MWB FRP TOPs - Any of them on coils?

Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2003 1:30 pm

Can anybody tell me if any of the MWB Cruisers are on coils, I know the Bunderas are, but just wondering about the Middies...

I am currently having a 86' Coil resprayed, it is on leaves, but if any of them are on coils that would make for a nice ride, and easy mods, like easy fitment of airbags maybe...

If they are run on coils, unlike the older ones, would the body be a straight swap, aslong as it is a petty engine like mine and not diesel, that would cause hassles...

Regs,

Meldge

Joined: 08 Nov 2002 Location: Sydney

Afaik no middies camer on coils only the bundys

you could always do a coil conversion

Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2003 1:44 pm

Damn...

Yeah, I have heard of a 75 series that Redlands 4x4 in Brissie converted to coils, with a kit from Calbah...
It was supposed to be a bolt in unit, but some fab was needed, (not a problem anyway, just get that done easy enough).
But apparently you had to take most of it out to get the GBox out if needed...

I haven't seen it myself but, that would be a hassle...
I would like the advantage of airbags but it would all come down to cost...

Meldge

Joined: 24 Aug 2003 Location: Launceston

any idea on price on coil conversion? per end?

Joined: 20 Oct 2002 Location: gold coast, australia

calbah 2200-5500 depending if you want coils, bags, shocks, orbit eyes etc.

NICK

Joined: 24 Aug 2003 Location: Launceston

cheers, thanks NICK

at that price i'll be dreaming i think. always lotto i guess

Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2003 9:35 pm

i wood stick with the leaf set up fellas as the middy is abit over 2 tin dry weight and unless you are plannin on cutting and lightening your middy coils will only add to the roll over factor as you can see by fatass75 cruiser tray back you can get plenty of travel outta leafs armsup

Joined: 06 Jul 2003 Location: perth west australia

More rooting around than its worth. Although the curent model HZJ74 has coils on the front like a 78/79 series.Dont try and buy one as theyre only on sale in Europe and Japan not here where they are needed.Apparrently some 80s models were fitted with coils all round (not to be confused with bundeera) but not out here.

Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2003 8:42 pm

I was certain the later models of the FRP Middies came in a coil package, I have seen them with my own eyes (yes I know what a Bundy looks like, so don't even say it). Surely there must be some middy gurus out there...

They are prolly rare as rocking horse sh!t, so a straight swap would be hard because of the availablity...

Joined: 24 Aug 2003 Location: Launceston

i've searched everywhere (well heaps anyway) will buy middy soon. haven't seen any reference to coils. doesn't mean shit though ... but then again i'm under the impression 73/74 series are mwb and thats all, but in roothys write up in dec/03 mag he says come in swb too Confused

few others here with middys mite know more though

Joined: 06 Jul 2003 Location: perth west australia

AREA 54 I have heard of coil versions in oz but Im damned if I can remember where.
Latest 4x4 monthly says some even come out with suspension seats
Blue they did come in swb but are a 70 series.One for sale in Perth at the moment its a 91 HZJ70 which has the 1HZ 4.2 diesel $14k but rare as rockin horse poo with that motor.Most have the 3B or 3F
Blue or anyone else this sight has photos and cutaway drawings of 73/74 with coils www.brian894x4.com

Joined: 21 Feb 2003 Location: Sydney

i have seen a MWB sized toyo with the front looking like an 80 - two square lights on each side, but the rear shaped like a 70 series, i think it was coil.

Joined: 06 Jul 2003 Location: perth west australia

Napsta what you are possibly looking at is an early 90s model Prado that wasnt sold here .There is a few coming in from Japan and yes it is a coil

Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2003 10:10 am

roscoFJ73 wrote:

Napsta what you are possibly looking at is an early 90s model Prado that wasnt sold here .There is a few coming in from Japan and yes it is a coil

Yeah, the early prado in japan had the front clip like a bundy, not the classic 70 clip.

A mate of mine had an FRP middy with suspension seats and lekky windows, LX I think was the model designation.

The late FRP's I have seen on coils were not conversions, they were factory production, sold by Toyota Australia (not grey imports).

Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2003 11:29 am

WHERE... WHERE... WHERE... Shocked

I WANT ONE TO DO A FULL RUNNIN GEAR SWAP Cool

Joined: 06 Jul 2003 Location: perth west australia

Mate wot makes your peepers do that I want some
Try this http://www.diyatajapan.co.jp/No.2429

Joined: 06 Jul 2003 Location: perth west australia

Ok that didnt work as planned so just open up their homepage and scroll to item 2429

Joined: 02 Jun 2003

Its got 2 doors more than you need!!!!

I like the shiny mirrors though... bling bling!!

Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2003 10:38 pm

I did have the LX Model with electric windows and spring seats.
that is until i had the doors chopped and it has copped a full soft top conversion...

so soon i will have a roof with rola roof racks, windows, quarter glasses, door glasses and all the gear for sale...

Parents have a troopy and brother a cab chassis, you can gues how quick they are just claiming gear.....

Meldge

Joined: 02 Jun 2003

I'd like to see pics of the soft top... I'm planning to do it a lot further down the track.

Your parents don't want to get rid of a couple of the bench seats from the back of the troopy do they???

Trying to find some to put in the Middy but they're bloody impossible to get

Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2003 9:29 am

I havent actually asked them if they want to get rid of any, they only have 1 of the 4 benchies in the back now, as they load it up and go camping...
(we kids all have cars now, so not needed)...

I am not sure if i want a bench, but i prolly wont, might make a draw setup for the back (lockable) to throw the soft top and stuff in...

Soft top will be custom made to cover the custom roll bars, so plenty of options open there...

Very Happy

I just cant wait, should look sh!t hot... Cool

Joined: 26 Jun 2003

There was a MWB at the nissan trials with a coil set up. It was obviously after market, but it caught my eye and I had a good look at it with dumbdunce. It lives!

Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2003 4:12 pm

MQ080 wrote:

There was a MWB at the nissan trials with a coil set up. It was obviously after market, but it caught my eye and I had a good look at it with dumbdunce. It lives!

MATE TELL ME YOU GOT SOME PICS Shocked