rebuilding of a 93 HJ75 Troopy

[PhrogsPhorever]

[QUOTE="krzyabncanuck]
Really like to know how many miles since it was built though. Alot of blow by.[/QUOTE]

Didn't he just have the head off for a rebuild not too long ago?

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[krzyabncanuck]

Whole engine was gone thru i thought....

 

[crushers]

i am thinking maybe someone had a story told them

 

[QsLC75]

The head was completely rebuilt except for the cask. At the time the machinist and rebuilder both agreed the bottom end (pistons, cylinder, and rings) were good. Darin at Canuck's Cruisers performed a compression test to put both of our minds at ease. The results of the compression test were

1. 545
2. 531
3. 551
4. 548
5. 530
6. 540

I can not say enough positives about Darin's work and willingness to learn about the 1hz. He kept me informed throughout working on the wiring /headlightissue, checking the preheat system, and figuring out the wiper issue-need new arms. He even went the extra mile when we were both worried about rings talking to aussies late night to learn more about the rings.
Thank you Darin.

Drove it 200 miles since retrieving it at the meet and greet. Looking forward to camping in it next month.

Next two projects:

• Buiding a rear bumper w dual swingouts/fabricating new rt rear door hinge
• TIG welding w Jerry an overhead console

 

[QsLC75]

Been a good day:

Resolved radiator leak found on Sunday-lose rad hose clamp as I suspected

Replaced AC belt with shorter belt per suggestion by Krzyabncanuck and then converted from old freon to new freon

Troopy is ready for trail riding and that god awful heat & humidity associated with that quickly coming season

 

[QsLC75]

new rear bumper

Last month I dropped the Troopy off at the Toy Outfitter/Hardline Fabrication. Stan, NCFJ, fabricated a new rear bumper w tire swing out and reattached the basket after the repairs to the rain rail. The following pictures show the progress:

 

[krzyabncanuck]

I Know you will be much happier with that setup, and it will get the weight off of the door and you can get them bushings done.

 

[QsLC75]

additional improvements

In midst of the fabrication, NCFJ thought of a great modification to the basket rack & side ladder...move the ladder from the passenger side to the swingout.

In addition, he fabricated new hinges for the driver side door. The OEM hinges were destroyed from the weight of the spare tire and bad design.

Pictures to show both additional fabricated modifications will be forth coming tomorrow and will include a description of the new hinge.

 

[mtweller]

Nice work there. Very clean.

 

[Mtbcoach]

Agreed, very nicely done Stan...

 

[NCFJ]

Thanks guys It was fun to build something different for a change. The Troopie's rear cross member made things interesting. It is actually an add on to the frame, I am only asuming to s stock 70 series frame. It has tabs that slide inside the stock fram rails and also adds angle bracing.

Very stout, just odd. Made for interesting frame attachment issues. Where usually there are straight flat inner frame rails with holes that only require drilling out larger, this was stepped and had few holes to use. I ended up welding a capture nut plate to the sides of the rear shackle mounts using the two only available holes.

I added a cross member to the frame to carry the inside end of the 2" receiver.

The rest is a pretty standard hybrid plate/tube bumper. The latch handle has a hood to keep water out. There is a 1" OD tube that the latch bolt runs through. The bolt has a hood with an ID of 1". When tight the hood covers the stub on the arm for about 3/8".

All it needs is a tire and a Hi-Lift

 

[erymer]

Stan you never disappoint. that is great work man. Congrats Q on an amazing new bumper.

 

[QsLC75]

Changing times: Troopy finds a new home

As many of you know this past fall I was unable to participate in ONSC events due to work and family schedules. I spent a few good nights thinking about the Troopy and the lack of time I had to enjoy and continue to build it. Due to some changes in Mary and I life's, Mary and I made the decision to see if there was another mud member, who wanted to buy it. Let me say a phone call and a facebook message was the fastest used car sale transaction I have ever been involved with. The new owner has said he will keep the build going and actually asked for what my plans were for it. The new owner is a fellow ONSC member, who I will let introduce himself as the owner.

While I don't have a cruiser, we do plan to keep our ONSC membership and hopefully attend a few of the Uwharrie rides and work days this year.

Quinton
SOLD: "THE TROOPY" 1993 HZJ75 Troopy carrier

 

[krzyabncanuck]

Don't forget what i said to you man.

 

[lt1fire]

As many of you know this past fall I was unable to participate in ONSC events due to work and family schedules. I spent a few good nights thinking about the Troopy and the lack of time I had to enjoy and continue to build it. Due to some changes in Mary and I life's, Mary and I made the decision to see if there was another mud member, who wanted to buy it. Let me say a phone call and a facebook message was the fastest used car sale transaction I have ever been involved with. The new owner has said he will keep the build going and actually asked for what my plans were for it. The new owner is a fellow ONSC member, who I will let introduce himself as the owner.

While I don't have a cruiser, we do plan to keep our ONSC membership and hopefully attend a few of the Uwharrie rides and work days this year.

Quinton
SOLD: "THE TROOPY" 1993 HZJ75 Troopy carrier

Sad to see it go but understand why you had to do it. Going to miss working on that with you in the barn.

 

[PhrogsPhorever]

Danm Q, sorry to gear that you sold the troopie, mine will be awful lonely

 

[krzyabncanuck]

Alex, do not think yours will be too lonely. Seeing as i think you already know the new owner. Not me though, but i would of loved to get it.