re: About Time for a 4x4 Day Trail

Hi Quentin

jy is reg die laaste keer wat ek die bakkie gery het was met ons trip na 3 provinces ,nou weet jy hoe voel ek

Martin
by mcw
Mon Sep 26, 2016 7:21 pm
Forum: Gauteng
Topic: About Time for a 4x4 Day Trail
Replies: 128
Views: 29456

Re: About Time for a 4x4 Day Trail

me too been two months now getting withdrawal systems

Martin
by mcw
Mon Sep 26, 2016 7:14 pm
Forum: Gauteng
Topic: About Time for a 4x4 Day Trail
Replies: 128
Views: 29456

Re: About Time for a 4x4 Day Trail

if my bakkie is back from panel beater 1. Louis and family 2. Shaun Bronkhorst 3. Robbie and family 4. Hennie en Sonja 5. Quentin and Junae 6. Marius Venter Stumps 7. Rigardt - if I'm ready by then after my op 8. Greg and crew[/quote] 9. Arne and family 10. Deon and Rynhardt (for now) 11)Martin and ...
by mcw
Sun Sep 25, 2016 7:06 pm
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: Long overdue project.
Replies: 309
Views: 157075

Re: Long overdue project.

Haai Roger

begin nou mooi aankom jy kan seker nie meer wag nie
by mcw
Wed Sep 21, 2016 10:37 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: newbie
Replies: 11
Views: 2011

Re: newbie

Welcome to forum
by mcw
Tue Sep 20, 2016 6:16 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: time to apply new make up
Replies: 40
Views: 6087

Re: time to apply new make up

So after a bit of a wait the old girl finally got her paint ,now for final flat and polish

Martin
by mcw
Sun Sep 11, 2016 7:57 am
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: New to the Forum
Replies: 14
Views: 3142

Re: New to the Forum

Welcom Andre
by mcw
Fri Sep 09, 2016 9:59 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Hilux vs Cruiser GTG
Replies: 6
Views: 1717

Re: Hilux vs Cruiser GTG

the last outing with them was great ,hopefully my bakkie will be ready

Martin
by mcw
Fri Sep 09, 2016 9:56 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: Nuwe lid aangesluit op forum
Replies: 8
Views: 2176

Re: Nuwe lid aangesluit op forum

welkom
by mcw
Fri Sep 09, 2016 9:55 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: The ultimate campervan?
Replies: 5
Views: 1811

Re: The ultimate campervan?

wow
by mcw
Wed Sep 07, 2016 1:27 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: time to apply new make up
Replies: 40
Views: 6087

Re: time to apply new make up

Hi Quentin

although my heart says 2jz it will be a diesel WL2.5 motor

Martin
by mcw
Mon Sep 05, 2016 6:16 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: time to apply new make up
Replies: 40
Views: 6087

Re: time to apply new make up

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so some more progress on the makeup
got new bonnet today and undercoat completed also did Martinfirst coat of stone chip
by mcw
Mon Sep 05, 2016 6:10 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Lextreme??
Replies: 4
Views: 1502

Re: Lextreme??

oops spelling went wrong
by mcw
Mon Sep 05, 2016 6:09 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Lextreme??
Replies: 4
Views: 1502

Re: Lextreme??

Hi Chris


this seems strange got a quote for 1jz complete from them a month ago

Martin
by mcw
Sun Sep 04, 2016 8:37 am
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: Long overdue project.
Replies: 309
Views: 157075

Re: Long overdue project.

baie mooi Rodger
watter kleur gaan jy verf
by mcw
Sun Aug 21, 2016 12:49 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Any experts on freeze drying?
Replies: 7
Views: 1984

Re: Any experts on freeze drying?

my wife can freeze dry someone with one look


Martin
by mcw
Sun Aug 21, 2016 12:22 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: time to apply new make up
Replies: 40
Views: 6087

Re: time to apply new make up

So thing moving along although bit to slow for next week ends trip ,sorry Quentin ,will have to go with platkar

so they have started with undercoat
by mcw
Sun Aug 14, 2016 10:26 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: time to apply new make up
Replies: 40
Views: 6087

Re: time to apply new make up

Hi Rodger

I am staying with white and the trim and wheel will be black ,i also got a guy in Witbank details from Neil,he is giong to design and make the decals for me
Martin
by mcw
Sun Aug 14, 2016 3:32 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: time to apply new make up
Replies: 40
Views: 6087

Re: time to apply new make up

Hi Andy

the vehicle has been inland most of its life so the rust damage is low ,there is also quite a bit of hail damage to the roof ,courtesy of living in Krugersdorp lots of hail storms

Martin
by mcw
Fri Aug 12, 2016 10:27 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: Hello
Replies: 12
Views: 2832

Re: Hello

welcome
by mcw
Fri Aug 12, 2016 10:26 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: time to apply new make up
Replies: 40
Views: 6087

time to apply new make up

the time has come for the Bakkie to be made nice again,she has seen some hard miles and has some scrapes that need repairing :D:
by mcw
Thu Jul 07, 2016 6:55 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Diff Lock Switch Wiring
Replies: 6
Views: 2355

Re: Diff Lock Switch Wiring

Hi Robbie

if you are not winning i can bring my bakkie and you can lok how it is wired

Martin
by mcw
Mon Jul 04, 2016 1:02 pm
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: Spitronics ? is it good or not
Replies: 19
Views: 4864

Re: Spitronics ? is it good or not

I have a older version Spitronics unit fitted to my EFI 22R motor done about 10 years ago ,i do not know much about the mapping ease etc ,but the unit has given no problems at all

Martin
by mcw
Wed Jun 15, 2016 9:33 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Hankook Tyres
Replies: 9
Views: 2505

Re: Hankook Tyres

Had the same problem only 5 years have to find new tyres on highway :lmao: :surrender:
by mcw
Thu Jun 02, 2016 11:31 am
Forum: Medical forum
Topic: Diabetes... a new healthier life style ...
Replies: 90
Views: 41877

Re: Diabetes... confirmed ...

new wardrobe was quite expensive
my wife bakes a lot of banting recipes using coconut and almond flour ,
i now find bread to be tasteless ,maybe rye bread is ok
also enjoy the different recipes

Martin
by mcw
Thu Jun 02, 2016 11:25 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: mcw
Replies: 7
Views: 1891

Re: mcw

Tks Gentleman

had a good day

Martin
PS Eric you look to young to be called oom
by mcw
Wed Jun 01, 2016 12:43 pm
Forum: Medical forum
Topic: Diabetes... a new healthier life style ...
Replies: 90
Views: 41877

Re: Diabetes... confirmed ...

good luck Chris

keep on the diet ,have cut out all sugars for 14 months now lost 35 kgs and do not take any medicine at all
blood pressure , cholesterol all normal,
i can now indulge in some sweet delights and i has very little effect
Martin
by mcw
Mon May 23, 2016 2:18 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: SFA Front Discs
Replies: 34
Views: 5135

Re: SFA Front Discs

Hi Robbie Lees die Powerbrake webwerf wat hulle se oor die regte manier om disc en pads inteloop (bed) so die Engelsman(Niel) sal se Dit was vir my nogal interasant ,ek dink as ek dit met die eerste stel gedoen het was daar ook nie n probleem nie ek het dit eers gelees nadat ek die disc gekoop het M...
by mcw
Sat May 21, 2016 12:50 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: SFA Front Discs
Replies: 34
Views: 5135

Re: SFA Front Discs

Hi Robbie

Ek het die Powerbrake discs en pads opgesit net voor ons Drie Provinsies to gegaan het
Ek het ook die calipers laat diens met nuwe seels ,die verskil was die R6000.00 elke sent werd
Die brieke het geen shudder meer nie en die bakkie trek ook na een kant toe nie.
Martin
by mcw
Fri Apr 08, 2016 3:56 pm
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: Long overdue project.
Replies: 309
Views: 157075

Re: Long overdue project.

Hi Rodgers
there is a place in Krugersdorp near me that sell body panels ,paint etc for older vehicles ,they are not OEM but seems decent enough ,if you want me to find out about any replacement parts you need let me know ,i am going to buy a bonnet from them,was clobbered by hail.

Martin
by mcw
Wed Mar 30, 2016 10:17 pm
Forum: Places to go
Topic: 3 Provinces
Replies: 28
Views: 11178

Re: 3 Provinces

Truly Spectacular views on this trail some more pics
by mcw
Wed Feb 17, 2016 9:51 am
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: New member
Replies: 11
Views: 3323

Re: New member

welcome

go to the Bridgestone meeting (i think it is 5 march 2016)and have a look at all the mods there, also talk to the forum members

Martin
by mcw
Wed Feb 17, 2016 9:45 am
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: Hello all
Replies: 12
Views: 3229

Re: Hello all

Hullo

welcome to forum ,great vehicle to have as a first one ,problem is he will never want anything else

Martin
by mcw
Sun Feb 07, 2016 5:18 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: pitman arm
Replies: 4
Views: 1552

Re: pitman arm

probeer Gemini Motor Spares in Johannesburg

Martin
by mcw
Tue Feb 02, 2016 3:30 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: Nuweling.
Replies: 18
Views: 4477

Re: Nuweling.

welkom by ons

Martin
by mcw
Fri Jan 29, 2016 12:12 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: SFA freewheel hub overhaul (manual locking hubs)
Replies: 8
Views: 3534

Re: SFA freewheel hub overhaul (manual locking hubs)

Hullo Rudi the freewheel hubs on my SFA were also very sticky and i took them to pieces and cleaned and rebuilt them ,they worked very well after that (yes ,Niel if in remember to lock them) one side also had the spring sticking out sideways ,remove the other side with out disturbing the spring and ...
by mcw
Sun Jan 24, 2016 12:45 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: grooves on oil seals surface
Replies: 2
Views: 1079

grooves on oil seals surface

Hi Everyone does anyone know how to go about repairing grooves worn into hubs and shafts on the front axle of an SFA see attached foto ,both sides are leaking and having just purchased Powerbrake disc and pads ,i do not want any grease or oil on them ,according to Powerbrake one of the causes of bra...
by mcw
Sun Jan 24, 2016 12:21 pm
Forum: Pictures Only - Post a pic of your Hilux
Topic: My rig!
Replies: 22
Views: 10775

Re: My rig!

nice
by mcw
Mon Jan 11, 2016 1:28 pm
Forum: Out in Nature
Topic: Hilux out in Nature Saturday 9/01/2016
Replies: 2
Views: 5136

Re: Hilux out in Nature Saturday 9/01/2016

Tks Niel

will talk to him
by mcw
Mon Jan 11, 2016 1:17 pm
Forum: Out in Nature
Topic: Hilux out in Nature Saturday 9/01/2016
Replies: 2
Views: 5136

Hilux out in Nature Saturday 9/01/2016

Hi my bakkie was out in nature on Saturday (driveway)and Krugersdorp had bit of a hailstorm see pics needless to say vehicles in driveway 6 off including one bought that morning brand new by my son were not up to the power of nature now the question is does anybody have a bonnet for a 1996 Hilux SFA...
by mcw
Fri Dec 25, 2015 10:24 am
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: A "Long" Roof console.
Replies: 13
Views: 4297

Re: A "Long" Roof console.

Nice job JJ
by mcw
Fri Dec 11, 2015 7:35 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: RN130 with 22R
Replies: 4
Views: 871

Re: RN130 with 22R

Hi Brandon the 22r motor in your vehicle , does it have a fuel injection system or carburettor in RSA we only had carburettor models ,Toyota in their infinite wisdom never sold EFI models here All 22r with EFI in RSA have been fitted by owner themselves ,using imported parts from the USA, These syst...
by mcw
Wed Dec 09, 2015 7:14 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: 3.0 D4D probleem?
Replies: 6
Views: 1812

Re: 3.0 D4D probleem?

Hi Andrew

kyk goed na al die vacuum pype op die Turbo systeem ,as daar net n klein gaatjie is kan daar so lag wees

Martin
by mcw
Tue Dec 08, 2015 1:13 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: New Guy
Replies: 4
Views: 1292

Re: New Guy

Hi Mark


Welcome
by mcw
Tue Dec 08, 2015 8:29 am
Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
Topic: CAMPING AND FIRST AID LIST ON FORUM?
Replies: 8
Views: 3159

Re: CAMPING AND MEDICAL AID LIST ON FORUM?

Hi Rusti
you do not mention where your are intending to go ,one thing I learnt from my first overlanding trip was to take
clothes that dry quickly

Martin
by mcw
Tue Dec 08, 2015 8:25 am
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: A new guy
Replies: 10
Views: 2645

Re: A new guy

Welcome Martiens

Martin
by mcw
Tue Dec 08, 2015 8:22 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Chikwara kwara Zim trip
Replies: 3
Views: 5643

Re: Chikwara kwara Zim trip

cannot open fotos

Martin
by mcw
Tue Dec 08, 2015 8:20 am
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: New member
Replies: 8
Views: 2132

Re: New member

welcome Riaan
by mcw
Sun Dec 06, 2015 11:19 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Wire coil in radiator hose
Replies: 2
Views: 602

Re: Wire coil in radiator hose

Hi Pieter

When filling the cooling system at the factory when assembling a new car this is done by using a vacuum to suck out thecair in anew engine .The wire prevents the hosecfrom collasping under vacuum ,therefore a replacement hose does need this wire

Martin
by mcw
Thu Dec 03, 2015 7:59 am
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: Monroe Shock Part#
Replies: 5
Views: 2286

Re: Monroe Shock Part#

Hi Helgaard

Contact Mikem Suspensions they fitted L?C shocks (Gabriel) to my SFA 3 years ago ,have worked fine ever since
if you use SFA as daily driver ,you could fit the more expensive Bilstein shocks

Martin
by mcw
Sat Nov 21, 2015 8:13 am
Forum: Gauteng
Topic: For those of you stuck in Gauteng during December
Replies: 21
Views: 8207

Re: For those of you stuck in Gauteng during December

not going anywhere,
some papgooi will be good

Martin
by mcw
Thu Nov 19, 2015 12:49 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Knock sensor
Replies: 18
Views: 2834

Re: Knock sensor

Hi Neil
saw on ebay approx. R550.00 including shipping
do not know what import duties will be

Martin
by mcw
Mon Nov 16, 2015 11:53 am
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: SFA Birfield joint leak - help please
Replies: 5
Views: 2021

Re: SFA Birfield joint leak - help please

Hi Nicolai

could be grease or oil leaking


best to contact François

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