I have a 1984 HJ47 troopy named Thomas
This is my first build (rookie) so here for advice and help
Located: Logan, Queensland Australia
Build plan:
Front Diff:
80 series, Elocker, Leaf sprung, manual hubs
Rear Diff:
80 series, Detroit locker, ladder bars, Leaf sprung
Engine:
Stock 2h (until funds increase)
Gearbox/transfer
Stock 4spd (until funds increase)
Body:
Full Roll cage
Custom pop top camper
Widen rear from behind doors
Raise and widen front flairs
Standard bulbar with highmount winch
Custom tube rear bar with toe ball, recovery points and winch
Windscreen vents
Easy fold down windscreen for hunting
Slide out drop down fridge from passenger side
Chassis powder coated
Colour undecided (cream or green)
Design Criteria:
Budget $10,000
Touring/expedition
Reliability
I work and study full time and I use my dads shed in Logan (live in Brisbane) so this is a slow build.
This is my first build (rookie) so here for advice and help
Located: Logan, Queensland Australia
Build plan:
Front Diff:
80 series, Elocker, Leaf sprung, manual hubs
Rear Diff:
80 series, Detroit locker, ladder bars, Leaf sprung
Engine:
Stock 2h (until funds increase)
Gearbox/transfer
Stock 4spd (until funds increase)
Body:
Full Roll cage
Custom pop top camper
Widen rear from behind doors
Raise and widen front flairs
Standard bulbar with highmount winch
Custom tube rear bar with toe ball, recovery points and winch
Windscreen vents
Easy fold down windscreen for hunting
Slide out drop down fridge from passenger side
Chassis powder coated
Colour undecided (cream or green)
Design Criteria:
Budget $10,000
Touring/expedition
Reliability
I work and study full time and I use my dads shed in Logan (live in Brisbane) so this is a slow build.