Builds A simple Troopy build thread.... (3 Viewers)

[c2dfj45]

Yes. Many.

I bet. Kind of nice to have tilt.

 

[OGBeno]

I bet. Kind of nice to have tilt I bet.

Much mo betta.

 

[c2dfj45]

Much mo betta.

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You must have known a good parts guy to help you

 

[WarDamnEagle]

Glad my FZJ75 came with tilt. Definitely nice to have.

 

[FJBen]

Glad my FZJ75 came with tilt. Definitely nice to have.

I would have issues without the tilt.

I wonder if that Was that an "option" or a trim package?

 

[OGBeno]

I would have issues without the tilt.

I wonder if that Was that an "option" or a trim package?

Anything about an STD grade received tilt steering.

 

[WarDamnEagle]

I would have issues without the tilt.

I wonder if that Was that an "option" or a trim package?

Not sure. It has tilt, power wing mirrors, A/C and heat. Windows and door locks are manual.

 

[c2dfj45]

I thought they were all tilts until I started looking at part diagrams for some pieces we needed.

 

[OGBeno]

I thought they were all tilts until I started looking at part diagrams for some pieces we needed.

Nope.

 

[c2dfj45]

Maybe @Gun Runner 5 can do a poll of who has which column

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Maybe @Gun Runner 5 can do a poll of who has which column

Sorry, it's to close to my nap time.

 

[c2dfj45]

Had a nice delivery today.......going to start cutting out some mats I think. Troopy first. It appears as if the 73 passenger mat I had made a while back will fit the 75. The driver mat from the 79 fits as is which makes things easy.

 

[c2dfj45]

Pretty quick work of making a set....easy when you have the patterns.

 

[c2dfj45]

Had to buy some spindles....the hub seals really wore into them. Bought them from Yotomasters....first time dealing with them. Excellent customer service. Ordered on Friday, had them today....shipped USPS. Amazing. These are the Joint Fuji pieces....really really nice.

Seriously worn....the groove feels like it was cut on a lathe.

 

[c2dfj45]

Got a lot done this week on old Troopy.....still more to go but that list is getting shorter and shorter.

Front end done....

 

[c2dfj45]

I'd say 90% of the interior is done.....couple of little things here and there are missing or need attention but for the most part, it's pretty much there.

This giant cavern will hold a whole lot of parts. Seat straps in place.

Inward facing rear seats always make me smile....it was part of why I fell in love with 40s I think.

I know a lot of people don't like the tan with grey interiors but I think they look really cool.

 

[c2dfj45]

And it was time for this guy to go.....adios Saddam.

Availability on parts from Japan is really tough right now....Megazip is only shipping via Fedex and it get's expensive...more expensive than Partsouq. We'll hold off on a new horn pad until we get a larger shipment from Japan coming. Only place that has the grey horn pad.

I used some SEM Presidio for the horn pad....not a good match. I think their charcoal would be better but our horn pad is broken on one of the clips.....new will be best.

Got these little trim pieces...factory fresh.

 

[c2dfj45]

And here she is.....closer and closer to being put back into duty.

 

[WarDamnEagle]

Looks fantastic Chris. My 75 pickup is tan with grey interior and that appears to be a very common combo in KSA. In other words, looks factory to me!

 

[Gun Runner 5]

There's only one person who needs to be happy with the interior colors.