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Under 3500kg vehicles, e.g. Land Cruiser, Land Rover, Subaru etc.
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Recommendation for Landcrusier Prep

Hi,

Can anyone recommend anyone in the North West that could help me in preparing a Landcrusier for and trans afica.

Hopefully someone that could do both mechnical and electrical work.

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South of manchester to add

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The sponsor of this thread is reasonably close I would think.

Whole heartedly recommend Matt, if he isn't too busy.


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Matt Savage is your man for sure, highly recomended

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I would highly recommend Julian Voelcker, he's not exactly on your doorstep, but he is excellent, and I don't believe anyone else in the UK knows LandCruisers better.
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been trying to contact julian for 3 months, no replies to emails, called a couple of times also. main reason for the post
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Top man for Toyota prep...

Hi there,

I know Peterborough's no exactly near, but Footloose 4x4 are tops for Toyota expedition prep. Paul Marsh really knows his stuff and the quality of the work is top notch. Most of his vehicles are prepared for African travel with 80 series his speciality.

He's at paul at footloose4x4 dot com or 01733 362999

Hope this works for you.

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mate seen as you in cheshire either go Julian or www.west-coast-4x4.com they are in Southport....
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