Builds 1993 PZJ77 - The Evolution Continues (2 Viewers)

[SNLC]

This is the planted bases in Tony’s Troopy. Granted his truck had a bench seat. Point is these fit the model of Troopy they built them off of. Everything else, be warned, they don’t fit.

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[SNLC]

And the point of me putting them is his truck to start the fab is I need some numbers to start with.

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[SNLC]

One down, one to go.

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[SNLC]

And fitted to a 77-series.

Next up, modify the other one and fit the seat to this one.

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[SNLC]

Ended the day by firing it up for the first time in a few weeks.

Runs great! Burped the coolant pretty good. Fixed the oil pressure gauge. A/C seems to be working well too!

Drove it around the yard, brakes are stellar. Steering, very good. Suspension, feels great as well!

Off for exhaust work in the morning.

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[jomelo]

Ended the day by firing it up for the first time in a few weeks.

Runs great! Burped the coolant pretty good. Fixed the oil pressure gauge. A/C seems to be working well too!

Drove it around the yard, brakes are stellar. Steering, very good. Suspension, feels great as well!

Off for exhaust work in the morning.

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Very excited to hear about the A/C working!

 

[SNLC]

Drove the truck up to the exhaust shop this morning. It was a short drive but I can say with confidence this truck runs, drives and handles excellent. There is not a single thing I could nit pick or complain about.

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[jomelo]

Spoke to Dan Cable at Rosen this morning and got some new visors headed to @SNLC. Should be delivered on Wednesday.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Spoke to Dan Cable at Rosen this morning and got some new visors headed to @SNLC. Should be delivered on Wednesday.

But do they have "Tactical HD" vision?

 

[jomelo]

But do they have "Tactical HD" vision? View attachment 2084537

Yes. But they show altimeter, barometer and true air speed. So not much use.....

 

[divemedic]

 

[SNLC]

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[SNLC]

Secret spy picture...

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[SNLC]

Stage one of drivers seat base modify...

Doing the gussets for the legs right now and it is done.

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[SNLC]

Booya!

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[SNLC]

Yes. But they show altimeter, barometer and true air speed. So not much use.....

First thing I said when I sat in the Scheel-Mann seats after install was, oh ya this is just like flying first class.

So why not aviation visors!?

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[SNLC]

Ok so, last comments from me on the Scheel-Manns now that they are done.

First up I have only played with a couple of the adjustments, these seats have at least seven different adjustments. I have had many different seats in Cruisers and most series of Cruisers. Usually for aftermarket seats I will run a ProCar due to cost and quality for the buck.

I am told these are the first Scheel-Manns in a non-Troopy in the USA. As we all know or as we are finding out, the 70/71/72/73/74/77/76/Prado has different seat mounts body wise than the Troopy and I believe the pickup. Troopy has a lot more head room and to be honest I am not sure how many models Scheel-Mann makes. Anyways, point is, I mounted the seats level side to side, they are about the same as stock height wise off the floor. You could get the seat base a bit lower, maybe an inch but I opted for utilizing one of the four existing Planted mounts to save time. The seat base is about 1 1/2” off the floor on the inside which is your high point in the floor and low point on the seat base.

I am 5’11” and about 175lbs. I got 3” or so between my head and the roof. If you are over 6’2” you would want the base almost on the floor but can only gain, like I say 1-1 1/4”.

Quality wise these things are unbelievable, best aftermarket seats I have ever seen or installed. I am jealous.

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[SNLC]

Just drove the Cruiser downtown to run a few errands and get some breakfast.

I always knew I had a soft spot for a 77, driving this truck confirms it. I am not a fan of the RHD but besides that this is one of my favorite Cruiser models.

Here is our list to finish it off;
-head unit install
-winch controller install
-LED lights install
-wire the e-locker
-mount fridge and compressor


Catch can I ordered won’t be here until mid next week so that is something I will send to John.

Few more days and the big trip starts for John.

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[jomelo]

Just drove the Cruiser downtown to run a few errands and get some breakfast.

I always knew I had a soft spot for a 77, driving this truck confirms it. I am not a fan of the RHD but besides that this is one of my favorite Cruiser models.

Here is our list to finish it off;
-head unit install
-winch controller install
-LED lights install
-wire the e-locker
-mount fridge and compressor


Catch can I ordered won’t be here until mid next week so that is something I will send to John.

Few more days and the big trip starts for John.

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Turbo and intercooler? Just kidding @SNLC!!!

In less than 48 hours I'll be en route to Boise. I guess I should start packing or make or plan or something.

 

[SNLC]

Winch control box and LEDs mounted up.

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