Hilux 1979 RN46 4X4 Start of restoration
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Hilux 1979 RN46 4X4 Start of restoration
Last year my father in law gave me old Yellow for free. I installed it with a new battery and got it started after about 8 turns, the back wheels were lock up from the rust I took it off and got it free again. I then decided to drive it from Jeffreys bay to Cape St Francis to see if it will over heat and it was running like a dream.
In January last year I decided to drive it from Jeffreys to Johannesburg which I did!!!!
The only problem I had on the 18 R motor is that the v-belt was a bit loose which I tighten up again when I stopped in Johannesburg, till today and still miracle for me that I drove it up to here with no problems.
Last week I took it to The hobby park here in Rangeview and was again impressed with old Geeles ability, that's when I decided Geeles needs to be restored.
Please feel free to comment and advise. I will post pictures as the restoration continues.
In January last year I decided to drive it from Jeffreys to Johannesburg which I did!!!!
The only problem I had on the 18 R motor is that the v-belt was a bit loose which I tighten up again when I stopped in Johannesburg, till today and still miracle for me that I drove it up to here with no problems.
Last week I took it to The hobby park here in Rangeview and was again impressed with old Geeles ability, that's when I decided Geeles needs to be restored.
Please feel free to comment and advise. I will post pictures as the restoration continues.
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Re: Hilux 1979 RN46 4X4 Start of restoration
Nice project vehicle that............I'll buy it from you for the same that you paid for it !
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Thank you Steve, but sorry wont sell it
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Re: Hilux 1979 RN46 4X4 Start of restoration
Looks like it has the typical 79-83 Rust in the bed but definitely in a restorable condition.
I love the old long beds.
Have fun on the restoration. Do you have a timeline goal for getting it done?
I love the old long beds.
Have fun on the restoration. Do you have a timeline goal for getting it done?
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Best looking Hilux ever made!!
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Welcome to the forum Jacques and good luck with the restoration!!
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Re: Hilux 1979 RN46 4X4 Start of restoration
Keep it stock std, best looking Hilux ever.
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Welcome !!!thats a nice project for sure !
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Re: Hilux 1979 RN46 4X4 Start of restoration
Thank you guys, I don't have a time line though when the money is available I go at it it.I stripped most of old geeles today although I struggle to find parts especially the load bin and tail gate.
Its part of the fun I guess..
Its part of the fun I guess..
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Re: Hilux 1979 RN46 4X4 Start of restoration
Jacques i'm just 5 minutes from Hobby Park, lemme know if you need any help with the restore, just PM me.
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Welcome Jacques, good luck on restoring the truck. It wiil give you a lot of work, but in the long run it will be worth it and you will be a proud owner.
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The strip and sanding started, I got hold of a new front left door and left fender, but still looking for a load bin cant find any.
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Doesn't look too bad. Maybe the bin can also still be restored, Good luck!
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Welcome to the forum Jacques and good luck with the restoration...
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Welcome and good luck with your restoration project
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Hi daar sal jy jou loadbin verkoop ? As jy sou wat soek jy vir hom ek stel belang ?
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You will not sommer find a bin or tailgate in better condition.
Keep yours and repair.
Keep yours and repair.
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I think I did a great job in cleaning up the old gearbox. I used some silvo to shine it up, its a piece of beauty on its own. Showroom condition 4 speed 4x4 gearbox very very rare.
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Kaspaas wrote:Best looking Hilux ever made!!
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Just started to get paint on
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Its going to be a stunner, keep going
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Looking good.
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Thank youKnuppel wrote:Its going to be a stunner, keep going
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Froll wrote:Looking good.
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Knuppel wrote:Its going to be a stunner, keep going
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I am finished!!
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congrats jacques on a job well done. looks stunning
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Looks great! Did you end up finding a load bin or did you repair the old one?
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Hi, U was cery lucky I found one in Hercules wich Repaired tge old one was in very bad shape
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Awesome! Well done, you can be proud of yourself AND the Hilux!!
When your road comes to an end ...... you need a HILUX!.
Life is like a jar of Jalapeño peppers ... what you do today, might burn your ass tomorrow.
Don't take life too seriously ..... no-one gets out alive.
It's not about waiting for storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.
And be yourself ..... everyone else is taken!
Life is like a jar of Jalapeño peppers ... what you do today, might burn your ass tomorrow.
Don't take life too seriously ..... no-one gets out alive.
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And be yourself ..... everyone else is taken!
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Re: Hilux 1979 RN46 4X4 Start of restoration
Very well done but I want to see some more pics please
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Will do shortly