My ute was completely stripped to a shell, (ok, l left the fuel tank in), then stripped down to bare metal, any dents were repaired and all rust removed and replaced with new metal. three thick coats of Spartain Acrylic Primer was followed by three coats of Spartain Acrylic White. Window Rubbers and seals were all replaced with NOS. replacements as was the Screen & Rubber, No leaks now, none! Door Locks were replaced with security locks and the petrol tank got a locking cap.
The Interior got a makeover also, new Dash, Matts, Rear Console and Seats were fitted. lt runs a seperate water temp and boost guage, is fitted with a turbo timer and when l can find a Tacho the size l want, one of them too.
Under the Bonnet is fitted a low mileage EA-81T, this motor had been in storage for a very long time and belonged to the aircraft guys. The Turbo fitted is a rebuilt EA-82 water cooled unit, the gearbox remained standard, 4 speed dual range, (l have a RX 5 speed to go in but no time), the clutch kit is new. To cool the Turbo, an RS Liberty Waic System and fuel delivery is, standard pump feeding a 1 litre surge tank, fuel is the delivered to the Engine by a Bosch 070 high volume pump. The Exhaust starts with a custom 2 1/2" Dump, fitted to this is a high flow Diesel Cat. A 2 1/2" pipe then runs straight back to a 3" perf tube sports muffler. Controlling what goes on is a Link Engine Management System.
Suspension got the full Noelathane treatment, Struts and rear Shocks are KYB, Springs are standard spec Kings, all Joints and Bearings were replaced and the rear end got Vortex Rear Discs.
