Builds Barn Find 1983 FJ45 Troopcarrier

[geoffnlp]

That is so true about admiration of certain items weather a proof of human endeavour or of some important historic provenance. It is good to lnow the story of those and pause for a moment, get connected, get to receive the aura and think about for a second or two.

That is a respectful deed indeed and goes both way as I guess anyone historic or private citizen when they did something of worthy in the average daily worthlessness they did for the respect of future generations, even us, as we stop by and pause.

Its not going to be easy for the kiddies of today surrounded with things that are mostly faux. Others destroying history erasing the respect and leave totally empty space behind. A troopy like this is really a grain of sand but as small and as irrelevant it is, yet can became a vessel to omit a respectable moment for someone interested in. And that is exactly the point of displaying

Hear, Hear.

 

[joebattle1]

Mind blown... Incredible work. This is what I hope my life looks like when I retire.

 

[koxfarm]

She’s feeling fine

 

[cbmontgo]

Looking beautiful. I'm gonna have to fire up my 47 tomorrow after seeing these pics.

 

[Rainman]

Fantastic!

 

[koxfarm]

Looking beautiful. I'm gonna have to fire up my 47 tomorrow after seeing these pics.

Not only fire up but checking the greasings, maybe an oil change, filters, plugs, etc.. they simply need to be treated fine to have a fine result

 

[tlaporte]

She’s feeling fine

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I don’t know why, but I absolutely love the “country boy in the city” look about this photo!

 

[koxfarm]

I don’t know why, but I absolutely love the “country boy in the city” look about this photo!

 

[koxfarm]

Farewell Ol’girl.. you won’t be lonley just a little journey and soon find yourself in the best hands ever. No look back and make sure you are entertaining all the good folks visiting you in your new Family. Your Dad is very proud of you being selected to became a Display Queen at the World Famous LC Heritage Museum

 

[geoffnlp]

Andy,
Congratulations, you must be a proud Papa, the Museum is lucky to acquire such a fine example of a Beautiful Troopy. It will be a shining example of a restored Troop Carrier for all to see and will give you a reason to come to the States to visit her, probably with a tear in your eye and a smile on your face.
Cheers my friend.

 

[cruiserdan]

I can't begin to convey how excited we are about this acquisition. I am so looking forward to its arrival.

 

[hooter]

I’ll go to the museum just to see that rig.

Congrats to all.


hOOter

 

[Ming89FJ62]

 

[ginmtb]

As if I need another reason to go back to the Land Cruiser Heritage Museum...

 

[tlaporte]

I don't suppose it will it make it there by mid-March, will it?????

 

[cruiserdan]

I expect some time in April. It has a long boat ride.

 

[andybudge]

For the record; I've seen this Vehicle. It's nothing short of amazing.
LC Heritage Museum! A wise investment. You'll be very happy with this masterpiece!

 

[Indestructible 47]

For the record; I've seen this Vehicle. It's nothing short of amazing.
LC Heritage Museum! A wise investment. You'll be very happy with this masterpiece!

Well so now i have to treck to Merica to see the old girl..... congrats to both parties involved in the sale. The only thing missing from factory on this one is rust. I'm sure that can be overlooked

 

[Bas Zuidberg]

I take my hat off to you Sir! I am starting work on mine (HJ47 from Brisbane - now in Cape Town) and have a couple of questions:
1- I noticed that on the exterior you used SS screws and bolts, but for the rest the yellow (gold cadmium from Overland metric I guess?). Do you know if the kit Overland Metric sells contains all materials needed for the troopy?
2- your opinion on powdercoat is very clear. What did you use for the rust protection on the underside of the body?
3- were you able to purchase all required rubbers from City Racer?
4- maybe I missed it, but how did you treat your hard plastic parts? Those get faded over time. Rubbing compound?
5- do you still supply the rims and wheel carrier pins? I noticed City Racer mention that the rims are sourced from Japan?
6- I did not know that the FJ45 had different mirrors than the HJ47 (you will see mine on my profile pic). Weird, seeing it now on original adverts from the time too
7- how did you treat the metals after blasting, such as the headlamps?
8- some of the parts were anodised, others CAD treated. what is the difference and where to use which procedure?

Sorry to ask so many questions but you probably have all the answers right now! Many thanks

 

[yotadude520]

Congrats @koxfarm, what a cool story this has been and your work has been fabulous! This old girl is ready for the next chapter of her life and what a compliment for it to be shown in the Land Cruiser Heritage Museum.

You oughta be very proud of yourself!