Recent content by David Woo

so nice to see the anti-friction pads in there... The OME's drove me crazy with their tick noise, and they wouldn't even own up to it. DW ps: I just checked ARB's website, and the Dakar page now says that they now provide anti-friction interleaf liners: finally. I ran their springs on 2...

http://www.hannibal.co.za/default.asp?pageid=549 Atlantic British was/is their USA distributor, try them. DW

Jonathan/TLC has a prototype FJ 45 pickup that can be built-up with a modern diesel, that sounds closest to what you're looking for. http://www.icon4x4.com/ DW

tuffy in a 62... my gray FJ 62 is at TLC now on consignment, and it has the cable lockers and the tuffy fits just fine. I've had tuffys on both my TLC-built 62's. The only tight point is at the front where the NV 4500 shifter comes close to a tall cup in the cupholder. I added a rear...

As the ad says, if you want photos, please send an email. If you think this is expensive, you oughta hang out at TLC :) Sloan: I designed the additions to my house. DW

I've owned the truck for the last 2 years and don't have the time to use it as it should be used. Jonathan Ward performed a major rebuild in 2004 with all new components and very few miles since then (130,000 current miles). This would be a perfect long range travel truck, stable, dependable and...

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The cable lockers work great, I've used them a few times in Anza Borrego and the truck locked right up and the extra traction was awesome. As for mileage, I have no idea, I don't really check. It get filled every 5 to 6 weeks. The tank is a custom model by some company in AU, can't remember...

the seats... the front seats are BMW manual seats which are often used in TLC trucks. The rear is the stock rear bench with new foam pads. All have the new german vinyl upholstery. David Woo ps: Sloan: thanks for the well wishes: if you see me at the house, stop by for a closer look.

thanks all for the kind comments... It is a beast of a truck: if you know Jonathan's work, you'll know that every inch has been updated and to a very high standard. It's gonna take a special person to appreciate the truck and want to own it: I've enjoyed every minute but it's time to move on...

I've owned the truck for the last 2 years and don't have the time to use it as it should be used. Jonathan Ward performed a major rebuild in 2004 with all new components and very few miles since then (130,000 current miles). This would be a perfect long range travel truck, stable, dependable...