New Acquisition - HZJ105

[Ben Stratford]

After extensive searching for a rust free 100 series, I had all but given up when I came upon this 105.

Imported from Australia in 2018 and seldom used since It has been a bit of a project for the previous owner over the last 3 years.

In 2022 it had a brand new 1HZ Full Engine installed with a safari turbo and pdi intercooler with 3” stainless exhaust and all new ancillaries inc fuel pump, starter & alternator.

Front and rear bumpers and winch were installed together with new OME suspension so it’s ready for action.

All interior was removed to allow cavities to be waxed. Underside was treated with dinitrol and has absolutely no rust whatsoever.

All work was undertaken by PE Services in Newton Abbot our local cruiser specialist.

Since being finished it has covered just 2800km’s.

Starting to compile a list of niggles and things to do. Quite excited !! Will add a few pics soon.

 

[Ben Stratford]

 

[GeekOKent]

That looks amazing. Well done!

 

[MGC]

What a pair! Looks awesome

 

[Dave_S]

Now that is a unicorn! Lovely truck. Good find Ben!

 

[felix2566]

Yea, great find that!

 

[Shayne]

Which to drive today is your dilemma I don't envy thats a connoisseurs collection right there well done

 

[AndycruiserguyLomas]

great stuff Ben, looks like it's got all the bells and whistles. Should remain perfect for decades.

 

[nick_the_fish]

Sweet lord that's a mighty fine looking 105. May you have many happy miles in it.

 

[Ben Stratford]

Thanks Guys. Just took the dog out for a ride - she made me!!
Anyway, filled both main and sub tanks, estimated they are about 75 litres each.
Set tyre pressures and filled up washer bottle with 6 litres!
The long list of things to do will be started today.

 

[stumog]

Fair shout looked like a decent one in the advert

 

[GeekOKent]

Just as a data point... I have a 95 main and 40'ish sub tank, and get just over 600 miles range.

 

[Ben Stratford]

Thanks GOK, I just finished researching this and it said 95 main and 50 sub so we have a very similar set up I think. 600 range is excellent as I’m used to 400 in the 60.
Ran on both main and sub tanks and switched between the two seamlessly.

 

[thelal]

Nice rig

 

[Jalfa]

Any photos with the new wheels on Ben?

 

[Ben Stratford]

Yes, here’s a couple:

The truck needs a clean but they still look nice. Very pleased with them. Thanks for such a bargain!

 

[Jalfa]

Looks great!

 

[Ben Stratford]

Had a morning visit to Krown in Dudley yesterday. Happy with the result. Time will tell how effective it is. He (rob) recommends coming back in 3 years for a top up.

 

[Dave_S]

Did he tip it on the side to make it easier to access the chassis?

 

[Ben Stratford]

Did he tip it on the side to make it easier to access the chassis?

Yes, thought that was a bit weird Dave but apparently it’s standard practice now to fully rotate the car during application ?!?
Or it could be that I still can’t attach photos properly since the upgrade. There is progress though as they have been upside down up to now!