Hey all, I bought a 1979 HJ45 Australian Troopy less than a year ago and am working to get it running again. It came with the H engine that was seized (I got it to move a bit, but one of the cylinders is rusted). The rust is pretty typical rust front floors and some around the wheel wells and rear sill area. A real project and money pit for sure. Here is a picture that gives an idea of what I am working with. I wanted something a bit rougher because I want to make it my own without feeling bad about messing with a cruiser in great condition. I am putting in a fully rebuilt 5.3L LS, Saginaw steering, 6l80e tranny, split case transfer case, etc. in it.
After digging into, my biggest wish is that one of the POs didn't have a welder.
After digging into, my biggest wish is that one of the POs didn't have a welder.