Hi, my name is Sakkie.....
...and I'm from South Africa. I was standing at attention during that bit :p
Came across this site through Google, and haven't really had time to browse around a lot. Three posts up must have the longest list of usefull links I've seen in years. That's going to take me a while to work through.
Haven't got a Vehicross yet. The import control measures here make it almost impossible to bring it in legally. One or two of them around here, all on bordering country plates.
I'm currently busy (again) trying to buy one from Japan. We're RHD, and can't roadworthy anything LHD.... Already got the proforma invoice. Waiting for the approval, based on the vehicle being collectable. That's the only chance I've got. Should know by this time next week.
Isuzu is a very well supported make in South Africa. For years it's been one of the top selling Light Trucks.
I've got an Isuzu Frontier, you guys call it a Wizard? or Frontera? One mean offroader. I've cut out the independant front suspension and fitted a solid front axle while fitting the rear diff (Dana44 clone) under the leafs. If you Google "+Sakkie +Isuzu" you'll find her. She's just plain mean.
You guys have the 3.5 VX, in Japan it was the 3.2. We've got those 3.2 engines running in light trucks. many of them around here. Also some 3.5s, but they are rare. Isuzu diesels are more popular here than petrols.
When I hear about my purchase authorisation, I'll be back.
