1988 HJ75 Landcruiser Troopy build

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AluCab sitting on the roof on 2x6s and maybe this weekend get installed.
New OEM glass and weatherstrip installed today.

Got the hooks for the tracks on the roof. They were too thick to fit so I had to grind them a bit. Are there different sizes?
Checked with AluCab and I can lift from there. Maybe this weekend 15 tubes of Sika...

 

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Big day today. AluCab mounted. Since the body never had the roof installed (and cut) and was deformed, we spent 2 hours trying to fit it, grinding a bit the bottom, and slightly bending to widen the roof. It was stress initially but at the end I'm satisfied. Could not have done it with out help of friends and family. We used the winch of the 40 for the heavy lifting.

On a different note, some have asked me about the heater. It's a great deal and does not require much more to complete the system. It provides instatant hot water and heating the cab/tent.

 

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and now we have a second story...

 

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Added another layer of sound barrier and a vinyl marine grade floor designed for decks of boats.

Also... FIRST START!!!!

 

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Got the engine that I really wanted. The 1HDFT 24 Valve direct injection Toyota. I'll baseline it, and swap after driving the rig for 500 miles. Probably sell the 1HDT that is installed currently.

 

[Dougnuts]

For those of us out of the know, what's better about your new engine or makes it preferable?

 

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For those of us out of the know, what's better about your new engine or makes it preferable?

The 1HDFT is the next gen after the 1HDT. it is a slightly better design. Runs cooler, smoother and a bit quieter. It’s the last all mechanical diesel 6 cyl Toyota ever built. One wire runs the engine cutting fuel to the injector pump. It’s considered the ‘holy grail’. I have the same engine on my 80 series and put 95k miles n the last 5 years without any issues.