Hilux - TC Buy
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58028: Toyota 4x4 Pick Up
Status: Restored
Date: 23-Jul-2017
Comments: 14
Status: Restored
Date: 23-Jul-2017
Comments: 14
Got this one from TC Member 3 - Speed in about 2012. There it stood on my desk up until beginning of last year when i decided to restore not just the Blazer, but all the 3 - Speeds i got(4) over the years. The chassis i cleaned only as i wanted to keep it close to original. The shell was sprayed by a local coating company. The detailing was done by a guy i met who sprays cockpits for model flying planes and helicopters. Its has period Graupner Electronics and a Tamiya Battery. Now to find a spot for this beauty away from potential harm and dust...easier said than done. Just very happy as it was a long and tiring journey.Thanks for looking. Comments always welcome.
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As i got it
Comments
millwall99
Very nice example shaheed well done looks great ,I love the hilux all that heavy metal they don't make them like they used too!!!
Puffdog
Thanks Steve...they sure dont hey.
Crash Cramer
Is that a BEFORE and AFTER photo? I have one to restore myself and I noticed it looks like there are two resistors on the motor supply wires in one shot and then the rubber coated bullets I am used to seeing in another shot.
Fuijo
Such a good looking truck. As 3-speeds go, I've never liked anything monster-truck related, and the Blazer never really appealed, but
this one is just lovely. A fantastic paint-job as well. Stunning!
Puffdog
Thanks Fuijo, but i cant take credit for the paint work...that was done by a professional coating company and the shell looks like its covered in glass. They do awesome work. Chris thanks for the kind words...and you have a good eye - I am restoring 2 other hiluxes so i may have confused parts...lol
ladies444
Love it! Fantastic job mate.
SRB Bloke
Very nice, great looking hilux. I have an empty glass box on my desk if you're struggling to find room
Puffdog
Thanks Laides444, SRB Bloke, i actually need a display cabinet like that...lol
Grumpy pants
Stunning.
casethejoint
Fantastic box art example. Deserves its place on the shelf
Tamiyastef
I allways had a soft spot for the original hilux and this one looks absolutely ace! I would really like a re-re of this one! Can't afford an original because I know I can't resist driving it and they're way to expensive to be driven the way I drive...
johnny4cross
Absolutely one of the coolest trucks to be released by Tamiya. Congrats thats a keeper.
Puffdog
Thanks for the kind words Grumpy Pants/Casethejoint/Johnny4cross. Tamiyastef, hopefully you get original or re re. Honestly I'm not apposed to it getting re released.
Basket Case
Great resto. Well done.
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