Beana's New Lux and Start of Build at last

[lnj007]

Hey all, Just like to say I love everyones build ups, they have inspired me to do the same.

From the Start;

I ordered my new Lux 7 weeks ago and it finally arrived in my home town last week. It the took 4.5 days to get the damn thing registored beacause i am living in the NT and regeristing it in SA. The process was like getting teeth out of chooks. Anyway finally took possesion of it yesterday...Horay!!! So now ive booked it in to get a few things done before I fly to SA and drive it up to Darwin. I had the Tyres put on this morning and it has now gone to the local 4X4 shop where it will have a Type 13 TJM bar, 2" lift and a snorkle put on.

Things then start to get a bit more fun. My old man is a metal fabriacator/ engineer. He has built many custom trays and canopies for Landcruisers but No Hilux's. So i have volenteered to be the ginny pig and get mine fitted out. Hopefully ill have some more Photos soon and ill keep you all in the loop of Progress.

Cheers

[Hilux Max]

great stuff...looking forward to it...what else you got planned for her?

[lnj007]

With any luck ill have some money left over for a Dual batt setup and some basic recovery gear. I already have a fridge and roof top camper. So then ill be taking the missus out camping. haha

Cheers

[lnj007]

Ok West Coast 4X4 have now finished the next stage on my new Lux. They sent me a photo on Wed and i think its looking great. If only i could drive it . Im just counting down the weeks till i go pick it up.

West Coast 4x4 fitted;

2" Ironman Lift
Snorkle
Type 13 bar
Tinted bonent protactor
head light covers.

It has now been delivered to my old mans place where he will start building the new tray. I hope to have photos of the tray late next week.

Cheers

[WETDREAM]

congrats mate looking good

[lnj007]

Gday again, Just thought id give you all a quick up date on the buid.

Well at last my old man has started. the tub got removed last week and he has had a killer start on the new tray. Tray still needs to be painted but so far i love it. Ill keep you all posted on they canopy. Should be started on that soon. Ive attached some pics to show you all.

Cheers

[Hilux Max]

Looking good...hanging to see the end product......imagine that, an old man as a fabricator.....possibilities would be endless.....

[lnj007]

They are its great. haha. Im trying to think of more things to do while he has it in his shed.

[Ringer]

Looks sweet can you get him to paint it white and send it over my way!!!!!!!!!

[Diegothecat]

looking good,

looking forward to your canopy being installed

[lnj007]

I just thought id let you all know im finally flying down to get my Lux. At last......... Will be driving back to darwin next week and ill be updating the picks soon.

Cheers

[Drew]

Looks the goods mate. very nice tray setup cant wait to see it all done !!!

[lnj007]

Well, I went home last week and finally picked up the new Lux. And what a machine she is. Im Stoked. I spent 2 days helping my old man putting it back together and I love the result. Here are a few picks, I hope you all like!!!






Now for the next projects. Dual Batteries and Air Bags. Just dont tell the Wife, haha.

[MADDOG]

Very Nice

[lnj007]

Almost Forgot, Probably should add in who helped on her so far.

Thanks

Dene Jericho (AKA Dad) - Tray and Canopy
West Coast 4X4 in Port Lincoln - Danny Malone
Paul Groen - Painter
Cummins Auto Electrical
RustBusters Port Lincoln - Sand Blasting and Rust Proofing
Advantage Tyres Port Lincoln - BFG AT Tyres

I think thats it.

Cheers

[gump]

that front bar looks pretty good, how much did it set you back if you dont mind me asking

[lnj007]

that front bar looks pretty good, how much did it set you back if you dont mind me asking

It was around $1800.00. I love it!

[gump]

cheers for that mate, you have a sweet looking rig there too

[shane308]

Love that canopy mate, been thinking about something similar myself lately. Is your old man in the canopy/tray buisness or was that a one off for you ?

[Tmack]

The BF Goodrich wheels look great on the lux. What size wheels and rims did you go for?

I am considering the BF Goodrich All Terrain in 265/ 75 R16.