- Location
- United States
I've posted this in the FJ45 Classifieds as well. Please comment on that thread:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/fj45-classifieds-corner/335331-1983-hj47-troopy-fs-solid-runner.html
Hi everybody, so I’ve decided to sell the Cameldog after finishing my trip to the States, I’ve put up ads in the windows and hope to either sell it on the road or on MUD. If nothing pans out by mid-December I’ll start posting on CL and eBay.
I’m asking $12500, which is $2500 less than what I put in to source, buy and ship the car. The $1000 odd dollars I’ve put in since I got here is not factored in. Since I'm going to by flying home soon, I'm open to reasonable offers.
The background of the truck is that I brought it in from Western Australia in September and have been road tripping the country with it ever since. I’m scheduled to fly out mid-Jan 2010 but would am happy to let go of the truck anytime after the 1st of December. I can drive it to your door anywhere in the Southwestern United States for the price of the diesel to get it there.
The most important aspect of the truck is that it is mechanically perfect. I’m not super-knowledgeable on LC’s but it all seems original (except the seats), drives straight and true, brakes sharp, comfortable highway driver. All the knobs, dials and switches work. Electrics all work as they should. I haven’t had a single issue since starting my trip. It’s taken highway and dirt track in 15 states like a champ, and I have avoided the Northern States to ensure that it hasn’t been exposed to any salted roads. I have replaced some parts, but it’s all been precautionary. The truck has been seen by various MUD members along the road, please feel free to chip in opinions or comments.
I haven’t got detailed pics of the cruiser (just lazy to unpack the whole thing to take the photos). If you want me to photograph something in particular I’d be happy to oblige.
Ok, the lowdown:
1983 HJ47 Troopie
Original 2H engine, currently on 214 000km (25 000 km put on since September)
Georgia title
The good:
Front disk brakes
Fairey overdrive
Nippondenso A/C that blows COLD
Extra 25 gallon long range tank
Dual battery system (but it is a 12 volt truck)
All fluids (including transmission and axles) replaced 5000 miles ago
Complete front axle rebuild 5000 miles ago by Proffitts Cruisers
Replaced rear slave cylinders
Replaces master brake cylinder
The bad:
Front seats not original (but very comfortable)
No rear jump seats
25 year old paint, so she don’t shine.
The ugly:
The metal part of the roof has rust in the two front corners and about halfway down the passenger side
The bottom of the back doors are pretty rusted.
The sides of the truck, along the point where the rear steps meet the side of the body are warped and I can see rust coming through. Nothing bubbling or crumbly, but it’ll need attention at some point.
To wrap it up, the truck has been good to me over the last few months. I want it to go to a good home. I am not trying to profit out of the sale, I've had my fun and just want to recoup whatever I can before I go home.
I hope I haven’t forgotten anything, if you want to know anything else I’ll be glad to oblige.
Riaz
https://forum.ih8mud.com/fj45-classifieds-corner/335331-1983-hj47-troopy-fs-solid-runner.html
Hi everybody, so I’ve decided to sell the Cameldog after finishing my trip to the States, I’ve put up ads in the windows and hope to either sell it on the road or on MUD. If nothing pans out by mid-December I’ll start posting on CL and eBay.
I’m asking $12500, which is $2500 less than what I put in to source, buy and ship the car. The $1000 odd dollars I’ve put in since I got here is not factored in. Since I'm going to by flying home soon, I'm open to reasonable offers.
The background of the truck is that I brought it in from Western Australia in September and have been road tripping the country with it ever since. I’m scheduled to fly out mid-Jan 2010 but would am happy to let go of the truck anytime after the 1st of December. I can drive it to your door anywhere in the Southwestern United States for the price of the diesel to get it there.
The most important aspect of the truck is that it is mechanically perfect. I’m not super-knowledgeable on LC’s but it all seems original (except the seats), drives straight and true, brakes sharp, comfortable highway driver. All the knobs, dials and switches work. Electrics all work as they should. I haven’t had a single issue since starting my trip. It’s taken highway and dirt track in 15 states like a champ, and I have avoided the Northern States to ensure that it hasn’t been exposed to any salted roads. I have replaced some parts, but it’s all been precautionary. The truck has been seen by various MUD members along the road, please feel free to chip in opinions or comments.
I haven’t got detailed pics of the cruiser (just lazy to unpack the whole thing to take the photos). If you want me to photograph something in particular I’d be happy to oblige.
Ok, the lowdown:
1983 HJ47 Troopie
Original 2H engine, currently on 214 000km (25 000 km put on since September)
Georgia title
The good:
Front disk brakes
Fairey overdrive
Nippondenso A/C that blows COLD
Extra 25 gallon long range tank
Dual battery system (but it is a 12 volt truck)
All fluids (including transmission and axles) replaced 5000 miles ago
Complete front axle rebuild 5000 miles ago by Proffitts Cruisers
Replaced rear slave cylinders
Replaces master brake cylinder
The bad:
Front seats not original (but very comfortable)
No rear jump seats
25 year old paint, so she don’t shine.
The ugly:
The metal part of the roof has rust in the two front corners and about halfway down the passenger side
The bottom of the back doors are pretty rusted.
The sides of the truck, along the point where the rear steps meet the side of the body are warped and I can see rust coming through. Nothing bubbling or crumbly, but it’ll need attention at some point.
To wrap it up, the truck has been good to me over the last few months. I want it to go to a good home. I am not trying to profit out of the sale, I've had my fun and just want to recoup whatever I can before I go home.
I hope I haven’t forgotten anything, if you want to know anything else I’ll be glad to oblige.
Riaz
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