Evening all.
Time to introduce myself and, now the missus is gone, the new project.
Background: I work in film, love film, breathe film. Always wanted to drive around in a movie car...Mad Max Interceptor, Ghostbusters Ecto 1, The General Lee etc... but I wanted something different..
So, I am building a Hilux from the 2009 film, District 9. The build progress can be found here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1505616946400505/Luckily, a friend of mine built the originals for the movie, so I have some insider knowledge. The trucks used were the 2007 V6 Dual Cab 4 x 4 Petrol Models..out of my price range, so using a 2007 3.0D 4X4 Dual Cab with an intercooler relocation and non intake bonnet to keep the look right.
Now admittedly, the truck is going to be pushing the furthest boundries of street legal, so the plan is to be able to drive to shows and events, then add on all the non legal bits once there... (TSL Boggers, Windscreen Cage etc).
Currently working on the roof rack/rails, A-Pillar Rails, Windscreen Cage, Emergency Beacons and Modding the ARB Premium Bull Bar.
Build Budget $20K (not including the money already forked out for a 2007 Dual Cab 4 X 4!)
Feel free to ask questions, and no doubt I will be searching the forums for advice, particularly around lifts, and guard flares.
Cheers
Dean