Troopy Soft Top Restoration/Super Mod

[markieboy1]

New Stainless Exhaust system

 

[MOTOV8R]

Nice, exhaust. That troopie is super clean. Did the gas tank have to be moved back at all to fit that drive train?

 

[joekatana]

WOOWWW That is one sweet 45

I saw that you also have a new VIN plate,could you tell me where you got it.I am in a desperate need of getting one for my BJ.


Joeri

 

[Radd Cruisers]

Spectacular

 

[millas]

Pure Porn, WoW!!

 

[markieboy1]

I am on the final stages now. Troopy is driving. Computer needs fine tuning.

 

[markieboy1]

The Saudi Spec troopy attracts loads of attention everywhere I drive. I even had some guy in a Range Rover ask me if Toyota had started production again.

 

[markieboy1]

The 700R automatic transmission (brand new) shifts smoothly. Shifts gently into reverse. Shifts smoothly thru the gears. I have just under 300 miles on engine and drivetrain, so I am taking it easy until the motor is properly broken in. Still need to get it on a dyno to properly configure the computer for optimum power and fuel mixture.

I need to locate some new dash knobs. There are a few that do not match.

Also will be installing a brand new "vintage looking" stereo unit. Any suggestions?
Speaker location is a big deal too. Door speakers and possilble Wake Tower speakers at the back of the roll bars.

 

[markieboy1]

Hi Lift Jack and Gerry Cans give it an off road ruggedness. However, I doubt I will ever take this true off roading. 1. There is no where, I mean no where remotely close to Hilton Head. And if there were, it would be mud and brush.

 

[markieboy1]

The sides of canvas can be zipped off. The entire canvas and hoops can be removed and I have a bikini top that attaches to the windshield and roll cage. I may get a pair of short doors for this.

 

[markieboy1]

Now that it is nearly 100percent brand new, I may put it for sale. I have 4 other projects on the go.
Offers? Super rare, completely re engineered.

Height for garage is 85 inches.

 

[crushers]

damn nice, i would not remove the present top for a bikini top. this is just too perfect as it is.

 

[buckroseau]

That looks absolutely stunning! Good job!!!

 

[Toy25ht]

Looks ALSOME

 

[crushers]

if this is worth $150K
then
yours is priceless ...

 

[boozewz]

Fantastic build in every respect!

Kudos to you Markieboy...

Now please do up a FJ43 project in a similar vein

 

[tlaporte]

I forwarded this thread to my wife. Her reply: "This is like Landcruiser porn. Where does he live? Can he fix yours like that?"

High praise, indeed. Outstanding work, Markieboy. I've enjoyed this thread immensely and have been looking forward to the final pics. In going over the whole thread again, I'm impressed at how closely your original Photoshop vision matches the final product.

 

[skidplate]

Outstanding!

 

[Blacky45]

jealous!!

 

[Chamba]

Oh...my....god. This rig is the nicest vehicle in the us at the moment, I'm certain of it. Want to trade it for...everything I own? congratulations on one very fine build which is simple awe-inspiring.

Josh