Registry U.S. 70's Registration. (3 Viewers)
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Sweet! I like the bambi slammer front bumper. I would love to have a pop top someday. What does the interior look like?
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Thanks for posting .....
2nd Annual Southeast 70 Series Meet and Greet and Trailride - Sept23-25, 2016 - Oliver Springs, TN
Clear your calendar.
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ah so you are the elusive troopy..... i saw some pics of those being built. BAD>>>>ASS
Drool! Man, that is slick! Congrats!
I was just visiting Steves website and screamed a little when I saw that big red "sold" appear across the image of what I thought might be my new rig!
Congrats on the purchase: she is a beaut!
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The good ones seem to go quickly.
Just like women....
Holy cow, I can't believe I just found this thread!
I kept a list of troopys as I read all 20 pages and here is my count: 12 on here (I still have to post mine), 2 more in Grand Junction and 2-4 in Telluride, depending on how many @T-ridecruiser owns. Add in a few more that Steve sold, and I'd agree with about 20 in the USA.
Definitely time for T-shirts! Maybe belt buckles would be more durable and club-like?
I kept a list of troopys as I read all 20 pages and here is my count: 12 on here (I still have to post mine), 2 more in Grand Junction and 2-4 in Telluride, depending on how many @T-ridecruiser owns. Add in a few more that Steve sold, and I'd agree with about 20 in the USA.
Definitely time for T-shirts! Maybe belt buckles would be more durable and club-like?
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There are numerous 70 Series in the U.S. that should be listed on this thread but because it's not in the "sticky" section, it gets relegated to the dust bin fairly quickly. Please encourage everyone to register.
I also encourage those that can to join us here ....2nd Annual Southeast 70 Series Meet and Greet and Trailride - Sept23-25, 2016 - Oliver Springs, TN
1985 HJ75, 2H, H55F, naturally aspirated (I'd like to hear about your 2H turbo experiences)
Australian via San Diego
lives in the Colorado Rockies
DD and rattling-around rig
I believe this was owned by @1tontoy in the past and he may know more of the history
I always like to see other interior builds, so here is mine. Purpleheart bumper cover, wenge interior panels (diamond plate is for amateurs), maple (edged in walnut) cargo-box/dog-platform, and walnut wheel-well covers. Camping boxes and cooler fill the floor space by the bench to make a sleeping platform.
The bar keeps the dog bed from sliding around and the space behind the driver seat contains the wife-basket and beverage cooler. The driver seat bar extends so the seat can still be pulled forward.
Divided into to two open spaces, we keep the heavy mechanical/recovery stuff in the back bins over the wheels and the front bins are for whatever and camping gear. There is still space behind the seats to recline and store stuff we need to get at a lot.
The side wells have proven very useful for things like the Hi-lift (keeping it outside in our mag-cloride roads is a bad idea), shovel and hammock, of course.
We need to improve the sound system from the standard crappy 4" speakers up front. I'm thinking of mounting some larger speakers up high above the windows, so send me your solutions!
Enjoy the journey,
Scott
Australian via San Diego
lives in the Colorado Rockies
DD and rattling-around rig
I believe this was owned by @1tontoy in the past and he may know more of the history
I always like to see other interior builds, so here is mine. Purpleheart bumper cover, wenge interior panels (diamond plate is for amateurs), maple (edged in walnut) cargo-box/dog-platform, and walnut wheel-well covers. Camping boxes and cooler fill the floor space by the bench to make a sleeping platform.
The bar keeps the dog bed from sliding around and the space behind the driver seat contains the wife-basket and beverage cooler. The driver seat bar extends so the seat can still be pulled forward.
Divided into to two open spaces, we keep the heavy mechanical/recovery stuff in the back bins over the wheels and the front bins are for whatever and camping gear. There is still space behind the seats to recline and store stuff we need to get at a lot.
The side wells have proven very useful for things like the Hi-lift (keeping it outside in our mag-cloride roads is a bad idea), shovel and hammock, of course.
We need to improve the sound system from the standard crappy 4" speakers up front. I'm thinking of mounting some larger speakers up high above the windows, so send me your solutions!
Enjoy the journey,
Scott
Felt a burn in my ear
Yes, this was mine. Miss it - had it for ~5 years. Hated to sell it. I did all the work ( a ton of work ) on it except paint the interior. Totally stripped exterior (removed front fenders, etc) to bare metal and painted with 2-3 coated 2K epoxy and 1 coat sealer and 2-3 coats single stage acrylic urethane. It is the FJ cruiser white/tan color code (Sandstorm or Desert Tan, can't remember at the moment).
Truck originally didn't have sliding windows or snorkel. Powdercoated a bunch of the bits, and a ton of new OEM parts like new weatherstripping (fully overhauled the sliding windows) and windshield, and OME from CruiserOutfitters. It has a 60 series Kaymar rear bumper which I was going to finish the mounting, but it fits pretty well I think. Added the dual battery trays. Low KM truck for the age that was very well maintained, original build on engine and gearbox. Glad to see it being DD'ed and taken to the next level with the interior build out.
yooper
SILVER Star
@kevinmrowland has a turboed 2H and would be an excellent knowledge resource for that.
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As the number of 70 Series slowly increase in the U.S. I encourage every new owner to take time to register and post a photo of their Cruiser.
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Captain Sanuk
WAMPA
1987 BJ70 aftermarket turbo. DD in California
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Thanks for posting.
1990 LJ78 Prado imported in 2015. DD in Vero Beach, FL
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Sharp looking Cruiser .... Thanks for posting.
Thanks Bruddah!
