Hi, I'm a newbie and I...

H8MudLvSno · 05-29-08, 09:59 PM

1) Read the FAQ. Many times.
2) Got one of those silver star thingys.
3) Ordered, received and read the FSM and EWD. Many times.
4) Took a look at my recently purchased 94 FZJ80 with the rose colored glasses off. Glad I made it back to Chicago from Seattle without breaking down.
5) Ordered parts from cruiserdan.
6) haven't taken any decent pictures yet.
7) Still searching for something to take this green stuff that is all over the body, its sort of metallic and might be mistaken for paint.

Hope I can add to the treasure trove of knowledge and hilarity that is IH8MUD. Thanks again to all that make this a must-read every morning.

- Allan

TX_TLC · 05-29-08, 10:07 PM

Wow...just think what this place would be like if more newbs were like you!

Let me say welcome and THANK YOU! haha. This is a great place but rather addicting...fair warning.

I am curious as to what your plans or thought are on your #7 above. I have the same substance and am getting rather itchy to do something drastic with it.

Romer · 05-29-08, 10:11 PM

Welcome Allan. Nice to see you found the site useful

dixie_cragger · 05-29-08, 10:55 PM

SWEET. My turn to say...

THIS THREAD IS WORTHLESS WITHOUT PICS!!!

welcome to the ADDICTION! WE WANNA SEE YOUR NEW RIDE!

mainemike · 05-30-08, 07:24 AM

Welcome!

Ignore the greenpaint racists... I'm green and proud of it - green and black gives that paramilitary look I love, probably instilled as 'cool' in me at a young age from growing up an army brat. Especially the 80 dark green, which is almost black anyway. You can keep your sterile white ones that need constant baths...

Ruadhrigh · 05-30-08, 07:26 AM

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sseaman · 05-30-08, 07:48 AM

Welcome, sounds like you have done your homework, enjoy your rig.

traxman25 · 05-30-08, 07:52 AM

We might be able to help you take that metalicy looking green gunk off. You should come down to the either the Cliffs or the Badlands off road park with us. 4rnr here hosts and event at the Cliffs towards the end of July. Here's a link.

Polak · 05-30-08, 09:14 AM

Welcome!

Have you hooked up w/ any of the other windy city guys?

Come on down to Badlands in Attica, IN sometime when there's a group from the Hoosier Cruisers crew. Most don't wheel too hard, but we make up for that by drinkin' a lot back at camp afterward!

PACNW96 · 05-30-08, 09:54 AM

Welcome and great job on the research. As far the debris on your paint try using a clay bar which should make your paint smooth as silk.

Beowulf · 05-30-08, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by H8MudLvSno

7) Still searching for something to take this green stuff that is all over the body, its sort of metallic and might be mistaken for paint.

An acid bath, followed by a complete repaint in a pleasing colour, which would be pretty much every colour other than 6M1.

Welcome.

-B-

Volunteer · 05-30-08, 10:45 AM

Welcome. Go Orange

Skillet · 05-30-08, 10:57 AM

AKcruiserfreak · 05-30-08, 11:13 AM

Welcome!

TK

H8MudLvSno · 05-31-08, 10:23 AM

Thanks for making me feel welcome everyone.

I did find one picture I took with my phone, its not all-inclusive but I can say that its a stock truck, including what looked like the original belts (lots o' little cracks waiting to leave me stranded, can't believe I missed that on inspection...) and what had to be the original spare tire (easily the worst spare tire I have ever seen in my life, replaced on the road back to Chicago.)

On the to-do list, besides replacing those belts, are a fluid baseline, new windshield, suspension upgrade, and a bit of armor up front. The budget might allow for new tires too, which like oil and coolant seem to generate slight differences of opinion here.

Looking forward to many many hours of time lost to perusing and adding to the MUD world.

- Allan

MarcoPolo · 05-31-08, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by H8MudLvSno

Looking forward to many many hours of time lost to perusing and adding to the MUD world.

Oh the shame of it all........................

Welcome

to the madness

fjfar80 · 05-31-08, 12:13 PM

My friend you do not have a stock rig...someone got the clear corner lights installed on your truck. Welcome and enjoy the fun...it is what it is.

alia176 · 05-31-08, 02:00 PM

Allan,

Welcome to Mud. Check out the Windy city club under the TLC Forum/Clubhouse section of this board for your Chicago brothers!

cruiserdan · 05-31-08, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beowulf

An acid bath, followed by a complete repaint in a pleasing colour, which would be pretty much every colour other than 6M1.

Ting · 05-31-08, 09:07 PM

Welcome to mud!!

2badfjs · 05-31-08, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by H8MudLvSno

1) Read the FAQ. Many times.
2) Got one of those silver star thingys.
3) Ordered, received and read the FSM and EWD. Many times.
4) Took a look at my recently purchased 94 FZJ80 with the rose colored glasses off. Glad I made it back to Chicago from Seattle without breaking down.
5) Ordered parts from cruiserdan.
6) haven't taken any decent pictures yet.
7) Still searching for something to take this green stuff that is all over the body, its sort of metallic and might be mistaken for paint.

Hope I can add to the treasure trove of knowledge and hilarity that is IH8MUD. Thanks again to all that make this a must-read every morning.

- Allan

that could be a first no matter what forum.

H8MudLvSno · 06-02-08, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by traxman25

We might be able to help you take that metalicy looking green gunk off. You should come down to the either the Cliffs or the Badlands off road park with us. 4rnr here hosts and event at the Cliffs towards the end of July. Here's a link.

traxman, I'd love to scrape a bit of paint but I don't think the rig will be ready for that kind of action by then - from those pics I'd need a lift, sliders and tires all installed and ready to go before I headed for that trail. If there is some less hard core wheeling there I'd welcome a chance to tear off those running boards....

- Allan

H8MudLvSno · 06-02-08, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fjfar80

My friend you do not have a stock rig...someone got the clear corner lights installed on your truck. Welcome and enjoy the fun...it is what it is.

Wow, I didn't even notice that, thought they were all like that.

- Allan

reffug · 06-03-08, 01:37 AM

Blue Phoenix · 06-03-08, 06:06 AM

Nice and to the point...Welcome

mot · 06-03-08, 10:50 AM

maybe_a_80... · 06-03-08, 11:20 AM

Welcome! Nice rig and I hope you have as much fun as the rest of us baselining and making mods...!

Sc0- · 06-03-08, 05:11 PM

Welcome, another '94 TLC and '02 TDI person....

Mileage and maintenance record might be the deciding factor for future work, my '94 needed a few little things when I purchased it with 118k miles on it. Now with 132k it still needs more parts and attention but hasn't left me stranded, CDan will be my buddy...

05-29-08, 09:59 PM	#1
H8MudLvSno A Newb's Newb Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 5	Hi, I'm a newbie and I... 1) Read the FAQ. Many times. 2) Got one of those silver star thingys. 3) Ordered, received and read the FSM and EWD. Many times. 4) Took a look at my recently purchased 94 FZJ80 with the rose colored glasses off. Glad I made it back to Chicago from Seattle without breaking down. 5) Ordered parts from cruiserdan. 6) haven't taken any decent pictures yet. 7) Still searching for something to take this green stuff that is all over the body, its sort of metallic and might be mistaken for paint. Hope I can add to the treasure trove of knowledge and hilarity that is IH8MUD. Thanks again to all that make this a must-read every morning. - Allan __________________ 94 FZJ80 - something to wrench on 02 VW Jetta TDI - something else to wrench on

05-29-08, 10:07 PM	#2
TX_TLC IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Texas TLCA# 14457 Posts: 1,311	Wow...just think what this place would be like if more newbs were like you! Let me say welcome and THANK YOU! haha. This is a great place but rather addicting...fair warning. I am curious as to what your plans or thought are on your #7 above. I have the same substance and am getting rather itchy to do something drastic with it. __________________ 1994 FZJ80, stock, emerald green, 148k TLCA #14457 LSLC Member TX_TLC ROTW "We will know how long they last when the first one wears out."

05-29-08, 10:11 PM	#3
Romer Kneel for the Shaman Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Englewood, Colorado TLCA# 13968 Posts: 7,552	Welcome Allan. Nice to see you found the site useful __________________ Ken Romer ~ Friend of Shaman Keeper of the FAQ, Defender of Newbies, and Slayer of Tards Commander Rising Sun 4WD Club - K0ROM 97 LX450, Supercharged, Locked, and lots of other stuff ROTW 96 LX450 - ROD's 06 4Runner - Wife's 99 4Runner - daughterofromer's 03 BMW Z4 Roadster

05-29-08, 10:55 PM	#4
dixie_cragger IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 163	SWEET. My turn to say... THIS THREAD IS WORTHLESS WITHOUT PICS!!! welcome to the ADDICTION! WE WANNA SEE YOUR NEW RIDE! __________________ 1990 FJ62 (166k miles) - ARB F/R Armor,OME,33" BFG M/Ts 1997 FZJ80 (118k miles) - ARB/JKCustoms Armor, OME,Warn 12k,IPF Spots,SLEE DC D/S,CDL, 35" BFG M/Ts KM2s

05-30-08, 07:24 AM	#5
mainemike IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 TLCA# 17772 Posts: 268	Welcome! Ignore the greenpaint racists... I'm green and proud of it - green and black gives that paramilitary look I love, probably instilled as 'cool' in me at a young age from growing up an army brat. Especially the 80 dark green, which is almost black anyway. You can keep your sterile white ones that need constant baths... __________________ 1996 FZJ80 not-locked, Emu 861/862, ARB, Slee sliders and skids, 285 Nitto TGs, Scan Gauge, hopefully exploring somewhere in North America. www.purplelizard.com

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05-30-08, 07:52 AM	#8
traxman25 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Platteville, WI Posts: 106	We might be able to help you take that metalicy looking green gunk off. You should come down to the either the Cliffs or the Badlands off road park with us. 4rnr here hosts and event at the Cliffs towards the end of July. Here's a link. __________________ 4x Innovations - Quality Custom Toyota based tube products at a fair price Check out the 87 Runner trail rig. -Adam- Toll Free @ 1-877-359-1611

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Polak Zemsta! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: KIND TLCA# 15431 Posts: 562	Welcome! Have you hooked up w/ any of the other windy city guys? Come on down to Badlands in Attica, IN sometime when there's a group from the Hoosier Cruisers crew. Most don't wheel too hard, but we make up for that by drinkin' a lot back at camp afterward! __________________ '96 FZJ80 OE Lockers, 2.5" OME Heavy, 285/75/16 Nitto Terra Grapplers.... '75 FJ40 SOLD but not forgotten

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05-31-08, 10:23 AM	#15
H8MudLvSno A Newb's Newb Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 5	Good to be here Thanks for making me feel welcome everyone. I did find one picture I took with my phone, its not all-inclusive but I can say that its a stock truck, including what looked like the original belts (lots o' little cracks waiting to leave me stranded, can't believe I missed that on inspection...) and what had to be the original spare tire (easily the worst spare tire I have ever seen in my life, replaced on the road back to Chicago.) On the to-do list, besides replacing those belts, are a fluid baseline, new windshield, suspension upgrade, and a bit of armor up front. The budget might allow for new tires too, which like oil and coolant seem to generate slight differences of opinion here. Looking forward to many many hours of time lost to perusing and adding to the MUD world. - Allan __________________ 94 FZJ80 - something to wrench on 02 VW Jetta TDI - something else to wrench on Last edited by H8MudLvSno; 05-31-08 at 10:26 AM. Reason: how does this picture thing work again????

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fjfar80 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hong Kong SAR Posts: 373	My friend you do not have a stock rig...someone got the clear corner lights installed on your truck. Welcome and enjoy the fun...it is what it is. __________________ 1997 FZJ80 - Flareless, Lined, MetalTech Sliders, LandTank MAF, PM'd to the Gills, 285 BFG ATs, Alpine, and XM but, just starting (it's sitting in CONUS...a bit lonely..awaiting customization and ready to get Super Charged) 1997 BMW 528i - AC Schnitzer'd out (right-hand drive) 1988 E28 M5 - Currently being restored in the US "It is not the critic that counts" TR - 1910 http://faragesgarage.blogspot.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrgarage

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Sc0- IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 290	Welcome, another '94 TLC and '02 TDI person.... Mileage and maintenance record might be the deciding factor for future work, my '94 needed a few little things when I purchased it with 118k miles on it. Now with 132k it still needs more parts and attention but hasn't left me stranded, CDan will be my buddy... __________________ '93 FZJ80-blown engine '94 FZJ80 '95 FZJ80- locked