HJ47 Ute to Troopy swap (2 Viewers)

[Tojo6147]

Righto, I’ve had a look around and I can’t find and definitive answers, hoping someone here can help!

I have a HJ47 Ute, but I want to convert it to a Troopcarrier via a cab swap, as I already have a 5spd gearbox and turbo 2H on my ute chassis.

How different are the HJ47 Troopy & HJ47 Ute frames? I understand that the rear tail light area will be different but how similar are they in regards to mounts for the cab?

Cheers!

 

[45Dougal]

Not sure that I have the answer that your looking for but... I have a HJ45 which was converted to be more like a troopy as a safari truck in South Africa - company was Meano, I know in Aus you have Arkana conversions in a similar vein.

The point is that my conversion is way longer than a troop carrier, so I'm guessing that the chassis is quite a bit longer.
Not sure if the wheelbase is the same, but I have a lot of overhang at the back.
You could try to blend the two and get the best of both? Keep the pickup cab and bed and build a new top on there?

 

[Tojo6147]

Not sure that I have the answer that your looking for but... I have a HJ45 which was converted to be more like a troopy as a safari truck in South Africa - company was Meano, I know in Aus you have Arkana conversions in a similar vein.

The point is that my conversion is way longer than a troop carrier, so I'm guessing that the chassis is quite a bit longer.
Not sure if the wheelbase is the same, but I have a lot of overhang at the back.
You could try to blend the two and get the best of both? Keep the pickup cab and bed and build a new top on there?

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Thanks for the help man, it’s all appreciated! Awesome looking 45 by the way, I’m going to dig around for some wheelbase dimensions and spec sheets today,

See if I can find some more info.

Thanks again!