oowee Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 OOOPPPPSSSS. Totaly right of course sorry but it looks like the same sort of thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 I've had five variants. The 2a I think was my favourite but no way would I swap the ex mil 90 I have today. (Yes it's not a 'Series' but it is still a fab truck and a Landy through and through). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONY R Posted May 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 For me a short wheel base tropical roofed safari in cream. I like that they don't have the bulk head behind the drivers seat so more leg and elbow room. Skinny tyres that seem to grip no matter what you try to drive through. If long wheel base one of the fully kitted out expedition series with the roof tent. Nearly bought a forward control Land Rover in the early nineties but needed a bit too much doing and parts were not that cheap for them compared to a standard series 111. Engine wise all would have to have a modern turbo diesel transplant I'm afraid. This is so much of an issue with LRs i must say, that middle bulkhead is anoying esspecialy on long runs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONY R Posted May 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 (edited) Afraid i am stuck with this, and at my age i wont get another Nawt wrong with that truck Bella. Edited May 20, 2016 by TONY R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodp Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 Its a Hilux. I did love my td5 when it was working and it was not too hot, too cold too wet or I had to go far. And yet the Aussie off road sites rate them no better than anything else, including LR. Too many folk in the UK believe advertising hype ............. a 4x4 for the gullible I suppose :lol: For me, an 86" better proportioned than the 88 (always looked "odd), more room than an 80", 2ltr engine and a dash you can put stuff in. Had a few, had a few of most of them actually but always had a soft spot for the 86" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONY R Posted May 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 (edited) And yet the Aussie off road sites rate them no better than anything else, including LR. Too many folk in the UK believe advertising hype ............. a 4x4 for the gullible I suppose :lol: For me, an 86" better proportioned than the 88 (always looked "odd), more room than an 80", 2ltr engine and a dash you can put stuff in. Had a few, had a few of most of them actually but always had a soft spot for the 86" Come on play nice you know your so wrong about TOYOTAS But its not for here. :lol: Back to series LRS i have to admit i knew 86s existed but i have never seen one not even in pictures i can remember. Any pictures cof them. ? It does sound a more practical size if the room is needed/ Edited May 20, 2016 by TONY R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 i know its not a series...only just out of them ...ahh what the heck ...you show me yours and i will show you mine......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 i know its not a series...only just out of them ...ahh what the heck ...you show me yours and i will show you mine......... Like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodp Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 Come on play nice you know your so wrong about TOYOTAS But its not for here. Back to series LRS i have to admit i knew 86s existed but i have never seen one not even in pictures i can remember. Any pictures cof them. ? It does sound a more practical size if the room is needed/ There's probably more (or used to be) 86's about than 80's. They put 6" in the back to make the 86 then another 2" in the front to make the 88 series1. The 88 looks out of proportion, the wing section behind the front wheels is too long (2" too long). It was done in order to fit the upcoming 2ltr diesel. Ref the Yota's, you KNOW I'm right, only have to check the Aussie sites Should have a sticker on the back " A 4x4 for the gullible" :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONY R Posted May 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 Look i know you have this video on your prime bookmarks list, but you must realise there are some TOYOTA owners who have never seen it or seen a need to search for it. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 Love the truck ditchman lets see some more from you guys. I may moan about mine but still love them to bits yes lots of bits. Do Toyota's actually have oil in them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodp Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 Hmm, ok, seems the gullible also like to turn a blind eye :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 love them all except the two in a bed thing lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felly100 Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 There's a chap up the road with a late 11a,lights on the wing and barbecue style grill. It's a thing of beauty (to me!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuji Shooter Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 Here is mine, although it is currently in pieces waiting to go into paint, oh and the roof has now gone and being replaced with a new canvas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONY R Posted May 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 Love the truck ditchman lets see some more from you guys. I may moan about mine but still love them to bits yes lots of bits. Do Toyota's actually have oil in them? Yes but they dont leak it, i had a sump yes a sump on an old "LT turbo in a series 70 Land cruiser 2 literaly rot through from the outside obviously and it started leaking. :lol: Not kidding that acctualy happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 Here is mine, although it is currently in pieces waiting to go into paint, oh and the roof has now gone and being replaced with a new canvas. Why oh why would you remove a perfectly good roof to replace with canvas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONY R Posted May 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 Here is mine, although it is currently in pieces waiting to go into paint, oh and the roof has now gone and being replaced with a new canvas. Series 3s are ok but i must say the bonet and plastic grile and lights in the wings thing is not to my tastes, that heater duct in the wing is anoying too, the Series 2s have the high ground for me, but thats just my opiunion , and thanks for sharing yours here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONY R Posted May 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 Why oh why would you remove a perfectly good roof to replace with canvas? Handy things canvas tops, if its not left any where that insecure and you have a open shed or garage to park in they are as good as anything. My first series 1 had a canvas top i loved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodp Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 love them all except the two in a bed thing lol. I'll not derail the thread any more after this post but just saying over here, the UK, some seem to have a rather unnatural view of Yota's. They "conveniently forget problems", or downright lie and say "never had any problems at all". Then two days later when you mention something they say "oh, I had that little niggle" If you check out Toyota forums or foreign off road forums there's pages and pages of regular problems and design faults. Everything from weak axles through dangerous braking systems to badly designed cooling systems. As you can see from the pics, Aussies rate Yota's as motors for blokes "in touch with their feminine sides" (Girly motors that break) So carry on buying them men, and don't get annoyed when the LR blokes behind you start sniggering :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuji Shooter Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 Why oh why would you remove a perfectly good roof to replace with canvas? Its just one of the toys so I don't need to use it when its cold or wet. Besides they look much better in rag top format and are more versatile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 Since when has a 90 been a Series Land Rover? Mine started life as a Series 2A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuji Shooter Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 (edited) Series 3s are ok but i must say the bonet and plastic grile and lights in the wings thing is not to my tastes, that heater duct in the wing is anoying too, the Series 2s have the high ground for me, but thats just my opiunion , and thanks for sharing yours here. I agree the S3 are totally **** but it will do until I find a lightweight I like. I have a rocky mountain metal grill to stick on it it the mood takes me when its back from paint. Edited May 20, 2016 by Fuji Shooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONY R Posted May 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 I agree the S3 are totally **** but it will do until I find a lightweight I like. I have a rocky mountain metal grill to stick on it it the mood takes me when its back from paint. I would not go as far as to call it .... but the stylings not quite right for me. That grille looks good. I'll not derail the thread any more after this post but just saying over here, the UK, some seem to have a rather unnatural view of Yota's. They "conveniently forget problems", or downright lie and say "never had any problems at all". Then two days later when you mention something they say "oh, I had that little niggle" If you check out Toyota forums or foreign off road forums there's pages and pages of regular problems and design faults. Everything from weak axles through dangerous braking systems to badly designed cooling systems. As you can see from the pics, Aussies rate Yota's as motors for blokes "in touch with their feminine sides" (Girly motors that break) So carry on buying them men, and don't get annoyed when the LR blokes behind you start sniggering :lol: Everything has problems even Toyotas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felly100 Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 Mine started life as a Series 2A. You can't beat a tax exempt 90! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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