Introduce Yourself - Page 4

sand_box81 · 06-03-04, 02:02 PM

the procomps arnt on yet 35's dont fit well on stock yodas,but I'm working on the sas tonight after i clock out

.also those open diffs are not gonna be open for long.(lincolin locker untell I get my 5.29's) I'm gonna try an get a digital camra and take some pic's of the build up post um on here. I WANNA GO WHEELIN!!!! some one please contact me 602-330-5689 I need out Laters STEVE

sand_box81 · 06-07-04, 02:58 AM

I just got back from fr42

curdog14 · 06-10-04, 01:26 PM

Hey, I'm Doug and I've recently moved to the Grand Canyon from AK. There are actually a few cruisers up here in the boonies. I've got an 88 FJ62 with a 3" lift and 33X12.5 Cooper's. As I work in the Forest I do most of my 'wheeling in my work truck. Looking for some trips anywhere in the state. Any suggestions for the Coconino or Prescott areas?

curdog14 · 06-10-04, 04:07 PM

Hola, New guy at the Grand Canyon, 88 FJ62 in the process of becoming a global cruiser. Ol' Louie has run the ALCAN highway numerous times and left tread marks all over AK, ID, OR, NV, and now in the process of AZ. With a few more mods we'll be heading for Honduras and beyond. Anyone want the skinny on trails around the GC let me know.

Curdog
88 FJ62 3" w/ 33X12.5 Cooper's (best bang or not tire on the market)
+-200k

hj60 · 06-10-04, 09:58 PM

Woah! One extreme to the other.
Welcome!
Once the fire danger is over for the year, all of the Coconino and Prescott seem to be great
wheeling. Not necessarily all that challenging (although I haven't wheeled much of either, so
I may just be missing out) but the views and relative solitude are amazing.
Are you on the North or South Rim?

1962fj40 · 07-01-04, 09:33 AM

My name is Rob and I too am cruiser addict. There is no help for me so I have now given in to the dark side. I live in Phoenix, AZ, I have a 1962 FJ40. You can see some older pics at:

My Cruiser

I'm currently at the point where I'm ready to do the paint & body. Anyone out there that has any experience with that area, feel free to give me a shout. I will also be looking for a good paint shop too.

One last note:

My lasting unemployment has sort of put my addictions on hold, I often find myself staring at my cruiser, drueling, cleaning and hoping that I will soon get back to work. So if anyone knows anyone that is hiring, please give me a hollar. I'm experienced Computer Network Administrator & PC Technician. My resume can be found at:

My resume

Thanks for reading this

Rob

hj60 · 07-09-04, 12:22 AM

Hey, welcome!
Sorry about the delay in responding. New forum software doesn't alert us to new posts very accurately.
Nice rig.
Apparently you're in the right neighborhood for tech jobs. Keep looking.
Come on down to the Sonic at Thomas and Hayden tomorrow night. Get to meet some of us other addicts.

cruiser99 · 07-29-04, 12:43 PM

Hi everybody,
I guess I should introduce my self as well.
My name is Doron and me and my family (wife and 2 children) moved to Tucson 4 years ago. I used to do a lot of vehicle dependent expedition travel in the Middle East and the first chance I had I bought a vehicle just for that. My choice was a 99 UZJ100 which I bought new and witch outfitted for the type of travel we like to do (can bee seen on the 100series section of the Readers Rigs. First white truck). We traveled around the state and northern Mexico and can’t have enough. I also have a 77 FJ40 that I use as a local play vehicle.
Thanks, Doron.

hj60 · 07-29-04, 01:53 PM

Cool. Our first (I think) 100 series.
Welcome aboard!
Some other Tucson listers were talking about a get together. Might want to check that thread
out.

Bruno AZ · 07-29-04, 11:44 PM

Hi All,
My name is Vic and I live in Chandler. I have a 1980 FJ40 just about stock no p/s or a/c. I have a 78 FJ40 for parts. I have had 5 five FJ40's in the last 6 years 2 to restore, 2 for parts and now my keeper the 1980 Hellenor. My last restoration was the army green 74 FJ40 you see in the New Orleans club Photo on CCOT. I would like to go to your meeting on the 20th. I like the idea of not just cruisers because I have had just as many yotas. Future plans 3B.....biodiesel...

hj60 · 07-30-04, 01:59 AM

Welcome!
Wow! Two new people in one day.
What color's your 40? I think Yashica may have seen it around.

Bruno AZ · 07-31-04, 12:48 PM

She's Rustic Green with a white hartop & doors. I bought the 78 FJ40 just for that top and doors they are mint. found it in cave creek. I've just installed the HFS 8274 bumper ( i'm wiiling to trade a 78 front disc brake axle complete w/warn hubs for a used but still working 8274) and bought the HFS 1.5 ext shackles. I am saving up for the HFS 3" lift. It's got some kind of .5" thick add a leaf in the leaf pack now but still has the classic lean. If anyone is interested I have the back 2/3 of a 78 tub free to good home. Rear sill if rough, quarters are semi rough but uncut and the wells and floor pan is all there. I have the front cowl section two very clean zero rust.

woodsfj40 · 07-31-04, 05:50 PM

Would you be interested in selling the front axle outright? If so, what would you be looking to get for it?

xrock · 07-31-04, 10:12 PM

Name is Brian and the Cruiser is an '83 that I got off Ebay. Had to fly into Salt Lake and drive it back last weekend. Ran perfectly!!

Got it past emissions this morning and will get it tagged on Monday. It's an ugly brown right now with rust rot around the wheel wells. I've got a list of stuff I'll be doing on the truck to get it up to decent looking trail rig / camping / exploring vehicle.

Looking forward to meeting the Cruiser family! I know accasbel already because we were both in the Arizona Xterra CLub and abused our X's regulary together.

Bruno AZ · 08-01-04, 12:05 AM

Hi Scott,
I sent you a PM.

woodsfj40 · 08-01-04, 02:23 AM

Hey Bruno,

You have a reply.

grrlscout89FJ62 · 08-13-04, 02:34 PM

Hello all! I'm officially part of the clan as of this morning, when I went to the DMV to transfer the title of the 89 FJ62 I bought last night. I recently moved to Cottonwood from Sedona. I'm sure I'll be harrassing you all for info in the future, as my ride came with a few "issues."

RHINO · 08-13-04, 06:21 PM

elcome girrlscout,,,,, RUSHH55 lives in cottonwood also. he should chime in here.

RUSH55 · 08-13-04, 09:59 PM

Hey grrlscout89fj62, that isn't the same FJ 62 that was for sale at the "Sell Your Own Lot" off of 89A and 10th was it? I think I remember the price tag around 8k on that one.
Anyways, welcome! I'm sure I'll see you around town sooner or latre.

mike_az · 08-14-04, 01:20 PM

Hello AZ people,
Name is Mike and live in Tempe (incidently by the Sonic). DD is a white fj60 w/ full length roof rack, not the rounded corner conferr but the squarish kaymar. Start the thing 'bout 10x/day and it goes out on weekends too. Not the 62 w/ the ARB side rails that's also white that's always driving around Tempe, I don't have the side rails.

I also have a 40, but need some help working on it. Bought it from a guy that DD it, but it needs some parts and mechanic that knows LC chevy conversions. Hope to get it running better after I sell my patrol. As for now, my 60 gets driven a lot.

grrlscout89FJ62 · 08-16-04, 10:16 AM

Thanks for the welcomes, guys!

Now, I didn't get my Cruiser off of Park Place. I got it in Anthem.

I did look at that 60 that's there now. Even took it for a test drive. Pricey though ... $10500, and would need a new tranny.

Mine needs some help too, but at least it was cheap! *cough cough* leaking transfer case. Ulgh. And um, squirrely brake lights, bum power windows, shot brake pads, etc etc. I still love it though.

RUSH55 · 08-16-04, 07:19 PM

Well, one thing at a time! Plus what fun would it be if you bought yourself a progressive project that was already done? 3/4's of the joy of owning a Cruiser is all the stuff you get to do first. But as long as the 4WD is operational, it's like a carrot on a stick in front of your face!!

grrlscout89FJ62 · 08-17-04, 09:37 AM

Problem is, I know jack about fixin stuff. Luckily I know someone who does (well, some). She fixed the bum power windows yesterday - yay!

As soon as I get the Honda (yes, Honda) spruced up and sold, I'll have some cash to put into the new baby.

Do you happen to know of any shops around town that know anything about LCs, and won't rip me off?

RUSH55 · 08-17-04, 03:46 PM

I know a guy who's mostly into tune-up work, who could maybe be conned into other types of stuff. Other than that, theres supposed to be a pretty knowledgeable guy up in Sedona. Other than that, there's me, and I can do just about anything as long as I have a book.

hj60 · 08-18-04, 10:45 PM

I know a bit about 40s with SBC conversions.
Let me know what you need done.

mike_az · 08-19-04, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hj60

I know a bit about 40s with SBC conversions.
Let me know what you need done.

thanks, Jon

The 40 I bought was from out of town, and is an advance adapters kit w/327 SBC. The az state people said it needs a smog pump and air rail to the manifolds and a pcv valve from the valve cover to the air cleaner. 1975 cruiser w/ 68 or 69 camaro engine w/ rochester carb. No time to get to the j-yard and would pay for someone to put these parts on. May need a charcoal can for the rig also. Other than that, the brakes need adj since I have to pump them up and shoes are far really away from the drum.

mike

grrlscout89FJ62 · 08-24-04, 02:44 PM

Thanks for the info RUSH! Looks like a lucked out. It wasn't my TC leaking after all, it was the front differential. My mechanically-inclined grrl drained out the sludge (looked like wet cement!), sealed it up, and put fresh in.

The next thing that needs looking at are the brakes.

Is it just me, or does it seem like there are a LOT of cruisers in C-wood? By my count, Ive seen, on a regular basis:

1 55
1 pea green 40
1 tan 60
1 tan 62
1 gunmetal 62 (besides mine)
1 two tone grey 60

And there's a guy who lives behind Park Place with about 3 in his yard. I'm not even including all the more recent ones.

Oh, btw, the guy with the 60 at Park Place came down with his price. It's down to $8500 now.

RUSH55 · 08-24-04, 06:31 PM

There are countless 60's and 62's. BTW what color is yours? I'll keep a look out for ya! What color is the 55 you see regularly? Mine's the white and red one. The guy who lives behind Park Place on 10th is Jeff Logan. He and his family are the ones headin' up to Flag with the rest of us this w/e. He's got the grey 55. So far there's 3, 55's in CW, and another few up in Sedona. I see 40's all the time, no clue who they are, except for the 3 that Jeff has.

grrlscout89FJ62 · 08-25-04, 10:45 AM

My 62 is grey. The 55 I usually see is like a two tone faded aqua and white. I don't think I've ever seen yours. Oh and I forgot about the white 60 I usually see parked at Safeway.

The pea green (actually more olive) 40 belongs to a guy who lives off of 260. He's selling it. I went to look at it, but it was a tad too rusty for me, and I was more looking for a 60 anyway.

I later saw it at Park Place off and on. I don't know if he's sold it yet. Unfortunately, I forget his name.

The grey 60 at Park Place now belongs to a guy from VOC. I know another guy in Sedona who has a 40.

RUSH55 · 08-25-04, 06:36 PM

Yeah, the green and off-white 55 is Bob Young's. He's the local LC guru (on 55's anyways), the one I told you about who did mostly tune-up stuff. He said he'd do brakes too.