Fantastic work! This episode, together with the previous, are a very helpful example of how one should go over a vehicle when purchasing. Thanks for making these series!
Love this , this is what us normal people on a budget have to go through to make a nice reliable 4x4 to travel in , may take alot of time but most of us dont have the bucks to buy a new vehicle then spend more bucks on it , this show is what we been craving for and yes its a toyota , their the rollsroice of 4x4s if u dont know 😅king off the jungle over there and king off the desert here
I want to put a stake in the ground. When it’s time to sell this car to fund the next Africa build, Andrew, I want to buy it. I might change bits of your build, but even without seeing the rest of the build I appreciate that the basic mechanical condition of this Troopy is fantastic.
What a great vehicle, explanations are clear and so much experience to back up what they may need or not need to do, another fantastic overview from Paul.
Si if we take the vehicle purchase cost and then add all of the suggested work by Paul. Add the retail cost. (Not mates rates) . Does that financially blow out against initially buying low km newer unit.? Don't forget that all of the money spent on it does not increase its value greatly. And don't forget Andrew is a vehicle flipper not a keeper. Cheers.
One advantage while living in the southern hemisphere is … normally your cars don’t see any salt on the road, eating your car literally under you away … she is a beauty 👍
I agree to a point but one meets the law of diminishing returns with some of the upgrades (not the actual repairs) and I'd prefer to put the money saved towards the cost of the next trip.
But any worthwhile trip requires a reliable vehicle. I'm not taking a risky vehicle on a demanding trip. That's not a good way to spend. I'm not driving through the US where a reliability issue can easily be sorted. Its Africa. Serious breakdowns are not an option.
@@overland-workshop Totally agreed and I wouldn't for a moment suggest compromising reliability.. I know the pain of breakdowns on a big trip. All I am suggesting is that if one restores the vehicle to original spec I would rather spend additional money on the trip rather than on upgrades. It is a valid approach.
I see that. Behind the scenes, that is happening here. For example I rejected the list of spares proposed for body rebuild job and had to explain that I'm not building a concourse showpiece. If the component contributes to reliability, then I'll spend the money. If not, then I'll spend carefully. Some nice to haves, mostly need to have.
@@overland-workshop the usage this particular 70 had in it’s prior ownership certainly wasn’t . As the inspection proved. But sure, if one was traveling in the bush/overlanding in Africa full time for the entire year it wouldn’t be a waste of money. Installing new shocks every couple of years would be a good idea too.
@@colinashby3775 the series where he purchased a range rover and did it up to do the canning stock route? Or even the trying different set ups in the middle east? Guess you missed a bit of content.
Paul has a great way to inform the viewer on what he’s observing.
Paul teaches these skills on www.overland-workshop.com/
Paul Marsh is a genius
Fantastic work! This episode, together with the previous, are a very helpful example of how one should go over a vehicle when purchasing. Thanks for making these series!
This guy actually knows what he is talking about. Well done to him 👍
These days that’s hard to find.
Love this , this is what us normal people on a budget have to go through to make a nice reliable 4x4 to travel in , may take alot of time but most of us dont have the bucks to buy a new vehicle then spend more bucks on it , this show is what we been craving for and yes its a toyota , their the rollsroice of 4x4s if u dont know 😅king off the jungle over there and king off the desert here
I want to put a stake in the ground. When it’s time to sell this car to fund the next Africa build, Andrew, I want to buy it. I might change bits of your build, but even without seeing the rest of the build I appreciate that the basic mechanical condition of this Troopy is fantastic.
Paul Marsh is a great communicator...
Paul teaches these skills on www.overland-workshop.com/
Must say for half a mil very great condition, good base to work from x prepare for your trip through Africa.
What a great vehicle, explanations are clear and so much experience to back up what they may need or not need to do, another fantastic overview from Paul.
It's so clean and well looked after... what a rare find!
Allan Gray cutout had me chuckling!!
Si if we take the vehicle purchase cost and then add all of the suggested work by Paul. Add the retail cost. (Not mates rates) . Does that financially blow out against initially buying low km newer unit.? Don't forget that all of the money spent on it does not increase its value greatly. And don't forget Andrew is a vehicle flipper not a keeper. Cheers.
I think a video showing how the -- very clean -- vehicle has been located, tested, and verified to be in a good status, is worth watching
Thanks team. Cheers
I love it we put a 1hd ft 24 valve in our troopy and it is so nice to drive
Very informative! Love that Paul adresses the car as a female.
thank you for sharing the video
One advantage while living in the southern hemisphere is … normally your cars don’t see any salt on the road, eating your car literally under you away … she is a beauty 👍
Thanks very informative video.
A little off topic, but what oil would you use for servicing a high mileage diesel - mineral or synthetic?
Excellent content. 👍🏻
Well done Paul😉
First to comment! ❤
Been really looking forward to this series. Watched the 100 series videos several times now!
Transfer case will likely need a bearing kit
Jeepers had to wait 8 minutes or so before we got a smile and a laugh outa the two mechanics…
Does Paul have a TH-cam channel ?,I could listening to him explain all day.
Paul teaches these skills on www.overland-workshop.com/
Search Essence of overlanding
@@VasileT Thanks a ton.
Can you do a itemised cost analysis for all the repairs?
Lovely stuff
Does the tin dashboard have a pollen filter ?
I’m crying at the lack of rust
Andrew. 1hdt if anyone on earth can make it happen, its you.
Definitely a textbook example of what one hopes to find when buying second-hand with high mileage.
IHDT is not easy to find any where in world. Wonder can you buy that brand new
I want a 1HDT for this Troopy. And I've started looking for one. Damn hard to find!
I agree to a point but one meets the law of diminishing returns with some of the upgrades (not the actual repairs) and I'd prefer to put the money saved towards the cost of the next trip.
But any worthwhile trip requires a reliable vehicle. I'm not taking a risky vehicle on a demanding trip. That's not a good way to spend. I'm not driving through the US where a reliability issue can easily be sorted. Its Africa. Serious breakdowns are not an option.
@@overland-workshop Totally agreed and I wouldn't for a moment suggest compromising reliability.. I know the pain of breakdowns on a big trip.
All I am suggesting is that if one restores the vehicle to original spec I would rather spend additional money on the trip rather than on upgrades. It is a valid approach.
I see that. Behind the scenes, that is happening here. For example I rejected the list of spares proposed for body rebuild job and had to explain that I'm not building a concourse showpiece. If the component contributes to reliability, then I'll spend the money. If not, then I'll spend carefully. Some nice to haves, mostly need to have.
1HDT 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Guys go and buy a sand anchor designed for recovery
Is this truck 045 white ?
You certainly don’t need to change brake and clutch fluids every year!
Actually, it should be done every 2 years.
Depends on the usage of the vehicle. Heavy use wil b good if you do change.
@@michaelharris1455 that’s what I see from Gibraltar Stockholdings, LTD...so I’d believe that to be accurate;)
Depends on the type of terrains and driver. Every year is an extreme use scenario.
@@overland-workshop the usage this particular 70 had in it’s prior ownership certainly wasn’t . As the inspection proved. But sure, if one was traveling in the bush/overlanding in Africa full time for the entire year it wouldn’t be a waste of money. Installing new shocks every couple of years would be a good idea too.
Paul know well 👍
Paul teaches these skills on www.overland-workshop.com/
ASPW got a mention on John Cadogan Auto Expert !!
JC has mentioned “3 nads” a few times. He’s a big fan of Andrew
Can you share the JC episode link please
@@stuartmaclean5572 Its the one in the last week about warranty
@@stuartmaclean5572 th-cam.com/video/5vSZ-ZcCLCc/w-d-xo.html
OM606 please
No
Normal wear and tare for a vehicle with 300,000 miles, it has been looked after, will make a good driver after work is completed.
500,000km
Yea, 500,000 km is aprox. 300, 000 miles..
@@mattottie6410 yes sorry, didn’t see the ml. Duh, my error. 😂😂😂😂
@@malcolmL995 no prob i am a yank, i have to put it into miles for it to make sense in my brain...
@@mattottie6410 fair enough lol. 😀😀😀
Did he say what he paid for it?
To much talking not enough spanner spinning
Would be great to see some videos on other vehicles. It's getting like a Toyota advert.
Just a feeling I get
This is the car he’s driving. What else could he should you?
@@oggyoggy1299 well the last few years, many in fact it's just been Toyota
@@colinashby3775 the whole range rover stuff ?
@@rawnature8148 no. Just some variety talk and messing with other 4x4s.
@@colinashby3775 the series where he purchased a range rover and did it up to do the canning stock route? Or even the trying different set ups in the middle east? Guess you missed a bit of content.