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 MINI TRUCK
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Wed, 29 December 2004 07:18
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you will all have to excuse me for my complete ignorance about cars but...
i really want a mini truck, do you think a hilux is the best option???
also, would it be cheaper for me to buy one already done up or should i buy a hilux and get it done myself??
as for paint work and stuff, im thinking i would like it either barbie pink or black, how much does it cost roughly to get a good paint job.??
sorry again for the stupid questions but i have no clue!!
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Sydney's quality west
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November 2004
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Wed, 29 December 2004 07:22
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Hilux's rock.. I've had 2 of them and loved them both to death..
You're usually best doing the work yourself.. mainly because one of the main things behind the minitrucker scene is the work you put into your truck.. so you can be proud of what you've built..
Try:
http://www.downundertruckin.tk
A good aussie minitruck site.. lots you can learn.
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Re: MINI TRUCK
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Wed, 29 December 2004 07:26
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hahah, im a girl! i could never do any of it myself, lol. i have no interest in actually doing it myself but like if i got a hilux i would get the modifications done somewhere, would that be cheaper then buying one already done
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Newcastle
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June 2002
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Re: MINI TRUCK
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Wed, 29 December 2004 07:30
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ok, cool thanks.
what kinda price range would i be looking at for an already done up one?
i dont really care about heaps of fancy stuff, aslong as it looks good
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Newcastle
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June 2002
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Re: MINI TRUCK
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Wed, 29 December 2004 07:58
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I dunno mate check out that minitruck down under site and see what make/model you like. Then check out tradingpost.com.au or carsales.com.au and find the one for you.
PS you could have a lot of fun and impress your friends if you pay a little extra and get one with airbag suspension
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Re: MINI TRUCK
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Wed, 29 December 2004 08:19
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whats air bag suspension????
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The Eastwood MASSIVE !
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May 2003
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Re: MINI TRUCK
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Wed, 29 December 2004 09:01
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| prudencexjane wrote on Wed, 29 December 2004 19:19 |
whats air bag suspension????
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Whoa whoa whoa , you want a mini truck , and you DON't know what air bag suspension is!!! 
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Re: MINI TRUCK
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Wed, 29 December 2004 10:15
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i said at the top, have no idea when it comes to cars....
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The Eastwood MASSIVE !
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Wed, 29 December 2004 10:22
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Sealed air bag units that replace the springs and shocks on the suspension of a car , these allow the ride hieght on individual corners of the car to be altered , hence you can dump it right down like in the photo , or have it on a cool slant or what ever.
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Re: MINI TRUCK
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Wed, 29 December 2004 10:24
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oh ok, cool
thanks 
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Camden (Sydney)
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Wed, 29 December 2004 11:03
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Maybe you should re think getting into the whole mini truckin scene .
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Re: MINI TRUCK
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Wed, 29 December 2004 12:33
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why would i do that? i want one cus they look nice, i dont care about the 'mini truck scene' i just want one.
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Wed, 29 December 2004 12:49
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You could buy a stock one, save up some monies, and then get the work done by professionals, best of both worlds. I mean, if you just want one that looks nice, that won't be that expensive, paint, wheels, suspension, stereo + interior. I mean, would you want to do up the engine? get airbag suspension?
[Updated on: Thu, 30 December 2004 03:39]
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Re: MINI TRUCK
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Wed, 29 December 2004 13:42
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nah im not really into like doing stuff to the engine and everything. i wouldnt know the difference.
just as long as it looks good, im happy.
thanks for the advice
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Canberra
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October 2002
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Thu, 30 December 2004 02:34
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I would be interested to know how many of these minitruck drivers have developed back and neck problems from bumping around in these things,.. 
regardless of how cool they might look,.. they seem ultra impractical...
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Baulko Hillo
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April 2004
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Thu, 30 December 2004 03:06
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| soaringmik wrote on Thu, 30 December 2004 13:34 |
I would be interested to know how many of these minitruck drivers have developed back and neck problems from bumping around in these things,..
regardless of how cool they might look,.. they seem ultra impractical...
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I've done a few k's in [BAG11N] and it's ultra-comfortable compared to my AE86. The ride is very smooth with air bags.
And Lucid, you're right, it's for sale at $35k ONO.
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Re: MINI TRUCK
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Thu, 30 December 2004 03:20
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F*&K i love that T*^CK
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Canberra
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October 2002
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Thu, 30 December 2004 03:20
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| AE86slut wrote on Thu, 30 December 2004 14:06 |
| soaringmik wrote on Thu, 30 December 2004 13:34 |
I would be interested to know how many of these minitruck drivers have developed back and neck problems from bumping around in these things,..
regardless of how cool they might look,.. they seem ultra impractical...
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I've done a few k's in [BAG11N] and it's ultra-comfortable compared to my AE86. The ride is very smooth with air bags.
And Lucid, you're right, it's for sale at $35k ONO.
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I am sure with the $$ spent on BAG11N, you could get a nice ride, but the majority of the minitrucks I have seen, look really shit in the comfort department, IMO..
Don't get me wrong,.. they can look pretty cool
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Baulko Hillo
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April 2004
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Re: MINI TRUCK
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Thu, 30 December 2004 03:31
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| soaringmik wrote on Thu, 30 December 2004 14:20 |
| AE86slut wrote on Thu, 30 December 2004 14:06 |
| soaringmik wrote on Thu, 30 December 2004 13:34 |
I would be interested to know how many of these minitruck drivers have developed back and neck problems from bumping around in these things,..
regardless of how cool they might look,.. they seem ultra impractical...
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I've done a few k's in [BAG11N] and it's ultra-comfortable compared to my AE86. The ride is very smooth with air bags.
And Lucid, you're right, it's for sale at $35k ONO.
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I am sure with the $$ spent on BAG11N, you could get a nice ride, but the majority of the minitrucks I have seen, look really shit in the comfort department, IMO..
Don't get me wrong,.. they can look pretty cool
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I think you would be surprised how little that truck cost to build! It's amazing how cheap things are when you do them yourself.
And as for BAG11N being comfortable, it's not so much due to big $$$'s being spent - it's just got a normal air-bag set up. Any mini truck with air-bags would be the same.
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Re: MINI TRUCK
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Thu, 30 December 2004 03:36
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| AE86slut wrote on Thu, 30 December 2004 14:31 |
| soaringmik wrote on Thu, 30 December 2004 14:20 |
| AE86slut wrote on Thu, 30 December 2004 14:06 |
| soaringmik wrote on Thu, 30 December 2004 13:34 |
I would be interested to know how many of these minitruck drivers have developed back and neck problems from bumping around in these things,..
regardless of how cool they might look,.. they seem ultra impractical...
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I've done a few k's in [BAG11N] and it's ultra-comfortable compared to my AE86. The ride is very smooth with air bags.
And Lucid, you're right, it's for sale at $35k ONO.
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I am sure with the $$ spent on BAG11N, you could get a nice ride, but the majority of the minitrucks I have seen, look really shit in the comfort department, IMO..
Don't get me wrong,.. they can look pretty cool
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I think you would be surprised how little that truck cost to build! It's amazing how cheap things are when you do them yourself.
And as for BAG11N being comfortable, it's not so much due to big $$$'s being spent - it's just got a normal air-bag set up. Any mini truck with air-bags would be the same.
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I really don't care,.. I was just throwing in my opinion
Hey AE86slut, any news on the Dachshund?,.. we have decided to get another one
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Baulko Hillo
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April 2004
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Re: MINI TRUCK
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Thu, 30 December 2004 04:06
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| soaringmik wrote on Thu, 30 December 2004 14:36 |
I really don't care,.. I was just throwing in my opinion
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Oh well FINE then! 
No news on the pup/s yet...... My current residence isn't pet-friendly unfortunately. Plus, the price of 2 Dachshunds would also pay for the paint-job that my car so sorely needs!
Good to hear Rizzo is getting a little friend. From Marilyn again? I can't wait to get mine!
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Canberra
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October 2002
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Thu, 30 December 2004 04:16
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Yep,.. Marilyn is my dealer,.. time for another puppy fix
I called her today and her dog had a litter of 6 via suzerain (spelling?)(that is heaps for a dashchund),
And subsequently 4 of them died during the operation,..
So we will probably be picking up the new one in about 8 weeks,.. can't wait
Goodluck with the paintjob , we are thinking about having a litter, and we would be selling those pups just to cover expenses, if your interested, i'll let you know.
P.S, sorry for the hijack
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Baulko Hillo
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Re: MINI TRUCK
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Thu, 30 December 2004 04:24
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| soaringmik wrote on Thu, 30 December 2004 15:16 |
we are thinking about having a litter, and we would be selling those pups just to cover expenses, if your interested, i'll let you know.
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Hell yes! Can you PM me an approximate price?
And yeah, sorry for the hijack!
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Canberra
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October 2002
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Thu, 30 December 2004 04:27
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PM'd
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Banned User
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Re: MINI TRUCK
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Thu, 30 December 2004 05:09
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You'll find that alot of the low trucks that look uncomfortable, and bounce around alot, just have cut springs. Its like riding on the bumper stops with like, 2 cm of travel.
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Re: MINI TRUCK
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Thu, 30 December 2004 05:36
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that baggin truck is fkn awesome, and its 1G powered 
you dont have to spend 35K to build a phat minitruck, simply find yourself a tub tray hilux, get some lowering blocks, some nice 17 or 18 inch wheels, tint it up, wind down the front torsion bars and youre laffing
wont be the most comfortable car to ride in but it will look rather tuff thats for sure
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September 2002
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Re: MINI TRUCK
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Thu, 30 December 2004 05:39
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Cheaper to buy an allready done truck.
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Sydney
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January 2004
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Re: MINI TRUCK
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Thu, 30 December 2004 06:40
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ceaserian (I still am not sure if thats right but its a damn sight closer than what you have )
| soaringmik wrote on Thu, 30 December 2004 15:16 |
Yep,.. Marilyn is my dealer,.. time for another puppy fix
I called her today and her dog had a litter of 6 via suzerain (spelling?)(that is heaps for a dashchund),
And subsequently 4 of them died during the operation,..
So we will probably be picking up the new one in about 8 weeks,.. can't wait
Goodluck with the paintjob , we are thinking about having a litter, and we would be selling those pups just to cover expenses, if your interested, i'll let you know.
P.S, sorry for the hijack
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camden
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Re: MINI TRUCK
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Wed, 12 January 2005 10:02
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Hey.
If your still interested in getting a ute i have a friend who is selling his...
Its a holden rodeo single cab, i think its a 98, not sure
White paint job with custom blue flames airbrushed on.
Lowered as much as possible without cutting chassis.
riding on 17"? 5 spoke mags(not sure about size, look good though).
white and pink dash and door panels(inside).
hard torno(SP?) cover
Cannon(big exhaust)
Front grill is painted white and has an "ISUZU" badge on it
Back of ute has been debadged and flattened out(custom back)
Manual 3.0L V6(stock bar pod filter)
He is asking 12500
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