100% newbie needs LOADS of help!!

[BUSHWHACKER]

Dont talk to me about DIY. I still have about 100 years worth...

Standard bonnets frequently available on fleabay.

I'm gonna make my current bonnet like this, but need a substitute while I do it.

http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoBonnet.htm

[DaveD]

at the moment i'm still in oxfordshire, but the e-mail is birtlesmatthew@tiscali.co.uk
i'm in romsey, from tomorrow thru thursday, if you are avaliable any time in the next 3 days your help would be priceless to me, cheers.

I'm in Botley in Oxford.....if you want to have a look at a red 3.0 give me a shout. give me enough notice and i might even wash it

[mack]

basics of it is, i got fed up of working for 'the man' and decided if i wanted to earn a decent future i need to do something for myself, so i'v invested in a small stone mason/manufacturer and am going to be working for myself from april 19th!! i decided not to relocate the business, and just relocated my sorry a**!! bit different from what i do now, but what the hey, gotta try these things. this is the reason for wanting a truck, so much more practical than my toledo!! and much better down the country lanes

good luck with the new business, sounds cool. as for a work horse the surf sure is that, i had a bootfull of stone in mine the other day to get it to a dry stone dyke, just whacked the suspension to hard and away it went. no problems, even across a muddy field!!!

nice colour as well!!!

[Apache]

I'm gonna make my current bonnet like this, but need a substitute while I do it.

http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoBonnet.htm

Thats nice. Subtle too.

[pops]

HA!! no its a red ova grey one!! colour, scratches, and small dinks dont worry me, its to be a work horse so may look a little 'used'

tried ringing you back matt turn your mobile on or give me right number

[m4x4tt]

tried ringing you back matt turn your mobile on or give me right number

hey pops!!!
i get a LOUSY signal in west wellow mate. like i said on the phone, its a 2.4, very dirty covered in bird s***!! i drove it (it took a little persuasion to start, but it has been sat for 6/8 months!!!) i found when i put my foot hard down to the floor, nothing happened, just noise, some smoke from the exhaust, and bugger all else!! also the red engine light kept coming on when i had my foot hard down.not sure what that is all about, but i'm sure someone will know???!?!?!?!? the only thing is the guy will MOT it, and he will take £1650 for it!!!?? Any Views??

[m4x4tt]

Where abouts in romsey is it? What road? As i am...believe it or not! From Romsey!

LoL!!!! great scenes!!! strictly speaking its in west wellow mate. if you fancy a look at it for me??? (please) my e-mail address is on the thread somewhere, drop me your no and i'll be in touch, i'm bac in the area a wk monday.

[plumb bob]

hey pops!!!
i get a LOUSY signal in west wellow mate. like i said on the phone, its a 2.4, very dirty covered in bird s***!! i drove it (it took a little persuasion to start, but it has been sat for 6/8 months!!!) i found when i put my foot hard down to the floor, nothing happened, just noise, some smoke from the exhaust, and bugger all else!! also the red engine light kept coming on when i had my foot hard down.not sure what that is all about, but i'm sure someone will know???!?!?!?!? the only thing is the guy will MOT it, and he will take £1650 for it!!!?? Any Views??

To be honest and in my humble opinion it sounds a bit dear, if it's got engine light on and no go in it, and after being stood for such a long time, I reckon it could be more trouble than it's worth.

Especially if you are gonna rely on it for work.

Give it a miss, there'll be another just around the corner.

[m4x4tt]

To be honest and in my humble opinion it sounds a bit dear, if it's got engine light on and no go in it, and after being stood for such a long time, I reckon it could be more trouble than it's worth.

Especially if you are gonna rely on it for work.

Give it a miss, there'll be another just around the corner.

cheers man, i'm not keen on it i've got to be honest. there is another one stood right next to it, a REAL 3.0 this time!! this one is unregistered, but needs a diesel pump to make it a runner, still not sure bout that one either. what do you think is causing the lack of power? it drove fine after a mile or so, and on the way bac to park it up was feelin good, jus concerned with the red light, been told it might need an oil and filter change? A.V?

[pops]

hey pops!!!
i get a LOUSY signal in west wellow mate. like i said on the phone, its a 2.4, very dirty covered in bird s***!! i drove it (it took a little persuasion to start, but it has been sat for 6/8 months!!!) i found when i put my foot hard down to the floor, nothing happened, just noise, some smoke from the exhaust, and bugger all else!! also the red engine light kept coming on when i had my foot hard down.not sure what that is all about, but i'm sure someone will know???!?!?!?!? the only thing is the guy will MOT it, and he will take £1650 for it!!!?? Any Views??

has it had the modified head on it as the rest is not major me thinks and you offer him 1200 cash or look for a 3Ltr they going all over the place now so wont take long to find one i sure
any for sale in for sale section on here??

[m4x4tt]

has it had the modified head on it as the rest is not major me thinks and you offer him 1200 cash or look for a 3Ltr they going all over the place now so wont take long to find one i sure
any for sale in for sale section on here??

thing is pops, i dont have a huge amount to spend on, i dont think i'll get one (thats not a complete nail) for the money i have to spend. i'm bac in wellow a wk monday, so will take another look at it. can see it been a very useful tool, if its not a knacker!!!!!!!!!

[m4x4tt]

Where abouts in romsey is it? What road? As i am...believe it or not! From Romsey!

THANKS for the e-mail rod, i will be in touch mate, i'm bac in wellow a wk monday, i'll be in touch then if thats ok my man?

[RodLeach]

THANKS for the e-mail rod, i will be in touch mate, i'm bac in wellow a wk monday, i'll be in touch then if thats ok my man?

yep thats fine with me mate!! I'll keep a look out for some decent cheap surfs! I might know a bloke or two who can get one cheap!!
A couple of weeks ago i was offered a Landcruiser, old school type one!!! it was stunning!! mine for £1000...but i dont have any room left here so!! But i'll keep an eye out!

[Mitsy]

hi everybody, i just signed up to ur website, thought it was a fantastic place to start looking for info on a toyota surf. i've found a 91, h, 3.0 auto ssx, for sale, well more, parked up really. its been stood for about, 6 months, and as i've no real knowledge of this truck, i'm askin you guys , what should i be lookin at as standard when buyin a surf, (all 3.0D versions) and what should i pay particular attention to on one thats been stood for a while? the truck has about 71,000 miles on it, 5 standard rims, 5 good tyres, and looks in decent nick to me, couple of scuffs and dinks, but nothing to cause me major concern. ANY HELP WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED, as i need it. thank you everyone!!!!

Not all guys, couple off galls as well, but the only advise i can give u is make sure its black. HE HE Welcome to the forum anyway mate you,ll love it here.

[plumb bob]

cheers man, i'm not keen on it i've got to be honest. there is another one stood right next to it, a REAL 3.0 this time!! this one is unregistered, but needs a diesel pump to make it a runner, still not sure bout that one either. what do you think is causing the lack of power? it drove fine after a mile or so, and on the way bac to park it up was feelin good, jus concerned with the red light, been told it might need an oil and filter change? A.V?

If it needs a diesel pump, BEWARE, they are VERY expensive in the UK, I am in the process of sourcing one for my 2nd gen 2.4and Toyota quoted me £2250.00+VAT, so I am checking toyota Au. as they apparently have some in stock much cheaper.