Troopy - > Eternity!!!

Its a very versatile vehicle but that original diesel engine is underpowered. The reason I got mine was that I could fit out the back to sleep in comfort and still carry all that gear for prolonged outback trips inside.
Klaus

I guess your refering to the body shape when you say old model.

Why change something that works is the simple answer.

They have the biggest rear area, one of the highest internal load capacities also one of the highest tow capacities they generally lack all the tricky plastic toy $hit that the market demands these days or IFS.
They also have very good ground clearance.
Power to weight ratio is very very well matched especially in the turbo.
They go for ever with very little problem associated with any aspect of the build.
And if you do have a problem parts / service are avaliable just about anywhere you go in the country.

Birdsville Auto told me they could just about build a 75/78/79 series Toyota off the shelf with the spares they carried.
Disco or Nissan etc you had to wait till it came up from Adelaide.
This is because most of the outback Stations use Toyota's. (Is that Apostraphe thingy supposed to be there in Toyota's ?)

They are a great looking vehicle, very business like in my view.

They have proven themselves as a design for more years than most people can remember.

Go North young man and you will see more troopys than you will believe.
In Alice Springs recently my son and I played count the Troopy in one day alone 40% of the overall cars counted in a 3 hour period driving around Alice were Troopies. (Troopy Heaven)
Best Business in Alice would have to be the Toyota dealership.

They have some limitations Higher centre of gravity is the biggest issue for me.

They are not everyone's cup of tea but lovem or hatem they are a great truck and I for one would be hard pressed to find another vehicle that could do everything that this one will do.

I think the name "Troopy" has a catchy name. Also how many other 4WD's can carry a sheet of 1200x1800 sheet of plywood inside & still shut the door? Also, I like to carry a 2ft step ladder so I can get into the back door & look into the engine bay. Also most Troopy drivers wave to one another. If you want a 4WD that drives like a car then a troopy is not for you!

Sparky

One of the greatest thinks since sliced bread.

Well, what can I add to the above? They, are quite simpley, the best touring vehicle you can buy. I have 2 seats and a sh#tload of storage space. They are tough as nails, actually tougher, and as was said before, no dinky plastic crap, just solid BEAST! If I had carpeted floors, then my drivers sider carpet would be ruined. As it is, once a week I vacuum and wipe with a wet coth.There...good as new!!!

Plus, the chicks love em. ;)

Troopies? Proper 4wd for real travelling. Oz is big, but wait - there's more!

They can go further than any other 4wd sold in Australia - proven by my mate's itineraries. Never would have thought it would end up in these places when we first saw it at the ex-govt auctions in Alice.

Still going.

http://overland.dreamers1.com/

Regards,

I was going to get the 75 series, leaf springs all round, and it prob. does make it a more capable four wheeler,(slightly) but after driving a few of them with H.D. suspension, well, what can I say, do you like headaches? The coils make for quite a smooth ride, with minimal loss in capability.

Plus, since I owned it, I haven't had a single speeding fine!!!

troopy = A large square box that you can fit all your stuff onto , into , bolt onto , put on top of , accessorize , cary upto 11 people , reliable , parts available anywhere , have i forgoten anything ?

About August last year I tried to get a Troopy mob/club off the ground here in Perth but got more enquiries from non troopy owners so I decided to go with any 4x4 which resulted in Bush Camping being established which currently has a mailing list of 65.

But I still recon a just Troopy mob/club would be great.

Two things.....
1. What's the best way to optimise the comfort levels for an around Oz trip in a Troopy ? Seats ? Anything else ?
2. Interested in how the back can be configured to store the necessary goodies for bush camping AND get in and out when make selections etc ? (seeing that its still a 2 door)...IE....don't want to remove gear to get gear....

I've had troopies since 1981, can't kill em. Fit good aftermarket seats, Scheels or Recaro's or similar, extra leaf all round, decent shocks, air locker in the rear and they will go just about anywhere.
the weak points in the drive train are the small front diff and the transfer case, I've rebuilt two around the 130k mark, both private use on long outback trips with a decent load.

Hi Dragan
How many other 4X4's can you hop in and stand up and boil a kettle on the stove then wash the cup in the kitchen sink then slowly (built for comfort not for speed. No turbo or electronics to go wrong) drive up the washed out track, then after sitting back relaxing on the couch watching a dvd or video of the days entertainment hop up into bed for a comfortable nights sleep in the middle of the bush or city

Ps Telescope about $75 from D**K SMITH for stargazing in the bush. will MM you

Bill

Space and more space.
Saddest day when I had to swap the 75 for a 60 when the baby came along.
It took me and the missus all over the country.
Pull up anywhere and that was your bed for the night.
Throw up an annex for a bit comfort when the weather was bad.
Stored everything under a false floor in the back with a swag rolled up on top.
Superb head room in the 75.
Brilliant touring range with the diesel's dual tanks.
Comfortable on the highway and tackled rough stuff well.

Ahh memories.

Cheers,
Moz

Ahh the troopy. As i type, mine is driving away with its new owner! I have had my first troopy -a 1990 hzj75- for 3 years and it took me everywhere without a whinge. I bought it as a second vehicle for $4000 from a wrecker and did it up over the last 3 years. In the meantime as the primary car for my family i have had:
1. 2000 V6 Suzuki grand vitara
2. 1996 Defender 130 TDI dual cab
3. 1997 Nissan patrol GQ 1997 2.8td
and NOT ONE of them comes close to being as reliable and as good offroad as the TROOPY!
I am now saving up for a new 5 seater RV. I just wish they didnt charge what they do for the 75/78/79 series. Paying sportscar prices for a tractor!
But what a tractor!
Cheers All.