FJ45 TOURER BUILD | Setting Up A 42 Year Old Ute For Off-Grid Camping

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  • @wazzaboet
    @wazzaboet Жыл бұрын

    That moment Jacks dad gives him a long loving hug is so special. I lost my dad very suddenly last November and that moment in your video brings back such awesome memories of him. Cherish the time you have, hug your parents often ❤

  • @outtyrider
    @outtyrider Жыл бұрын

    That bent drawer is killing my ocd lol looking forward to the rest of the build

  • @HammerRocks
    @HammerRocks Жыл бұрын

    Your story-telling through your brilliant editing is next level. Starting the episode by showing parts of the build series to re-capture journey and the emotions, is a master-stroke. Great work. 👍👍

  • @woolly2426
    @woolly2426 Жыл бұрын

    The dog i have use to go with me everywhere but unfortunately age has caught up with her and she doesn,t travel well anymore . Having a dog on your travels is the best thing ever . Good luck with the rest of the build guys . Looking forward to some amazing content .

  • @itsJackandMegan

    @itsJackandMegan

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Brett! We are so excited for Ollie to come along with us for this trip!

  • @einfelder8262
    @einfelder8262 Жыл бұрын

    350 Chev in cruiser needs an engine fan and very well fitted radiator cowl to prevent overheating. Marks 4WD adapters are available for the fan. The cowl will need to be fabricated to match the engine position. Ask me how I know :) 350 Chev in 60 series👍 many years ago now.

  • @kimcharters1957
    @kimcharters1957 Жыл бұрын

    You both have such expertise in turning the ordinary into an adventure. Very motivational and exciting. You deserve much success and happiness.

  • @bigoz1734
    @bigoz1734 Жыл бұрын

    The B roll of the fiat caught me off guard. Nice editing 😅

  • @itsJackandMegan

    @itsJackandMegan

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha glad you enjoyed it 🤣

  • @coleEmmm96
    @coleEmmm96 Жыл бұрын

    Wow you guys have come along way in your content From when i first started watching your vids great stuff

  • @johndiaz7240
    @johndiaz7240 Жыл бұрын

    Good for your channel, everyone loves projects.

  • @Terranmmhl
    @Terranmmhl Жыл бұрын

    Why you guys gotta hit us right in the feels within the first 30 seconds like that. That was such a glorious moment when you surprised Jack's dad. kills me every time. Lost it when you mentioned the table thing and then showed the clip from way back, I thought of that instantly! hahahaha This is looking like a really interesting build for Dimples 2.0. except drilling into the tub. 🥲

  • @lynnecollins3284
    @lynnecollins3284 Жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed watching and look forward to when you finished it

  • @itsJackandMegan

    @itsJackandMegan

    Жыл бұрын

    So glad you enjoyed it Lynne! See you next week 😁

  • @_letescapetogether_
    @_letescapetogether_ Жыл бұрын

    Great job guys what a nice gift for your Dad❤ hit us right in the feels.

  • @geoffreywoodfield8932
    @geoffreywoodfield8932 Жыл бұрын

    Lamitons are a desert is a sponge cake rolled in chockolate cake sprinkled with coconut

  • @bigjono
    @bigjono Жыл бұрын

    Love the simple/budget build concept 😊

  • @adolfadolfovich7297
    @adolfadolfovich7297 Жыл бұрын

    Good luck 😊

  • @RozzyWozzzy
    @RozzyWozzzy Жыл бұрын

    Yay so glad you guys are back looking forward to the next lot of travels

  • @erlofcambridge7006
    @erlofcambridge7006 Жыл бұрын

    Mad skills guys!

  • @Jaqeroo
    @Jaqeroo Жыл бұрын

    Great vid, im luvin it....can't wait to see more of the fitout. So glad you're taking Ollie with you.(such a cool dude)....I have a mini Ollie named Nellie and she goes wherever I go camping. More vids pls...👍

  • @itsJackandMegan

    @itsJackandMegan

    Жыл бұрын

    So glad you enjoyed it! We’re so excited to bring Ollie along 😁😁

  • @MD-np2me
    @MD-np2me Жыл бұрын

    Great work guys, can't wait to see where you's go.

  • @itsJackandMegan

    @itsJackandMegan

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for watching! We're excited to share the rest of the series 😁😁

  • @TheBearDenPhotography
    @TheBearDenPhotography Жыл бұрын

    It was the FJ rebuild that got me onto you guys. It was a great series, and I have been hooked ever since. Looking forward to see what you do next, and where it takes you. Glad to see Ollie is going to tag along this time.

  • @the_dingo_show
    @the_dingo_show Жыл бұрын

    Just love the old cruiser, first vehicle I ever drove was a brand new hj47 as a kid. I'm currently restoring a '83 patrol shorty to go touring in with my dog! Great Video, can't wait to see the full setup

  • @TomWilding1
    @TomWilding1 Жыл бұрын

    Damm, I love that garage area!!

  • @Macka.
    @Macka. Жыл бұрын

    Gday M n J ... Awesome Video ... Loved what you did with the FJ45... loved the look on Dads face when he saw it back then ... cant wait to see you out camping in it

  • @darrellbest1800
    @darrellbest1800 Жыл бұрын

    You guys make a great team, loved this episode...what the heck, I love them all...

  • @greggenge481
    @greggenge481 Жыл бұрын

    The 1st one with "dimple's" was good and watching this is looking just as good. Well done you 2

  • @itsJackandMegan

    @itsJackandMegan

    Жыл бұрын

    Yay so glad you enjoyed it Greg! We’re excited to share the rest of the series 😁

  • @SandVan
    @SandVan Жыл бұрын

    Always love watching you guys :)

  • @petersomani1580
    @petersomani1580 Жыл бұрын

    Good luck with your set-up. Something different.

  • @itsJackandMegan

    @itsJackandMegan

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Peter!

  • @warwicklawrence6920
    @warwicklawrence6920 Жыл бұрын

    Nice work guys

  • @itsJackandMegan

    @itsJackandMegan

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers Warwick! Thanks for watching 🙏🏼

  • @MelRobins77
    @MelRobins77 Жыл бұрын

    That was awesome the build l absolutely loved those episodes Love how Ollie just wants to be a part of it❤❤❤ This is amazing what you two are doing we are all in for a treat for sure can't wait for the next episode

  • @roymatthews2832
    @roymatthews2832 Жыл бұрын

    Great video. Got me keen to open the shed and keep plugging away on my FJ45 Troopy.

  • @itsJackandMegan

    @itsJackandMegan

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers Roy! Great to hear, hope the troopys going well!

  • @glynngrauer3962
    @glynngrauer3962 Жыл бұрын

    Happy Sunday Jack and Megan

  • @itsJackandMegan

    @itsJackandMegan

    Жыл бұрын

    Happy Sunday Glynn! 🥰

  • @fatmanoverlanding
    @fatmanoverlanding Жыл бұрын

    Well edited episode guys. It was uber entertaining. 👌 I hope you were able to straighten that bent Titan drawer. 'Coz if you couldn't, I would have taken it straight to a 4WD Supacentre store to request a replacement, before continuing with the build.

  • @craigtomkinson2837
    @craigtomkinson2837 Жыл бұрын

    Great Ep Guys, lovey set up, I had over heating troubles towing my 5m boat with my 1HZ 80 series I had 3 different new Cooper brass radiators fitted in 5 years still got hot, in the end I fitted a 3 core all Alloy radiator GI racing just a cheap one $250 off Ebay , right from the first drive it run 26 degrees cooler not towing and 20 degrees cooler towing in summer been in now 5 years, maybe its worth a try, oh and I run nearly strait Coolant to,

  • @michaelbrook7110
    @michaelbrook7110 Жыл бұрын

    We're heading to wa soon, love to see some trips and tips for when we visit but love all your videos and would watch what ever you guys do.

  • @itsJackandMegan

    @itsJackandMegan

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh amazing! We’ll be taking Dimples on a trip around the southwest so fingers crossed we have those videos out before you arrive!

  • @markdoyle3762
    @markdoyle3762 Жыл бұрын

    On to the next adventure, can't wait to see what you guys get upto next 🙂

  • @itsJackandMegan

    @itsJackandMegan

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Mark! We're excited to share the rest of the series 😁😁

  • @HOLDEN921

    @HOLDEN921

    Жыл бұрын

    @@itsJackandMegan hi jack and Megan how are you doing today guys I saw you built a Toyota fj45 ute that cool please check out my new videos on KZread channel

  • @bruceaskin9645
    @bruceaskin9645 Жыл бұрын

    I was certain your cup was upside down , kinda disappointing that it didnt go everywhere

  • @RozzyWozzzy

    @RozzyWozzzy

    Жыл бұрын

    I thought exactly the same haha 😂

  • @itsJackandMegan

    @itsJackandMegan

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha it does look like it hey!

  • @65cj55
    @65cj55 Жыл бұрын

    Very Cool, don't forget to get the over heating sorted dude & dudette...

  • @itsJackandMegan

    @itsJackandMegan

    Жыл бұрын

    Seems to be sorted now! 🙌🏼

  • @johncampbell3628
    @johncampbell3628 Жыл бұрын

    Drawers and fridge should be mounted on passenger side of vehicle

  • @itsJackandMegan

    @itsJackandMegan

    Жыл бұрын

    Whoops 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏽

  • @ltholmsy
    @ltholmsy Жыл бұрын

    The kings drawers always come with bent tops. Hit them up and they send out new top. And the slide out top will regularly unlatch its self and move around. Best thing i did was just fix it solid.

  • @itsJackandMegan

    @itsJackandMegan

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh that’s good to know thanks so much!

  • @norafinley5216
    @norafinley5216 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for another informative vlog. Looking forward how you go with ecoflow. I am about to purchase ecoflow but don't know which one best for camping for short time. Good luck guys xx

  • @kimlock9440
    @kimlock9440 Жыл бұрын

    ❤️

  • @marcovanstaden45
    @marcovanstaden45 Жыл бұрын

    Can you put a price breakdown of the cruiser build please? Loving the content thank you.

  • @scottsokolenko3718
    @scottsokolenko3718 Жыл бұрын

    I’ve seen your old man driving it a couple of times. He really likes that v8 😂

  • @itsJackandMegan

    @itsJackandMegan

    Жыл бұрын

    Hahah he loves it 😂😂

  • @sal4017
    @sal4017 Жыл бұрын

    Hi guys, you restored just by the two of you? amazing work :)

  • @itsJackandMegan

    @itsJackandMegan

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey, We sure did we have a whole series on it 😊 about 10 videos worth!

  • @Accolades70
    @Accolades70 Жыл бұрын

    Noice...

  • @barrydyer6543
    @barrydyer6543 Жыл бұрын

    Sunday is Jack and Megan.

  • @itsJackandMegan

    @itsJackandMegan

    Жыл бұрын

    🥰🫶

  • @mj_aussie_coaster_travels8310
    @mj_aussie_coaster_travels8310 Жыл бұрын

    I love little builds like this, but why are you building it so everything comes out the drivers side? With the over heating, is it doing it all the time or at certain times/scenarios?

  • @aussiewalkabout4x4
    @aussiewalkabout4x4 Жыл бұрын

    you might need a fold up metal step from Bunnings or even a little foldable red plastic step from supercheap's caravan section. Having just done a 6 week trip in someone else's vehicle it only serves to make you appreciate your own vehicle even more ... lol

  • @itsJackandMegan

    @itsJackandMegan

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes a folding one would be perfect!

  • @JRCadventures
    @JRCadventures Жыл бұрын

    Great video guys! Why'd you go kings?

  • @itsJackandMegan

    @itsJackandMegan

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers guys! Because it’s cheapest 😅

  • @SvedosTrippin
    @SvedosTrippin Жыл бұрын

    Am I the only one that thought the coffee cup was upside down and was waiting for it to spill everywhere ???

  • @itsJackandMegan

    @itsJackandMegan

    Жыл бұрын

    😂😂

  • @craigjensen4179
    @craigjensen4179 Жыл бұрын

    Good job guys but geez I hope that kings stuff holds up. It's a shame the draws are bent

  • @itsJackandMegan

    @itsJackandMegan

    Жыл бұрын

    Will be interesting to see how it holds up! 🤔 we managed to get the dent out a bit thankfully 😅

  • @davidstephens1092
    @davidstephens1092 Жыл бұрын

    Is that one step or perhaps 2 steps?

  • @gordocampbell9254
    @gordocampbell9254 Жыл бұрын

    Hey guys love your work where is the troopy at the moment you still have it??

  • @itsJackandMegan

    @itsJackandMegan

    Жыл бұрын

    Morning Gordo! Yep still got the troopy, just temporarily swapped cars with jacks dad 😄

  • @gordocampbell9254

    @gordocampbell9254

    Жыл бұрын

    @@itsJackandMegan morning Megan sweet, would love to see a similar video of a rebuild of the Troopy one day 🤗🤗

  • @zaylatwine4220
    @zaylatwine4220 Жыл бұрын

    The Fiat is an absolute beast 😂😂😂

  • @itsJackandMegan

    @itsJackandMegan

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha it’s so funny hey, feels like driving a roller skate 🤣

  • @edanhayes1644
    @edanhayes1644 Жыл бұрын

    Good old Kings. I had the same thing with my draws. Try and return them. You get all sorts of bullshit from Kings and in the end you give up. Be very weary of Kings. What a headache.

  • @jasonscutella2549
    @jasonscutella2549 Жыл бұрын

    I have another old car that needs a resto 😅

  • @itsJackandMegan

    @itsJackandMegan

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha we might be ready to tackle another one one day!

  • @lukeozdigger5730
    @lukeozdigger573011 ай бұрын

    Must be a lot shorter than me, a tourer?

  • @itsJackandMegan

    @itsJackandMegan

    11 ай бұрын

    Yeah we’re both pretty short 😅

  • @TomWilding1
    @TomWilding1 Жыл бұрын

    Bummer the kings stuff is so bad quality. Their Canvas bags are the only decent thing they have, everything else is crapola

  • @itsJackandMegan

    @itsJackandMegan

    Жыл бұрын

    Will be interesting to see how it all holds up!

  • @robyncaddell5269

    @robyncaddell5269

    Жыл бұрын

    The canvas bags are not that good of quality either! Mine split after 2 weeks of use grrr

  • @graemetowner7257
    @graemetowner7257 Жыл бұрын

    appreciate you need to earn money on the channel, but don't get sucked into advertising for the sake of advertising....unless you were trying to help out your friend "shortblak" you could ruin your credibility in the process, have to be much much smarter these days or subscribers will turn off your content...!!

  • @itsJackandMegan

    @itsJackandMegan

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey Graeme. Are you talking about the fiat scene? That was not an advertisement at all. That’s my sisters car and we just wanted to put a little scene together we though it would be cool to test our new camera out 😊 and the cars a classic so we thought it would be funny. 👍 Thanks for watching

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