1GGZE into an RN85 Hilux Dual Cab 2WD [Beware - lots of pix]

[Herus]

looks a heck of a lot better then my HZ did after spraying..

Theres got to be somewhere on the internet with an RN90R for sale at the right price... (Currently $2709.15)

Andrew

[infotechplus]

looks a heck of a lot better then my HZ did after spraying..

Theres got to be somewhere on the internet with an RN90R for sale at the right price... (Currently $2709.15)

Andrew

Hi Andrew, Two observations if I might.

Firstly, I looked at about 20 - 30 utes over a six month period and had almost given up to the point where I almost bought a Rodeo that was just screaming out "All Wrong". So be patient.

Secondly, every ute I looked at had dings, bumps and bent panels. Most utes lead a hard life so you have to weigh up the "fixability" of it against how much you're willing to spend. Obviously the more you spend the better chance of getting a straight one. But I've seen almost new ones with the customary dent in the tail and dings in the guards and/or doors.

How handy are you? I mean, panelbeating or spraying or mechanical work. Do you know anyone who can do these jobs at minimal cost?

Most tradespeople run their vehicles into the ground before attempting to offload it and buy a new one. They have little or no trade-in value when they have over 250,000 Kms on the clock.

I'll keep my ear to the ground and let you know if I see anything locally.

Cheers,

[Herus]

i did 90% of the work on my HZ myself..

www.users.on.net/herus/HZ%20Ute/ for pics..

Im happy to do all that work, and panels can always be replaced.

Kms dont bother me, so long as the car still runs well, to keep me going for a few months before i can look at the new engine..

Im also looking at having to go Aus wide to find one, so long as its in good condition and i can get it registered in SA easily.

Thanks for the extra eyes.

Andrew

[infotechplus]

i did 90% of the work on my HZ myself..

www.users.on.net/herus/HZ%20Ute/ for pics..

Im happy to do all that work, and panels can always be replaced.

Kms dont bother me, so long as the car still runs well, to keep me going for a few months before i can look at the new engine..

Im also looking at having to go Aus wide to find one, so long as its in good condition and i can get it registered in SA easily.

Thanks for the extra eyes.

Andrew

A quick look around the net (Trading Post, Carsales, Cracker) says you are either aiming too high re RN90R or you will need a lot more cash.

Most are between $8K - $10K. Why not look at the RN85 - it was bascially the same from Nov 1988 until 1996, and you can option up with SR5 parts? You should get a running ute for $3K but, as i said, you will have to keep your eyes open. Make sure you also check your local papers every week.

Peter

[Herus]

I have a soft spot for the extra cab, a single cab is to small in the back, and i hate having people in the back....

Extracab makes that easy, specially if theres some sort of stereo taking up most of the back seat...

plus the space in the back of a rn90 is handy

Also there is the above reason...

Andrew

[infotechplus]

Hilux in Waroona, WA, $2600



or in SA

Dealership: Prospect Affordable Cars, 185 Main North Road Nailsworth,

TOYOTA HILUX, DX Dual Cab LN85R UTILITY $3,999

cheers,

[Herus]

I went and had a look at the one in prospect.

It was ruined, seats were torn, bonnet didnt close, body was severely banged up, had 370000kms, and although it didnt drive to badly.. it just didnt seem right.

Also had $5000 on the sign in the front of it, and the guy was seriously not happy when i took it for a drive and wasnt interested in buying it.

Andrew

[Bullfrog]

herus as infotech says just wait for one mate it'll take a little while and then bang you will find one. and then after you buy it there will be plenty to choose from good old murphy's law.

I spent no sh&* 12 full months buying every trading post just cars and 4wd books i could buy to find the right extra cab in petrol and that was let me see 8 years ago bugger that was a long time ago. I payed heaps for it too more than what i wanted but is was and still worth every extra dollar. pardon the pun.

[Herus]

I really have to stop sitting here at night reading this conversion forum.

Its really not helping in my drive for a hilux..

So tempted to go out and buy the first one i can afford.

But i did that with my HZ, and i ended up with the wrong car....

I have to be patient, but im just not that kinda guy

Andrew

[LeeRoy]

Awesome thread + rep. Good to see lots of depth, discussion, pics, and updates.

Also mega kudos on keeping what looks like an immaculate work area.

Keep it up
- LeeRoy

[1JZ~lux]

That paint job is looking great. I wish I could paint.

Keep up the good work.

[infotechplus]

Thanks for that Herus and Grega, that little trick I read somewhere a long time ago and it works especially when you don't have the resources or inclination to remove glass.

LeeRoy and 1JZ~lux: thanks for the kind words. I'm really taking my time with this conversion as I want it to come out just right.

Today we continued to go over the wiring, and picked up some bits and pieces at Pick 'n' Payless whilst getting the MA70 rear disc brake setup. We are going to use an ignition plug we picked up from a Corolla that matches the Hilux perfectly, allowing us to leave the Hilux plug in place.




I looked underneath the dash and found a rather horrible collection of wires, patched wires and sticky black and yellow tape. What a nightmare! I don't know who was responsible for this mess:



So first I had to cut off all the superfluous wiring and tidy it up by resoldering and applying shrink tubing. I then set about splicing the plug into the loom.



The wiring in the passenger foot well has been connected and run under the dash and into the new spliced plug. I still have a couple of wires to splice and hopefully tomorrow we will have power and ignition. We'll see.

Cheers,

[infotechplus]

Continued with the wiring today, firstly to finish the underdash wiring and then moving over to the ECU to connect and label everything.

Under the dash I've finished patching in the Corolla plug. Now it is all neat and tidy, and I have a lot more confidence in the joins compared to what was there:



I've used Bullfrog's wiring diagrams to connect all the plugs, and I've checked them with a checklight, and multimeter to make sure they go to where they are supposed to. All leftover wires (these relate mostly to the automatic gearbox plugs that I had trouble identifying in the engine bay) have been labelled so that we can double-check later.



The ECU has its three plugs in, the F1 and F2 plugs are almost finished, and the G1 plug is mostly superfluous as it is connected with the auto gearbox plugs. Its a mess of wires but when we are finished they will all be wrapped and tidied up in black convoluted tubing.



Fuses are 30A (Supercharger), 20A (Fuel Pump) and 75A (ECU Ignition)



And here's the Circuit Opening Relay and BOSCH 12V 30A single throw, single throw horn relay (Part #0 332 019 150)



More information on BOSCH relays.

Tonight we will be connecting up a battery to check everything but as we have not finished the fuel lines a full firing up will have to wait.

Cheers,

[Bullfrog]

infotech,
i cant believe how far you are into this conversion in so little time my hats off to ya buddy and can't wait for the next installemant keep the post comin mate and once again awesome job.......


Bullfrog

[nedm]

congrats mate on a great write up, +ve rep for you.

im going to start this conversion soon with the turbo 1g version on my YN55 model. ive got a couple of Q's for you.

did you start with a half cut or just engine package?
are you worried about the amount of oil your losing with the custom sump?

and that would have to be one of the best painting tips ever using the rope under the seals. as im going to paint mine in the next week, i was going to have all the glass taken out for it. now i dont have to, thanks alot.