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I've just purchased a Toyota Chinook!

I became aware of them while living in Canada, and had planned to eventually import one when a friend let me know about this one that had already been imported to Australia.

So, even though I'm really not in a financial position to be buying another vehicle, I begged and borrowed what I could and managed to snap it up.

A previous owner had already swapped the Chinook camper body onto a right hand drive 1980 Hilux, and added a 170W solar panel.

I can't believe my luck! This thing is in amazing conditions, and while the odometer on these models only goes to 100k, I think the reading indicates 189,000km. All the controls and interior are in great condition.

I plan to add lots more photos soon, but wanted a place to put them first.

Plans

Mechanical

• 18R-GU and 5-Speed (stolen from my 1982 Toyota Hilux, which will then be sold with the 18R and 4-speed from this).
• New brakes (look into possible 6-stud hub swap, 4-pot calipers and vented discs from the 4WD equivalent).

Exterior

• Restore original wheels with dress rings and center cap etc
• Original Toyota Chinook stripe like this one

Interior

• Stereo
• Retrim cushions in a plaid pattern
• Small cosmetic changes (eg: cabinet handles etc)
• New curtains with retro pattern