It the original 4.2L 2F. It clean, tight and runs well. Had to replace manifold gasket to fix a small exhaust leak, but gained a bunch of power after that!
Let's just say there is no way it would pass California emissions.:) Not smog equip on this unit.
This poor Troopy wasn't getting much love on auction last year, so I ponied up, bid and became the owner of this Blue Beauty in Feb of 2023. It was almost exactly as presented which made me happy. Starts right up, drives great, everything works and no rust or filler on body panels. Small bit...
So my FJ45 was previously owned by the Chilean army. So I wondered if there were any pictures of their previous dictator in an FJ. A quick search found this....
I sure hope the bezel police weren't the real cause of his early demise.🤔
Contacted Matt this am. The knowledge gained from members has no price$ Love to support those who make it happen.
Here's a quick pic and when I've got a few minutes I'll throw a thread up on what i've been doing to it and with it :)
I sure was hoping for an Intro thread first, but low and behold, I need the collective help. I've got a 1981 FJ45, Troopy. Built in Japan (A11) but used by the Chilean Army before me. So its got a heater and such. Battery overcharged last weekend and looked like Old Faithful, so I suspect a...
Hey fellow Jacsonites! I acquired a Blue Troopy earlier this year. Would be fun to grab a beer sometime. Wave or say hi if you see me. Blue Troopy with tan top.