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I Supported Toymods
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Casula
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January 2005
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That Little Yellow Truck.
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Sat, 07 May 2005 23:01
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Ok, I thought it was about time to put up some details.
Just remember it was bought as a work truck to do delivery's with.
Sorry I don't have any real early pic's of it when I bought it.
She had a non waterproof ply tray that I would not let the grandkids play on because they might fall through it.
and a 1600cc motor that sucked more oil and water then fuel.
In the first two I had already replaced the tray with steel checker plate and changed the wheels to 8x15 globes.
Then the 1600 died, so I though 'give her a new heart'.
My young bloke had a 351ci Clevo with a big cam & extractors sitting in his garage that was coupled up to a C4 box out of his GT.
No, to wide for my chassis rails so I bought a V6 from a VP commodore.
This is the V6 being fitted.
More to come.
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Location:
Central Coast, NSW
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February 2005
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Re: That Little Yellow Truck.
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Sat, 07 May 2005 23:03
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wow, that will certainly be faster than the 1600cc engine that was in there before it!
best of luck with the conversion! Look forward to hearing how it all goes.
Cheers
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I Supported Toymods
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Casula
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January 2005
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Re: That Little Yellow Truck.
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Sat, 07 May 2005 23:08
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Part 2.
Ok just some pic's of how she looks now.
This one is my first trip to W.S.I.D
Some more from the outside.
From inside.
Under seat details next.
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I Supported Toymods
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Casula
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January 2005
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Re: That Little Yellow Truck.
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Sat, 07 May 2005 23:13
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Under the seat.
Engine - V6 VP Commodore with 4lb blower fitted (aftermarket)& 65mm T/B fitted.
Injection - 50/50 water/Metho (cold air induction)
Gearbox - 4SP VP Commodore
Diff - original Toyota rolled to suite
Wheels Front California 8x15 - 205x65x15 Bridgestone
Wheels Rear California - 10x15 - 265x70x15 Hankook
Exhaust - dual 2" from cat to twin stacks behind cab
Brakes - Hi-lux Front disc, Rear original truck drums
Suspension - Front reset coils lowered 4"
Rear original 2 ton leaf springs lowered 7"
Interior (not finished) full set Pro-Comp Gauges,carpet,sunroof
This is used as my normal daily car & all 100% legal
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Location:
Central Coast, NSW
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February 2005
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Re: That Little Yellow Truck.
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Sat, 07 May 2005 23:17
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Words fail me...
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I Supported Toymods
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Casula
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January 2005
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Re: That Little Yellow Truck.
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Sat, 07 May 2005 23:23
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 It shocks the shit out of some young guys. 
Hardest part is trying to get the back wheels to bite when I take off hard.
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Location:
melbourne
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February 2005
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Re: That Little Yellow Truck.
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Sat, 07 May 2005 23:56
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know that is wikid... htere needs to b more ppl like u....
thats great...c ould u imagine the looks on the faces of people when u light it up from the lights? hahah
what times did u manage to run at w.s.i.d?
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Location:
Brisbane
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February 2003
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Re: That Little Yellow Truck.
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Sun, 08 May 2005 00:05
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That is hot and totally original. Awesome! 
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I Supported Toymods
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Casula
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January 2005
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Re: That Little Yellow Truck.
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Sun, 08 May 2005 00:43
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| h3ff44 wrote on Sun, 08 May 2005 09:56 |
what times did u manage to run at w.s.i.d?
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I only did two runs on the night.
1st - 16.979 = 124.52 kph
2nd - 18.074 = 125.35 kph
I know it's been said before but, Traction was the biggest problem by the time I had grip I had no time left.
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Location:
Campbelltown
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November 2003
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Re: That Little Yellow Truck.
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Sun, 08 May 2005 01:12
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Great to see someone going out of the ordinary and also using it for business. I saw your Hi-ace at Al Palmers all toyota day and loved it great to hear more about the build up process, looks top and good to see something that actually has a use as well as going fast.
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Location:
Potts Point, Sydney
Registered:
October 2003
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Re: That Little Yellow Truck.
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Sun, 08 May 2005 02:10
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thats an awesome car mate, couldnt get away from it on friday night 
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I Supported Toymods
Location:
Casula
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January 2005
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Re: That Little Yellow Truck.
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Sun, 08 May 2005 09:16
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| dimmy77_03 wrote on Sun, 08 May 2005 12:10 |
thats an awesome car mate, couldnt get away from it on friday night
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Sorry, what were you driving.I don't remember playing with any one on the way home.
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Location:
Toronto, Downtown
Registered:
September 2004
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Re: That Little Yellow Truck.
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Sun, 08 May 2005 09:26
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| Hi-Ace wrote on Sun, 08 May 2005 09:13 |
This is used as my normal daily car & all 100% legal
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except for the 75mm clearance or is this allowed on a truck/light commercial?
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I Supported Toymods
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Casula
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January 2005
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Re: That Little Yellow Truck.
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Sun, 08 May 2005 09:31
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Opps. oversight 99.9% legal.I forgot about that bit.
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Location:
Potts Point, Sydney
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October 2003
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Re: That Little Yellow Truck.
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Sun, 08 May 2005 10:08
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| Hi-Ace wrote on Sun, 08 May 2005 19:16 |
| dimmy77_03 wrote on Sun, 08 May 2005 12:10 |
thats an awesome car mate, couldnt get away from it on friday night
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Sorry, what were you driving.I don't remember playing with any one on the way home.
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i only came for the meet up, drive an ae82 
Was 2 rows in front of your truck...
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Location:
Madrid - Spain
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August 2002
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Re: That Little Yellow Truck.
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Mon, 09 May 2005 00:17
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Very cool truck. 
Saw it out at eastern creek and might I say that this thing does some pretty impressive burnouts. I will have to see if I can compress the video I have of it and email it to you.
Love it...
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Official Cruise Dude
Location:
liverpool
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March 2004
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Re: That Little Yellow Truck.
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Mon, 09 May 2005 06:42
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nice 2 see u in toymods Members Rides Ray. the 1st time i seen this i was like good work.
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I Supported Toymods
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Wollongong, NSW
Registered:
December 2003
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Re: That Little Yellow Truck.
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Mon, 09 May 2005 07:31
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I still haven't made it to a cruise to see it!  But that's a classy piece of machiney right there. Is the VP gearbox behind the engine or the original Toyota item?
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I Supported Toymods
Location:
Casula
Registered:
January 2005
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Toymods member
I supported Toymods
Location:
Rydalmere, NSW
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: That Little Yellow Truck.
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Mon, 09 May 2005 22:50
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Now that's a truck. Great job Ray. Never heard it start up until Friday night, I must it was quite unexpected to hear such a quiet noise come from it.
Top stuff, but you stole my idea for the ulrtaviolet light in the cabin!  Not to worry, I'll have a few more than that. Looks great though. 
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I Supported Toymods
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Casula
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January 2005
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Re: That Little Yellow Truck.
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Mon, 09 May 2005 23:48
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| gold28 wrote on Mon, 09 May 2005 10:17 |
Very cool truck.
Saw it out at eastern creek and might I say that this thing does some pretty impressive burnouts. I will have to see if I can compress the video I have of it and email it to you.
Love it...
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Thanks, I'd appreciate that if you can.
De@Noo was good enough to send me a clip that he had of it, That I'm still trying to host so I can put it up here to.
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I Supported Toymods
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Casula
Registered:
January 2005
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Re: That Little Yellow Truck.
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Mon, 09 May 2005 23:51
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| RAV-GT4 wrote on Tue, 10 May 2005 08:50 |
Now that's a truck. Great job Ray. Never heard it start up until Friday night, I must it was quite unexpected to hear such a quiet noise come from it.
Top stuff, but you stole my idea for the ulrtaviolet light in the cabin! Not to worry, I'll have a few more than that. Looks great though.
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LOL, sorry Andrew but that light came from the Philippines about 12 months ago.
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Location:
Lara, Vic
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February 2005
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Re: That Little Yellow Truck.
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Tue, 10 May 2005 01:24
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Man, it is incredible what you can do with something that started off so ugly!!!!
Good work, looks like if hammers as well
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I Supported Toymods
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Casula
Registered:
January 2005
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I supported Toymods
Location:
fairfield NSW
Registered:
January 2003
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Re: That Little Yellow Truck.
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Thu, 19 May 2005 01:43
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neat little truck!
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Location:
Sydney, shire
Registered:
June 2004
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Re: That Little Yellow Truck.
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Thu, 19 May 2005 01:44
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no worries sending you it mate it was my pleasure .. was good to finally meet you on the palm beach cruise... i love your truck mate its so awesome!
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Location:
Newcastle
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June 2004
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Re: That Little Yellow Truck.
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Thu, 19 May 2005 14:15
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WOW looks awesome dude
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I supported Toymods
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Perth, Western Australia
Registered:
December 2002
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Re: That Little Yellow Truck.
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Thu, 19 May 2005 14:34
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Nice Truck Ray, ..., can you tell me if the Throttle Body is factory fitted or an aftermarket item - I'm specifaclly looking for a 65mm TB?
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I Supported Toymods
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Casula
Registered:
January 2005
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Re: That Little Yellow Truck.
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Thu, 19 May 2005 21:24
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| CLG wrote on Fri, 20 May 2005 00:34 |
Nice Truck Ray, ..., can you tell me if the Throttle Body is factory fitted or an aftermarket item - I'm specifaclly looking for a 65mm TB?
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The throttle body is from the 5lt V8.
It bolt's striate on.they are a bit hard to find and from the wreckers you could pay around $200.00
Mine came from a mate's blown motor.
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Location:
Sydney
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April 2003
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Re: That Little Yellow Truck.
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Sun, 22 May 2005 10:01
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Nice rig you got there dude, very cool and unique.
Can I ask though, have you had it over a weighbridge, or do you know roughly how much it weighs off the top of your head?
Cheers mate.
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I Supported Toymods
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Casula
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January 2005
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Re: That Little Yellow Truck.
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Sun, 22 May 2005 21:24
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Yes it had to go over the weighbridge to get the engineers report for rego.
I can't remember off the top of my head what it weighs by it comes in about 200kgs lighter then the VP Commodore Sedan.
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I Supported Toymods
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Casula
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January 2005
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Re: That Little Yellow Truck.
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Mon, 06 June 2005 22:35
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Just a couple of photos from S.C.S
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Location:
Tassie
Registered:
October 2003
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I Supported Toymods
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Casula
Registered:
January 2005
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Re: That Little Yellow Truck.
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Thu, 04 August 2005 21:30
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Mate they love it. I pick the 2 youngest ones (7 & 9)up from school in the afternoons. The youngest (Harley 7) sits in the middle and as soon as I start it he reaches up & turns on the blower.I think they both call out to nearly every kid we go past just to make sure they get seen in it.
When it gets cleaned up for a show or a run they both want to help with the cleaning, but neither will help their dad or mum clean their cars.Funny Hayley (9) got real cranky at the SCS show when they picked the black ute for top truck.
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I Supported Toymods
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Casula
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January 2005
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Re: That Little Yellow Truck.
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Mon, 31 October 2005 06:13
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Just a pic of my mates new toy next to mine. (no photochopping) thats the real height of it, he has another one about 8" taller.
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I supported Toymods
Location:
Melbourne Australia
Registered:
November 2003
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Re: That Little Yellow Truck.
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Mon, 31 October 2005 06:18
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wooo hoo no hoist's required!
can we get a pic of the one with the added 8" of lift?
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Location:
malaysia
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July 2005
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Re: That Little Yellow Truck.
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Mon, 31 October 2005 14:25
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Nice lil yellow truck. You make truck looks sexsy!
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Location:
Melbourne
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September 2005
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Re: That Little Yellow Truck.
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Tue, 01 November 2005 07:33
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What is your mates truck? American make?
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I Supported Toymods
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Casula
Registered:
January 2005
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Re: That Little Yellow Truck.
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Tue, 01 November 2005 09:37
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She's a 1980 GMC.
I'm trying to get out to his place to snap the other one.
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