JP147's HJ47 Troopcarrier (1 Viewer)

[jp147]

I'm JP and this is a build/repair thread of my 1984 HJ47 Troopcarrier.

I bought it stock, 4L 6 cylinder diesel and a 4 speed transmission.

The aim is a reliable, efficient daily driver, tourer, and toy.

I have done a lot already but I will start from the beginning.

When I bought it. Lots of body filler, poorly done paint, tyres from 1992, etc.

Removed church seats and carpet from the back, got some new tyres and started repairing rust.
The tyres were removed from a new 2016 Land Cruiser at the dealership.

First time off road

 

[jp147]

Bullbar made from cutting welding a damaged bolt-on bullbar to the stock bumper.

Lokka diff lock for the rear. The cheapest one there was, also the easiest to fit. Didn't even need to remove the carrier or ring gear.
I have since done 20,000km on it with no issues.

2" lift medium duty springs from 4WD Systems and foam cell shocks. EFS greasable anti-inversion shackles.

First drive with the locker and it is much better than before. But needs another one.

Got an Eaton Harrop e-locker for the front.

Always more rust repairs.

 

[alkarich]

Love the troop carriers!

 

[jp147]

Love the troop carriers!

They are great, the only problem is that there is a lot more metal to rust.

Took it to Terowie, big rocks there but didn't do any damage except the tow bar took a beating.

Went on a 4,000km trip east along the coast and up through the Victorian Alps. Very steep tracks and freezing temperatures, the best trip I have done yet.

Got a Hayman Reese tow bar rated at 4,500kgs. More than I plan on towing but makes a good recovery point.

Rear wheel carrier off a shorty.

The red shorty has a fuel injected Holden 5.0 litre V8 and auto.

A bloke I used to work with also got a HJ47 troopy.

 

[Ryan842]

Nice truck, where abouts did you get the tow hitch?

 

[jp147]

Nice truck, where abouts did you get the tow hitch?

I bought it off someone who had a few troopies. They are still available to buy new from Hayman Reese, part no. 00665R, but they are now only rated at 2,500kg.


Fuse box before

Fuse box after. 2 Narva 2 way boxes. One constant power, one "on" and one "accessories". Still one section left, will probable be another "on".

Went to Portland, Vic to play in the dunes.

The all powerful 2H has no trouble blasting up even the steepest of dunes.

 

[nogo]

Went on a 4,000km trip east along the coast and up through the Victorian Alps. Very steep tracks and freezing temperatures, the best trip I have done yet.

Where's that river crossing?

 

[jp147]

Where's that river crossing?

Pretty sure it is the Tom Groggin track on Mount Kosciuszko.

 

[nogo]

Pretty sure it is the Tom Groggin track on Mount Kosciuszko.

Cool!......Literally.

 

[jp147]

Cool!......Literally.

It was colder that what I'm used to in SA, higher up on the mountain there was snow and ice.


I got a good deal on a Thomas electric winch. Same as the PTO version but with an electric motor on it.

Isolator key

Made a controller

 

[jp147]

Pulled off all the rusty panels.

Nice roof gutter

Side panel

All back together will most of the rust repaired.
I used an early style front because it was what I had that wasn't rusted and I like the look.
I got a pair of genuine early indicators for cheap. I prefer these because they are steel. The plastic ones I used before would crack in the sun and on rough roads.
The headlights are semi sealed beams with park lights.
At this point the only original panels are one rear door and one front guard.

Beach drive for Australia day

 

[Solace in Solitude]

Great troopy!!

 

[jp147]

Made a bit of side protection

First test was at the Border Tack on the SA/VIC border

Had a play with the lockers at Loveday 4x4 park, the side rails took a beating but held up well. T-case bash plate wasn't so lucky.

 

[duncanrm]

Nice work! Also.. check out Troopcarriers of Australia on Facebook.

 

[cbmontgo]

I'm digging this 47. Looks like you are getting good use out of it.

 

[jp147]

I'm digging this 47. Looks like you are getting good use out of it.

Lots of use, I drive it every day and try to get in 4WD as often as possible.


Got a new exhaust after having the old one fall off a few times.

Winch solenoids were having issues with water, replaced with a Runva waterproof solenoid.

Snorkel I made out of some 3" exhaust pipe

 

[jp147]

Another trip to Victoria, this time for a 40 meeting

Snow again

Put some new gears in the rear diff, Lokka has no sign of wear after 40,000km

 

[jp147]

Last trip out on the old tyres

Time for some 33s and new wheels

225/95r16 Road Grippers that came off a new 70 series

Got together a set of the least rusty wheels I could find

Fits nice with some 8.25x16 tubes

 

[jp147]

Got some Superior high clearance u-bolt plates. They are made for the rear of a 70 series but fit front and rear with some modifications.

33" tyres and the u-bolt plates together give almost 2" more clearance under the springs, as well as a smoother surface and prevents the u-bolts catching on things and getting bent.

 

[jp147]

Dual battery system with a 250amp automatic solenoid, as well as 00 gauge battery cable going to the winch

While I was doing the wiring I added a manual battery link switch (for winching and jumpstarting) and a winch switch on the dash.

To test it all, a 2 week trip to the Victorian Alps

Got to the big 400,000

The double bed setup I used. Since then I have made the bed higher, it can be converted into a single bed by removing a piece and the fridge slides out the back.