BX 2000 Shed Update

njrqs · Nov 1, 2001

Gday Woodstock !!

Yes I liked the idea of the shed. No framing. Just thought it was a bit funny looking. Are you sure the Thunderbirds won't be looking for one of their pods !!!

Jeff

My shed is BIG because 1/3 of it is my office. But it did cost around $21000 Aust = $10500 US - So not cheap. Nice roomy inside for all my junk. Then the office fitout costs were on top of that - Scary. But at least I work at home and have no rental overheads etc.

Yes I use the snorkel. Some guys got a kick out of this photo.
Cheers

Neil from OZ.

Jeff396 · Nov 1, 2001

Wow, I guess I'll have to put one of those on my X-mas list!!

Jeff

njrqs · Nov 1, 2001

or from another angle

Neil from OZ.

Jeff396 · Nov 2, 2001

Great pictures, I sent them to all my friends for their amusement. By the way, what type of pickup is that? Is it a diesel?

Jeff

njrqs · Nov 3, 2001

Jef

Yes it is a Toyota Hilux 2.8L diesel with an aftermarket turbo.

I think you have them but they are called a Tacoma. Am I right there ?

Mate, I have a heap more photos of me and the mates doing silly things in our 4x4's. If you want, I can post some in the photos post??

We call this a "tray-back ute" not a pickup. I guess a pickup is more like what we call a "styleside ute" where the sheetmetal of the cab goes thru to the back, instead of having a seperate tray on the back.

I kinda like the term "pickup" though, and like a lot more of American lingo, it is creeping in over here.

Cheers

Amazing the influence you guys have over our culture here.

Neil from OZ.

Anonymous Poster · Nov 3, 2001

Hi Neil,

I'd love to see more pixs...!

They don't offer the diesel any longer in the states for the Toyota... I had a Isuzu P'up with diesel...one of the best trouble free vehicles I've ever owned... mother nature however did the frame and body in {33-36mpg, still ran beautiful when retired}

We also like your lingo...

such as:

Cheers

and one of my favorites... Bloody mess... /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

Jeff396 · Nov 3, 2001

My first six new cars were Toyota's, you just can't beat the quality! (And boy did I suffer with that opinion in the early 80's living in Detroit)/w3tcompact/icons/mad.gif! The one I wish I had back is my 1985 land cruiser before they turned into the yuppie jokes they are today. I also have a diesel, my first, and will post a picture later today. I think it's the largest sold here...22 feet long. Unfoutunately 2wd as 4X4 isn't much needed south of the mason dixon line.

Jeff

Interesting note from the South...Did anybody else know that all of the Civil War ("War of Yankee agression" or "There ain't nothin' Civil about it") statues are positioned with their backs facing North? If you're ever lost in the South, find the center of town and see which way the statue faces/w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif.

GlueGuy · Nov 3, 2001

Amazing the influence you guys have over our culture here

Neil, that cuts both ways. Although I'm sure the American influence is pervasive, it's also amazing how much of your stuff filters through here. Of course the Fosters doesn't hurt either! /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif

The GlueGuy

njrqs · Nov 4, 2001

Glueguy

Aussie influience over there hey?

Wow !

I don't even drink Fosters !!!

I think it all started when you guys doubled our population during WWII and things just rolled on from their.

Lucky you did "invade" us during WWII or else I might be working for Mr. Kubota.

Look for my photos in "Photos" too guys !!

Neil from OZ.