Part 1
I've been out of the game bringing back Cruisers to life for a few years. i bought a 1989 HJ75 Ttoopy. I finally got the itch again......and long story short is I bought a Troopy in need of some major repairs. It has all the basics needs except looks.........by a long shot. It has a 2H engine that's actually in decent shape and has been rebuilt at some point over the last few years. It runs and drives, but minimal gauges work. With 666,666 kms on the odometer that's a tough prize to work with......... good luck right??
I've been through the whole rig. It's not terrible except for the body work and rust. The frame is completely solid and the diesel engine is a tank and currently has no leaks. It's definitely something the other half........aka....Mrs. Roe will not enjoy.
A little backstory is that I've been trying to get this vehicle back from SLC for the past few months. Sitting in these salty conditions have done a number on it.
Part #1:
Prep& Strip
- Media blasting......I've never tried this, but it sounds fun. Dry media blasting.......more to come with a video link.
- Removing the side windows was a chanllenge. This may evolve into gullwing windows since the original windows are on their last leg.
Mechanical work
- 2nd Battery install and ReArc system.
- Rear locker rework and run new compressor lines.
- Auxiliary fuel tank gauge repair and re-establish connection and functionality.
Will provide updates as it progresses.
I've been out of the game bringing back Cruisers to life for a few years. i bought a 1989 HJ75 Ttoopy. I finally got the itch again......and long story short is I bought a Troopy in need of some major repairs. It has all the basics needs except looks.........by a long shot. It has a 2H engine that's actually in decent shape and has been rebuilt at some point over the last few years. It runs and drives, but minimal gauges work. With 666,666 kms on the odometer that's a tough prize to work with......... good luck right??
I've been through the whole rig. It's not terrible except for the body work and rust. The frame is completely solid and the diesel engine is a tank and currently has no leaks. It's definitely something the other half........aka....Mrs. Roe will not enjoy.
A little backstory is that I've been trying to get this vehicle back from SLC for the past few months. Sitting in these salty conditions have done a number on it.
Part #1:
Prep& Strip
- Media blasting......I've never tried this, but it sounds fun. Dry media blasting.......more to come with a video link.
- Removing the side windows was a chanllenge. This may evolve into gullwing windows since the original windows are on their last leg.
Mechanical work
- 2nd Battery install and ReArc system.
- Rear locker rework and run new compressor lines.
- Auxiliary fuel tank gauge repair and re-establish connection and functionality.
Will provide updates as it progresses.