1990 Land Cruiser HZJ73 vetting and build

[CanuckMariner/Nomad]

That's a great idea! I may steal it too!

Who put together your rear bumper? IIRC it was someone in Arizona?

-H-

I'll get the pics up soon Andrew, so you can see it. Yes, the bumper was put together by a friend in Tucson. I met him in DV Nov' 07 and we emailed back and forth for a while. Sent him sketches and he had it commercially bent out of one piece of 3/16" plate steel and then laser cut the ends which we used for side guards. Much better and lighter than my 1/4" 1st generation...all welded together.

I'd mention him here but I do not think he wants it getting around, nor making another one. If you need to know, email me.

 

[Hltoppr]

Will do. I really like the design, and would love to get the weight of my rear tire off of the door.

When I'm ready to pull the trigger I'll PM you.

Gracias,

-H-

 

[CanuckMariner/Nomad]

Photos attached to #59

 

[Urbancarrot]

I like your spigot idea.

I needed easy access to water for the dog and had an old camper sink pump. This works well for us.

 

[CanuckMariner/Nomad]

New Seat Covers

Well I finally got them from OZ.

Checked out all the seat cover manufacturers in Kanukistan, Yanksville and S. Africa and found none that would guarantee a fit, or the shipping made the purchase prohibitive. I checked out the Hawaiian company and Slee's, and Spector's, etc. Then found Inland Australia.

Here are some shots, good fit, a bit stiff but will soften with time, heat in the truck and everyday use. Easy install and generally a great fit.

Inland had not made these covers for a 73 series before so had to go out and look for one that they could make a template from. I suggested a 75 series of any 70 series of similar vintage that had the high end package like the 73s do, would do. And presto, they had a template made and I am the first to benefit. Thanks so much Inland and especially Nick Cannella, GM for OZ.

 

[p1michaud]

Well I finally got them from OZ.

Decent looking seat covers. You should have flown over to pick them up...:sombrero:

 

[CanuckMariner/Nomad]

Decent looking seat covers. You should have flown over to pick them up...:sombrero:

Would have loved to pick these up in person along with a bunch of other OZ gear, but then the plane might not have made it home.

 

[Lulo]

Awesome! :Wow1:

Nice Rig mate!!! :smiley_drive:


Congrats :friday:


Where can I buy water plastic jerry can (US-Army)???


I was searching on internet but found nothing, I buy the water jerry-can "RELIANCE AQUA.TAINER" (i used before, excellent product)

http://www.relianceproducts.com/products/hydration/79.html

 

[CanuckMariner/Nomad]

Awesome! :Wow1:

Nice Rig mate!!! :smiley_drive:


Congrats :friday:


Where can I buy water plastic jerry can (US-Army)???


I was searching on internet but found nothing, I buy the water jerry-can "RELIANCE AQUA.TAINER" (i used before, excellent product)

http://www.relianceproducts.com/products/hydration/79.html

Muchos gracias por los Kudos, amigo! I have one as well, walls are a bit thin but we can get them from Wal-Mart or Crappy Tire here in Kanukistan for about $6.99 CDN.

 

[CanuckMariner/Nomad]

Now that I have a somewhat more spacious 77 series, a lot of my gear is transferring to it....http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30648&highlight=pzj77

 

[CanuckMariner/Nomad]

sold!