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Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2017 5:46 pm
by mcw
bought a 97 3..4 v6 Prado

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2017 8:36 pm
by Mud Dog
You know the drill Martin ..... it never happened, unless ..... :D:

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2017 9:43 pm
by JohanM
Mud Dog wrote: Wed Aug 02, 2017 8:36 pm You know the drill Martin ..... it never happened, unless ..... :D:
Andy it did happen..... :shock2: :o: :laugh2:

look here viewtopic.php?f=121&t=42019&p=493235#p493235 :thumbup:

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2017 10:14 pm
by Mud Dog
OK, so it did. Must be getting a bit forgetful ..... :D:

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2017 8:03 pm
by Froll
Well we were off yesterday for next weeks holiday. I finished off the doors and fitted them, took the mirrors apart and cleaned them up. Managed to drop the drivers side fender, got some nasty chips and scratches, so I had to sand it down and respray it today. Fitted the fenders, will align and finish next week when the paint is properly dry. Will finish off the bonnet next.

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Sun Aug 06, 2017 2:04 am
by Mud Dog
Looking very good so far, Roger! :thumbup:

Also like the club sticker on the band saw. :D:

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Sun Aug 06, 2017 10:47 am
by Froll
:laugh2: :laugh2: Ja Andy that is the sticker that came off the truck when I started. It will get a new one when I put all the stickers on.

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Sun Aug 06, 2017 3:30 pm
by Mud Dog
I thought that would have been the case .... it's something that I would have probably done as well. :D:

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Sun Aug 06, 2017 8:41 pm
by FIRSTGEER
Roger, looking good and I really LOVE the colour.My son Wade ( 4thgeer on the forum) and with the help of my other son Brad and I,are busy rebuilding his sfa with a total body strip and respray similar to your project.
We have adapted and installed a Merc 300d 5 cyl engine onto the drive chain and have just had the roof lining and floor matts done and are in the process of finnishing the interior fitments..
With the help of Andy ( MUDDOG), we will post the rebuild with pics as soon as we can.

I really admire the way you tackled your project without loosing interest and enthusiasm as the months ticked by. You will be proud once its complete and the sense of pride and achievement will last forever.
Well done.

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2017 9:07 am
by Hilux Heap
This awesome Roger.Better than the reality TV these days. Can't wait for the next post.

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2017 7:42 am
by Knuppel
Looking very good yes! Now waiting for some noise!

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2017 11:15 am
by Froll
Thanks gents, yes Marius I am also keen to hear some noise. Am going to get the radiator and piping next month, then we can start her up. I got my new grill, park lights, tail lights and new windscreen this week, so I hope to fit them this weekend. Also still busy with the bonnet. :thumbup: :thumbup:

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2017 10:52 pm
by Thabogrobler
FIRSTGEER wrote: Sun Aug 06, 2017 8:41 pm Roger, looking good and I really LOVE the colour.My son Wade ( 4thgeer on the forum) and with the help of my other son Brad and I,are busy rebuilding his sfa with a total body strip and respray similar to your project.
We have adapted and installed a Merc 300d 5 cyl engine onto the drive chain and have just had the roof lining and floor matts done and are in the process of finnishing the interior fitments..
With the help of Andy ( MUDDOG), we will post the rebuild with pics as soon as we can.
Please do post a build thread!

I love the OM602's!

DO you run it NA or turbo'd?

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2017 8:55 pm
by Froll
Last weekend I fitted the new grill, park lights and tail lights. I started fitting the new windscreen and managed to break it. :shock2: :frustrated: Some where along the line there is a small difference with the pirate part roof skins. I needed about 3 mm more space between the top and bottom, the rubber just does not go in and keeps popping out. I tried everything until I cracked the screen, I used a few choice words and left it till I calmed down. I trimmed a bit here and there including the rubber. If anyone else decides to replace the roof skin, please do yourselves a favor and measure the gap before you remove the old roof skin and save youselves a big problem. I finished trimming the frame and rubber in the week and fitted the screen yesterday afternoon. I got it in ok, so now I must get another screen and refit it. 900 rand problem. Today I got stuck into the bonnet and snorkel. Will finish the bonnet off next weekend. Fitted the snorkel this afternoon.

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2017 8:49 pm
by Family_Dog
Unfortunate news about the windscreen Roger, but considering the complete overhaul you have done, it is amazing that there was just one oopsie, which was not even your fault.


-F_D

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2017 1:07 am
by Mud Dog
Family_Dog wrote: Sun Aug 27, 2017 8:49 pm Unfortunate news about the windscreen Roger, but considering the complete overhaul you have done, it is amazing that there was just one oopsie, which was not even your fault.


-F_D
True that, but I still feel your pain, disappointment and frustration, Roger. Glad you were able to get it sorted without having to cut and weld again - that would have killed me had I been in your shoes. :thumbup:

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2017 7:07 am
by FIRSTGEER
Looking very good Roger.I also broke a windscreen glass a few years ago after rebuilding my previous 2,8 d sfa.
I then found out that there are various sizes for the windscreen glass and I had fitted the incorrect glass.
I hope this info helps you with your rebuild.

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2017 2:37 pm
by Froll
Did my month end trip to town yesterday, so I did not get too much done. Made and fitted housing for rear camera. Finished spraying the bonet this morning.

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2017 5:26 pm
by Mud Dog
Looking better every time. Not too far to go now! :thumbup:

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2017 9:48 pm
by Froll
Fitted the bonnet today. Started making door panels out of fiber glass.

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2017 12:37 pm
by FIRSTGEER
:thumbup: Your fibre glass work is trully amazing.Really looking good

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2017 9:20 pm
by Froll
Thanks Tony. I taught myself to fiberglass through trail and error. Today I finished and fitted the door panels. I decided to cover them in cloth instead of painting them. I also made a badge for the grill where the Toyota badge goes. My old grill did not have a badge on.

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2017 10:52 pm
by FIRSTGEER
:thumbup: :clap:

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2017 12:58 am
by Mud Dog
:D: :thumbup: !

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2017 9:19 am
by pietpetoors
I like the badge.
You doing a stunning job.

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2017 10:57 am
by Family_Dog
^^ Agreed! The badge is very well done and of course quite unique :D: :thumbup: !


-F_D

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2017 1:25 pm
by The Legend
Roger jy het jouself oortref. Hoe lank nog voordat daardie v6 start. Ek weet nie hoe kry jy dit reg om so lank uit te hou nie.

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2017 6:07 am
by JAMES399
Superb restoration, Roger. For someone to do a complete body-off like this in their garage is absolutely amazing. Your skills are outstanding.
- JAMES

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2017 9:56 am
by dax021
Hi Roger, when you made your door panels, did you not consider making storage trays like on a modern car? I know I could sure use something like those to store all my crap.

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2017 8:07 pm
by Froll
Thanks James, it has been a long year and a half. If a person puts your mind to it most things are possible. I have been fiddling with thing for the last 40 something years. Most of the time I will try something till I get it right. I am a maintenance fitter by trade.
Yes Peter it is still somewhere in the back of my mind to make storage trays for the front doors. Most of my woodwork tools are packed away at the moment. When the truck is out of the garage I will make some molds and cast some. Some of the trucks came out with them, maybe I can find some old ones and fit them. I see on my old door panels there are marks where they were fitted.

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2017 1:22 pm
by dax021
Hi Roger, If you do get round to making some, please put a set in your molds for me. I would be quite willing to part with some R for them

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2017 3:16 pm
by Mud Dog
AFAIK the models from '95 onwards had the door trays. You guys might get lucky and find some old ones at a scrapyard.

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2017 9:39 pm
by Froll
Got a radiator, been lying in our store all along. Had it cleaned and checked, all good.It comes out of a 2.5 diesel Isuzu 3 ton lorry that we stripped a few years ago to make a farm trailer. It is a little bit bigger than the 2.4 Hilux diesel, about 40 cm higher. I have to move the power steering pipes a bit to drop it down enough. Am busy modifying the cowling to fit.

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2017 12:11 am
by Mud Dog
In the home stretch now Roger! Looks like you got it in the bag with the radiator cowl :thumbup: ..... you'll be driving it next week! :D:

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2017 10:10 pm
by Baasvark
You've done well Roger! Been a while since I looked in here but your rebuild is one of my favourite threads!

Nicely done!

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Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2017 9:18 pm
by Froll
Radiator, cowl and pipes all in. Got the power steering pipes sorted and in. Just need some return hose as mine is not so good. Getting close to starting her up now. :thumbup:

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2017 10:55 pm
by Mud Dog
:thumbup: Great stuff! Looking forward to hearing that you're now driving it again. :winkx:

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2017 10:42 am
by Froll
Will be soon Andy. Will not be at home the next two weekends, so it will be early in November I think.

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2017 6:02 pm
by FIRSTGEER
I've been keeping abreast on the forum with this rebuild and also cannot wait to see the end result.Once again I applaud you on your dedication and of course your technical skills and superb finnishings.

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2017 10:07 pm
by Froll
Well, I started the truck today. It started and ran not too bad. While I was busy adjusting the dist , The cap came loose somehow and broke the rotor. I noticed that the vacume advance is not very lekker, so I am looking for a different distributor. Very frustrating. :frustrated:
It ran for a while and came up to temp for the thermostat to open, seems like it settels at about 90 deg while at a fast idle. So it looks like the radiator is doing it job. Will post again when I have sorted out the few small problems.
At least it is alive. dont know how to post a video so sorry.

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2017 12:39 am
by Mud Dog
Good to hear it's running, just a pity about the dizzy. I'm thinking that you should still be able to get a replacement cap and rotor. maybe even a vacuum advance unit. :think:

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 6:56 am
by GRWLR ZN
Love this thread. Have been following it from day one.
Can never wait for the next update. :D:

Keep up the good work! :mrgreen:

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 4:01 pm
by Froll
Thanks Louis. Been so busy at work the last few weeks as we have started harvesting our grapes. Working 6 days a week at the moment till about the 15 Dec. I did get a different distributor , very nice one. I fitted it and got it all started again. the motor sounds very good but something is not very good as it started to smoke quite bad. on idle nothing, rev it a bit and it smokes bad, white smoke. It does not smell like oil, so I am looking for the problem. I will do an update when I have sorted the problem out. the motor was rebored to max 40 thou, so I only honed it and replaced the rings. Maybe that short cut is the problem, there was no ridge in the bore that is why I took a chance on it being right. If need be I will remove the motor and do it properly. :frustrated:

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 4:32 pm
by pietpetoors
I feel your pain, I had to remove my Pontiac's fresh motor as well, it is a horrible feeling.
Good Luck :thumbup:

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2017 9:23 am
by Knuppel
Eina, I would give it a good working out before stripping the motor again or have you already done that?

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2017 7:13 am
by Knuppel
Any news?

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2017 11:52 am
by Dowe Koos
Ja Roger, ons wag in spanning.

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2017 3:38 pm
by Mud Dog
Roger wrote:Working 6 days a week at the moment till about the 15 Dec .....
Gee die ou 'n chance. :D:

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2017 4:31 pm
by Froll
sorry guys, have been very busy at work harvesting grapes, working 6 days a week from 06h00 till 21h00. Seems like I have a cracked head, pressure in radiator. Am taking the heads off and going to have them done if I can, or I will get other heads and have them done. I am going to have hardened inserts fitted with new valves so that I can run unleaded petrol. They dont want to do that up here by us so I am taking them with me on holiday in Feb to George and will have them done there. Have already spoken to someone there that will do them for me. It costs about 5 grand to do both heads, we still get leaded petrol here by us at a rand a liter more than unleaded but I dont know for how much longer. The lead substitute is almost R100 a bottle, so I will save that money quite quickly I think. :thumbup:

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2017 9:19 pm
by LouisZ
Jis die projek loop mooi. Tyd is 'n problem deesdae.

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2018 8:20 am
by GRWLR ZN
Good morning....

Any progress? Can not wait to see this one done...

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2018 10:01 am
by Froll
Hi Louis , the truck is running. I still need to replace the heads. They are busy with 2 heads for me, I found 2 other heads and am having them overhauled. I am hoping to get them back next week. I am busy moving house at the moment, just 200meters from where I stay at the moment. So all my stuff is packed away and I go on leave on the 1 st of Feb. I will only be back the begining of March, then I must sort out the garage and get to be able to work to fit them. So I am not very happy about the way things have worked out. Will probably only have the truck going some time in April or May. :frustrated: But I will update again as soon as I get sorted.

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2018 10:09 am
by Thabogrobler
Will the heads sommer get a gasflow while it is being worked on?

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Mon May 07, 2018 12:37 pm
by Thabogrobler
Hey Roger,

I guess you must be past Australia already with your move?

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Mon May 07, 2018 3:07 pm
by Froll
:laugh2: :laugh2: Hi Thabo, yes I still have not got around to fitting the heads. Have been very busy with other stuff at the new house. Have also been not to well with the sugar etc. I have also bought a Fortuner 4.0 V6 4x4 and have been enjoying that for a while. I will get around to the truck soon. There is someone bugging me to buy the truck :shock2: so that may also happen. I am just very undecided at the moment of what to do. :think:

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Mon May 07, 2018 5:25 pm
by Dowe Koos
Yea Roger, we are waiting to see your final product.

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2018 1:02 pm
by Thabogrobler
Well, either Roger is minus a Hilux or the Hilux is covered by 6 inches of dust?

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2018 3:52 pm
by Froll
Haha, Thabo, yes it has got a lot of dust on it at the moment. We have been busy and still battling with the sugar, my blood thickness has also been giving me hell, still trying to get it right. Bleeding from the nose and all sorts of crap. On weekends have been taking it easy. The heads are on but has not been started yet. Will get to it some time.

Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2018 7:56 pm
by Baasvark
Hang in there! You've done a sterling job and we're all holding thumbs for you!

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Re: Long overdue project.

Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2018 12:56 am
by Mud Dog
I've also been wondering a number of times over the past couple of months what happened and why you've been so quiet, but guessed you have your reasons.

I thought of you almost every time I turned my attention to the Essex V6 fitted to "Sifu-Lux". My issues are now mostly sorted after fitting a replacement cam that was re-machined and nitrided, new followers and re-machined rockers. We also did the valves at the same time and threw off the cast iron exhaust manifolds (one had hairline heat cracks), and fitted branches instead.

Hope you soon feel well enough to finish your project. :winkx: