Builds Troopie build

[RiverRatMatt]

Wow, this is a promising build.... can't wait to see each step!!

What is the purpose of the armor up over the wheels? I'm a noob to hardcore builds, but it seems like the extra weight wouldn't be as helpful as the extra protection in a long distance rig?

 

[crushers]

this is to protect from steep banks and trees when driving in tight conditions...

 

[RiverRatMatt]

That makes sense, I'd want to protect the body of a nice, tricked out cruiser like that too

 

[lulo]

Great Job Wayne!!!


Who PTO-winch you use in the rear bumper??? (OEM PTO Winch )

 

[crushers]

original equipment modified to work in the rear...
thanks for the compliments guys.

 

[lostworldexpedition]

Wow! This is a killer build. As I sit in a hostel in Colombia I can't help but a little.

I think the Troopie is the perfect platform for extended overland trips and the only shortcoming I ever thought of was the normally aspirated 1HZ, with a turbo and intercooler this should be awesome!!!

I am really interested in seeing the interior mods in the future. Will you be doing those Wayne?

61Mk+, are you planning on living out of the truck during your travels? For sleeping will you use a pop up, RTT or simple platform inside the vehicle? It sounds like you have done plenty of traveling and have a very precise idea of what you want. Wish I would have had that experience when I prepared our 60 for travel, I still love it, but there are quite a few things I would do differently (including some things you are doing).

Cannot wait to see the finished product,
Cheers and congratulations!

 

[crushers]

i wanted to do the interior mods since i am a cabinet maker by trade but the owner wants to do the interior and i respect that goal.

 

[61Mk+]

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[cody c]

It looks good wayne, but I gotta ask... based on your sig line Im thinking the owner of this thing isnt a female?

 

[crushers]

not much female about the owner ... maybe a bit moody at times.

 

[cody c]

ya I was just poking a little fun at ya, I pretty much have a "mallCruiser MIBS" target on my back!

 

[61Mk+]

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[crushers]

More
Is
Better
Syndrome

guys with a small pecker usual have this issue...

 

[sprungupcruiser]

Loving the barwork mate. Should keep it looking tidy.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

More
Is
Better
Syndrome

guys with a small pecker usual have this issue...

Therefore a LJ78 being larger than other 70 Series would fall into the "more is better syndrome" category.
.......1978HJ45

 

[ForealBoreal]

Therefore a LJ78 being larger than other 70 Series would fall into the "more is better syndrome" category.
.......1978HJ45

LJs aren't cruisers. They are just another vehicle.
Get off the LJ thing you have seen the light and now have a BJ.

 

[pradocruzer]

LJs aren't cruisers. They are just another vehicle.
Get off the LJ thing you have seen the light and now have a BJ.

Really??

Why don't you come down to the coast and we will go wheeling. O yeah you don't own a Cruiser. It's alright you can bring your dads.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Really??

Why don't you come down to the coast and we will go wheeling. O yeah you don't own a Cruiser. It's alright you can bring your dads.

Man I love Canadian humor
......1978HJ45

 

[ForealBoreal]

Really??

Why don't you come down to the coast and we will go wheeling. O yeah you don't own a Cruiser. It's alright you can bring your dads.

I am taking cold shower to soothe that burn....
Its on the boat as we speak.........
I technically have owned a cruiser since November. Problem is I will get it on the 24th + or - a day or two.

 

[cody c]

hey its the girth that counts anyways!