Recent content by Capitol Troopy

Greetings, Troopy team! My 1981 HJ47 all original Troopy has an electrical problem that‘s hard to nail down. My local mechanic has given up and recommended an entire wiring harness rip and replace. I am not yet convinced that’s necessary. The problem over the last two years is as follows...

Team! I have a 1981 HJ47. Runs like a champ! One of the Troopy’s best features was how quickly and easily it started regardless of how cold. Within the last week, engine turnover at start was super slow. At first, I thought it was an old batter with insufficient charge. Now with brand new...

Thanks very much, 4Cruisers!

Team! My external trip on my ‘85 FJ60 has fallen off and I need your help finding the plastic fasteners that attach to the trim to the body. Can you help? Your friends, Ian

Greetings, friends! I have a 1981 HJ47, which I’m really loving! It has the original 2H engine with a turbo diesel. Do any of you know whether the turbo was an original option on the HJ47s or whether it is an aftermarket product? I also have overdrive on the Troopy, which is definitely...

Thanks to all for helping me determine that my rig is pure Australian!

Thanks for all the input, folks. Here’s a picture of the only tag I can find. Does this help you all with where this beast came from?

Here are a few pics of the mystery origin HJ47 RHD with 2H engine.

Greetings, friends! I’m the owner of a new (to me) 1981 HJ47 RHD. Just drove it 600 miles with no problems! Are there any forums specific to HJ47s? Also, anyone know what market this vehicle was made for? Japan, Australia, Europe? VIN: HJ47012130. Many thanks! Ian

Greetings, FJ45 people! I’m in possession of a new (to me) HJ 47. Is there a forum for this model in ih8mud?

Had a phone call with Land Cruiser Heaven. Didn’t have a good feeling.

Inspector General.

Oh, that IG! Thanks.

Thanks! What is IG?

Thanks, OTRAMM! Any recommendation on who to use for an HJ47?