The Ultimate Troopy: 80 series + 75 series + LS v8 = LSJ155
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RMP&O
Expedition Leader
End of a long hard few days when I posted the above pics, hence no description.
Frame fresh from the blaster, not pictured is front axle housing and associated parts. Rear housing we had a spindle damaged beyond repair so a replacement housing was sourced. That along with the body on the rotisserie, doors and inner fenders were swapped for the frame and front axle parts today.
The steering box pictured is new OEM Toyota 105-series with the bigger sector shaft. Obviously that is for the Troopy.
Just got to get the sand out of the frame and tape off the axle parts and it is all going in for paint early next week.
The build will be cranking along over the next few months. Pretty much got everything in hand to build the new rolling chassis and as mentioned our power train is coming back soon as well.
I am excited to build the chassis and get the metal work done on the body. The build will really start to take form in the next 2-3 months.
Cheers
Frame fresh from the blaster, not pictured is front axle housing and associated parts. Rear housing we had a spindle damaged beyond repair so a replacement housing was sourced. That along with the body on the rotisserie, doors and inner fenders were swapped for the frame and front axle parts today.
The steering box pictured is new OEM Toyota 105-series with the bigger sector shaft. Obviously that is for the Troopy.
Just got to get the sand out of the frame and tape off the axle parts and it is all going in for paint early next week.
The build will be cranking along over the next few months. Pretty much got everything in hand to build the new rolling chassis and as mentioned our power train is coming back soon as well.
I am excited to build the chassis and get the metal work done on the body. The build will really start to take form in the next 2-3 months.
Cheers
Twistnshout
Member
WOW, very nice!
I think it’s one of those “if you have to ask” questions...
RMP&O
Expedition Leader
Thank you.
You all know when this will get really good!?
When this truck and it’s owner are on an around the world drive!
Cheers
RMP&O
Expedition Leader
Body is back in the shop after sealing it up.
Had a few issues with rear differential carrier bolts and I want to use solid pinion spacers to set up the 3rd members. All of the last parts should be here early to mid next week and then we build a rolling chassis!
Body repairs probably starting next week as well.
Cheers
Had a few issues with rear differential carrier bolts and I want to use solid pinion spacers to set up the 3rd members. All of the last parts should be here early to mid next week and then we build a rolling chassis!
Body repairs probably starting next week as well.
Cheers
TonyLC
Member
Maybe. Asking anyone how much they paid for something is generally in bad taste. A dollar to one person means something entirely different to another. I'd take freedom and a decent income over wealth and chains.