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Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Nobody: 8:34pm On Jan 14, 2015
Shagati:
Looking sharp.
Love the chrome mirrors.

Thanks bruh.
Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by bissalla: 11:51am On Jan 15, 2015
Oga Siena, when are you coming to setup shop in Lagos or Abuja (I will prefer Abuja) so we can all have a taste of your expertise. Bros, I am really fascinated by your creative genius. I have been planning to also love-vendor my 2012 Kia forte (Cerato) I will kindly appreciate if you can share some ideas with me. bbgyet@gmail.com.

Thanks,
Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Nobody: 6:07pm On Jan 15, 2015
Mr Bissalla, please add me on BB or Whatsapp. BB details in my signature.

Whatsapp: 07432870840.
Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Nobody: 6:08pm On Jan 15, 2015
I got my front bumper brackets extended today, with slotted chassis mounting holes to allow adjustment. This now accommodates my 2" body lift a treat, it'll actually do for a 4" lift too. Front bumper is now fitted, valence will be fitted tomorrow.

I have sorted out a rear bumper mounting solution, that will allow the MK6/7 bumper to bolt directly to the MK4/5. I'm particularly happy with this, as I did NOT want to slice and dice the rear valence to get it to fit. The MK4/5 chassis is narrower than that of the MK6/7, but the actual bumper dimensions are perfect for the MK4/5. I'll pick up an adapter tomorrow.
Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Nobody: 6:11pm On Jan 15, 2015
Some pictures:

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Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by say4gunit(m): 10:30pm On Jan 15, 2015
Transformation...
Watching in 3D!
Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Nobody: 8:52pm On Jan 16, 2015
Today, I fitted the front valence. I have always thought fender flares on the MK5 were an afterthought. There is no continuity on the bumper and valence, as compared to the MK6/7. I have a solution to rectify that, but moving swiftly on...

...I knocked up a couple of adapters to allow the MK6/7 rear bumper to be a bolt-on affair for the MK4/5. I'm Happy with the way it's turned out. It also allows an OEM Toyota tow hitch to be retained, for those who wish to do so. It actually looks more OEM than the bumper / rear step Toyota offer for the MK 4/5.
Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Nobody: 8:54pm On Jan 16, 2015
Some pictures:

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Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Nobody: 8:56pm On Jan 16, 2015
The rubber seal for the tonneau cover turned up today, so that will be fitted tomorrow, along with a new set of license plates. I went all the way to the nearest Lexus dealership to get a set, as I want the Lexus branding on them. I'm not suffering from OCD, I just love a smattering of OEM. :thumbsup:

I just realised I haven't fitted the tailgate handle, so that'll get done tomorrow. I need to extend the license plate lamp wiring to the lamp in the bumper too.
Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Nobody: 1:03am On Jan 17, 2015
i trust and obey you Siena, i know you won't fail when it comes to the Tyre, Wheels and Alignment.
Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Nobody: 5:08pm On Jan 18, 2015
Bossforeva:
i trust and obey you Siena, i know you won't fail when it comes to the Tyre, Wheels and Alignment.

Brother, I can assure you'll like my choice of wheels and tyres. wink
Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Nobody: 5:08pm On Jan 18, 2015
I fitted the tailgate handle, as well as the tonneau rubber seal.

From the onset, I wanted the tonneau and tailgate to be free of any clutter and external locks. I had a central tab welded onto the tonneau whilst it was still in it's basic frame stage. This tab will engage with a similar tab on the tailgate. So once the tonneau is hydraulically locked, the tailgate can't be opened.

I drilled a couple of holes in the corners of the bed rail, on either side of the tailgate. These will accept the 8mm pegs welded onto the corresponding areas of the tonneau. I need to fit a couple of grommets.

I was going to fit my license plates with double sided tape, but the texturised area on the rear bumper means proper adhesion may not be achieved. The front license plate mounting recess isn't flat either. I need to pick up some license plate screws.
Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Nobody: 5:17pm On Jan 18, 2015
Pictures. This is the first time I've seen the tonneau completely shut, without lumps of tape-wrapped cloth at each corner to protect the bed rail:

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Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by lourash(m): 7:53pm On Jan 18, 2015
am sure am not the only one checking this tread every few minutes to see if there is any update

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Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by DGD1(m): 8:18pm On Jan 18, 2015
lourash:
am sure am not the only one checking this tread every few minutes to see if there is any update

not u alone o!
diz boss is da bomb
I don't believe in love @ first sight
but on seeing this job, I fell gallantly in luv.
well done boss
Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Nobody: 9:05pm On Jan 18, 2015
Thanks guys! smiley

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Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Specialist900(m): 9:34pm On Jan 18, 2015
Little by little, the truck is taking shape. Kudos bro
Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by ivoryhouse(m): 6:55am On Jan 19, 2015
Thumbs up Sienna, its looking good
Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Nobody: 10:53am On Jan 19, 2015
kai Siena!!! anyway am still waiting for the tires and then the A8 at the appropriate time. in fact whenever you think of selling the truck, am first on line. i wn't mind converting it.
Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Nobody: 10:55am On Jan 19, 2015
ivoryhouse:
Hey Sienna, its always exciting to read your posts, keep up the good work. I have finalised with the seller of the 110 defender 1985 I told you about last week. Its engine is 4cylinders, 2.5l that pushes out 83hp.fuel system is carburator and it has a 4gear Lt77 gear box. The engine is a petrol runner (the owner threw out the 3.5lv8 it came with).
Now the this, I would like to do a comprehensive upgrade: engine, transmission, introduce central locking door mechanism, electric window controls, etc. I am intrigued by the td5 engine which I hear has quite a punch compared to other LR options. What do you think, and can you help me source a brand new or a really good used engine andtransmission? Which would you recommend?

Happy new year people, and may your goals for this year be met and surpassed in Jesus name!
Here a a few pictures of the ladie in question.
Cheers
next in line.
Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Nobody: 9:35pm On Jan 21, 2015
Today, I stripped out the interior, bar the dash. So seats, floor vinyl, centre console, a pillar trims, gear and transfer lever console, door cards.

I gave the floor a thorough wash and dry. No rust, which I didn't expect to find anyway. I gave the entire floor pan a coat of smooth black Hammerite.

All the plastic items I washed with warm soapy water. I will work some fragranced dash shine into them before refitting. I'll give the floor a couple of days to dry, then refit the vinyl. I need to get the bases of my Toyota Celica Gen. 7 leather seats modified to bolt in, I might need some parts off my originals.
Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Nobody: 9:50pm On Jan 21, 2015
Siena:
Today, I stripped out the interior, bar the dash. So seats, floor vinyl, centre console, a pillar trims, gear and transfer lever console, door cards.

I gave the floor a thorough wash and dry. No rust, which I didn't expect to find anyway. I gave the entire floor pan a coat of smooth black Hammerite.

All the plastic items I washed with warm soapy water. I will work some fragranced dash shine into them before refitting. I'll give the floor a couple of days to dry, then refit the vinyl. I need to get the bases of my Toyota Celica Gen. 7 leather seats modified to bolt in, I might need some parts off my originals.
was expecting pics tho
Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Nobody: 9:55pm On Jan 21, 2015
Bossforeva:
was expecting pics tho

Sorry bro, I was in a rush, as the weather was bad. I'll take some pictures tomorrow. wink
Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Nobody: 10:08pm On Jan 21, 2015
Siena:


Sorry bro, I was in a rush, as the weather was bad. I'll take some pictures tomorrow. wink
no P sir, is it after the interiors that you will be putting up the wheels, you know that is the one that fascinates me the most? grin grin
Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Nobody: 1:55am On Jan 22, 2015
Bossforeva:
no P sir, is it after the interiors that you will be putting up the wheels, you know that is the one that fascinates me the most? grin grin

You'll just have to wait and see. wink
Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Nobody: 12:35pm On Jan 22, 2015
After some consideration, I have decided to retain the Lexus's automatic transmission in my 3UZ-FE swap. Yes, a manual is fun, but in terms of drive characteristics, the automatic transmission suits the big, torquey V8 better. It will also handle more torque than the manual.

Obviously the Lexus LS430 is RWD, as opposed to my Hilux, which is 4WD. I am purchasing a transfer box, from a '98 Toyota Surf 2.4 automatic.

This will bolt to the Lexus automatic transmission, in place of the end case. I can't use the transfer case from my own gearbox, as the automatic and manual transfer cases are NOT interchangeable. Also, I could get a newer transfer case from a 2001-2006 Land Cruiser automatic. But again, not compatible with my truck, as the output to the front differential is on the LEFT, as opposed to mine, which is on the RIGHT.

Things are looking good.

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Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Nobody: 7:53pm On Jan 22, 2015
I've ordered a carpet for my truck.

The Hilux MK5 EX was never available with carpet as an option, they were all supplied with vinyl flooring, for ease of cleaning. The top spec VX and Inbincible Double Cabin models have carpet, but hard to get hold of. I prefer carpet, so I ended up ordering the carpet from the Hilux Surf.

The front section is the same as the Hilux MK5, so it'll need cutting down. It should be with me by Saturday.
Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Nobody: 10:33pm On Jan 22, 2015
This is the interior, after I stripped it all out, and painted the floor pan:

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Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Nobody: 3:36pm On Jan 25, 2015
Yesterday the 24th January, I began the task of refitting the interior of my truck.

I had decided that the big expanse of grey wasn't really my thing, it made the interior rather cold and wintry. On the 22nd January, after I had washed all the plastic trim I'd removed to get the floor vinyl out, I prepared and painted the grey bits.

They are now green, but I didn't want to colour match them to the exterior, I wanted a slight contrast. I opted for Rover Applejack Green. And it looks pretty good. All parts were run over with a medium scotch pad, prior to applying plastic primier, and a plastic bonding promoter, followed by 2 top coats, allowing each coat to dry first.

The aim of the scotch pad was not to remove the plastic grain, just to make the surface slightly matt, to aid adhesion

The parts painted so far are the A pillar trims, front kick panels, sill trims, centre console (both sections). Next I'll be removing the B pillar trims (after removing the seat belts) then the plastic trim behind the seats (below the screen). They will then be painted and replaced.

The dash itself, upper and lower will be painted Rover Applejack Green too (or trimmed in leather), with the black area around the instrument cluster, and glovebox being painted in a sharply contrasting Piano Black. The dashboard will be painted when I pull it to fit the Lexus' air conditioning at the same time the UZ motor's being installed.

I also had the roof lining washed while it was out, that has now been refitted, along with the washed sun visors, Rover Applejack Green A pillar trims, interior mirror and lamp, as well as the grab handle on the driver's side. The passenger side has no grab handle, just a pair of push in blanks that also serve as the retainers for the headlining. I have not fitted the blanks, as I want to order a grab handle for that side too.

My Surf carpet will be with me on Tuesday, it's a grey one. I will cut it down, have it deep steam cleaned, then evaluate it once dry. I may keep it grey, or have it dyed green (I did have the option of buying a green one, doh!)

The door cards, are still grey. They will be lined with slim foam, then upholstered in black and green leather. The manual window winder hole will be lost at the same time. My Celica Gen 7 seats will receive the same treatment.
Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Nobody: 3:44pm On Jan 25, 2015
Let's see how this goes the green truck smiley
Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Nobody: 4:46pm On Jan 25, 2015
Guys, I'm still after a set of Naija-style licence plates, in the current style. Can anyone help?

Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by dare2dream: 7:31am On Jan 26, 2015
Hi Sienna.....great job. Just found u on nairaland yesterday when trying to find a solution to my vehicle's problem. Sorry am veering off the thread but robbers vandalised my toyota highlander 2003 model 3 days back. They made away with the brain box and the powered controls for the windows. My auto mech purchased another box and told me my transponder key had a 'virus' so he coded it with a new key. Long story short, all manner of indicators light up on the dashboard but most important of all the security light (I guess for the immobiliser system) fails to go off most of the time. So I have a car which fails to kick wen the key is turned in the ignition. Pls help.
The VIN is JTEHF21A720091528

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