Okay...who is the copycat in Los Gatos, CA?

Skillet · 07-25-08, 04:58 PM

I was in Los Gatos a few weeks back and snapped these photos of a mystery rig that looks very familiar.

No plates.

Who owns this fine piece of machinery?

Cruiserdrew · 07-25-08, 05:01 PM

Looks like George Scolaro's truck. (George of the Dome lights and other cool mods fame). Actually, I think his wife usually drives it.

cruiserdan · 07-25-08, 05:06 PM

George's truck is newer than that one.

vladi80 · 07-25-08, 05:18 PM

wow thats a nice rig looks like its parked right next to Mr. Pickle's. Whats that white puc thingy on hood...?

cruiserdan · 07-25-08, 05:30 PM

I would guess some sort of GPS antenna.

wob · 07-25-08, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by cruiserdan

I would guess some sort of GPS antenna.

X2

I'm guessing he has some sort of big screen gps like boats use.

cruiserdan · 07-25-08, 05:39 PM

I was thinking the same thing. The white color is indicitive of a marine application.

arcteryx · 07-25-08, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Skillet

I was in Los Gatos a few weeks back and snapped these photos of a mystery rig that looks very familiar.

No plates.

Who owns this fine piece of machinery?

worthless without something to compare it to.......

wob · 07-25-08, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by cruiserdan

I was thinking the same thing. The white color is indicitive of a marine application.

I have a Lowrance unit in my boat that has that same antennae. Just kinda curious why he didn't put it on the roof.

cruiserdan · 07-25-08, 08:45 PM

Because of the full-length rack?

SOCALFJ · 07-25-08, 08:48 PM

Its the Lowrance Baja 540 gps/waas receiver. We have/had one on our rig.

IdahoDoug · 07-25-08, 11:29 PM

Gotta be his wife - no self respecting man would leave it parked like that.

So, I've been staring at it for a couple minutes with no answer. Anybody figure out why he's got that padded section on his ARB above the driver's section? Best spot to hang off for a field toilet? I love seeing personalized little stuff on people's rigs and trying to figure out what/why.

DougM

Ting · 07-25-08, 11:36 PM

Like Dan said, Geroge truck is newer 97.

This is George's Truck from his web site.

wob · 07-26-08, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by cruiserdan

Because of the full-length rack?

good point

Beowulf · 07-26-08, 03:42 PM

That is Cal's '94 truck. He was on a trail with me at CM08. He goes by Angel? here on 'Mud.

http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-te...lcs-forum.html

-B-

phatairman · 07-27-08, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by IdahoDoug

Anybody figure out why he's got that padded section on his ARB above the driver's section?

My guess is that it is there to protect it from the business end of the hi-lift jack that gets mounted there. But I easily could be wrong.

Beowulf · 07-27-08, 11:08 AM

At Moab Cal had his hi-lift mounted on the rear tyre. He has a Kaymar bumper and the Kaymar hi-lift attachment that goes on the rear tyre carrier.
-B-

Skillet · 07-29-08, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by arcteryx

worthless without something to compare it to.......

Okay Sir...

Mine...

His / Hers...

Also, yes... it had a very large screen gps looking thing on a stand. That is a gps antenna.

Seems like I have seen that winch saver dealy-bob on someone else's rig...

Grolar · 07-29-08, 08:05 PM

Whoever it is, the owner looks parallel parking challenged...
Nice rig, though.

NLXTACY · 07-29-08, 08:39 PM

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA, I just realized something as I started reading this thread. We were visiting some friends out in Napa a few weeks ago. On the way there went to go visit the FJ60 that I STILL DONT HAVE!!!! While there Georg at ValleyHybrids tells me that if I am going to Napa, that I should stop over in Petaluma for the Landcruiser Swap Meet. So we skipped going to some wineries with the wife and son and instead went to Petaluma. While there we saw a lot of 80s that we really liked the look of. Everything from equipment to lifts to armor, what have you. So my wife points out this 80 in particular. She says, "This is my favorite! Honey this is what I want on our Pink Panty Mobile". So I snapped a few shots of it thinking, ok I'll do some research and take a look at what is there and then "emulate" or rather "benchmark" the look.

That Truck?

Skillet · 07-29-08, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by NLXTACY

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA, I just realized something as I started reading this thread. We were visiting some friends out in Napa a few weeks ago. On the way there went to go visit the FJ60 that I STILL DONT HAVE!!!! While there Georg at ValleyHybrids tells me that if I am going to Napa, that I should stop over in Petaluma for the Landcruiser Swap Meet. So we skipped going to some wineries with the wife and son and instead went to Petaluma. While there we saw a lot of 80s that we really liked the look of. Everything from equipment to lifts to armor, what have you. So my wife points out this 80 in particular. She says, "This is my favorite! Honey this is what I want on our Pink Panty Mobile". So I snapped a few shots of it thinking, ok I'll do some research and take a look at what is there and then "emulate" or rather "benchmark" the look.

That Truck?

Nice compliments. She looks even better without the arial snapped off and fender flare smashed.

Thanks.

BTW, imitation is the highest form of flattery.

NLXTACY · 07-29-08, 09:20 PM

Thats pretty much how I'm looking at it. We saw a Slee Short Bus bumper and I FELL IN LOVE with it. I wanted it then and there. My wife takes a look at it...

Wife: "That's not going to scare anyone".

Me: "What are you talking about?!"

Wife: "No one is going to move over for that".

Me: "What are you talking about?!"

Wife: "On the freeway, I want a big cattle catcher so that when I go barreling down the 101 or 405, people get out of my way"

Me: "You need help honey".

So the Royal "WE" decided that the ARB is better.

Skillet · 07-29-08, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by NLXTACY

So the Royal "WE" decided that the ARB is better.

lol, isn't that how it usually goes?

NLXTACY · 07-29-08, 09:45 PM

If it means I finally get to get rid of this stupid damage multiplier I have, so be it. Now need to find a used or scratch/dented one from ARB.

locrwln1 · 07-30-08, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by NLXTACY

Thats pretty much how I'm looking at it. We saw a Slee Short Bus bumper and I FELL IN LOVE with it. I wanted it then and there. My wife takes a look at it...

Wife: "That's not going to scare anyone".

Me: "What are you talking about?!"

Wife: "No one is going to move over for that".

Me: "What are you talking about?!"

Wife: "On the freeway, I want a big cattle catcher so that when I go barreling down the 101 or 405, people get out of my way"

Me: "You need help honey".

So the Royal "WE" decided that the ARB is better.

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Originally Posted by Skillet

lol, isn't that how it usually goes?

That is how I ended up with a snorkle, "we" decided we wanted one, because they look cool on an 80.

Jack

bowyer2002 · 07-30-08, 11:33 AM

locrwln1 & NLXTACY,

You are lucky men...

Are your wives available to talk to MY wife and convince her it is okay and even encouraged (in some circles) to have snorkles, ARB's, lifts, winches, etc!

My wife is pretty agreeable but hasn't yet okayed a lift for the LX or my snorkeling the Tacoma. Any help would be appreciated!

However, those are her only shortcommings!

Skillet · 07-30-08, 11:47 AM

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07-25-08, 04:58 PM	#1
Skillet no bueno Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: КАГІҒОЯИІА TLCA# 16078 Posts: 2,581	Okay...who is the copycat in Los Gatos, CA? I was in Los Gatos a few weeks back and snapped these photos of a mystery rig that looks *very* familiar. No plates. Who owns this fine piece of machinery? Attached Images __________________ 1993 FZJ80 1973 FJ40 oh no you didn't... "...mud is a hotbed of leftist chat/activity." - swank

07-25-08, 05:01 PM	#2
Cruiserdrew KI6MIE Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA TLCA# 11734 Posts: 7,190	Looks like George Scolaro's truck. (George of the Dome lights and other cool mods fame). Actually, I think his wife usually drives it. __________________ Andrew 1971 FJ-40 Rubicon tested, 2F powered, some mods 1976 FJ40 Rusting slowly in the back yard 1984 FJ-60 H55f, 4.11, OME, Daily Driver 1989 FJ-62 117k-son's driver for now-low and slow 1997 FZJ-80 Driveway queen

07-25-08, 05:06 PM	#3
cruiserdan Parts Shaman (per Romer) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Where's my glasses? TLCA# 11332 Posts: 14,053	George's truck is newer than that one. __________________ Original owner 93 FZJ80,locked,blown,water/methanol injected(like a WWII fighter aircraft),lifted,winched,snorkeled,slidered,Sleeed ,moneypit. Balanced on a pin head. 95 FZJ80 trail truck (hers), 94 FZJ80 320K with a knock and a lumpy old Dodge car.

07-25-08, 05:30 PM	#5
cruiserdan Parts Shaman (per Romer) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Where's my glasses? TLCA# 11332 Posts: 14,053	I would guess some sort of GPS antenna. __________________ Original owner 93 FZJ80,locked,blown,water/methanol injected(like a WWII fighter aircraft),lifted,winched,snorkeled,slidered,Sleeed ,moneypit. Balanced on a pin head. 95 FZJ80 trail truck (hers), 94 FZJ80 320K with a knock and a lumpy old Dodge car.

07-25-08, 05:39 PM	#7
cruiserdan Parts Shaman (per Romer) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Where's my glasses? TLCA# 11332 Posts: 14,053	I was thinking the same thing. The white color is indicitive of a marine application. __________________ Original owner 93 FZJ80,locked,blown,water/methanol injected(like a WWII fighter aircraft),lifted,winched,snorkeled,slidered,Sleeed ,moneypit. Balanced on a pin head. 95 FZJ80 trail truck (hers), 94 FZJ80 320K with a knock and a lumpy old Dodge car.

07-25-08, 05:18 PM	#4
vladi80 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: May 2008 Location: Fremont,CA Posts: 75	wow thats a nice rig looks like its parked right next to Mr. Pickle's. Whats that white puc thingy on hood...?

07-25-08, 08:45 PM	#10
cruiserdan Parts Shaman (per Romer) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Where's my glasses? TLCA# 11332 Posts: 14,053	Because of the full-length rack? __________________ Original owner 93 FZJ80,locked,blown,water/methanol injected(like a WWII fighter aircraft),lifted,winched,snorkeled,slidered,Sleeed ,moneypit. Balanced on a pin head. 95 FZJ80 trail truck (hers), 94 FZJ80 320K with a knock and a lumpy old Dodge car.

07-25-08, 08:48 PM	#11
SOCALFJ "The Adventure Duo" Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,384	Its the Lowrance Baja 540 gps/waas receiver. We have/had one on our rig. __________________ www.adventureduo.com [KI6LBB] 2004 Jeep Wrangler TJ X Edition 2003 Sportsmobile 4x4 EB50

07-25-08, 11:29 PM	#12
IdahoDoug IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 6,548	Gotta be his wife - no self respecting man would leave it parked like that. So, I've been staring at it for a couple minutes with no answer. Anybody figure out why he's got that padded section on his ARB above the driver's section? Best spot to hang off for a field toilet? I love seeing personalized little stuff on people's rigs and trying to figure out what/why. DougM __________________ Buy Head Gasket DVD for you OR for your mechanic HERE '93 FZJ since new, 2.2kw starter, Revo 275s, locked, big Hellas, rr fog, rr flood, rr Airlift, synthetics, ARB bullbar. 97 FZJ - exact same stuff but Michelin Alpins in winter "Slicker than owl shit on a wet log." - Carter

07-25-08, 11:36 PM	#13
Ting IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 1,172	Like Dan said, Geroge truck is newer 97. This is George's Truck from his web site. __________________ 1996 Kazu 96 LX450, 97LX450 Last edited by Ting; 07-26-08 at 09:00 AM.

07-26-08, 03:42 PM	#15
Beowulf The quick brown fox ..... Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Somewhere in the foothills... Posts: 10,566	That is Cal's '94 truck. He was on a trail with me at CM08. He goes by Angel? here on 'Mud. http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-te...lcs-forum.html -B- __________________ 97 FZJ80 - Wing Nut MAF, locked, 315 Toyos, 4.88s, Slee 4", George's sliders, Slee bumpers, M12000, OBA, Outback drawers + other stuff. Transformation in progress... Sometimes you find yourself in the middle of nowhere. And sometimes in the middle of nowhere, you find yourself. Last edited by Beowulf; 07-26-08 at 03:58 PM.

07-27-08, 11:08 AM	#17
Beowulf The quick brown fox ..... Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Somewhere in the foothills... Posts: 10,566	At Moab Cal had his hi-lift mounted on the rear tyre. He has a Kaymar bumper and the Kaymar hi-lift attachment that goes on the rear tyre carrier. -B- __________________ 97 FZJ80 - Wing Nut MAF, locked, 315 Toyos, 4.88s, Slee 4", George's sliders, Slee bumpers, M12000, OBA, Outback drawers + other stuff. Transformation in progress... Sometimes you find yourself in the middle of nowhere. And sometimes in the middle of nowhere, you find yourself.

07-29-08, 08:05 PM	#19
Grolar Sick and destroyed Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Below the Hollywood sign Posts: 810	Whoever it is, the owner looks parallel parking challenged... Nice rig, though. __________________ 12/94 FZJ80, 132k, stock but carbon neutral. Gallery "You can't fight in here, this is the war room!" FOR SALE: Infant car seat

07-30-08, 11:33 AM	#26
bowyer2002 Tricking my truck Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: KIRKSVILLE, MO Posts: 216	locrwln1 & NLXTACY, You are lucky men... Are your wives available to talk to MY wife and convince her it is okay and even encouraged (in some circles) to have snorkles, ARB's, lifts, winches, etc! My wife is pretty agreeable but hasn't yet okayed a lift for the LX or my snorkeling the Tacoma. Any help would be appreciated! However, those are her only shortcommings! __________________ 97' LX450 (WIFE'S) OEM CUPHOLDER, PHH, POWER ANTENNA FIXED & RECENT FRONT AXLE REBUILD! 01' TACOMA DBL CAB, LIFT, ARB, ARE SHELL, HI-LIFT, SLIDERS, WINCH, ETC. ORDERED & WAITING ON SNORKEL.....

07-30-08, 11:47 AM	#27
Skillet no bueno Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: КАГІҒОЯИІА TLCA# 16078 Posts: 2,581	Q