10/84 HJ47 Troopy Refurbish and Build Up
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s*** mate, that's beautiful! Well done!
Nice thread here... I like the ones that go for years. I'm looking to do a four door on a troopy.
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Thanks, GW! I don't have much to report on the crew cab except I failed at trying to build a steel roof. It turned out way too difficult for my fab skills and available tools.
What is the story of the pic on your badge? The green crewcab flat bed?
I was looking at the rod mock up and thought it look challenging. Have you considered making a cap out of fiberglass? It would be easier to work with IMO. There is plenty of info on the web on how to build bucks to use as your mold. If you are good with wood, saw and bondo.
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Actually, I'm thinking about a marine canvas top that is retractable and will match the bed canopy cover.
1tontoy - for what it's worth, I'm nearly finished with a top for a '79 BJ44 and I've used black SeaMark fabric from Sailrite (link below). It's rated for marine exterior, is easy to work with, and has a nice canvas on the exterior side. There are some other high-quality fabrics out there but I've had very positive experience with this one.
http://www.sailrite.com/easearch#!Fabric/Marine-Fabrics/Boat-Exterior-Fabric&ea_a=Brand:SeaMark
Good luck - nice build!
http://www.sailrite.com/easearch#!Fabric/Marine-Fabrics/Boat-Exterior-Fabric&ea_a=Brand:SeaMark
Good luck - nice build!
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It's a pic of a Bandeirante. It's not mine but besides the new HZJ79 Double Cabin, the Bandeirante cabine dupla is my favorite.
Hey 1tontoy, cross thread to pictures of the completed top below. Going to pull together a materials list shortly for that thread, which is a great one on making tops.
Good luck!
Page here, post #223.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/ma...st-youve-built-everything-else.564148/page-12
Good luck!
Page here, post #223.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/ma...st-youve-built-everything-else.564148/page-12
D'Animal had a top fabbed out of fiberglass.. it would be worth it for all you've done so far! nice work.
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Little update: Installed a later model rear bed valence, tailgate, and hoop for a head rack for the bed canopy (thanks Awlteq!) Picked up some near new tires and powder coated FJ60 rims on CL. Still need a roof made and glass installed, rear seats, bed canopy.
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Thanks, Dan. It's slowly coming together. I moved the axle back 2" by drilling the perches and ubolt plates. 1HZ-T and H55F, power steering, and disc brakes are next . The hubs say "IVAM". I have most parts to swap the outer axle section to disc brakes and hubs from FJ60.
Bad ass Gbran, great execution! Love it!
I had a line on a Banderante 4 dr but could not get anyone to handle the shipping. I even have a friend that goes there often and it was still too much of a PIA.
Can you elaborate on moving the axle back 2"? I have to do that on my LV. Thanks
Can you elaborate on moving the axle back 2"? I have to do that on my LV. Thanks
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That is some pretty sweet work you've done ! I had done a similar build a while back also ( pic )
Awesome job 1tontoy !
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Drill a new hole on the perch on the rear axle 2" toward the front of the vehicle.
Drill a new hole on the rear ubolt plate 2" toward the front of the vehicle.
