HJ47/HJ45/FJ45 Troopy registry (1 Viewer)

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1979 FJ45 Troopcarrier
Located on the Sunshine Coast, Australia
Vin#: FJ45 227751
In great running order. body is a bit sad in areas
2F with extractors, modded for 6 seats, but with my project, i will most likely be doing a total of 4 seats.

here it is currently:

 
Hello gentlemen. My search has been on and off for a diesel troopy. Mostly as they seem to be scarcer than hens teeth. If anyone knows of one would appreciate a heads up.

Cheers
 
Very easy to get in RHD but not cheap. Get one in Australia and bring it up - very easy to do but again, not cheap.

Josh
 
RichardsBJ said:
Thanks Josh. Looking for a LHD. I have seen plenty of RHDs it's the lefts that are trickier to find ; )
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Now is a great time to pick one up in Europe: the Euro is down (and perhaps out), unemployment is way up and their cafe culture is unwinding. Find a clean one in Southern France, Italy or Spain and it should be fairly rust-free. Germany has a number but their economy is not as bad (refer back to the cafe culture comment) and they salt their roads pretty heavily.

When I lived in Central America they were all over the place but they are pretty badly treated and rusty.

Another idea is to get a RHD and convert it using an Aqualu tub - very nice, though agian not cheap - way to go. Great rig for Toronto too. If you don't care too much about body rust than options increase and prices decrease down here.

Josh
 
I want one too. I don't care so much about the engine because 2f's are very common and easy to find but I will probably be doing a diesel engine swap anyway... just want a fairly good body. some rust is acceptable but if the entire tub is rusted that is not. If I can't find one by next summer for around 5k ill just go to my backup and get an FJ60. does anyone know of any for around that price that I can get in preferably the US? I don't want to try to import a car the legal or illegal way.
 
RichardsBJ said:
Hello gentlemen. My search has been on and off for a diesel troopy. Mostly as they seem to be scarcer than hens teeth. If anyone knows of one would appreciate a heads up.

Cheers
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hey... I found one on ebay here in the states. current bid is $12,000 and going up fast. it's completely out of my price range and will probably get close to $20,000. Toyota : Land Cruiser Regular in Toyota | eBay Motors
 
It wasn't on the Registry, but it is now:) Looks like the prices are going back up on them.
 
Congratulations! It looks like a really nice one.I will update the details for Il and you as the owner..welcome to the pinnacle of cruiser ownership!
Josh
 
Thanks

HJ47 said:
Congratulations! It looks like a really nice one.I will update the details for Il and you as the owner..welcome to the pinnacle of cruiser ownership!
Josh
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Lots to learn... I almost feel guilty having it in Chicago. I really don't want to see it deteriorate. Trying to figure out how I'm going to deal with winters... :(
 
My Troopy

My troopy is already on the list, but I have added some goodies. Still searching for a pair of original troopy rear bench seats.

H Diesel with 90K
4-speed
LHD


Added:

Snorkle from Kevin: Awl_TEQ here on the Mud forum.
HD OME suspension
Man-A-Fre rear tire / cooler rack
255/85/16 BFG Mud Terrains
16" Toyota 70 series wheels powder coated black/Tundra caps
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