Introduce Yourself

[sjpitts]

In an effort to antagonize clay and artificially inflate my standing in the IH8MUD community, I submitted my intro as the start of its own little thread.

http://forum.ih8mud.com/index.php?bo...threadid=13915

Jared

/never could follow instructions

[RHINO]

hey jared

so when are ya gonna bring the piggy out to play with the herd?? how about this years pig run, we missed ya last time.

[sjpitts]

Yeah I know, I suck. Some day I will actually make it to a real run.

Right now I am hoping to take the 55 apart to do some work on it over the summer.

Jared

[ec130hamt]

Hi everyone
I'm Jason, I live here in Tucson. Been here for about 2 years. I got a 77 FJ40 with 144000 miles, still runs like a champ. I have done a little off roading but am looking to get into it more, but school eats up most of my time.

[arizona78]

Hello all! My name's Mike and I'm also a cruiser addict. I live in Gilbert and own a 1978 FJ40 @ 74000 miles. Been a Toyota junky since I can remember. Also own a 97 Tacoma Xtra Cab 4x4 as the daily driver.

It's my second FJ40... Got it nice and stock from Flagstaff in July with just a little rust on the rear door. The first one lived on jackstands in my garage until I was fully frustrated with the mechanical and rust issues. I can fix most anything, but this was well beyond my ability. Finally, I dumped it and started over.

I have yet to take the new 40 out. Just finished lift/tires/interior clean out/herculiner. New baby kind of slowed things down a bit... Anyhow, I've been on most of the local trails with one of my buddy's in his CJ7. Coke Ovens, Martinez Mine, Sunflower Mine, Reno Pass, Montana Mt, Crown King backroad, etc. Always looking for an excuse to get out 4x4ing, camping, fishing, or Mt biking.

I'm in for the next Happy Hour... Maybe Four Peaks Brewery (best Hefewiezen in town) or Papago Brewing company...

[RUSH55]

Welcome aboard me hardy!

[desert55cruiser]

Larry (fuzzy) here. I live in the bottom of the State, 12 miles fromthe Mexican border. A little "po-dunk" town called "Arivaca. I have a 71/74/78 FJ55 that I've had for a little over 12 years now. All in the past six months: replaced the engine with a 2F out of a 78, complete new clutch, new 3 spd tranny, new transfer case, new u-joints, new gear reduction starter ( GOD I love that), new 2 barrel Carter carb (gives me around 18-19 mpg), twin 950 cca batteries, all new tie rod ends, new wheel cylinders all around, new brakes all around, new seats front and rear, new "Autometer" gauges in dash, OEM clock from a "Saab" (don't laugh - it looks great), bunch of little odds and ends, and hope to soon start on body work for a new paint job. Drive the old gal daily with my Border Collie "Sandy" but only around the desert and surrounding areas. Wheeeee..I'll shut up. Cheers to all and please don't forget......"It's FJ not CJ !!"

[RUSH55]

Fuzzy!! Welcome aboard. I think we're up to 4, 55er's now.

[Hltoppr]

Ok, where the heck have I been? Working too much and not scrolling down far enough on the site... :slap:

Anyway....

Andy in Flagstaff....

Looking forward to Sedona...

-H-

[desertdude]

Welcome Andy, Driving 40 east I was surprised to still see snow on the peaks... see you in Sedona

[elpfj60]

Howdy! My name is Mark, and I'm actually in Texas, but went to school and spent alot (still do) of time in Az. Love the whole area...I"m in southwest Texas, so it's not much different...I just got my first cruiser...a bone stock 86 60..for now

[rightlane]

my name is chris clark, bought my 60 last nov. absolutely loving it, turned 200k a month ago, enjoying how easy replacing parts is. im on the west side in north peoria, looking forward to a crown king run soon. am i the only one starting to run hot? is anybody else running a stock radiator in the valley?

[RUSH55]

Hey rightlane, welcome!
So how hot is hot? I've been told the normal op temp is right near the middle of the guage, but mine runs only to the first mark in my 55. Done a coolant service or checked out the thermostat yet?

[hj60]

I was runing hot in my 60 for a while.
Changed out the t-stat, fixed some leaks and got rid of the
questionable coolant. Now my fan clutch hardly needs to kick
in. Cruisin right in the middle of the gauge.

[rightlane]

im in the middle of running some cleaner through it. it could be 20 years unserviced for all i know. everything else is new(fluids, thermostat, no leaks) so i may be forced into having someone boil it. it only heats up on the freeway, isn't that backwards? someone told me thats indicative of restrictions within the radiator, like 20 years of build-up.

[Pskhaat]

[quote author=rightlane link=board=27;threadid=12639;start=msg149128#msg14 9128 date=1083523328]
i the only one starting to run hot? is anybody else running a stock radiator in the valley?
[/quote]

A lot of us are. At 200k it may be worth picking up a new radiator, or as you said just get the old one heated out. radiator.com has okay ones but they're lifetime warranty for under $200 so once they clog you can get a new one. And shipping's only $5 to your door.

Welcome. Hopefully see you at a Happy Hour or Sedona or trail ride.

[RUSH55]

Another thing you may need to do is blow your fins out with compressed air. If your cruiser has seen alot of bugs and dusty roads, you might have alot of build up between the fins. You need a gutsy air compresser with a ball valve air-chuck for best results.

[rightlane]

did someone say happy hour? had one day left of running radiator cleaner when the 4" heater hose behind the carb decided it had enough. the old ladies in the scottsdale fry's parking lot didn't seem too happy as i messed up the parking lot. i'll replace fluid tomorrow and get on the freeway to see what happens. anybody had any luck boiling a 20 year old radiator?

[landcruisercentral]

My Name is Curtis and new to the PHX area (Gilbert).
Well soon as I get demobilized from Active Duty (USMC).
If you all get a chance check out my 1966 FJ-40 @ www.landcruisercentral.com and tell me what you think.


Thanks

Curt

[RHINO]

welcome to PHX curtis,,,and thank you for your service to our country.

[landcruisercentral]

Thanks all and if you get to check out my webpage let me know what you think.

Thanks Curt
www.landcruisercentral.com It might be slow for you dial up users.

[yotanut]

Hey there, I'm Duane and I'm from Tucson.
Have had my 40 since high school.
It's sports a solid 2F with Downey headers, Aisen carb, and
rollin on 35" MTR's.

[desertdude]

Welcome! I see you have a Tacoma, I am on my second Tacoma, and my third FJ40 ....

[sand_box81]

Hey I'm new in here,and lookin to do some wheeling.I live in the north west vally.I have a 95 ex-cab v6 ,with 31's for now,custom sas with 4 1/2 drop hanger some way long ford springs and a set of pro comp 35 xterain's in the making(work at a fab shop).should be a month or so befor the sas is done. I'd like to find someone to do a night run tonight or tomarow........fr42?????.....crown king????any takers ?? I get off work at 5:30-6:00 if anyone wants to go call my cell 602-330-5689 and my name is steve or on yahoo messenger sand_box81 or aim headhunter3300 ps my buddy that I normally wheel with sold his truck and got a motorcycle(stfu)anyway I realllyyyy wanna go like now...it's been too long

[hj60]

And I thought I had wheeling withdrawal.
Welcome aboard!
Which fab shop you work at?

[BMAN]

Sand_box,
Welcome! I'm putting together a small run for this Sunday morning out near Florence Jct. If you're interested let me know.

[sand_box81]

well I'm going to Point of Pines(in the white mountains)(fishing & beer drinking) friday at 5am friday so I'm not gonna make the sunday run my buddy is coming home from korea tomarow (army been gone for 4 years) but let me know on the next one cuz that sas is gonna be done soon,but i'll go before,and yea I'm havin withdrawls. :(. I work at foddrill fab we do mostly offroad race,prerunners,and sand cars,but I can make all my stuff 8)and other stuff on my oun time.whats the rating on florence junction?never been,but Crown king,and fr42 are no longer a challenge(I dont do bypasses)and I'm running open diffs,so I'd like to think I can pick some decent lines.but I'd love to get out asap. :bust:last trip but is fix'd.I was going up a nasty hill near indian springs.happy trails to ya.well not always the best lines damn berf joints.

[sand_box81]

ok I'm back It was a good trip I got 43 trout 4 of them browns the rest rainbows.but still have not been wheeling :( . night run fri sat sun??I really need to get out ttyl Steve

[LandCruiserPhil]

I got 43 trout 4 of them browns the rest rainbows

Dam I guess you had a good time

If you are looking for challenging trails in the area is should be no problems with open diffs. Just look around at local club for ideas.

How do you like your Pro Comp Xterians?

Foddrills has a good rep you should be able to come up all kinds of trick stuff working there. Post some pic of your ride


Phil

[Lars]

[quote author=sand_box81 link=board=27;threadid=12639;start=msg164820#msg16 4820 date=1085627835]
well I'm going to Point of Pines[/quote]

Never been to the lake but have spent countless days exploring the whole area. My favorite place in the state.