Builds Extremely Unhurried BJ75 Build Diary (1 Viewer)

[gilmorneau]

Haven't done much to the Troopy lately except drive it. I mentioned somewhere above that I had sent the wheels out to be powder coated, but I don't think I posted before/after photos of how that went. For the record, here's the original split-rim wheels that it came with (in their original white paint):

Obviously, room for improvement. Split rims are cool, I guess, in the sense that they're original equipment and all, but honestly, they're heavy, hard to balance, require innertubes, and not many tire shops will even touch them. So away they went. They were replaced with these OEM steel one-piece rims that were sourced from a 1988 Euro market BJ71 short wheelbase model. Same size, same vintage, and correct for a 70-series, just a lot easier to deal with since they're for use with modern, tubeless tires. I think they're better looking, too.

Due to their age, these wheels started showing some pitting in the paint and a little surface rust, which I thought too ugly for such a nice looking car. Here's the only photo I could find that shows the wheels in their "ugly" condition:

So I sent them off for powder coating. I think they turned out great. I even put the little hubcaps back on them:

 

[gilmorneau]

About the same time I was having the wheels refinished, I installed some OEM Toyota recovery points that I had laying around. Here's what those look like:

I couldn't find the original bolts, so I had to order some from my local Toyota dealer (which is why they look newer than anything else).

 

[flx]

Love the Michelin XZL on the original wheels too =D

 

[gilmorneau]

Love the Michelin XZL on the original wheels too =D

They rode like rocks, but I put several thousand miles on them before switching to the Toyos.

 

[gilmorneau]

And, for no reason other than because I have them, a few totally random photos of the troopy:

At some hotel parking lot on some random road trip.

At the end of a bumpy road in the Rocky Mountains.

Caught out in the weather.

With a friend. I just thought it's a neat photo. The gray one is a 1988 BJ71, Left Hand Drive (European), 13B-T, cable locked differentials, suspension seats. It's in northern Colorado. Pretty sure the guy who owns it is planning to sell, but I haven't spoken with him for a while.

 

[Paulrotterdam]

Haven't done much to the Troopy lately except drive it. I mentioned somewhere above that I had sent the wheels out to be powder coated, but I don't think I posted before/after photos of how that went. For the record, here's the original split-rim wheels that it came with (in their original white paint):

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Obviously, room for improvement. Split rims are cool, I guess, in the sense that they're original equipment and all, but honestly, they're heavy, hard to balance, require innertubes, and not many tire shops will even touch them. So away they went. They were replaced with these OEM steel one-piece rims that were sourced from a 1988 Euro market BJ71 short wheelbase model. Same size, same vintage, and correct for a 70-series, just a lot easier to deal with since they're for use with modern, tubeless tires. I think they're better looking, too.

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Due to their age, these wheels started showing some pitting in the paint and a little surface rust, which I thought too ugly for such a nice looking car. Here's the only photo I could find that shows the wheels in their "ugly" condition:

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So I sent them off for powder coating. I think they turned out great. I even put the little hubcaps back on them:

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I have same white wheels and am looking into powder coating mine too. What colour (RAL code?) did you end up choosing? The powdercoat appears greyish instead of white like the first photo?

 

[gilmorneau]

The first photo (in post #41, above) is of the split rim like the car had on it when I got it. Those wheels are just a generic white, not much different from the 045 code white on the car body. The second and third photos are of the BJ71 wheels that I switched to, and they are silver (maybe not easy to see in the photos). The part number for those wheels is 42601-60262-03, and I'm pretty sure you can still get them new from Toyota. The fourth and fifth photos are of the same wheels from photos 2 & 3, but after I had them powder coated. The powder coat color is GR1342, according to my receipt, and it's a little more gray-ish and a little less bright silver if compared to the original Toyota wheel paint color (i.e. not an exact match for original silver color).

Hope this helps.

 

[Paulrotterdam]

The first photo (in post #41, above) is of the split rim like the car had on it when I got it. Those wheels are just a generic white, not much different from the 045 code white on the car body. The second and third photos are of the BJ71 wheels that I switched to, and they are silver (maybe not easy to see in the photos). The part number for those wheels is 42601-60262-03, and I'm pretty sure you can still get them new from Toyota. The fourth and fifth photos are of the same wheels from photos 2 & 3, but after I had them powder coated. The powder coat color is GR1342, according to my receipt, and it's a little more gray-ish and a little less bright silver if compared to the original Toyota wheel paint color (i.e. not an exact match for original silver color).

Hope this helps.

Thanks, really looking into getting them powder coated white. So I'll try to find a RAL match for the 045 White

 

[SKULLYOTA]

Do you know the PN for the front tow hooks?

 

[gilmorneau]

Front right = 51961-60050
Front left = 51961-60060
Rear = 51961-60080

No idea if they're still available new or if those numbers have been superseded. I got mine used.

 

[umpqua]

Hey Steve, not sure how I missed this thread but have obviously found it.

Great looking truck that I’ve had the pleasure of seeing in person. You’ve done a nice job with bringing and keeping it to the original spec.

Beautiful....

 

[coldtaco]

are you in the Boulder area? if so have you seen the PZJ75 troopie that was there way back like early 2000? I looked at one that was for sale, but was too new to have been legally imported at the time so I passed on it.

 

[gilmorneau]

are you in the Boulder area? if so have you seen the PZJ75 troopie that was there way back like early 2000?

Yup, I'm in Boulder--been here since the mid 1980's. I know of a few 70-series that are or have been around here, but I don't recall a PZJ75 specifically. I wonder what ever happened to it.

 

[gilmorneau]

So...a couple of months ago I noticed that the clutch pedal seemed to be getting a little soft on the Troopy. I was assuming some air in the hydraulic line, so I flushed and refilled the fluid, and bled it. Well, of course, air doesn't just "get in" to a hydraulic line, and I discovered there was some minor leaking at the slave cylinder. I thought about rebuilding it, but the complete Aisin slave cylinder was available new from the nice people at Cruiser Outfitters (thanks, @cruiseroutfit ). While I was at it, I got a brand new Aisin master cylinder, too, since it was available and not terribly expensive. New master, new slave, new fluid. Should be good for another 34 years.

The new master in place:

New slave cylinder installed:

And the old ones removed:

 

[Honger]

So...a couple of months ago I noticed that the clutch pedal seemed to be getting a little soft on the Troopy. I was assuming some air in the hydraulic line, so I flushed and refilled the fluid, and bled it. Well, of course, air doesn't just "get in" to a hydraulic line, and I discovered there was some minor leaking at the slave cylinder. I thought about rebuilding it, but the complete Aisin slave cylinder was available new from the nice people at Cruiser Outfitters (thanks, @cruiseroutfit ). While I was at it, I got a brand new Aisin master cylinder, too, since it was available and not terribly expensive. New master, new slave, new fluid. Should be good for another 34 years.

The new master in place:
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New slave cylinder installed:
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And the old ones removed:
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Vacuum assisted clutch! Must be nice.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

So...a couple of months ago I noticed that the clutch pedal seemed to be getting a little soft on the Troopy. I was assuming some air in the hydraulic line, so I flushed and refilled the fluid, and bled it. Well, of course, air doesn't just "get in" to a hydraulic line, and I discovered there was some minor leaking at the slave cylinder. I thought about rebuilding it, but the complete Aisin slave cylinder was available new from the nice people at Cruiser Outfitters (thanks, @cruiseroutfit ). While I was at it, I got a brand new Aisin master cylinder, too, since it was available and not terribly expensive. New master, new slave, new fluid. Should be good for another 34 years.

The new master in place:
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New slave cylinder installed:
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And the old ones removed:
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Thank you!

 

[hotgemini]

About the same time I was having the wheels refinished, I installed some OEM Toyota recovery points that I had laying around.

Just so we're clear, those are *not* recovery points, they're tie-down points. I'd happily use them for a flat tow, but absolutely would not use them for any form of kinetic recovery.

 

[gilmorneau]

Yes, correct. I should have been more clear. OK for towing, but not for kinetic recovery. Thanks.

 

[nuclearbeef]

So, what's next...?

 

[Shyrock]

About the same time I was having the wheels refinished, I installed some OEM Toyota recovery points that I had laying around. Here's what those look like:

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I couldn't find the original bolts, so I had to order some from my local Toyota dealer (which is why they look newer than anything else).

Do you have part numbers for the front recovery points and bolts?