Owyn. Sydney Australia. Troopy fan

[Owyn]

hi all
I’m currently driving a Mitsubishi delica, that’s used for family camping trips and moderate off road trips.
As my kids are growing up/leaving I’ve decided I want a more capable and “normal” 4wd drive, that can be used for long term overland Australian travel.
Currently investigating a used troopy. Specifically I’m trying to find out how easy it is to retroactively fit 3 extra seats in the back, (as most variants have nothing in the back)

 

[Firewout]

Hi Owyn,
Try to find a 76.
They have the extra seats and also 2 extra doors, which give much better access to the gear in the truck.

 

[Paddler Ed]

You'll need to get a mod plate of for the 3 seats in the back, if the compliance plate is a 3 seater or a 11 seater.

That'll be a visit to an RMS approved engineer and a wallet lightened by about $500 at a guess (it's fairly straight forward modification, and stuff is available sometimes with the 6 seats) on top of the seats etc.

What sort of age and budget are you looking at? Which engine do you want?

 

[Owyn]

Thx. You’ve confirmed my suspicions. I think I’ll hold on till I find one registered with the seats I need. Not precious on engine type (other than diesel) ldeally also after bars/spare carriers/long range tank(s). Budget around $15-$20k.

 

[Paddler Ed]

$15-20k puts you in a 1HZ, but not quite a 1HD-T (they're still going for high 20s, and often more than a 1VD engined one)

Troopy's could come with factory twin tanks, so keep an eye out for twin fuel flaps on the same side.

https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/toyota/landcruiser/hzj78r-series/between-10000-25000/

https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/toyota/landcruiser/hzj75rv-series/between-10000-25000/

Just need to work out how far you're willing to travel...

There's also a few Facebook groups that might be worth joining to see what is around.