troopy question

[alberta mac]

I am wondering the length of a troopy, guessing the frame is the same length as a fj45 ?
Wondering how long the 1/4 panels are from door post to rear ?

Thanks
A.M.

 

[MoJoHJ47]

Do you need the length with bumpers or with out? Just let me know what all you need and i will go put a tape on it.

 

[Fast Eddy]

LMGTFY:

https://www.google.com/search?q=fj4...sFYrhoAS70oCYAQ&ved=0CDoQsAQ&biw=1360&bih=922

 

[alberta mac]

yes that would be great !
Wheel base, and rear wheel center to back of body.
and measuring from where the door closes to the rear of cab ( radius at the back)
also the inside fender well (horizontal) from the bend at gas tank to the rear.
Also wondering your opinion if the length works for you ?
I'm contemplating the next resto on my bj. bj40 into a 47 troopy.
Thanks
J.Mac
Ps. great looking 47series MoJoHJ47 ! can you post up some pics of that great looking Cruiser ?
I currently have a dd bj60 and they are pretty bad for rust so Ideally I will get rid of the bj 60 and just go with a troopy for ease of carrying gear/tools etc. Comparatively the 4_ series is a piece of cake to take care of body /metal wise.
My other 42 is close to getting back on the road after sitting for 6 years and though it's great driving a cruiser ! a 60 can't compare to the feeling of driving a 4_ series in my opinion.
Cheers !

 

[bikersmurf]

My dream would be a 43... 5" longer wheelbase and 14" longer body. Flipped 60 series springs would extend the wheelbase and the frame extension wouldn't really be load bearing. It'd give you more space, yet keep the advantages of a 40.

Start a thread of your build once you get going.

On 43s--->
https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/568084-differences-fj40-fj43.html

 

[alberta mac]

Yes I will certainly do a build thread! when the time comes next year some time.
I was thinking of another pick up and the woman liked the look of the troopy so that is what I will do.
Getting the measurements together now in my spare time while trying to get 'ol faithful' back on the road.
(83 bj42- beige ) The troopy will be from my other 82 bj42.
It looks like I could mod a nice dual tool crib in the in the rear fenders.
I think I could utilize the full troopy length as that should be an ideal replacement for the 60.
Cheers
Though adding 14'' would be easier !

 

[bikersmurf]

You mentioned having a 60... Could you donate it's frame?

I know of a JDM 80 frame that's got my wheels turning... But I have to be realistic, and know that's way to big a project.