New Here - Hi from Richmond VA

schneeflocken · 12-08-07, 12:54 PM

Hi everyone, I need to post a request for a mechanic recommendation, but thought I would introduce myself first!

My Cruiser is an 83 with 227K (+) miles. It's a weekend driver, but more importantly, it's a Greyhound "hauler." I work with a group that rehomes retired Greyhounds, and this rig is great for hauling hounds.

The obligatory pics are below.

Nice to meet everyone!

Deborah
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Yeah, I know... the wreath... I can't help it, it's a girlie thing!.

From last weekend... me hauling a couple of just retired Greyhounds to their new homes.

My hounds... Harvey & Jackson.

Rig of Mortis · 12-08-07, 01:03 PM

Welcome, 1983 was a good year.

(official MUD salute)

What's with the bleachers on the front of your truck?

Here's a good link for your mechanic request.

Iron Pig Off Road "79fj40moneypit" mentions below

...dogs look happy.

79fj40moneypit · 12-08-07, 01:14 PM

Holy smokes those bumpers!! I'm coming get out of my way!! Welcome!! good lookin rig you have there. Go see lance at iron pig off road in Fredricksburg, VA.

adamsclarke · 12-08-07, 01:17 PM

I think I've seen ths truck driving around forest hill area. I li ve down the road. hard to miss those bumpers

I'm the guy driving the big green Jeep commando.

schneeflocken · 12-08-07, 01:32 PM

I was bracing myself for the bumper comments... bring 'em on!

The bumpers were on the truck when I bought it, and I'd planned to replace them when I could. (Look for a future post for help with bumper recommendations!) Funny thing is though, I'm starting to like the bumpers. If gas prices ever go down, I might just resign myself to keeping them.

The story is that this rig belonged to a cattle rancher in TX (2 owners back). Apparently he put these bumpers on after a run in with a bull.

(Oh, and I do live in the Forest Hill area... note the Forest Hill sticker on the back window!)

adamsclarke · 12-08-07, 01:37 PM

Well..if you're looking for someone local that is close...try Bobbie's auto on 21st and Semmes (near the fasmart). I live on 21st street...and they do good work. I am sure the good ole' boys can do good cruiser work. I'd offer my services, but since I'm about to tackle a big job (see rust or bust build thread) I doubt I'll have time.

agent orange · 12-08-07, 01:54 PM

Nice cruiser, ive seen a lot around here in recent months.

What kind of work do you need done? I dont know of any good shops in the area but i would be more than welcome to help you out.

BTW kudos on the greyhound rescue, its a great program.

jmylie · 12-08-07, 03:24 PM

Welcome.

Nice looking Cruiser but I'll withhold comments on the bumpers.

I'll second IronPig Offroad. http://www.ironpigoffroad.com/about/contact.shtml

Young Pete · 12-09-07, 02:38 AM

that's my favorite fj60 color!! that would make a nice 60 with factory bumpers...

those bumpers u have will look ok if ur in australia im guessin..

i would take the front and back bumpers though and install the stock chrome factory ones..

i have the stock bumpers im not using but its all the way in CALI....

Butt Ugly Chuck · 12-09-07, 04:12 AM

Those are the ugliest bumpers I've ever seen! But I like ugly stuff. Welcome!

schneeflocken · 12-09-07, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adamsclarke

Well..if you're looking for someone local that is close...try Bobbie's auto on 21st and Semmes (near the fasmart). I live on 21st street...and they do good work. I am sure the good ole' boys can do good cruiser work. I'd offer my services, but since I'm about to tackle a big job (see rust or bust build thread) I doubt I'll have time.

Thanks for the feedback. I think we may have a mutual acquaintance (Matt L.). If so, it's a small world!

Quote:

Originally Posted by agent orange

Nice cruiser, ive seen a lot around here in recent months.

What kind of work do you need done? I dont know of any good shops in the area but i would be more than welcome to help you out.

Thanks agent orange... I don't want to take advantage of anyone's spare time, but I appreciate the offer! I've been driving the Cruiser for a few months, and so far it hasn't let me down. However, I'm concerned about 3 things:
1-strong fuel smell, seems like a fuel line or carb issue. I'm thinking fuel line, since the smell isn't isolated to the engine area.
2-burns oil, also some drops on the ground (where parked). It's better since I started putting in 20/50, but still a concern.
3-thermostat climbs to red on short drives. If I drive a short distance, cut the truck off and start it back up before it cools, the gauge nears red. Less of a problem now that it's cooler, but I want to get it diagnosed. Seems like the fan isn't coming on when it should.

adamsclarke... think those guys at Bobbie's could handle this list?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Young Pete

that's my favorite fj60 color!! that would make a nice 60 with factory bumpers...

those bumpers u have will look ok if ur in australia im guessin..

i would take the front and back bumpers though and install the stock chrome factory ones..

i have the stock bumpers im not using but its all the way in CALI....

Well, now I'm embarrassed, maybe I'll get the bumpers replaced sooner than later. I have no idea how much a job like that would cost (parts and labor). Can anyone give me a ballpark estimate so I can start squirreling some $ away?

Thanks Gentlemen!

smtyblt · 12-09-07, 06:58 AM

I am the General manager of Iron Pig Offroad. We here at IPOR would love to service the truck for you I might even have a bumper for you HA HA HA

no worries, If you need someone let me know, Landcruisers are all we work on.

Thanks
Cam

540-361-7400

agent orange · 12-09-07, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smtyblt

I am the General manager of Iron Pig Offroad. We here at IPOR would love to service the truck for you I might even have a bumper for you HA HA HA

no worries, If you need someone let me know, Landcruisers are all we work on.

Thanks
Cam

540-361-7400

Dont just give cam the keys and let him go, he does terrible terrible things to wagons

!

79fj40moneypit · 12-09-07, 07:32 AM

HA

smtyblt · 12-09-07, 07:37 AM

taken 60's where no other man dares, or something like that.

Goode · 12-09-07, 08:26 AM

Welcome! Great color too.

Nice work with the greyts. My wife and I adopted "I'm Mandy Fly Me" about 1.5 years ago. She has been a BLAST. They are "greyt" companions!
We have her and an Iggy. Both are 4yrs old.

Nice truck!

adamsclarke · 12-09-07, 08:58 AM

The temp problem could be a simple fan clutch that needs to be replaced. If it is fine when your at idle...you're good...if it gets hot while you idle...definately the fan clutch. As far as the temp going up when parked after a long drive...it's fine...called heat soak. As long as the temp goes back down quickly after you start....it's all good.

Bobbies can handle pretty much anything...although I have never had anything done by them since I do it all myslef...they really are good ole boys that can fix about anything..so I would think a carb problem would right up thier alley.

yeah..matt used to be my neighbor..and now lives next to my brother..small world indeed

RockDoc · 12-09-07, 01:31 PM

Welcome aboard

What does the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers have to say about you operating that thing without a conductor?

Do you give 2 long, one short and one long blast of the horn before going through intersections?

X 2 on fan clutch.

The rest of the truck looks to be in beautiful shape behind that balcony.

schneeflocken · 12-09-07, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goode

Nice work with the greyts. My wife and I adopted "I'm Mandy Fly Me" about 1.5 years ago. She has been a BLAST. They are "greyt" companions!

Awesome, another Greyhound adopter! I saw Mandy's pics out at greyhound-data.com... she's beautiful. You can read about my hounds here.

Quote:

Originally Posted by adamsclarke

The temp problem could be a simple fan clutch that needs to be replaced.
yeah..matt used to be my neighbor..and now lives next to my brother..small world indeed

Thanks for the fan clutch tip, I'll ask about that first. Wow, it's a really small world... Matt lives just across the street from me. I'm in the yellow bungalow on the corner. (The house with the ugly bumper truck parked in front

.)

Quote:

Originally Posted by RockDoc

The rest of the truck looks to be in beautiful shape behind that balcony.

OK, OK, so I need to move the bumper replacement project higher in the list... can anyone tell how much I need to put away to have stock bumpers mounted (parts and labor)?

Thanks again guys!

RockDoc · 12-09-07, 02:25 PM

You could start an thread in the Want To Buy section of the classifieds here, and have a look through the for sale and parting out sections. I imagine you could get them from people who are putting on aftermarket bumpers. I would think the cost of a pair of used ones would easily be covered by the gas savings of a month without that thing you have on the front!

Man, if you could rig the rad overflow to discharge out that front receiver, that would be the most awesome/disturbing thing ever!!

super88 · 12-09-07, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RockDoc

Man, if you could rig the rad overflow to discharge out that front receiver, that would be the most awesome/disturbing thing ever!!

I can't stop laughing.

Ok, ok. As for replacing the bumpers, X2 on finding some that have been taken off to upgrade. The kicker is going to be figuring out whether the stock mounting horns have been removed from your frame. If so, finding those could be a bit trickier as they're more like to have been tossed in the garbage.

I have a rear bumper sitting in my back yard, it's straight but has some scars from grinding the mounting bolts off- but I live in Denver! And case in point, I threw the mounting horns in the garbage.

Keep an eye on craigslist, talk to the guys at IPOR, maybe Jim from Solid Rock Offroad (he does awesome custom bumpers), and politely stalk users who are building/buying upgrade bumpers as most of those require removal of the mounting horns. I'll bet most would let you take that OEM gear off their hands for pretty cheap.

Finally, if you really want to make them dogs happy put some Aussie cargo windows in the back- although, I know- it's not a good idea to let your dogs hang their heads out the window.

super88 · 12-09-07, 04:19 PM

Oh! And great looking truck, btw.

adamsclarke · 12-09-07, 05:26 PM

If everyone keeps giving you crap about the bumpers...you can have my stockers when I build new ones in a few weeks.

landcruiserjunky · 12-09-07, 05:33 PM

Biggest Bumper Ever!

Welcome.

RockDoc · 12-09-07, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adamsclarke

If everyone keeps giving you crap about the bumpers...you can have my stockers when I build new ones in a few weeks.

Keep them, put railway couplers in the receivers and a Nathan P5 air horn on the roof.

vasellers · 12-10-07, 07:24 AM

Welcome, good seeing another Old Dominon cruiser head!

bkfj40 · 12-10-07, 09:26 AM

hmm...I thought those were IronPig's new prototype bumper....

Cam just didn't get a chance to paint it rainbow yet

bk

12-08-07, 12:54 PM	#1
schneeflocken IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 10	New Here - Hi from Richmond VA Hi everyone, I need to post a request for a mechanic recommendation, but thought I would introduce myself first! My Cruiser is an 83 with 227K (+) miles. It's a weekend driver, but more importantly, it's a Greyhound "hauler." I work with a group that rehomes retired Greyhounds, and this rig is great for hauling hounds. The obligatory pics are below. Nice to meet everyone! Deborah ---------- Yeah, I know... the wreath... I can't help it, it's a girlie thing!. From last weekend... me hauling a couple of just retired Greyhounds to their new homes. My hounds... Harvey & Jackson.

12-08-07, 01:03 PM	#2
Rig of Mortis IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 581	Welcome, 1983 was a good year. (official MUD salute) What's with the bleachers on the front of your truck? Here's a good link for your mechanic request. Iron Pig Off Road "79fj40moneypit" mentions below ...dogs look happy. __________________ Nicholas 1983 BJ60 (click here for specs) www.myspace.com/bj60 Here's a slide show of my truck Snorkel install thread Last edited by Rig of Mortis; 12-08-07 at 01:28 PM. Reason: Added a link

12-08-07, 01:14 PM	#3
79fj40moneypit "rust never sleeps" Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: CT. Posts: 748	Holy smokes those bumpers!! I'm coming get out of my way!! Welcome!! good lookin rig you have there. Go see lance at iron pig off road in Fredricksburg, VA. __________________ pat 79fj40 rebuild and 3B diesel conversion 85 fj60 gasser 00 Chevy 6.5 td 14' van 03 Camry 79 triumph T140 70 triumph T120Rt "It's a dogs life" aren't we all just dogs anyway? falfiles#19313FAL STG58 Aint no poodle shooter Last edited by 79fj40moneypit; 12-08-07 at 01:21 PM.

12-08-07, 01:54 PM	#7
agent orange The dude abides... Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Richmond, VA TLCA# 16545 Posts: 2,055	Nice cruiser, ive seen a lot around here in recent months. What kind of work do you need done? I dont know of any good shops in the area but i would be more than welcome to help you out. BTW kudos on the greyhound rescue, its a great program. __________________ 1988 FJ 62- SUA, 1" body, 34" trxus mudders, 2.5" exhaust, 27spl Longs/Pig Inners, 4.88s, torsen LSD/lockright, 4runner brakes, other random stuff... 1986 pickup- 2wd, 22r, 4 speed, DD oh, and custom tree damage

12-08-07, 03:24 PM	#8
jmylie IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: CT Posts: 301	Welcome. Nice looking Cruiser but I'll withhold comments on the bumpers. I'll second IronPig Offroad. http://www.ironpigoffroad.com/about/contact.shtml __________________ Joe TLCA # 6363 Yankee Toys Gotham City Land Cruisers Connecticut Open Access Land Trust Northeast Association 4 Wheel Drive Clubs Tread Lightly - Tread Trainer National Off-Highway Conservation Council 1977 FJ55 - for fun (x2) 1979 FJ40 - the wife's 1986 HJ60 - my dd 2007 FJC - my second dd?

12-08-07, 01:17 PM	#4
adamsclarke IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 203	I think I've seen ths truck driving around forest hill area. I li ve down the road. hard to miss those bumpers I'm the guy driving the big green Jeep commando.

12-08-07, 01:32 PM	#5
schneeflocken IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 10	I was bracing myself for the bumper comments... bring 'em on! The bumpers were on the truck when I bought it, and I'd planned to replace them when I could. (Look for a future post for help with bumper recommendations!) Funny thing is though, I'm starting to like the bumpers. If gas prices ever go down, I might just resign myself to keeping them. The story is that this rig belonged to a cattle rancher in TX (2 owners back). Apparently he put these bumpers on after a run in with a bull. (Oh, and I do live in the Forest Hill area... note the Forest Hill sticker on the back window!)

12-08-07, 01:37 PM	#6
adamsclarke IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 203	Well..if you're looking for someone local that is close...try Bobbie's auto on 21st and Semmes (near the fasmart). I live on 21st street...and they do good work. I am sure the good ole' boys can do good cruiser work. I'd offer my services, but since I'm about to tackle a big job (see rust or bust build thread) I doubt I'll have time.

12-09-07, 02:38 AM	#9
Young Pete IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: east bay, nor cal Posts: 243	that's my favorite fj60 color!! that would make a nice 60 with factory bumpers... those bumpers u have will look ok if ur in australia im guessin.. i would take the front and back bumpers though and install the stock chrome factory ones.. i have the stock bumpers im not using but its all the way in CALI....

12-09-07, 04:12 AM	#10
Butt Ugly Chuck IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Arcata, CA TLCA# 18371 Posts: 286	Those are the ugliest bumpers I've ever seen! But I like ugly stuff. Welcome! __________________ 7/85 FJ60 261k miles 91 Haro Extreme AL MTB - daily rider 16' Aire Jaguarundi

12-09-07, 06:58 AM	#12
smtyblt IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Locust Grove Virginia Posts: 408	I am the General manager of Iron Pig Offroad. We here at IPOR would love to service the truck for you I might even have a bumper for you HA HA HA no worries, If you need someone let me know, Landcruisers are all we work on. Thanks Cam 540-361-7400 __________________ 1988 FJ62 buggy SOA front 4-link rear crawl box lockers C3 beadlocks 38"TSL/SX ram assist 30 splined chromo rears 6 studded rear disc Warn RC rear Warn 8274 front Baja SS seats G-Force Race harnesses 1989 FJ62 Ome HD 4" w/35's 1991 FJ80 w/33's 2006 F350 King Ranch

12-09-07, 07:32 AM	#14
79fj40moneypit "rust never sleeps" Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: CT. Posts: 748	HA __________________ pat 79fj40 rebuild and 3B diesel conversion 85 fj60 gasser 00 Chevy 6.5 td 14' van 03 Camry 79 triumph T140 70 triumph T120Rt "It's a dogs life" aren't we all just dogs anyway? falfiles#19313FAL STG58 Aint no poodle shooter

12-09-07, 07:37 AM	#15
smtyblt IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Locust Grove Virginia Posts: 408	taken 60's where no other man dares, or something like that. __________________ 1988 FJ62 buggy SOA front 4-link rear crawl box lockers C3 beadlocks 38"TSL/SX ram assist 30 splined chromo rears 6 studded rear disc Warn RC rear Warn 8274 front Baja SS seats G-Force Race harnesses 1989 FJ62 Ome HD 4" w/35's 1991 FJ80 w/33's 2006 F350 King Ranch

12-09-07, 08:26 AM	#16
Goode IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tennessee TLCA# 13958 Posts: 335	Welcome! Great color too. Nice work with the greyts. My wife and I adopted "I'm Mandy Fly Me" about 1.5 years ago. She has been a BLAST. They are "greyt" companions! We have her and an Iggy. Both are 4yrs old. Nice truck! __________________ 1983 FJ60

12-09-07, 08:58 AM	#17
adamsclarke IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 203	The temp problem could be a simple fan clutch that needs to be replaced. If it is fine when your at idle...you're good...if it gets hot while you idle...definately the fan clutch. As far as the temp going up when parked after a long drive...it's fine...called heat soak. As long as the temp goes back down quickly after you start....it's all good. Bobbies can handle pretty much anything...although I have never had anything done by them since I do it all myslef...they really are good ole boys that can fix about anything..so I would think a carb problem would right up thier alley. yeah..matt used to be my neighbor..and now lives next to my brother..small world indeed

12-09-07, 01:31 PM	#18
RockDoc impervious to subtlety Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta TLCA# 18148 Posts: 1,397	Welcome aboard What does the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers have to say about you operating that thing without a conductor? Do you give 2 long, one short and one long blast of the horn before going through intersections? X 2 on fan clutch. The rest of the truck looks to be in beautiful shape behind that balcony. __________________ [ ][ ]=TOYOTA=[ ][ ] 4 eyes > 2 eyes Member of the Peace Canyon Toyota Swamp Donkeys Creep Coalition

12-09-07, 02:25 PM	#20
RockDoc impervious to subtlety Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta TLCA# 18148 Posts: 1,397	You could start an thread in the Want To Buy section of the classifieds here, and have a look through the for sale and parting out sections. I imagine you could get them from people who are putting on aftermarket bumpers. I would think the cost of a pair of used ones would easily be covered by the gas savings of a month without that thing you have on the front! Man, if you could rig the rad overflow to discharge out that front receiver, that would be the most awesome/disturbing thing ever!! __________________ [ ][ ]=TOYOTA=[ ][ ] 4 eyes > 2 eyes Member of the Peace Canyon Toyota Swamp Donkeys Creep Coalition

12-09-07, 04:19 PM	#22
super88 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 83	Oh! And great looking truck, btw. __________________ 1987 FJ60 - 3" OME lift, 33" M/T's, 0-30 in about 3 hours.

12-09-07, 05:26 PM	#23
adamsclarke IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 203	If everyone keeps giving you crap about the bumpers...you can have my stockers when I build new ones in a few weeks.

12-09-07, 05:33 PM	#24
landcruiserjunky IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In Between Worlds Posts: 1,008	Biggest Bumper Ever! Welcome. __________________ 1984 baby blue fj60- SOA with 35's Expedition One Front Bumper with 8k winch Trail Gear Sliders Safari Snorkel with Toyota GPS Locater Next Mod being considered: -4.88/4.56 gears

12-10-07, 07:24 AM	#26
vasellers IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 41	Welcome, good seeing another Old Dominon cruiser head!

12-10-07, 09:26 AM	#27
bkfj40 some 6, no 4, and more 6 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: shenandoah valley, va TLCA# 7909 Posts: 1,112	hmm...I thought those were IronPig's new prototype bumper.... Cam just didn't get a chance to paint it rainbow yet bk __________________ 76fj40 77fj55 85fj60 00uzj100 90Hilux Crew Cab Diesel 07 5.7L Tundra DC "I spend most of my money on beer, land cruisers, and women...the rest I just waste" - Curran

03-29-08, 12:40 PM	#28
schneeflocken IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 10