Land Cruiser 78 Troopy

[Overland Adventure NZ]

When I been doing a lot of searching on here for anyone with a 70 series Troopy (troop carrier) with no luck.

So I thought I’d start this one, hopefully in the right place .

As I’m very proud and lucky to have secured one of the very last new available in New Zealand Land Cruiser 78 Troop Carrier.
The model range has been cut from 4 models to just 3 models and the option in the two door and four-door Utes being available with the V8 manual, or the four-cylinder automatic.
I’m impressed with my new today V8 manual diesel.

Time to explore and get a feel of things before building out the rear to sleep in for myself and my dog.

 

[El-Dracho]

Awesome. Congrats on your new rig, Peter. Enjoy the built and even more important the upcoming trips with your Troopy.

Did I understand correctly, the 78 Tropopy is not available in New Zealand with the 2.8 diesel or why did you choose the V8 diesel?

 

[Ob1]

Nice rig. I’ve been working on the last 2 years on a troopy that was abused for 20+ years. Posted a blog on the build. There are very few parts left from the original car.

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