My 1997 Colorado

[ignat]

Well I was in the market a while back for a Hilux Surf, but then decided to rather get a Colorado. So happy I rather went for a LC. Well to be honest the original plan was to ride a KLR650 with SWAMBO as pillion from the UK to South Africa . But then I thought 'what if kids arrive in the meantime!?' so the plan changed to a 4x4. I knew it had to be a Toyota.

Got one for a decent price, 1997 Auto Diesel.
As I bought it, with about 120k on the clock:

First mod was to put a roof rack on it. Not the prettiest rack, but it'll do the job, at a reasonable price

Then got the 'ol cracked head.

Then picked up a 600 euro A-Bar for +-£100, including spots:

Next thing was to put some decent tyres on. Decided on the GG AT2's after hearing glowing reports from other members of this forum):

Well Crispin kindly organised an outing to Salisbury Plain which was perfect to test the tyres out:

And get muddy

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I have since added a snorkel and OME suspension

The scooter I use to get around London :

One for Gav My Cortina that is waiting patiently for me in SA. Needs some TLC in the engine department but after standing for months on end, all it needs is the battery charged and it fires up no problem

Still to do: Cargo barrier (bought an arc welder cheap on eblag so I'm going to attempt knocking one up myself), rear storage solution (nothing fancy) , awning, starter motor contacts as preventative measure, isolate one battery, increase cores in rad, separate oil cooler, bash plates etc...

 

[Julian]

It looks great, well done

 

[TonyP]

I like thee transformation posts. Good to see the changes folk do to their LC's.

Might do one for my one... oh hang on, it's been done already

 

[BlackWidow]

Looks real good

I do like the 90s...there again I would

Steve

 

[chadr]

Looks great!

Those GG AT2 do look the business, don't they?......and that paintwork obviously you've been busy!

 

[Jimbo4x4]

Looking good mate

Just been watching long way down on dvd, gotta say it does look much more fun in a 4x4 than on a bike

 

[nicko]

where abouts did you get the snorkel
and roof rack thanks

 

[ignat]

where abouts did you get the snorkel
and roof rack thanks

Hi Nicko

Roofrack is actually for a Citroen Berlingo... Got it from http://www.rhinoroofracks.com/ .

The snorkel was sourced & fitted by Land Cruisers Overland, but you can get them from Devon4x4 : http://www.devon4x4.com/index.php/S...Snorkels/Safari-Snorkel-Toyota-90-Series.html

 

[lekiboy]

hi,
what is your tire size?

 

[ignat]

hi,
what is your tire size?

Hi Leki

They are 265/75/16