Another Troopy Build (Yawn)
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GaryMc
Explorer
Jacket said:
Apparently imported vehicles go through a "special office" and the people that work in said special office are very behind in their work.
A call to them last week put my VIN 1 to 2 weeks out...... We'll see.
In the meantime all major work has stopped until the VIN plate has been installed by the state patrol.
I've got an amazing array of parts taking up a lot of room at Safari Ltd. and I'm sure Hugh is as ready as I am to get the show on the road.
In the meantime I have also decided to get the rig painted once the mechanical work is done.
Hltoppr said:
I could if it weren't packed in like a sardine with a dozen other cruisers. I'll take my camera over and see what I can do though.
GaryMc
Explorer
Christ on a cracker. 8 months of wating.
We are good to go as soon as we get the title search form back from California (point of import), the paperwork was theoretically mailed back to us (clear title) on Monday... Next stop is the DMV and we have a title since Colorado installed thr new VIN plate in early July.
Now, I've been waiting on this rig since January and have lost my motivation. What's up with that? I'm actually considering selling the FJ-45 and buying a new Taco now. Am I out of my mind?
Please talk me back into the Troopie.
We are good to go as soon as we get the title search form back from California (point of import), the paperwork was theoretically mailed back to us (clear title) on Monday... Next stop is the DMV and we have a title since Colorado installed thr new VIN plate in early July.
Now, I've been waiting on this rig since January and have lost my motivation. What's up with that? I'm actually considering selling the FJ-45 and buying a new Taco now. Am I out of my mind?
Please talk me back into the Troopie.
blupaddler
Conspirator
You might as well just trade me your Troopy for my 80.
:beer:
Don't worry, all your doubt, will soon fade away... Once you get to walk out the door everyday to that beautiful rig... Add to that when you get to DRIVE the Troopy on a regular, if not daily basis. (seriously jealous)
:beer:
Don't worry, all your doubt, will soon fade away... Once you get to walk out the door everyday to that beautiful rig... Add to that when you get to DRIVE the Troopy on a regular, if not daily basis. (seriously jealous)
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24HOURSOFNEVADA
Expedition Leader
kcowyo said:
Classic advice. :xxrotflma
I thought my five trips to NV DMV were bad. I feel for you. Go back and re-read your first few posts, you'll feel the love again.
I love driving my 45 around. I really do and so will you.
silverton62
Observer
I'm looking for a troopy...
Keep it. You will be so glad , ... maybe 3 nanoseconds after it's plated! Or let me know too!
Keep it. You will be so glad , ... maybe 3 nanoseconds after it's plated! Or let me know too!
Hltoppr
El Gringo Spectacular!
It's frustrating to have these things sitting in the garage...mine was for three months...
You did your registration 100% correctly, which will add value to that rig.
I have those days too...especially when I think about getting the front doors to fit exactly how I want them to, and tracking down that elusive rattle...
Sometimes the beauty of a new, late model rig is that the "boring" stuff, such as weatherstripping, rustproofing and electrical clean up is not there to do, and you can focus on the fun bolt on stuff, like bumpers, winches etc.
You're almost there! The fun will be driving this Troopy, and everyone who will point at you as you go down the street; the whispers of "He just drove from Africa!" and the like....folks always come up and share their stories!
(Hence why I keep a box of Overland Journals in the back....:ylsmoke: )
Maybe a quick, 3 day "Troopy Trek" through part of Southern Utah will bring some love....:smiley_drive: :beer:
-H-
You did your registration 100% correctly, which will add value to that rig.
I have those days too...especially when I think about getting the front doors to fit exactly how I want them to, and tracking down that elusive rattle...
Sometimes the beauty of a new, late model rig is that the "boring" stuff, such as weatherstripping, rustproofing and electrical clean up is not there to do, and you can focus on the fun bolt on stuff, like bumpers, winches etc.
You're almost there! The fun will be driving this Troopy, and everyone who will point at you as you go down the street; the whispers of "He just drove from Africa!" and the like....folks always come up and share their stories!
(Hence why I keep a box of Overland Journals in the back....:ylsmoke: )
Maybe a quick, 3 day "Troopy Trek" through part of Southern Utah will bring some love....:smiley_drive: :beer:
-H-
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