The build archive

Builds.

A growing record of the vehicles we take on. Land Cruisers first, plus the selected 4x4s and one-offs worth building properly. Each one is documented as a case study.

The V12 Cruiser, a Toyota Century V12 Land Cruiser
Land Cruiser · Restomod Completed

The V12 Cruiser

A 1987 60 Series re-engineered around a Toyota Century 1GZ-FE V12. Chassis-off, chromoly fabrication, dyno-documented. Featured by Silodrome.

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The V8 80, a 2UZ V8 swapped Land Cruiser 80 Series
Land Cruiser · Engine conversion Completed

The V8 80

Mark's 80 Series, given the 2UZ 4.7 V8 from a 100 Series, kept on its original chassis, rewired throughout and finished in deep red.

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Cili Padi, a supercharged classic Mini
Classic Mini · One-off Completed

Cili Padi

A supercharged classic Mini built from the ground up for Paul, in memory of his mother. One of our most personal builds.

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The 40, a diesel Land Cruiser 40 Series rebuilt from the chassis up
Land Cruiser · Restoration In build

The 40

A diesel 40 Series taken back to a rolling chassis and rebuilt from the bottom up. Coil conversion, rebuilt axles and steering.

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The 60 Series, Keith's chassis-up Land Cruiser HJ60 2H build
Land Cruiser · Restoration Completed

The 60 Series

Keith's HJ60, stripped to the chassis and rebuilt from the axles up. Front disc conversion, Old Man Emu suspension and a fully detailed underside.

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The Patrol, a restored and off-road-built Nissan Patrol
Nissan Patrol · Restoration Completed

The Patrol

Retesh's Nissan Patrol, taken back to clean white and built to be used, not parked. Bodywork sorted first, then set up for the trail.

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The Overland Hilux, a Toyota Hilux Vigo touring build
Toyota Hilux · Overland Completed

The Overland Hilux

Ryan's Hilux Vigo, built as one complete touring rig: Dobinsons suspension, protection, a canopy and a roof-top tent for two.

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The Range Rover Classic, a supercharged V8 restomod in build
Range Rover · Restomod In build

Tok Batin

Joshua's Range Rover Classic, going back together chassis-up as a supercharged V8 restomod. Modern underneath, classic on top.

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