Rust repair Panels HJ47
Submitted: Saturday, Oct 22, 2005 at 22:06
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jonhol2
Hi, I have a much loved HJ47 Troopy which has the usual cancer in the rim around the roof & the upper side panels. I have managed to procure a 2nd hand roof in good order, but cannot find the appropriate panels. Does anyone know whether these panels can be bought new or if there are rust repair panels on the market? Alternatively, has anyone made similar repairs & can you recommend someone to carry out the repairs? I am in the Parramatta Area of
Sydney. Thanks,
John H
Reply By: Willem - Sunday, Oct 23, 2005 at 08:32
Sunday, Oct 23, 2005 at 08:32
John
There is a company in NoosaQld, which manufactures fibreglass panels for the 40 series Toyota. They may be able to help you out.
www.ozeastfibreglass4wd.com.au
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Follow Up By: jonhol2 - Sunday, Oct 23, 2005 at 08:34
Sunday, Oct 23, 2005 at 08:34
Thanks Willem. Will have a look at their site. Would prefer steel though as to go full fibreglass would require roll bars etc.
John H
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Follow Up By: Willem - Sunday, Oct 23, 2005 at 08:47
Sunday, Oct 23, 2005 at 08:47
John
I have a mate here in SA who has a 1981 FJ47 Troopy. It hasn't run in a while but is still a goer(has a Ford XF engine conversion). It is a country vehicle with minimal rust, some lower rear panel damage and you may be able to pick it up for very little.
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Reply By: Rock Crawler - Sunday, Oct 23, 2005 at 11:02
Sunday, Oct 23, 2005 at 11:02
I have a friend here in
Melbourne who purchased new roof channels from japan of
all places , but they only had for shorties so he bought 2 sets to make one.
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Follow Up By: jonhol2 - Sunday, Oct 23, 2005 at 20:01
Sunday, Oct 23, 2005 at 20:01
Rock Crawler & Willem,
thanks for the replies. Willem, unfortunately SA is a bit of a trip from
Sydney, but if all else fails..........
Rock Crawler,thanks, that is a good suggestion as
well. I have sent an email to the company in
Brisbane that do the fibre glass panels. Maybe there will be some more life for the old troopy yet.
John H
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Follow Up By: banjodog - Monday, Oct 24, 2005 at 06:00
Monday, Oct 24, 2005 at 06:00
You could try contacting this 4wd wrecker in
Townsville - used to sell origional unused steel panels that were stripped from mining vehicles - panels were taken off before the vehicle went underground.
Partington 4WD
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