A late convert to Land cruiserism

[Ionduke]

I have converted from Landyism to Landcruiserism. Like all late converts, my faith and zeal may prove as strong or stronger than early acolytes. It is a bit like religion isn't it? My previous vehicle was a 40 year old S111 Landrover but leaf springs finally began to tell on me and the lure of comfort won out. Just bought a 1994 VX 4.2 diesel . This has an "old man emu" raising kit, TJM bull bars and a swing out spare wheel. It is currently silver but is about to go RAL 8000 to give it the military appearance that I like. It spent the last few days being brought up to speed mechanically, including various bearings, bushes and joints. All of the fluids and greases have been changed so I now have a base to progress from. Only 154 K Kilometres on the clock so relatively young. I have spent the day bringing it to the cleanliness level that I like. When it is resprayed I will post some pics. Looking forward to conversation and learning from the vast well of experience on this forum.

[Ionduke]

Pic of current state before respray>
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[derrick]

nice 80,welcome.did you buy in ireland or uk?

[ADAM J]

Welcome to the forum keep us updated with plenty of pics

[Ionduke]

Bought in Ireland. I have added a sound system(Sony) which is a new experience in a jeep for me as it's predecessor was to noisy to even think about one!

[Ionduke]

Here is the Landcruiser in it's new livery. Some of you will like the colour and some will not. I do like driving this vehicle, whatever the colour!

http://forum.ih8mud.com/attachments/dscf1740-1-jpg.1001934/

http://forum.ih8mud.com/attachments/dscf1743-1-jpg.1001935/

[Nailer]

It looks good. Seen a picture of it on facebook put up by the paint shop.
Is that a matt finish?

[Ionduke]

It is a mat finish, clear mat lacquer over the colour coats.

[derrick]

well i like it and its different....

[ADAM J]

Looks well any more plans ?

[Ionduke]

New seat covers in Finnish M05 cammo.

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[BJ74]

I like the dessert look. but would spray the rims matt black [to match bumpers and trim]or get steel ones and turn the tyres so the white wall dos'nt show.
My 2 cent worth. Welcome to the forum.

[Ionduke]

Thanks for the input. I considered doing that at the time I got the respray but decided to let it sit a while. I have not come to a conclusion yet. I may buy a set of steel rims, not easy in 18 Inch, and see what they look like.

[bobjones]

Hi nice very nice 80. What make are those wheels?

[Ionduke]

I do not know. Originally this was a Jap import and I believe that the wheels came with the jeep from Japan. They had a boss covering the wheel nuts but it was so flash I had to take it off!

[Ionduke]

I finally got around to changing the wheels to black Modular rims, 16 inch with 285/75 Goodrich AT tyres. I think it looks better . The wheels and tyres I replaced, shown earlier in the tread are available for sale if any one is interested. 60136012