55 road trip to all 50 states (4 Viewers)

[svsisu]

If I ever get back into old Cruisers, my dream would be a 70 series left-hand drive gas Troopy. That one looks spectacular! One was being built locally with that same roof conversion. The 16" alloys on my old Pig, now with @greenbeast, came off it. Believe the builder moved to Salt Lake City. Second choice would be a 45LV.

I don't want to trash up this fine 55 thread with 70's talk, but the troopy really is a pig's close, close relative. It's so cool to see them next to each other in the photo @sofj45 took of them on the beach. I think a 55 with the 4 doors, or a 45 LV is such a great camping platform. There are some troopies out there that had a custom 3rd door added that really seem perfect.

As an aside, my troopy has close ties to the 55 world. This was Chris Delancy's (@Delancy) truck before I got it and I often refer to it as "Delancy's other pig". I'm sure y'all know the detail and passion he tackled a project with and this 75 was no exception. It was a great platform to inherit from him; he did all the right stuff and heavy lifting to make it a joy to drive. And just like with a pig, it likes (loves?) to rust! I've been wanting to take it to a pig event for ages to honor him and check out all the cool 55's that are out there.

@riderjgs if you want any info on my truck or 70 series in general shoot me a PM.

75 series rant over

 

[greenbeast]

@svsisu and myself were blessed to be able to acquire some of Chris’s passion.

 

[sofj45]

Last few days of “resting” have been long and sleepless 3 days in NYC after a train ride up and back. NYC has been seen and no reason to ever go back. To much goin on for me. Two broadway shows down, Central Park, nyc public library, dinner at Ellen’s stardust diner, some good pizza from some corner shops, and amazingly good Reuben from Katz, Empire State Building, Disney store and time square at midnight. Walked 20 something miles but the best part of all was getting back last night went to move the cruiser this morning from in laws garage not a drop of oil on the ground. Figure did some thing right or it’s out of all fluids.

 

[archie73]

I hear you. We just spent three days in Lisbon- beautiful city, lovely people and I couldn’t wait to get out.