ROTW- Cruiserhead05 - Page 3

concretejungle · 01-09-06, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cruiserhead05

My thinking is, while i can afford the mods and have little $ for backup, might as well before i get hammered with tons of real life bills....

Absolutely.

fuelgeddes · 01-09-06, 09:01 PM

Wow, you have got some balls for that river crossing !! great looking truck !

reffug · 01-10-06, 05:30 AM

Cruiserhead05,

Great write up and thanks for contributing.

Thought you said your truck wasn't really anything for anyone to see.

Those have been some busy 'little hands' lol.

Oh and Junk

reffug

Jerome3 · 01-10-06, 11:54 AM

as a fellow schoolboy and 19yr old its good to see another young one who loves cruisers as i do. i only wish i had the time to gather the funds and complete all the mods youve got, hopefully mine will someday look very similar. awsome rig and great writeup. that river crossing is what we young ones do best, push the limits

fzj80kidpen · 01-11-06, 02:58 PM

Cruiserhead05,
Nicely done. White 80's rule. Take it easy in the water til you get the snorkle. I like those beach shots. 80's seem to love the sand. All those mods done at 19 you are loving it.

stuck in GA · 01-11-06, 04:37 PM

Actually I went through that same crossing with him and neither of us got any water in the intake. It actually was bone dry on both of our vehicles.

Beowulf · 01-11-06, 05:42 PM

Brandon,

You have matured a lot over the past year or so and your ROTW thread shows it. Your rig is coming along very well and I agree with everyone that you have done a good job.

Congrats!!

-B-

Cruiserhead05 · 01-11-06, 08:29 PM

B,

Thanks alot. That really means more then i can express.

As for the water crossing. I deserve no credit for it, as stuckey and another forum member(blue cruiser) went through it before me. Nevertheless, it was alot of fun.

4x4CPOSEADOG · 01-11-06, 09:07 PM

Nice rig and very well built, modified, and fully armored ready for Cruise Moab 07. Good job

Say thanks to Mom and Pop for their support though.

If you decided to go for Cruise Moab 07, I may go with you since I'm dying and very interested to go cross country driving Land Cruisers/LX450. It would be nice to see convoys of well built 80 driving on freeways from the East Coast heading to the West.

Thanks for the pictures and detailed write up.

Cruiserhead05 · 01-11-06, 10:07 PM

Noel,

If i can work the schedule out with school and come up with funds, i'd definately be interested in planning a trip out there. i'm sure an east coast group could be brought together. it would be awesome.

weldpro · 01-12-06, 08:55 AM

Hello Brandon,
Your write up about your 80 is simply awesome! I did not know it was as built up as it is. Most people come to me for sliders well before they do much of anything else so this was actally a small surprise for me. I also wanted to say thanks for all of the kind words concerning working with my busness.....It makes my day...really!!!
I'll be emailing you soon about the legs but till then take care.
Richard Stubbs

Oh, and man do I want an FJ80 BAD.....have for a long time.

Cruiserhead05 · 01-12-06, 10:59 AM

Richard,

THANK YOU for the kind words.

Once i get the final legs mounted i'll try to do a seperate thread with more detail about the sliders.

I cannot stress enough how i respect slee and hanna for their work but the stubbs sliders will hopefully offer another option for those with a slightly tighter budget.

I think all will agree, the more aftermarket options available, the better for the cruiser community.

reffug · 01-13-06, 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cruiserhead05

Richard,

THANK YOU for the kind words.

Once i get the final legs mounted i'll try to do a seperate thread with more detail about the sliders.

Brandon please do that when you get time and can take pictures outlinging the entire process and I will happily add the Stubbs sliders to the FAQ so that others can consider this option with the others.

Cruiserhead05 · 01-13-06, 08:30 AM

Will do.

collector_edi · 01-18-06, 05:26 PM

Nice way to chronicle your journey. Most impressive!

wheelerinthemaking · 02-03-06, 11:19 PM

thats pretty fricken wicked man...ur luckey ur sister dosnt have anything to do with ur rig, mines pretty much the opposite, shes chompen at the bit to drive mine (cold day in hell) nd i dont really think my dads far behind.....lol

garrett1478 · 03-23-06, 11:16 PM

i know this is a bit late, but i just wanted to comment on your truck.

i LOVE it. pictures/writeups like this one is a great example of why forums are so awesome for sharing ideas and helping eachother out.

i'm a bit younger than you, and i'm starting out basically the same you did, 'inheriting' the truck and hit the ground running. i'm extremely impressed with all you've done in only a few years, everything is as good looking as it is functional.

great job man!

badass · 05-11-06, 10:34 PM

I'm speechless, great job man.

Brian Macgyver · 05-19-06, 05:14 AM

Loved your truck at the beginning. Mine is a unique John Deere Green, but I am envious of the white 80's. Yours looks great. Your mods are similar to what I have or want for mine.

Cruisin'Carolina · 10-13-07, 11:09 AM

Great looking rig!

Can you elaborate a bit more on why you needed to go to the DC shaft?

knorrena · 10-16-08, 09:08 AM

Nice, very nice. I suspect that you have the same level of dedication and commitment with your studies.

I tried to read all the posts, but may have missed it, nevertheless, is your spare the same size as your other tires? If not, that would be my next priority if I were you because if its not and you have to use it, you may cause alot of damage to your driveline.

Lastly, it seems to me your sister might not be getting your cruiser.

01-09-06, 09:01 PM	#62
fuelgeddes IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ATL, GA TLCA# 15860 Posts: 216	Wow, you have got some balls for that river crossing !! great looking truck ! __________________ 1979 BJ40- HD winch bumper, 32x11.5, POR'd, OEM roll bar, besttop rear seat. 2006 Tacoma double cab 4WD / TRD / SR5 - wTSB 1996 LX450 128k - ARB- SOLD 1976 FJ40 - SOLD http://www.mybj40.blogspot.com/

01-10-06, 05:30 AM	#63
reffug grown up MOD Join Date: May 2004 Location: 'in dat der briar patch' TLCA# 14549 Posts: 3,777	Cruiserhead05, Great write up and thanks for contributing. Thought you said your truck wasn't really anything for anyone to see. Those have been some busy 'little hands' lol. Oh and Junk reffug __________________ "If it wasn't a Landcruiser and hadn't been built the way it was you do realize you would be DEAD." VA State Police Officer

01-10-06, 11:54 AM	#64
Jerome3 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Boca Raton/University of Florida, Gainesville Posts: 186	as a fellow schoolboy and 19yr old its good to see another young one who loves cruisers as i do. i only wish i had the time to gather the funds and complete all the mods youve got, hopefully mine will someday look very similar. awsome rig and great writeup. that river crossing is what we young ones do best, push the limits __________________ 2002 UZJ100 (sold) 1996 FZJ80 J Sprung L Shocked, 315 BFG ATs, Rhino Lined Interior, Pioneered Speakers 1992 FJ80 (stolen) 1977 FJ40 (Papa Duke's)

01-11-06, 02:58 PM	#65
fzj80kidpen IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 973	Cruiserhead05, Nicely done. White 80's rule. Take it easy in the water til you get the snorkle. I like those beach shots. 80's seem to love the sand. All those mods done at 19 you are loving it. __________________ ___________________________________ FZJ80KIDPEN 96' FZJ80 186K miles 285/75/R16,OME 850/860's,locked,LED's Homebrew Rear Bumper and sliders, Flareless and Line-X

01-11-06, 04:37 PM	#66
stuck in GA IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Farmville, VA Posts: 775	Actually I went through that same crossing with him and neither of us got any water in the intake. It actually was bone dry on both of our vehicles. __________________ Josh Schaefer Current Daily Driver: 2003 Ford F-250 Super Duty Diesel 4x4 crew cab. 285 BFG All terrains, spare 36 gal pump fuel tank. Saving up money to get a 40 someday. TLCA Member #14600 Old truck pics: http://forum.ih8mud.com/trails-events-expeditions/61703-here-few-pics.html

01-11-06, 05:42 PM	#67
Beowulf The quick brown fox ..... Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Somewhere in the foothills... Posts: 10,566	Brandon, You have matured a lot over the past year or so and your ROTW thread shows it. Your rig is coming along very well and I agree with everyone that you have done a good job. Congrats!! -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.

01-11-06, 08:29 PM	#68
Cruiserhead05 ...should be studying Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,738	B, Thanks alot. That really means more then i can express. As for the water crossing. I deserve no credit for it, as stuckey and another forum member(blue cruiser) went through it before me. Nevertheless, it was alot of fun. __________________ -Brandon- Proffitt's Cummins FZJ80 FOR SALE Pictures '89 Cressida - 1JZ Sleeper Last edited by Cruiserhead05; 01-11-06 at 08:39 PM.

01-11-06, 09:07 PM	#69
4x4CPOSEADOG Pinoy 4WD Journey Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: on the right coast Posts: 1,169	Nice rig and very well built, modified, and fully armored ready for Cruise Moab 07. Good job Say thanks to Mom and Pop for their support though. If you decided to go for Cruise Moab 07, I may go with you since I'm dying and very interested to go cross country driving Land Cruisers/LX450. It would be nice to see convoys of well built 80 driving on freeways from the East Coast heading to the West. Thanks for the pictures and detailed write up. __________________ Noel 97 LX450 (lockers retro 50%), CDL, Pin 7, HIRs, Cup Holder, 100 pads, George's LEDs, OEM grab bar, sidemarkers, ARB winch bar, PIAA 520, 295/75R16 NTG, Kaymar Deluxe with tire carrier, OME850J/863, Slee speedo gear, ARB fridge, silicone PHH/FHH, Xantrex 1750 inverter. Awaiting installation: XD9000, OEM subtank, slee SS brake lines, 3* blue bushings/caster plates, BIC 95300B dual batts. .... 94 4Runner, OEM 4.88 gear, V6 3VZE 04 Taco Ext Cab SR5 V6 TRD RR DIFF LOCK, groucho sliders

01-11-06, 10:07 PM	#70
Cruiserhead05 ...should be studying Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,738	Noel, If i can work the schedule out with school and come up with funds, i'd definately be interested in planning a trip out there. i'm sure an east coast group could be brought together. it would be awesome. __________________ -Brandon- Proffitt's Cummins FZJ80 FOR SALE Pictures '89 Cressida - 1JZ Sleeper

01-12-06, 08:55 AM	#71
weldpro IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Susanville, CA. Posts: 1	Hello Brandon, Your write up about your 80 is simply awesome! I did not know it was as built up as it is. Most people come to me for sliders well before they do much of anything else so this was actally a small surprise for me. I also wanted to say thanks for all of the kind words concerning working with my busness.....It makes my day...really!!! I'll be emailing you soon about the legs but till then take care. Richard Stubbs Oh, and man do I want an FJ80 BAD.....have for a long time.

01-12-06, 10:59 AM	#72
Cruiserhead05 ...should be studying Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,738	Richard, THANK YOU for the kind words. Once i get the final legs mounted i'll try to do a seperate thread with more detail about the sliders. I cannot stress enough how i respect slee and hanna for their work but the stubbs sliders will hopefully offer another option for those with a slightly tighter budget. I think all will agree, the more aftermarket options available, the better for the cruiser community. __________________ -Brandon- Proffitt's Cummins FZJ80 FOR SALE Pictures '89 Cressida - 1JZ Sleeper

01-13-06, 08:30 AM	#74
Cruiserhead05 ...should be studying Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,738	Will do. __________________ -Brandon- Proffitt's Cummins FZJ80 FOR SALE Pictures '89 Cressida - 1JZ Sleeper

01-18-06, 05:26 PM	#75
collector_edi IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 144	Nice way to chronicle your journey. Most impressive! __________________ 1997 FZJ 80 Collectors Edition Stock

02-03-06, 11:19 PM	#76
wheelerinthemaking IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Vancouver island, B.C. Posts: 29	thats pretty fricken wicked man...ur luckey ur sister dosnt have anything to do with ur rig, mines pretty much the opposite, shes chompen at the bit to drive mine (cold day in hell) nd i dont really think my dads far behind.....lol

03-23-06, 11:16 PM	#77
garrett1478 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 58	i know this is a bit late, but i just wanted to comment on your truck. i LOVE it. pictures/writeups like this one is a great example of why forums are so awesome for sharing ideas and helping eachother out. i'm a bit younger than you, and i'm starting out basically the same you did, 'inheriting' the truck and hit the ground running. i'm extremely impressed with all you've done in only a few years, everything is as good looking as it is functional. great job man! __________________ 1998 4Runner 4x4 5spd

05-11-06, 10:34 PM	#78
badass IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Alabama TLCA# 16412 Posts: 1,778	I'm speechless, great job man. __________________ 79 fj40- 2F-TBI , Safari Snorkel, Mini-truck ps, 4:88 gears, ARB Rear/Aussie front, SR, 35 MTRs, SUA front, OME SOA rear, Custom anti wrap bar fitted on passenger side of rear axle, Full Cage, Rear Zuki Seats, Tuffy console, Mastercraft seats FJ40 ARB BUMPER FOR SALE $500 OBO PM ME!!!

05-19-06, 05:14 AM	#79
Brian Macgyver IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Prescott Valley, AZ Posts: 819	Loved your truck at the beginning. Mine is a unique John Deere Green, but I am envious of the white 80's. Yours looks great. Your mods are similar to what I have or want for mine.

10-13-07, 11:09 AM	#80
Cruisin'Carolina IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Upstate Posts: 1,258	Great looking rig! Can you elaborate a bit more on why you needed to go to the DC shaft? __________________ "I hate conservatives, but I really fcking hate liberals" Matt Stone* Gumby--"I'm a liberal because I'd like everybody to have the opportunity to reach their potential". 94 FZJ80.....ARB, OME, Revo'd, Eclipsed and Locked. 86 FJ60: Sold!

10-16-08, 09:08 AM	#81
knorrena IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Calgary Posts: 889	Nice, very nice. I suspect that you have the same level of dedication and commitment with your studies. I tried to read all the posts, but may have missed it, nevertheless, is your spare the same size as your other tires? If not, that would be my next priority if I were you because if its not and you have to use it, you may cause alot of damage to your driveline. Lastly, it seems to me your sister might not be getting your cruiser. __________________ 1997 LX 450 190000kms, locked, 285 Revos, Supercharged. You cant kill yourself on a pogostick. (Harry Parker, world famous geostatistician)

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