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[24HOURSOFNEVADA]

Well the weather seems to be nice, so I removed the top from my 1980 HJ45 today. If it gets wet again, she'll just stay in the garage. Specs; 6 cylinder Toyota Diesel 66,000 kilo. recently imported from Australia. Plans; OME 2.5" lift, 33x9.50 BFG's on vintage grey steelies w/hubcaps topped off with a Warn 8274-50.


Here's a pic of my co-pilot as we are safety wiring the injection pump/governor. It had to be adjusted for the altitude.

This thing is just fun to drive. It amazes me how many people wave at you.

 

[navara-au]

A long time ago I had a 1970 tray back. Never did get around too taking the roof off.
How long did it take? and does the wind screen bounce around at all?

 

[24HOURSOFNEVADA]

It took me about an hour to take the doors and top off. The windshield stays down thanks to the hooks on the hood.

 

[mightymike]

That is one cool looking truck!

 

[Rockcrawler]

Very nice!

 

[CLynn85]

That's beautiful.

 

[kcowyo]

As fas as topless goes, that's pretty hot. :jumping:

I can't help but think, your HJ45 and my 4 Wheel Camper......:chowtime:

 

[Grim Reaper]

Sweet 45!!!!!

I do miss the full topless of my 75 Jimmy. I had a soft top for it but never put the windows in all summer. Just threw a tarp over it if I wasn't driving it. Have never pulled the top on my 86 Runner but may do that today to do a repair.

I'd put at least a hoop on that in case you flop it to make sure your helper has a little protection.

 

[adventureduo]

Sweet ride!

Reminds me of my m-715
http://good-times.webshots.com/album/549139353

 

[calamaridog]

It is very cool:drool: but I would be afraid to drive it on the hwy or a technical trail without a roll bar

I would wave like a mad man:luxhello:

 

[24HOURSOFNEVADA]

Sweet ride!

Reminds me of my m-715
http://good-times.webshots.com/album/549139353

That is a cool truck!

Thanks for the kind words everybody. I hear what you guys are saying about a cage. Honestly, I don't think this will see a technical trail any time soon. I have the Unlimited for that. The last thing I want to do is thrash this one. This is the dirt road grocery getter. And with only 90 h.p. (Non-turboed diesel) I have not had it on the freeway. I'd imagine merging would be very scary. It likes to cruise at around 90 to 100 KPH! Isn't that around 55-65 mph?

 

[adventureduo]

I drove my m-715 on SoCal Fwy's at 60mph with the windshield down a few time... its quite the experience!!!!

I ended up putting a cage in it too after a bit... not cause i wheeled it hard.. but if a ************** cut me off on the fwy.. i might flop it and get crushed fairly easily.

 

[CaliCruiser]

awesome 45:drool:

Dylan

 

[offroadchef]

Nice truck, who imported it for you?

 

[24HOURSOFNEVADA]

Nice truck, who imported it for you?

John Bailey of Global Classic importers. Thank you.