Author Topic: Guide to Foreign (Non-USA) Model Toyotas (Read 285466 times)

BUDDERS · « **Reply #210 on:** Nov 01, 2010, 04:33:18 PM »

I've read that Mahindra's Jeep knock-offs that they built for years are crap - even worse than regular jeeps. I've also read good things about their tractors so

I do know that it is taking longer than expected for them to open up dealers here in the U.S. They were supposed to be open for business back in Feb, but I think the feds have put some restrictions on them.

46&2 · « **Reply #211 on:** Nov 01, 2010, 06:59:47 PM »

Quote from: BUDDERS on Nov 01, 2010, 04:33:18 PM

I've read that Mahindra's Jeep knock-offs that they built for years are crap - even worse than regular jeeps. I've also read good things about their tractors so I do know that it is taking longer than expected for them to open up dealers here in the U.S. They were supposed to be open for business back in Feb, but I think the feds have put some restrictions on them.

Yeah, they were supposed to be distributed through Global Vehicle Sales, but decided to sell them direct themselves. Then GVS pulled a bunch of legal crap trying to bar them from selling here period. Just more BS in the shitty American auto market keeping Americans from what they really want/need.

46&2 · « **Reply #212 on:** Nov 13, 2010, 12:47:04 PM »

Since this pertains to the topic at hand I thought I'd post a couple pictures of Toyotas in war zones around the world. Thanks to Prismo for the link.

http://www.newsweek.com/photo/2010/10/14/toyota-trucks.html

Rwanada, 1994:

Pakistan, 2000:

Somalia, 2009:

Afghanistan, 1996:

46&2 · « **Reply #213 on:** Nov 13, 2010, 12:50:46 PM »

Nicaragua, 1979:

El Salvidor, 1980:

Ethiopia, 1991:

Liberia, 1996:

US Forces, Afghanistan, 2002:

BUDDERS · « **Reply #214 on:** Nov 14, 2010, 12:16:41 PM »

When I worked at a toyota dealer, I saw a couple of those double cab tacos after they came back from Afganistan. The paint was all dulled up (looked like someone took a brillo pad to it) the rear springs were shot, they had brush guards on the front that were all bent to hell, they had machine gun tourits that looked all booty fabbed and had com units installed for 4 passengers. By the bullet holes, it was pretty obvious these trucks had been to hell and back, but they were still running!

wakkjobb · « **Reply #215 on:** Nov 22, 2010, 04:42:43 PM »

Yep, gotta love the Toys over there... From what I gathered the paint was dulled to keep the "shiny American trucks" from being easily noticed by the locals. (yes, machine guns and anti-tank rockets are giveaways) Wether it worked or not is debatable, but when in Rome...

Al Qaim, Thanksgiving 2006:

>>Dan

46&2 · « **Reply #216 on:** Nov 22, 2010, 07:39:31 PM »

Nice!!

unclejpl4x4 · « **Reply #217 on:** Nov 25, 2010, 10:42:17 AM »

sweet

BUDDERS · « **Reply #218 on:** Nov 25, 2010, 10:08:52 PM »

Looks identicle to what I saw at my dealer when we got those it - except the ones we worked on had bullet holes and were more beat up.

Runar · « **Reply #219 on:** Jan 08, 2011, 07:21:34 AM »

Hiluxes on Antarctica.

THK Matt · « **Reply #220 on:** Jan 08, 2011, 09:41:10 AM »

I want somem more info on that 6x6!

83 Crawler · « **Reply #221 on:** Jan 08, 2011, 09:43:12 AM »

ya thats pretty sick!

46&2 · « **Reply #222 on:** Jan 08, 2011, 06:15:26 PM »

Quote from: THK on Jan 08, 2011, 09:41:10 AM

I want somem more info on that 6x6!

For sure, curious what they did. Thanks for sharing Runar, got any more?

yoshaleng · « **Reply #223 on:** Jan 08, 2011, 09:33:39 PM »

those some sweet quad cab 3rd gens......great job on hunting down those pictures!

Runar · « **Reply #224 on:** Jan 09, 2011, 03:05:09 AM »

Info:
http://www.arctictrucks.com
http://www.antarcticachallenge.com/
http://www.oberaigner.com/en/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Arctic-Trucks/51298224444

Arctic trucks won a deal for the Scandinavian armies, for a 6wd light-duty truck. That is what it was made for. Custom made from the cab and back.
Looks like on the pic that it has some 8 200liter barrels of fuel (JET-A) on the back, in addition to the 400liter it has in its tanks. Thats 2000 kg of fuel alone, plus lot of gear, spare parts and a loaded trailer. Lot of weight for a 4cyl diesel running on JET-A fuel.

46&2 · « **Reply #225 on:** Jan 09, 2011, 09:42:32 PM »

Quote from: Runar on Jan 09, 2011, 03:05:09 AM

Info:
http://www.arctictrucks.com
http://www.antarcticachallenge.com/
http://www.oberaigner.com/en/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Arctic-Trucks/51298224444

Arctic trucks won a deal for the Scandinavian armies, for a 6wd light-duty truck. That is what it was made for. Custom made from the cab and back.
Looks like on the pic that it has some 8 200liter barrels of fuel (JET-A) on the back, in addition to the 400liter it has in its tanks. Thats 2000 kg of fuel alone, plus lot of gear, spare parts and a loaded trailer. Lot of weight for a 4cyl diesel running on JET-A fuel.

Fantastic! Thank you for the links. Very cool.

HogCanyonHopper · « **Reply #226 on:** Jan 11, 2011, 10:06:48 AM »

Heres a pic from the recent flooding in Australia.
Another Toyota gettin' it done!!

46&2 · « **Reply #227 on:** Jan 11, 2011, 11:09:31 AM »

Nice HogCanyon, got any more?

HogCanyonHopper · « **Reply #228 on:** Jan 11, 2011, 11:58:33 AM »

Now that I am hooked on this thread, I am always looking.

46&2 · « **Reply #229 on:** Jan 11, 2011, 12:04:27 PM »

Quote from: HogCanyonHopper on Jan 11, 2011, 11:58:33 AM

Now that I am hooked on this thread, I am always looking.

I don't think that the vehicle in this video is a Toyota, looks to be either a Nissan Patrol or a Mitsubishi of some sort, but I didn't think it was worth starting a new post, so I'll just post this video here. Flooding in Australia. Pretty impressive to see how fast the river swells. Apparently only one person was smart enough to move their vehicle, it even sounds like the people filming say "Should we move our cars?"

Also funny how they think he is airing down his tires.... just locking his hubs from the looks of it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYUpkPTcqPY&feature=player_embedded

46&2 · « **Reply #230 on:** Jan 12, 2011, 05:23:30 PM »

Found this for sale on Pirate:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=945104&highlight=

BUDDERS · « **Reply #231 on:** Jan 13, 2011, 09:51:18 AM »

Wow, that 73 is built beefy. Didn't those originally come with leaves?

KDXSR5 · « **Reply #232 on:** Jan 13, 2011, 10:26:53 AM »

That is sexy.

46&2 · « **Reply #233 on:** Jan 13, 2011, 10:28:01 AM »

Quote from: BUDDERS on Jan 13, 2011, 09:51:18 AM

Wow, that 73 is built beefy. Didn't those originally come with leaves?

I believe they were leaf sprung until 98, at which point they switched to coilovers. Not sure what year this one is exactly, but I think it was pre-coil suspension. So yes, as far as I know this one was swapped.

yotaneck13 · « **Reply #234 on:** Jan 15, 2011, 08:01:45 AM »

$I\'m Down$ wish they woulda sold sfa models in the usa this long

46&2 · « **Reply #235 on:** Jan 15, 2011, 01:06:54 PM »

Quote from: yotaneck13 on Jan 15, 2011, 08:01:45 AM

$I\'m Down$ wish they woulda sold sfa models in the usa this long

Or sold almost all diesels.

yotaneck13 · « **Reply #236 on:** Jan 15, 2011, 08:41:14 PM »

Quote from: fortysixandtwo on Jan 15, 2011, 01:06:54 PM

Or sold almost all diesels.

No doubt that would be bad a

46&2 · « **Reply #237 on:** Mar 17, 2011, 04:45:32 PM »

Some bad ass Aussies wheeling some 70 series Landcruisers with a tow behind camper.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wk6KJXeOM0k&feature=related

bigarms23 · « **Reply #238 on:** Mar 17, 2011, 09:42:46 PM »

thanks for that video makes me want one even more

toygasm · « **Reply #239 on:** Mar 18, 2011, 10:44:01 AM »

this iza f'n great thread!!!

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