75/78 Troopy roof conversion options (1 Viewer)

[joekatana]

I am starting a build in Europe and am using a HZJ78 troopy body and want to convert the roof to something similar like the alu cab pop up so I can sleep in it, I never build a travel cruiser before and would like to know what my options are for getting one of these in Central Europe (Belgium,netherlands,france ,germany)

This is all new to me but I decided I want to build this as a travel rig to use here in the US so I am starting with a 1986 BJ75 that was crusty hence the newer body conversion

I am already following some awesome builds on here so this is just to get a summary of what is out there so I and possibly some others who have the same question can choose what to spend our hard earned cash on.

This is the donor truck I will be using for it

 

[Mookies]

**** yeah Joeri!

AluCab makes sense in Africa or Australia (and are available here) but you are close to all of those amazing German builders. I have lots of leads for you for stuff state side but getting something from Tom's would be easy over there. NOT cheap but you already know that.

Perhaps @renago would steer you somewhere?

 

[joekatana]

**** yeah Joeri!

AluCab makes sense in Africa or Australia (and are available here) but you are close to all of those amazing German builders. I have lots of leads for you for stuff state side but getting something from Tom's would be easy over there. NOT cheap but you already know that.

Perhaps @renago would steer you somewhere?

Good parts are unfortunately expensive but this whole truck is already gonna set me back a few doll hairs so I want to choose the right one, I received a link to and I have seen one ofhttp://www.psp-expeditioncampers.com/product/263/0/pspdaklandcruiser70.html those in person a few months back , 8500 Euro's so I definetly want to see what else is out there.

 

[renago]

Hi Joekatana

I made what may companies sell.
If you have some time , you can look at my building thread ,Toyota pop up roof ,
under expedition builds forum .
very much depends what you want , which grade of finish you require , and what $ you have to put in the project , and time .
if you have any questions I am glad to help .

bye Renago

 

[joekatana]

Hi Joekatana

I made what may companies sell.
If you have some time , you can look at my building thread ,Toyota pop up roof ,
under expedition builds forum .
very much depends what you want , which grade of finish you require , and what $ you have to put in the project , and time .
if you have any questions I am glad to help .

bye Renago

Thanks Renago , as I probably only will keep it for a few years I prefer to buy a name brand because it will make it easier whenever the time comes to resell it plus I am only in Europe a few weeks at a time so time comes at a premium when I am there.

Joe

 

[coldtaco]

Price wise between the Euro and US it is probably very close between the Alu-Cab and European options? Seem to remember some one building their own pop top for their troopy in Italy but no idea what his total finished cost was.

 

[renago]

I was he one that build it .
Price in Europe of a popup roof is minimum 10 to 15K €
Difference is in material , location , finishing .
Not necessarily the most expencive is the best !

@ Joe , I don't understand if you are in Europe for shopping your popup , or just looking around ?

Bye Renago

 

[joekatana]

I was he one that build it .
Price in Europe of a popup roof is minimum 10 to 15K €
Difference is in material , location , finishing .
Not necessarily the most expencive is the best !

@ Joe , I don't understand if you are in Europe for shopping your popup , or just looking around ?

Bye Renago

My troopy is in Europe and I will do the conversion there and some other works before shipping it back to the US, I live in The US but go every few months a few weeks to Europe for Cruisers and parts.

 

[renago]

If you want some options on the pop up ,let me know in PM.

I live in Milan , rather easy from a transport view .

Bye Renago

 

[joekatana]

If you want some options on the pop up ,let me know in PM.

I live in Milan , rather easy from a transport view .

Bye Renago

Thanks for the offer Renago but it seems that most of the suppliers/manufacterers of these are more centralized in The Netherlands and Germany so for now I want to focus my search on those. Italy is not the best logistic choice for me.

Thanks

Joe

 

[umpqua]

You can probably take medicine for this.

can't read your link. Sprechen Sie Deutsch

 

[joekatana]

You can probably take medicine for this.

can't read your link. Sprechen Sie Deutsch

Lol it's worse then German , it's my native language Dutch

 

[goexplore]

If I was in your position, I'd be checking out the guys at Maltec Leichtbautechnologie.

I believe their roof skins are made of Carbon Fibre, offering the rigidity but also much better weight up top.

 

[TonyP]

Looks-wise I think the Trakka is the best. I don't think they're purchasable though.

Utilitarian-wise the Alu-Cab is awesome.

There are a few one-offs out of Africa.

 

[Bleizbreizh]

8,500 euros for the PSP roof looks a good price, nicely done by the looks of it and a little cheaper than Alucab. Wonder how it compares for usability and strength? Most others are more expensive that I have seen.There is also Alcar in France and ORB in Switzerland...

 

[umpqua]

Have you heard of this L’Azalaï | company. I've seen their work and it looks good. The guys name is Sebastian.

 

[Buckow]

Here's a few options

Alu-Cab Hubdach HERCULES für Toyota HZJ 75/78 und BJ

Achetez Alu Cab - TOIT RELEVABLE ALU CAB HERCULES BLANC POUR TOYOTA HZJ 75/78 au meilleur prix chez Equip'Raid

Desert-Tec der Wüstenprofi !

http://maltec.org/fahrzeuge/

 

[joekatana]

Have you heard of this L’Azalaï | company. I've seen their work and it looks good. The guys name is Sebastian.

Never heard of them, it looks really functional but a bit to much for me

 

[renago]

Azalai is a french company , saw some work .
nice , but all in fiberglass .
good for touring , but certainly not for heavy off road use .
all German ,Swiss , SA,companies work with Aluminium , much more robust and less prone to crack under vibrations on corrugated roads .
my opinion from road testing .

bye Renago

 

[Buckow]

Some more

Alcar Amenagement fourgons Trafic, Land rover, VW T5, Toyota hzj, couchage, tente de toit relevable 4x4

http://www.innovation-campers.de/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=34&Itemid=25&lang=de

Toits relevables Bily's Toy

Cars Weltreise Expedition

How are you going to get a 2016 back into the US when you are done building it? I thought that wasn't possible.