OKA trucks.
Submitted: Friday, Feb 23, 2007 at 13:13
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What happened at OKA . Last I heard they had stopped production and their assets liquidated.
However I picked up Overlander's march 07 editiion and there is an article that says they have a new model and orders
well well into 2008.
Their website seems to have been updated as
well and lists 40 or so improvements to their new NT model
The locally made truck always seem to have as many supporters as detractors.
ive never driven one but would like to. I know they had a few problems but with new engine and 20 years in the business I expect many of the flaws would be ironed out.
Reply By: Alan S (WA) - Friday, Feb 23, 2007 at 13:22
Friday, Feb 23, 2007 at 13:22
They were bought out by Malaysians few years ago i heard. I new the sales manager awhile ago and noticed his Black Oka is still on the web page. They apparently built 6 as samples for the US market, and fitted them with 350 Chev V8's and raised exhaust pipes at the rear. Only five got sent as samples and the on that remained here became his "Company Car".
Alan
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Reply By: V8Diesel - Friday, Feb 23, 2007 at 19:13
Friday, Feb 23, 2007 at 19:13
I drove around eastern and southern WA in an OKA the early 90's. They could have been a good wagon except for a few ridiculous equipment decisions. That woefully inadequate powerplant was what sent them broke IMHO. Using tacky surplus switchgear from those pussbox Leyland Boxer truck's gave you a bad feel from the moment you hopped in it too.
Some decent grunt, an auto and a forward control, multi purpose work ute could be a big seller in the mining industry.
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Reply By: Member - Matt Mu (Perth-WA) - Friday, Feb 23, 2007 at 20:15
Friday, Feb 23, 2007 at 20:15
Guess they are still trading but Ive no idea who owns etc...
The workshop is on Spearwood Ave in Bibra
Lake in
Perth. Pass it all the time and always looks busy!
I never got over the old XD Falcon handbrake...haha used to crack me up seeing that thing in there!
Matt.
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Reply By: jackablue - Friday, Feb 23, 2007 at 23:20
Friday, Feb 23, 2007 at 23:20
Heres one for you
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Reply By: geocacher (djcache) - Friday, Feb 23, 2007 at 23:58
Friday, Feb 23, 2007 at 23:58
There were 6 ex defence force OKA's sold under the hammer in
Melbourne recently.
Single cab, dual cab and bus from memory.
Low kms,
well maintained and between about $34,000 & $50,000.
A mate of
mine went to the auction with another who was looking for one. Bought it for about $36,000 and only needed 2 minor defects addressed for road worthy. Otherwise they were exceptionally
well maintained and low kms.
Dave
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Reply By: Andrew from Vivid Adventures - Saturday, Feb 24, 2007 at 09:29
Saturday, Feb 24, 2007 at 09:29
They are a great concept for a market that is not
well served except by expensive Mitsi Canters etc. They can be a bit of a liability though.
Cheers
Andrew.
PS _ this below here is just to
test a problem I've been having submitting to the
forum.
Test one is The First Link
Test two is The Second Link
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