SOOTY DAMAGE REPORT - You won’t believe what we find... Is this the end of Sooty? 

Just a reminder... Don't forget about the reduction gears this time round 😉 Super excited to see the Sooty MKII build unfold!

Good luck Shauno, I did the same thing just over a year ago, cracked my chassis in my original turbo diesel 80, bought a petty auto, and converted it to turbo diesel manual. I didn't get the luxury of swapping electrical looms over as the original 80's loom I had, had been hacked around that much, that it was "easier" or so I thought to adapt the petty loom to suit, trust me, that's a job you don't want to do. Best thing I did "while I was at it" was take the bare chassis and have it professionally coated at place (over here in Perth) that coats underground mine vehicles, that way every single bit of the chassis get cleaned and coated, inside and out, also I did a GVM upgrade while I was at it as the car needed engineering for the mods, so, kind of silly not to. Great series, please do plenty of vids, the memories of doing mine are coming back already, good on ya

Put all the dirt from the footwell in sooty into a jar to keep because it literally has Australia in in it 🇦🇺

Go through sooty and look at where it's cracked, beef those areas up right from the start. For instance, the movement that will have resulted from those front body mounts breaking is probably responsible for the cracked guards etc. Welding in a piece of 3mm plate around those mounts to prevent that fatigue cracking will go a long way to improving its long term reliability. You should also look at relocating the alternator up higher. You may be able to swap the alternator and AC positions. Relocate all of the wiring and everything electrical possible to be above seat height. Anywhere you have to have electrical lower down use waterproof plugs. Having done that, run vinyl floors and put a few drain points in it, that way you can just hose it out. Upshot is you'll also make it a lot harder to drown and cause electrical issues with. Rear winch... Diy gull wings...

Auction off signed bits off Sooty to fans, sure it would go some way to fund the new build.

its a sad moment but i'm exited for new builds (RIP Sooty)

RIP Sooty, you've been absolute gun and we will miss you dearly.

I can't wait to see the build unfold old soot definetley needs it

Last videos I watched on this channel were the $300k chopped 200. This is way more relevant to my needs (budget). Interested to see this builds progress.

Man I can’t, cant, can’t wait to see the first walk around sooty mark II. I love sooty, first time I stumble upon the channel I got goose bumps listening to that rig scream. I’m a diesel kind of guy, I own two old mercs and just gives it so much character. I love all you guys, truly makes us laugh watching the show. Favorite part is watching the cooking part!! Cheers 🍻

Put Rollover Protection or rollcage.

Am a huge fan from Kenya... I don't think there is any video you upload I don't watch... Can't wait to see the new build

Early 80 series had smaller brakes and weaker front coil towers that bend very easy, would recommend cutting the ones from sooty and welding them onto sooty 2.0 or brace them. The bend upwards from the bump stops colliding.

It's sad 'cause I won't see sooty again I'll miss it but there's another look alike build and knowing that some parts from sooty are in it,I think it I'll be a consolation and I'll love it like i loved sooty.much love from Kenya.

I’ve never felt so many emotions about someone else’s car. Excellent work Shauno, I’d say you destroyed the original sooty as beautifully and slowly as possible. My 1996 Jeep Cherokee has cracks starting all over and I feel the end coming. It drives amazingly and I can’t imagine replacing it but at 283k miles I’m starting to see things that I can’t fix.

105 series Land Cruiser steering box upgrade and keep it a wagon. Love the wagon look on the 80 series.

New drinking game - have a shot every time Shauno says "bittersweet"

We've all seen how you drive, while it's apart now might as well put a roll cage in it so that it keeps the chassis from bending and twisting and having to do all this over again in a few years not to mention all the added safety

I'm still a younging from South Africa 🇿🇦. I have recently got into off Roading and this channel has been such an amazing inspiration and a space for me learning... I don't really have a group of mates that I can do it with. But the biggest thing I take from this channel is the the good memories that you can make with your friends. I'm striving to create for myself financial freedom so that I can purse this passion of mine and ours. One love 🇿🇦🇦🇺❤️

2 sooty is going to be a weapon, I’d put all the sound deadening on the floors and in doors and that and then put vinyl flooring down so it doesn’t go mouldy and rip.

I’m looking forward to the build Shauno. Thanks for keeping a budget in mind and keeping it a realistic venture for the commoners. Should find a new name for it. It’s not sooty anymore. Accessories don’t really count. Enjoy the build champ. Can’t wait to see the next episode.

Just wondering if the guys have ever touched on getting engineering certificates for heavily modded cars during the various builds. Like approximate of the time it might take to find a good engineer that will even talk to you seriously about your intended modifications, possibly ball park prices (could be hard to gauge though for different states etc) and small things people might forget that are needed to pass certification.

Shauno you have had cruisers for as long as I've know you I sat on Grahams bonnet and the very original dirty 30 and tonight at the night I'm watching this you have motivated me to clean up my wiring and interior of my cruiser so I thank you for all the laughs and good memories from 4wd action when I was a little boy in nappys so I thank you and Graham cheers fellas

Wow, haven't even finished the episode and already found so many spot to clean that don't get the attention.. cheers mate 🤙🤙

Should put a hydraulic brake booster in it for some of those sketchy hill climbs

25:45 The more GU Patrol parts you put in the better!🤣

Really sad to see Sooty being laid to rest, I have enjoyed greatly watching Shauno wield this magnificent machine in the most wildest places that OZ has to offer. Looking forward to seeing Sooty MK 2 build. Cheers to all the lads of 4WD 24-7 for the most amazing channel that's my happy place.

I cannot wait to see the rest of this build Love from Turkey 🇹🇷

Australia's 🇦🇺 hardest work truck RIP. Sooty mark 2 new memories 💪 Make the OG a garden feature 😎

Hey Shauno, I had an auto HDJ81 and did a manual conversion it wasn't at all easy. I couldn't see if your donor 80 was auto or manual but if it was auto there are a few things you should do while the dash and interior is out. !st thing is the clutch pedal box mount under the dash isn't there. the top one. 2nd the trans tunnel is different, I cut mine out and used the donor tunnel and made it bolt in, so much easier to get the box in and out. 3rd the gearbox x member captive nuts arnt in the chassis in the same place, man/ auto so i had to modify the x member and in NZ that meant a LVVTA cert was required. And as you have already addressed the loom was different. The drive shafts were different lengths. I had to get a new crank for my motor and at the time Toyota NZ had brand new 1HDT short blocks for 3.5 grand. I wish id seen that before i had spent a queens ransom reconing my old motor. Any way good luck mate, i'm glad its you you doing it. Cheers from NZ Phil

Awesome video love watching the build and love that you are keeping sooty alive! Great series can't wait for the next part

I filled every nook and cranny with Prolan. A product made here in nz basically from sheep's wool lanolin. My GQ saf will never rust. Applied with an "airboy" applicator gun and extension hose.. Good luck with the build Shauno..And thanks for the entertainment over the years..

Hi from tassie, I suggest bilge pumps in the vehicle for those soggy moments

RIP Sooty … what a legend … nobody is surprised with the damage !

Can't wait for Sooty mark 2....Good luck on your new built...cheers🤙

Thanks for sharing the adventure of building Sooty mk II with us. Greetings from Suriname and the Netherlands

i love the little stabs of the throttle and the look off "this dirty old petrol sounds alright" hahaha

You definitely want some vinyl flooring it that one and maybe a beer tap of Iron Jack in the back for all the ones you will be owing

Sad to see sooty go. Been watching you guys for years and sooty was always my favorite rig

Sorry for your loss mate. I could see it in your eyes and hear it in your voice early in the vid. It's tough loosing a member of the family.

already missing the OG Sooty... is this one gonna be Too-sooty?

Flipped front radius arms for more clearance and more flex 💪

Pore sooty both you and me and everyone else have had some great memories with that car like 6 years ago when you very first came out with 4wd action rest easy big girl 👍🤙

Hey Shauno don't stress.. we won't stop loving Sootie. But can't wait to see what you do next mate.

I guess when you need a tough wheeler to go hard 4wding you switch to the obvious, Daryl.

For someone who changes their diff fluid every trip, think you should check some other things lol

The vehicle looked like it was all one piece, but it really wasn’t. I’ve never felt so upset for someone else’s vehicle to just be taken apart and rebuilt into something we don’t have a clue of. Mr Whale and his 80 series have really put a smile on my face and inspired me to buy an 80 series as my first car (when I’m old enough). It was because of this car an 80 series is my dream. I’m sad and happy for you shaun and hope for the best. Cant wait to see the Mk2 of SOOTY

Another one bites the Soot(a desiel's "dust"). Also R.I.P. Sooty "rest in pieces"

New drinking game - on this weeks video, every time Shauno says “bitter sweet” you have to skull a beer

Gonna miss that old truck! What a weapon. I’d recommend reduction gears and vinyl floor. The rest you got under control. Cheers from Canada!

Can’t wait to see sooty back on the tracks rolling coal

Tip for fitting the GU steering box: upgrade to a GU chassis and body at the same time. Sorted 👍

Absolutely spewin that it’s getting torn down but can’t wait for the bigger and better things to come. Going to be good to watch, having a few cold ones.

That's a good attitude. Reuse all parts you can from the good old Sooty to build the new one. Awesome idea!

Hydraulic brakes and steering damper assist would be sweet to have

Here's a tip: Use antifreeze. It helps a lot preventing corrosion.

So cool. I am excited to watch this as i build my 80!

RIP Sooty. You've been one heckava tough and dpendable rig. You will be missed 😢 But looking forward to seeing the Sooty Mk2 build. 👍

gonna need a gvm upgrade to haul all that mud around

I'd strengthen what failed on the old sooty. The chassis, figure out how it twisted and toughen it up. Also the body mounts, see if there are some better aftermarket ones.

This content is brilliant I love the build vids ! Keep em coming 😍

Thanks for the segment with the mechanic! That crack - woah! Good ol' Toyota made it, though!

I'd suggest a double GU diff conversion, double locked of course. Those things are strong!

Always said an 80 with GU diffs, or a GU with a 1HDFT is the ultimate 4wd Chuck GU diffs under it👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

A ROPS cage would be a great idea. The other thing I'd suggest is chassis re-enforcement, around all the attachment points.

RIP Sooty Mk-1....thank you for your services...🙏

22:33 Remember to give that dash support a coat of paint. Good way to prevent internal rust. I believe the wiper assembly will be bare metal as well.

Shauno neglected this car too much. It was the best car on the channel!

I would LOVE to see a Hi-Lo series on 4WD 24-7. Two identical vehicles with one getting top end parts and other cutting all the corners. I vote Shauno get's the Lo!

I can’t wait to see how this turns out. Looking forward to all the tracks it’s going to run.

Surely reduction gears and 37s for sooty mkii 🤓

The best possible mod to make is to sell the 80 series and buy a Mighty Triton

Good luck from USA! Can't wait to see more on sooty #2

I'm loving this already. Sooty mk 2 would look sick with dual snorkels loving it shauno can't wait for Sooty last trip aswell

Reduction Gears and Portal Axles. This will make Sooty an absolute weapon.

why don't you fix all the faulty things that failed on the old one, reinforce the body mounts etc. reinforce the chassis so it's not flopping around and tearing the body apart.

Its sad to see it like this but we won't say goodbye We'd say we'll See u soon😊 Wish you all the best Looking forward to it

Poor Sooty! Sweet find on the petrol (gas here in the states) model! I’d done a few diesel swaps here and you’re going the right direction! I wish we had all the good diesel models here that you have there! As for the build goes, on my recent build I put Herculiner on the inside of mine after I had taken the carpet out. I still put the carpet back in but it has really cut down on the cabin noise! I would say that the Raptor liner would do the same job!

Just a thought, wouldn’t it be cool if sooty mk2 was an auto. It would make sooty such a weapon.

Salute - to a truck and driver that USED IT as intended!

Great video boys sad to see old sooty go but can’t wait to see what rig you turn old soot into

I still remember one of the episode, It's Shauno's 3rd attempt on Commando and Sooty just crawled up no problem.. Sooty will surely be missed but I can't wait to see the new and Improved Sooty MK2

Thanks Shauno, you’ve now made the petrol 80’s prices rise 😂 Love the video mate, excited to see more 🤙🏽

Yes sooty deserves it so much it's taken you all around Australia and back

super excited for Sooty 2.0!!

sooty was my dream 80 and i am glad that you are making a mk2 but its still a very sad day RIP Sooty

Great video Shauno !

Shawno, Hi from Arizona USA. Next time you get a wasp nest like that. Spray it with a mixture of Dish soap and water. Kills wasps faster than anything, stops them from flying and attacking you. Plus you won't risk catching anything on fire. I get about 3 nest a year around my place each summer and this works everytime.

Shauno, got an jdea for the interior: Remkve the back seat and go a 3/4 full length false floor / draw system. On the rear passenger side, put in another false floor basically a base and then mount an upright fridge - you cam the mount your redarc on tje drivers side.

WoW what a mission ... but Sooty MK II cant wait to see it ... big thumbs up

RIP (SOOTY) Your in truck heaven with all the other truck legends!!! SOOTY will be reborn better, stronger, and faster!!! 😉👍🏻

Saw sooty a few weeks ago looked good but needed some love

Smart conversion!

I did a big sad when the dirty 30 was retired. That being said the 30 mkII was worth it! Excited to see how old soot goes!

Good to go on and check or change the heater and air con boxes while there's room. Also good to keep the diffs so you can see about swapping them to suit. Like one set lockers all around with manual hubs other set maybe just a rear locker and limited slip front with automatic hubs. Try out combinations while you have the spares available.

Rip Sootie !!! You did so good!! so excited for Sootie 2.0

This is epic Shauno!

This build series is gonna be good!

Good luck Shauno.Shes been a good rig.

I’m here for the part out. I need that water to air in my life.