A man (and his truck) that really needs no introduction… Owning what is arguably Australia’s best and most well known automatic workshop, Wholesale Automatic Transmissions, Rodney ‘Rocket’ Hudson-Davies has built up his 79 Series dual-cab as a test platform, tourer,…
No, it’s not a 6X6 G-Class. And no, it’s not really a Jimny anymore either. So what is it? I’ll tell you. It’s wonderful. And apparently, it only cost $9,000. It’s built by the Nihon Automotive Technology School, which has…
We don’t see too many Zooks on these pages, and that is a real shame. Especially when they are as well set up as Madelyn’s 2007 model Jimny. It was purchased as a blank canvas apart from a 1.5L ‘big…
Out of the box they’re one of the best touring rigs money can buy, but this bloke has found a way to turn his big white van into something special… Toyota Troop Carriers have always had a bit of…
When you want a fishing rig that is tough, proven, economical and won’t rust out as soon as you look as salt water, a 110 Defender fits the bill pretty nicely. Especially if you can buy it already built for…
Back In Issue 037 we said that big lifts suck. This bloke has shown the world how to do it right with miles of travel, perfect on-road manners and a lot of comfort for touring. CLICK HERE TO READ THIS…
Rod tells us he has been a LandCruiser man his whole life, owning several key models including a 40 Series that was shipped over to America when he sold it. There was also a petrol-powered Troopy which he loved, and…
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Proof you can tour in a Jeep! The Jeep Wrangler has been synonymous with the hardcore off-road scene for decades with its incredible capability right off the showroom floor. And with a huge aftermarket industry specifically catering for the seven-slot…
What 4X4 provides the ultimate base as a capable and comfortable tourer? Unfortunately, nothing from the factory floor really suits the ‘ultimate’ moniker. Some people in aftermarket-land are having a crack at it, and one of the more serious no-holds-barred…
Bruce’s Discovery This fine example of a D4 SVV6 Land Rover Discovery is owned by Bruce and Lynda Nicholson, who have already travelled 53,000km in it. They have actually been living out of it really, with their Track Topaz camper…
SIMON AND LIBBY’S PRADO Simon and Libby are our sort of people. They’ve spent the last decade or so working as a chef and in marketing (respectively), before recently deciding to chuck it all in and hit the road full-time…
The White Walker Meet Todd, aka Whitey, and his awesome XLT Ford Ranger. This is the holiday chariot for Whitey, Pip and their two kids Tyler and Jordan. CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE This Ranger…
Automatic conversions are a popular mod among many 4X4 owners. The 70 Series LandCruisers are essentially screaming for an auto, yet ridiculously they’re not available from the factory. Enter Wholesale Automatics, who have been performing these conversions for years –…
Tucked away in the front of the engine bay, the humble radiator is a component you can easily ignore. Of course you will check the coolant level regularly – but what would prompt you to actually replace the original unit…
