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The troopy stock tank sits a bit back from the original spot because of the H151 longer transmission.
Builds 70 series Landcruiser Troopy expedition build - Frame off. (2 Viewers)
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Finally got the shocks. Tried to get a set of Icon shocks, but they were horrible in customer service. Never returned my calls with information and finally gave up. I'll need to fabricate a custom bracket for the bottom front.
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Some more sound insulation. I’ve probably spent $1500 in avoiding certain sound and then some more to create sound with a nice deck and speakers. 
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True. But I also love to hear the FT engine so sometimes I’ll have the music off.Totally get that! You want to hear what you want to hear.
It's a good investment that will pay big dividends!that
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Some update. Mostly bad. The better one is that the Fox shocks did not fit and had to pay $600 in restocking fee, even though they made a mistake in the front ones. Accutune...
The worst bad news is that the 1HDT needs to be torn down. I started it the third time and it made some rattle noise and stopped. Apparently the bolt for the cam gear was not tight. I never checked it when the engine came in, so now the damage needs to be assessed. It's going to my friend at Valley Hybrids @orangefj45 Georg. He will pull the engine and install the 1HDFT when I'm done with it. I am torquing every single bolt on this one. It's a real bummer, but no one died.
The worst bad news is that the 1HDT needs to be torn down. I started it the third time and it made some rattle noise and stopped. Apparently the bolt for the cam gear was not tight. I never checked it when the engine came in, so now the damage needs to be assessed. It's going to my friend at Valley Hybrids @orangefj45 Georg. He will pull the engine and install the 1HDFT when I'm done with it. I am torquing every single bolt on this one. It's a real bummer, but no one died.
THE last news on the engine sucks
orangefj45
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It’s a real bummer but we’ll get the replacement engine installed ……. super excited to be part of another AMAZING project for you Ofer!!!!!!
Georg @ Valley Hybrids
Georg @ Valley Hybrids
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Terrible news on the engine! Hope it gets sorted quickly and efficiently.
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No one died! It's only time and money. I've been active in 2 wars in the middle east. It does put things in perspective...
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I love you Georg. You are family to me.
You do get points for the wagon looking so bad ass, even on a roll back. 
Having Georg on the job does tend to give one a warm fuzzy feeling knowing it will be alright.
Having Georg on the job does tend to give one a warm fuzzy feeling knowing it will be alright.
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I totally agree. Stopping there tomorrow morning on the way to OR with our 80 and discuss logistics, hug and chocolate.You do get points for the wagon looking so bad ass, even on a roll back.
Muffins!!
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Onur, each dear friend has different requirements….
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So while the troopy is with @orangefj45 I've been working on the 1HDFT engine. My goal is to start it in a few weeks on a stand with coolant and let it run for 10-15 min. Then, take it to Georg and have it swapped with the 1HDT that I managed to damage. Kicking myself every day...
Every bolt torqued and checked and marked.
Every bolt torqued and checked and marked.
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Next is BEB.
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Looks great Ofer!!!!
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BEB are in and I ended installing the rear seal and oil pan this morning. I'll build a stand so I can access the rear and install the flywheel, bell housing and starter so I can check compression and later start the engine on it.
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Engine on a cart so I can start the flywheel side and maybe crank it in a few days. It's attached to the cart so I can remove it and put a few 2x6s and transport it to @orangefj45. He will do the swap on the troopy. I may go there and help and maybe learn something from the master... 
