Builds PDX 1990 FJ75 Troopy LHD Build

[MES]

Sounds good @umpqua

Yup @TonyP

Drip rails will need to be fixed up.

Going in for emissions test again tomorrow.
Planning on being there for a while adjusting and tuning in the parking lot and going back in.


Went ahead and welded in a Cat too please the visual inspector as well as probably help me out with the HC levels.









Painted it up as well, cleaning up the look plus rust protection.




Wish me luck tomorrow! lol

Have all the additives in the back if needed.... Iso-Heet, Techron, mystery stuff...

 

[MES]

Update: Passed Emissions!

Addition of the cat, and slightly higher Idle RPM did the trick.

 

[Honger]

Update: Passed Emissions!

Addition of the cat, and slightly higher Idle RPM did the trick.

Hmmm... makes me wonder if adding a CAT and doing some tweaks would allow me to pass in Arizona...

 

[umpqua]

Update: Passed Emissions!

Addition of the cat, and slightly higher Idle RPM did the trick.

Excellent News!

 

[MES]

Hmmm... makes me wonder if adding a CAT and doing some tweaks would allow me to pass in Arizona...

Do it!
Was planning a whole day at DEQ with tools, additives, timing light.

But it surprisingly passed.

 

[Honger]

Do it!
Was planning a whole day at DEQ with tools, additives, timing light.

But it surprisingly passed.

Where'd you source your CAT?

 

[MES]

Amazon. $47.00

LINK

 

[MES]

Finally had a chance to post an update. The troopy has been at the body shop getting full inside out respray.

In the meantime, I decided to paint and mod the interior dash panels.

Being a car designer by trade... I get real anal when it gets to modifying car parts.

Also being obsessed with electronics I decided to pre plan for future mods and additions.

One thing to keep in mind is that this build is not a crazy overland / kitchen cabinet / counter tops / bathroom / bedroom /camper build.

My troopy is going to be a simple, honest work truck with convenient mods with a usable interior.

Once it gets back from the body shop, the real work begins. Lift / lockers / engine...

But for now... Dash mods.

I knew I was going to add some accessories. ( stereo amp, inverter, lockers, compressor, winch...)

To keep the oem look, I purchased a bunch of oem switches.
The useless ashtray had to go.

I scanned in the dash and 3D modeled an insert that hase room for 1 OEM switch and x2 12v sockets.

The insert just snaps in with no extra hardware. I can modify the 3D model for any switch or accessory.

Can make some for any interested parties.

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• Aug 10, 2019

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• Aug 10, 2019

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• Aug 10, 2019

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• Aug 10, 2019

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• Aug 10, 2019

Decided to use a single Blue Sea battery monitor with a 3 way switch which will be attached to both batteries. Will be attached as constant 12v to be able to check the battery when car is off, but also to have the ability to turn it off ( middle position) to not use any power.


Also for the binnacle, i got rid of the blank inserts and moded the plastic to fit more switches.

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• Aug 10, 2019

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• Aug 10, 2019

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• Aug 10, 2019

Left side will house the main fog light and spot light switches

The right side will have the locker switches ( which I made out of some extra OEM defrost switches )

The switches are just placeholders for now.

Getting the ink transfers ready to apply the new icons and symbols for the buttons. Once they are applied and clear coated they will be installed and wired in.


More to come.....

 

[Honger]

Finally had a chance to post an update. The troopy has been at the body shop getting full inside out respray.

In the meantime, I decided to paint and mod the interior dash panels.

Being a car designer by trade... I get real anal when it gets to modifying car parts.

Also being obsessed with electronics I decided to pre plan for future mods and additions.

One thing to keep in mind is that this build is not a crazy overland / kitchen cabinet / counter tops / bathroom / bedroom /camper build.

My troopy is going to be a simple, honest work truck with convenient mods with a usable interior.

Once it gets back from the body shop, the real work begins. Lift / lockers / engine...

But for now... Dash mods.

I knew I was going to add some accessories. ( stereo amp, inverter, lockers, compressor, winch...)

To keep the oem look, I purchased a bunch of oem switches.
The useless ashtray had to go.

I scanned in the dash and 3D modeled an insert that hase room for 1 OEM switch and x2 12v sockets.

The insert just snaps in with no extra hardware. I can modify the 3D model for any switch or accessory.

Can make some for any interested parties.

2019-07-23 17.14.36.jpg

• MES
• Aug 10, 2019

2019-07-26 11.42.10.jpg

• MES
• Aug 10, 2019

2019-07-23 17.14.39.jpg

• MES
• Aug 10, 2019

2019-08-09 17.13.10.jpg

• MES
• Aug 10, 2019

2019-08-10 17.56.47.jpg

• MES
• Aug 10, 2019

2019-08-10 20.54.14.jpg

• MES
• Aug 10, 2019

2019-08-10 17.59.20.jpg

• MES
• Aug 10, 2019

Decided to use a single Blue Sea battery monitor with a 3 way switch which will be attached to both batteries. Will be attached as constant 12v to be able to check the battery when car is off, but also to have the ability to turn it off ( middle position) to not use any power.


Also for the binnacle, i got rid of the blank inserts and moded the plastic to fit more switches.

2019-06-10 21.15.28 (1).jpg

• MES
• Aug 10, 2019

2019-06-10 21.15.47.jpg

• MES
• Aug 10, 2019

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• MES
• Aug 10, 2019

Left side will house the main fog light and spot light switches

The right side will have the locker switches ( which I made out of some extra OEM defrost switches )

The switches are just placeholders for now.

Getting the ink transfers ready to apply the new icons and symbols for the buttons. Once they are applied and clear coated they will be installed and wired in.


More to come.....

I'm an interested party in your insert.
I'm also curious what OEM switches you ordered for both the two-way and three-way switches. Are the orange dots just stickers?

 

[Honger]

And your dash parts are looking fantastic!

 

[c2dfj45]

This is SUPER cool....I may need 2 of the inserts for the ashtray but with a custom cutout(single rectangle)....going to run a multi gauge on my troopy and the other 79. TOO COOL!

 

[MES]

Hey Guys, thanks for the compliments. Those orange “dots” are actually windows for the built in light that turns on when the switch is in the On position. They are common switches from 1st gen 4runners and old Landcruisers. They usually go for around 10$ each on eBay or random web stores.


@c2dfj45 let me know what dimensions you want for the custom cutout. I can get you a quote. This is only if you want a flush OEM look.

Thinking I can make blank ones, so that people can cut out their own openings.

Will clean up the model and see how low I can get the price, since they are 3D printed.

_mes

 

[TonyP]

Pretty cool, I'd be interested in one as well

 

[JMasi]

Finally had a chance to post an update. The troopy has been at the body shop getting full inside out respray.

In the meantime, I decided to paint and mod the interior dash panels.

Being a car designer by trade... I get real anal when it gets to modifying car parts.

Also being obsessed with electronics I decided to pre plan for future mods and additions.

One thing to keep in mind is that this build is not a crazy overland / kitchen cabinet / counter tops / bathroom / bedroom /camper build.

My troopy is going to be a simple, honest work truck with convenient mods with a usable interior.

Once it gets back from the body shop, the real work begins. Lift / lockers / engine...

But for now... Dash mods.

I knew I was going to add some accessories. ( stereo amp, inverter, lockers, compressor, winch...)

To keep the oem look, I purchased a bunch of oem switches.
The useless ashtray had to go.

I scanned in the dash and 3D modeled an insert that hase room for 1 OEM switch and x2 12v sockets.

The insert just snaps in with no extra hardware. I can modify the 3D model for any switch or accessory.

Can make some for any interested parties.

2019-07-23 17.14.36.jpg

• MES
• Aug 10, 2019

2019-07-26 11.42.10.jpg

• MES
• Aug 10, 2019

2019-07-23 17.14.39.jpg

• MES
• Aug 10, 2019

2019-08-09 17.13.10.jpg

• MES
• Aug 10, 2019

2019-08-10 17.56.47.jpg

• MES
• Aug 10, 2019

2019-08-10 20.54.14.jpg

• MES
• Aug 10, 2019

2019-08-10 17.59.20.jpg

• MES
• Aug 10, 2019

Decided to use a single Blue Sea battery monitor with a 3 way switch which will be attached to both batteries. Will be attached as constant 12v to be able to check the battery when car is off, but also to have the ability to turn it off ( middle position) to not use any power.


Also for the binnacle, i got rid of the blank inserts and moded the plastic to fit more switches.

2019-06-10 21.15.28 (1).jpg

• MES
• Aug 10, 2019

2019-06-10 21.15.47.jpg

• MES
• Aug 10, 2019

2019-06-10 21.15.22.jpg

• MES
• Aug 10, 2019

Left side will house the main fog light and spot light switches

The right side will have the locker switches ( which I made out of some extra OEM defrost switches )

The switches are just placeholders for now.

Getting the ink transfers ready to apply the new icons and symbols for the buttons. Once they are applied and clear coated they will be installed and wired in.


More to come.....

Cool, what are you using to scan and print the parts?

 

[MES]

Peel 2 Scanner
HP MJF Printer.

These are semi- pro hardware, but im sure a iphone 3D scan app and cheaper ultimaker or Tazbot will do the job.

The HP MJF Nylon prints are basically production pieces, that withstand heat up to 350 degrees. More if you coat it with some ceramic spray.

Im currently in the process of making covers for Blue sea fuse blocks that look like OG toyota OEM units.

 

[JMasi]

That’s great. I was thinking on using a 3D scan app and one of those LCD/SLA printers. I don’t like the finish on most FDMs for what it would be a production part. Yours is way more professional.

I’m still doing some research on the resins, no sure about the quality of the parts or the printer.

I might be interested on some parts as well.

 

[MES]

More updates from the body restoration.

Full body restoration, fixed all drip rail rust.

New metal.

stripped interior all sound deadening / headliner .

Body paint _ PPG Industrial Single stage in St. Moritz White.

Floors and wheel wells got a coating of chip guard follwed with body paint for a little protection.

Didnt go with bedliner or lizard skin to limit the layering of coating. The simple interior buildout will include an insulated floor board.


Also got the wheels and tires mounted.

255/85r16 Toyo M-55. Love the bare sidewall. Adds to the retro look.


More images to follow.

 

[TonyP]

More updates from the body restoration.

Full body restoration, fixed all drip rail rust.

New metal.

stripped interior all sound deadening / headliner .

Body paint _ PPG Industrial Single stage in St. Moritz White.

Floors and wheel wells got a coating of chip guard follwed with body paint for a little protection.

Didnt go with bedliner or lizard skin to limit the layering of coating. The simple interior buildout will include an insulated floor board.


Also got the wheels and tires mounted.

255/85r16 Toyo M-55. Love the bare sidewall. Adds to the retro look.


More images to follow.

Did you paint the dash white as well?

 

[MES]

yup, painted body color.

 

[Honger]

Looks very cool.
Are these pics without lift?
What are you going to do for a rear bumper?