78 Troopy build (pic heavy!)

[Pesca]

Hi all!


In the last year I have restored a Mercedes Westfalia campervan and travelled through North-America in it. During this build I found lots of helpful tips on this forum. It is now time to become a more active members and contribute to the Land Cruiser knowledge database.


In this topic I will be sharing the progress of my Land Cruiser 78.

What will I use it for?

- Trips through Europe, Scotland, Iceland, Norway and eventually a trip to Mongolia.


What is my goal for the build?

- I want a simple but practical build, not making the cruiser to heavy and keeping its great 4x4 qualities.


I picked up the cruiser a week ago and started stripping it, I want to be sure I won’t miss any rust spots.

other planned fixes:
-New exhaust
-Getting the dent out of the rear door so i can open it properly.

This is its current state:

 

[Pesca]

The last couple of days I have been busy removing doors, bumpers, lights etc. I have also started to clean the rust of the chassis. Found another couple nasty rust spots:

 

[Pesca]

I have also stripped the entire cabin, not sure yet on what to build in the back.. ideas are welcome!

 

[Animal Mother]

I've a new long range Frontrunner tank that may fit your troopy if you're interested?

 

[Pesca]

I've a new long range Frontrunner tank that may fit your troopy if you're interested?

I cant seem to be able to send you a PM.

 

[Paddler Ed]

I cant seem to be able to send you a PM.

One or 6 more posts, and you should be good.


With the rust, check the firewall - I used to work with some mid 1980's Troopys and utes, and they all leaked at the firewall in the rain...

 

[Pesca]

One or 6 more posts, and you should be good.


With the rust, check the firewall - I used to work with some mid 1980's Troopys and utes, and they all leaked at the firewall in the rain...

Any spot specifically? Mine is a august 2001 model.

 

[Paddler Ed]

Any spot specifically? Mine is a august 2001 model.

I used to find it when it rained! It leaked onto the drivers clutch foot if I remember correctly... only found out because I'd drive them wearing flip flops, whereas most of the others would wear boots.

 

[Pesca]

I used to find it when it rained! It leaked onto the drivers clutch foot if I remember correctly... only found out because I'd drive them wearing flip flops, whereas most of the others would wear boots.

Thanks, will have a look at it tomw!

 

[Paddler Ed]

I'm talking about RHD ones, so the leak might be near the transmission tunnel.

 

[Animal Mother]

You might need more posts in the forum to send a message.

I have 2 that may fit, and a universal tank.

The two are for 70 series (possibly 76/70 series). One is an 160l replacement long range, the second is an additional 80l long range tank.

The universal tank is a 140l.

I'm in Wales, UK.

 

[Pesca]

You might need more posts in the forum to send a message.

I have 2 that may fit, and a universal tank.

The two are for 70 series (possibly 76/70 series). One is an 160l replacement long range, the second is an additional 80l long range tank.

The universal tank is a 140l.

I'm in Wales, UK.

I will send you a PM as soon as the forum will let me ! For now i am focussing on this rust. Thanks for the offer, appreciated.

 

[Animal Mother]

I will send you a PM as soon as the forum will let me ! For now i am focussing on this rust. Thanks for the offer, appreciated.

No worries. They're not going anywhere.

 

[Firewout]

Hey Pesca, did you buy the truck from René in Gouvy in the Belgian Ardennes?

 

[Pesca]

Made some more progress today, started with removing the paint to be able to cut out the rust and weld in new panels. Also started on the base-layer protection for the chassis.

 

[br1anuk]

Cabmasters have lots of brand new take off parts for these Land Cruisers. Check them out.
https://cabmasters.com/category/4x4/toyota

 

[Pesca]

Cabmasters have lots of brand new take off parts for these Land Cruisers. Check them out.
https://cabmasters.com/category/4x4/toyota

great tip, thanks!

 

[Firewout]

Btw interesting workshop. Would love to see a pic of the red one behind your truck with the TEX license plate.

 

[stumog]

They have some interesting stuff for sale

 

[Pesca]

Another day, besides finding some more rust , I have removed the side windows and cleaned the body to be sanded.