Troopy Transformation

[Ghetto Fireman]

Updated my 1980 Troopy. Here are some before and after photo's.

1980 HJ-45
LHD
HD OME Suspension
Snorkle from Kevin Awl_TEQ here on MUD
255/85/16 BFG Mud Terrians
16" Toyota Wheels for 70 series/powder coated black/Tundra Caps
Man-A-Fre Tire/Cooler Rack
90K original miles

****Still searching for a seat of rear bench seats*****

 

[Ghetto Fireman]

Couple more photos!!!

 

[FJ40 MATT]

nice job man

 

[1tontoy]

Nice! Where did you source the 16" wheels?

 

[Ghetto Fireman]

"Dan" from "American Toyota. Albuquerque N.M.

 

[cult45]

Shre it's got a H-motor? Looks awfully like a 47..

 

[romegadave]

Super nice rig!

 

[Ghetto Fireman]

It's a "H" 24volt!!!! It's no speed demon, but perfect for LA traffic!!!

 

[cult45]

a] Wicked!
b] 24volt? Rare..
c] 24volt H-motor? First I've heard of them..
d] Damn that's a clean bay.
e] What's with you and red 45's?

 

[nathan117]

a] Wicked!
b] 24volt? Rare..
c] 24volt H-motor? First I've heard of them..
d] Damn that's a clean bay.
e] What's with you and red 45's?

I could be wrong but isn't 24 volt usually used in military vehicles? I know the military hummer was 24 volt but the civilian one was 12. Anyway what is the purpose of using 24 over 12? both work.

 

[DanS HJ-45]

I could be wrong but isn't 24 volt usually used in military vehicles? I know the military hummer was 24 volt but the civilian one was 12. Anyway what is the purpose of using 24 over 12? both work.

24 volts was often specced for markets where it's cold. 24V trucks tend to start better when it's really cold.

Dan

 

[Radd Cruisers]

24 volts was often specced for markets where it's cold. 24V trucks tend to start better when it's really cold.

Dan

Thats a good theory.

My thoughts are the 24 volt stuff pulls half the amperage and the electrical parts just plain outlast 12 volt stuff. Plus if you ever seen a 8274 winch in 24 volt pull, its damn fast...


Been wrong many a time before.

I like that left hand drive, what country did it come out of?

Rob

 

[Ghetto Fireman]

Thats a good question. It has both French and German ID's on the firewall. I bought it from a gentleman from Salt Springs, BC. My plan is to one day transplant a 12HT and a 5-speed. H is dependable but lacks power.

 

[ms sejersen]

ohh i see, Awl_TEQ have made the snorkel.

 

[Radd Cruisers]

Thats a good question. It has both French and German ID's on the firewall. I bought it from a gentleman from Salt Springs, BC. My plan is to one day transplant a 12HT and a 5-speed. H is dependable but lacks power.

Your kiddin...that truck was in almost in my back yard....

Salt Spring is one beautiful island, very laid back folks..

Great score nice truck.

Rob

 

[subzali]

I lusted over the HJ45/HJ47 troopies back in high school, looking at that rig I might have to start up again!

 

[Ghetto Fireman]

Thanks, I really wasn't in the market but once I saw it I had to have it and more than likely paid too much.Are you related to Bruce Miller? I bought his FJ-45 years back.Two red 45's !!!!


First photo when I purchased it.

Second Photo after the upgrades.


Mike

 

[TMACK]

Damn. What a great looking truck. I'd fight the nasty fight if this one ever came up for sale. Well done.

 

[wedgetail]

FMD man that is one clean engine bay. Nice troopy though. Did you fit those shackles?

 

[Ghetto Fireman]

I am still searching for a set of rear troopy seats like these. Let me know!!!

Thank You