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Old 27-07-2018, 03:03 PM   #1
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Default Militarised OEM Toyota Hilux

I bet you this would sell like hotcakes here. Legit toyota since it has manufacturer license plates. Check out those wheels and the 8-lug mounts. Def not a hilux frame/axle.


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Old 27-07-2018, 03:41 PM   #2
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hard to see past those door handles! 60's toilet door...
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Old 27-07-2018, 04:08 PM   #3
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hard to see past those door handles! 60's toilet door...
I noticed that too - why?
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Old 27-07-2018, 04:32 PM   #4
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No fighting military vehicle can be locked so they would all need handles replaced.
It's lame, but all I can think of.

The sas are based where I live and I get to see some strange vehicles.
Saw an awesome lrpv type being tested yesterday, those things are the ultimate mad max machine. 6x6. No identifying manufacturer.

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Old 27-07-2018, 05:48 PM   #5
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They have been around for a while..




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SAS lrpv

Awesome bit of kit and freaking imposing on the highway.

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Old 27-07-2018, 07:17 PM   #7
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SAS lrpv

Awesome bit of kit and freaking imposing on the highway.

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Old school, they’ve moved on .....
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Old 27-07-2018, 07:22 PM   #8
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Yep as I said they were out in a new one yesterday.

Still the same basic open design though.
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Old 27-07-2018, 08:08 PM   #9
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The Navistar STOV can be optioned to look like an old hilux for undercover ops.

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Looking at the wheel studs, I reckon that thing is actually a full military armoured vehicle chassis, merely wearing 8 year old Thai hilux panels for whatever reason.
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So what are these secrets the army are using....
top left..... radar decoy?

above the cab..... new improved G& telecommunications ariel

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I noticed that too - why?
Much more reliable (much heavier door, needs a stronger industrial handle) and easy to replace I guess.
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Easier to use those handles with gloves on. Obviously since it's "militarised" some options are made for "combat scenarios".
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Looking at the wheel studs, I reckon that thing is actually a full military armoured vehicle chassis, merely wearing 8 year old Thai hilux panels for whatever reason.
And probably powered by a 50's 2 stroke diesel for reliability.
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Easier to use those handles with gloves on. Obviously since it's "militarised" some options are made for "combat scenarios".
For the same reason as this:

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Old 29-07-2018, 01:45 AM   #18
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