Welcome to our Corner: Introduce Yourself

[RockDoc]

Welcome to the clubhouse corner or Edmonton area Mud members. Woody waved his magic wand, and here we are. I'll try to get some ideas together for some useful threads over the next couple days (area rigs, suggestions for a regular get together, community involvement, etc.), feel free to start your own too.



I suppose the first order of business is to introduce ourselves, and get to know each other. This is an informal club, so don't be shy.




I'm Curtis. I'm grew up Brandon MB, but have been in Edmonton for 7 years now doing geology research with the university. I've got a 1989 FJ62 that I've had for nearly 4 years, and it is succumbing to the usual rust.

Look forward to meeting you all.

[VE6LLZ]

Lance here.

Originaly from the scenic city of Regina Saskatchewan, but left there pretty much as soon as I could. Spent a couple years in the Okanagan then ended up moving to Edmonton to do my graduate work. Still here I guess.

I am trained as a forest ecologist but am currently self employed in the construction industry, for now.

Bought my first cruiser (HJ60) about 5 years ago. It's been a good truck, but the rust got to me. Decided to put my money into a rust free vehicle instead so I recently purchased a BJ74 from another member here on mud. Great little truck, especially off road, but I have to admit I miss driving the 60...

Besides working, landcruisers and spending time with my 2yo daughter I am involved with the local Search and Rescue group.

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87 HJ60 auto 475k km
85 BJ74 LHD

[73fj]

Greetings from my part of the frozen north . I have been a cruiserhead since 92 when I purchased my first BJ 40. Sadly it was destroyed by a drunk driver in 95, which is when I got my 73 FJ 40 which is hopefully going to be ready this summer ( fingers crossed ). I also recently aquired a 1952 Willys wagon, gonna be sweet when it's done, hopefully in my lifetime.

I currently work for an oilfield service company as a senior field supervisor throughout northern AB and BC, and sometimes the US.

I know there are more Cruisers here in GP but If they are on Mud I don't know them.


Chris.

[canadian bum]

Well I live in Red Deer grew up on a farm near Bashaw. I dragged my Cruisers out of a bush when I was 14. And still none of them are together. I keep hoping to have then done soon, but now have no idea when they will be done the way I want. Time and money are the factors here. I'm a soon to be journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. And thats about it. If anyone is interested in runs out in the Rocky area I know the trails fairly well.

John

[tendeadhorses]

Hey
I got into Toyotas back in the late seventies. Sort of makes me sound old. I've had a couple of FJ40s and a few trucks and loved then all for different reasons. Driving a FJ Cruiser now but won't know if I like it for about another 7-10 years. If it lasts 10 years then it will be a good truck. Work keeps me off the trails for the winter but not in the summer.
Hope to see you on the trails in the future
Greg Lacroix

[Jammer]

Hey,
I'm James. I just got into landcruisers a couple of years ago when my buddy (northern61- who is currently selling his) got his. After I got mine (i imported it myself from Japan) i was mad. mad that i missed out for so many years not having one!


I spend my days corrupting the minds of tomorrow (i am a teacher) and my nights lurking on mud (to the chagrin of my wife)

looking forward to wing and beer night to meet and see all the other cruisers in Edmonton. I must admit, when driving i spend half my time looking for other cruisers. lately i've been seeing lots of 80 series on my end of town and one brown 81 series i see almost every other day. rarely do i see another 61.

[Friendly Persuasion]

Hello,
I am Gavin Shafer, I currently live in St. Albert. I purchased my FJ40 back in 1992. I used it as a daily driver for many years. Lately it has been parked but i have found a renewed interest in restoring it. I am planning on drawing a complete version of it in Solidworks. If anyone has any completed drawings of any components they are interested in sharing I would really appreciate the help.
Thanks,
Gavin

[CanSurf]

Hi All,

My name is Wes Graves and I live about an hour west of Edmonton (near Darwell for those of you that know that area).

I'm currently a self-employed computer contractor who works from home.

I have a 1991 HDJ81 series plus a 1989 Hilux pickup, 1990, Hilux surf (for sale), 1991 Corolla/Carib and a 198x center steer skid steer (Toyota believe it or not).

In my "spare" time I'm a member of the Darwell District Volunteer Fire Department which keeps me quite busy and often quite tired.

Wes

[dieselDaryl]

Hey guys,

I'm Daryl. I currently live in Kelowna but was born and raised in Edmonton and spent 27 years there. I'm really glad to see a group forming in Edmonton. A few of us had tried to start something going many years ago, but it never really went past the occasional wing night. Starting a group here was a great idea Curtis!

I got into Cruisers in 2001 when I bought a Freeborn Red 78FJ40. I didn't know much about cruisers at the time so I paid a bit too much for it but it was great for learning how to wheel and how to fix things!

My DD is a 1987 HJ61 which now has just over 360K on it. I bought it from G & S in 2003 and have put over 150k on it. It's been to Surf and Turf (twice), Death Valley, Vegas, etc. I've also got a blue 78 BJ40 which I like to call 'the pretty one' due to it's condition.

I come back to Edmonton on a regular basis so it would be great to meet up for beers, wings, or whatever!

Cheers!

[Kroll]

Hey guys.
I'm Karol. I've lived in Edmonton for almost my entire life, but born in West Germany back in the day.
I am currently in the Nursing at Grant MacEwan college.
I purchased my first cruiser in 2006, which I admit was overpriced, but it's been a steady learning curve since then. It's been hard being a student, and a growing adult with such a great addiction. I've wheeled my cruiser in Whitecourt, AB Safari Park & then drove it all the way up to Alaska to wheel with Mark Whatley.
I try to wave at every cruiser on the road, hope to meet you guys.
cheers

[gettocruiser]

hi guys, my name is eric. i moved here about a year ago, working on a refrigeration mechanics apprenticeship. bought my first cruiser about 5 years ago... drove it almost to death.
looking forward to doing a road trip south(the farther the better).
that's why i got the cruiser.
anyway looking forward to meeting you guys, and some trail rides...
got lots of projects and little money.
looking forward to spare parts swap, it's all about the spare parts.

[VE6LLZ]

Hey Eric,

What color is your 55? I saw one about a month ago when I was drving to my in-laws on the north end. It was in really nice shape. It definately caught me off gaurd...

Lance

[gettocruiser]

hey lance, my 55 is white/beige. not stock paint but it looks pretty nice. i'll bring it on the 13th. it's alot better than my 42 on winter roads.

[cruiser88]

Congrats doc

[blinkinlights]

Wow...getting to be a good group.

My name is Greg and I'm an Edmontonian, born and bred. I'm a landlord and do construction, mostly my own stuff. I caught the four-wheeling bug about 5 years ago and am currently a member of the Northern Alberta Four Wheel Drive Association.

While my main focus has been the '87 Jeep Grand Wagoneer that I've been working on for the past couple of years, and the '79 J20 that's up for sale now, I picked up a White '98 Land Cruiser 100 last year from Bellingham Washington and have been cruising ih8mud ever since. The LC is my daily driver and the most comfortable driving vehicle that I have ever had. I newbie-wheeled it a couple of months ago and it did fine with the central locking diff and rear electric locker, all stock. I've always wanted to get as FJ45 or 55 but I have to finish the Waggy first.

Hope to see you all on the trails.

Greg

[arnott1t]

Hi all,
My names Tyler Arnott and I'm orginally from Saskabush. Currently living in Fort McMurray working for, you guessed it, and oil company. I'm down to edmonton on a regular basis and would love to do some wheeling there. I'd also love to have a run up here sometime during the summer once I find an appropriate trail. My current set of wheel is an 87 HJ 60 thats in great shape. Back in sasky we have an 81 BJ 42 and a 76 FJ 45 with 23000 miles on it. the 45 is in great shape and will be restored some day....not sure when.

Can't wait to wheel...

[meridian]

Originally Posted by RockDoc

I'm Curtis Lettley. I'm grew up Brandon MB

Look forward to meeting you all.

I'm Mike Haberoth and also grew up in Manitoba, just north of Hedingley. Now been in Fort McMurray for three years

Just finished SAS 98 Tacoma

[Haggs]

Hi guys,

My name is Andrew and it is great to see a group on here for Edmontonians! I live on a farm south west of the city but work in Edmonton for an engineering firm.

I bought a BJ74 two and half years ago, it is my daily driver and I have never looked back. Before I bought the cruiser I had never even done an oil change on a vehicle and I am proud to say that thanks to mud I have done all the repairs and maintenance on it myself.

Look forward to getting to know some of you and picking your brains and chatting about cruisers. (my wife will be so happy to know that I have found a reason to surf mud even more .

Andrew

[dweisger]

David here,
Bought my cruiser from KKtrading directly more than 3 years ago and imported it myself. It's a 1990 HDH81 VX Limited. 2 tone burguny and grey. Its stock and with 31 BFG TKOs and is locked with a factory winch.

I'm on the north side and have been in Edmonton about 4 years. I'm orginally from Halifax.

I was one of the first around Edmonton running around with a HDJ81 that I know of. I don't really wheel much and that is why my truck is stock. I always meant to do more and build it up, but never seem to have the time. Also, my HDJ81 is my only vehicle and has been since I got it on the road here. I Iove the HDJ81s and would replace it tomorrow with another. My previous experience is a 22RE Runner, but I loved that old truck, but my cruiser is another league.

[canadian bum]

Welcome, if you get the parts together I could transform your cruiser in a weekend if your interested. Or if you want I could source some parts for you just tell me what you want to be able to do and I can build you a rig that will handle it and not be overkill just functional. Haha. You should come out on our next trail ride I should start figureing out a weekend to organize another run.

[73fj]

I don't think your allowed to have 2 accounts.

[RockDoc]

Originally Posted by 73fj

I don't think your allowed to have 2 accounts.

He just has to do something ban-worthy with the other account, problem solved.

[73fj]

Kinda like a backup plan?

[onefsatchevy]

Hey Guys,

James Cameron, I grew up in Drayton Valley (about 120k west and a bit south of edmonton), moved to edmonton about 12 years ago.

DieselDaryl introduced me to RHD LC's with his 87, and I've been hooked ever since. Mine is a 90 HDJ81 that I brought in from Japan. I have done some upgrades (2.5" OME life, 33" rubber, ARB, Winch, remote start, espar heater) but have only done a bit of wheelin. Hope to do a bunch more this summer, and having this group here should help!

I'm an electronics geek and sell / install high end home theaters, home automation (smart home systems), and multi room sound systems.

Looking forward to a wing night now that I know your all here!

James

[firsttimecruiser]

hi ny name is mike and i have a bj74. this is my first cruiser. i am looking for people to go wheeling with. also does anyone live near gibbons because i could you a bit of a tug, my truck is stuck, lol!!! email mrichards@albertacom.com

[STB Power Systems]

Hey Curtis,

Great work on getting the ball rolling on this clubhouse, would be up for some beer and wings.

Intro

Hi my name is Scott and "I am a cruiser addict", got my first cruiser 12 years ago, a 1974 fj55. The addiction started long before that with a friends 1981 BJ41. I live in Wetaskiwin, work in Fort Mac.

I presently own a 1989 BJ74, Cable lockers, 35's, Snorkel, PTO winch, OME lift and in the shop right now getting a Toybox installed. 1969 fj40 tube buggy project in the works, 5.3 Vortec, TH400, Atlas, 1 ton diffs, 4 link with coilovers, etc.

Looking forward to a get together with some local Cruiser Addicts

Scott

[madscotian]

I agree it is great to see a LandCruiser clubhouse forming in edmonton, hi my name is Rod Mcpherson i was raised in Nova Scotia and have been living in Alberta now for ten years, My daily driver is a white 1988 BJ74, i also have a 78 FJ45 with no motor/tranny and lots of rust. Been into landcruisers for years my father had a BJ60 growing up. look forward to beer and wings. Take Care

[RockDoc]

Nice to hear from you Rod. You just missed a wing night last night, but there will likely be a BBQ or something in mid-June.

[KingSpence]

Howdy! I'm Spencer, 18 years old. My father is the original owner of a 1985 BJ60. Growing up though the years, I have always wanted his truck, but I realized he will never sell it. It's in showroom condition, looks like the day it rolled off the lot. I don't know what it is about these trucks, something about them I just can't get over. My dreams came true when I picked up a 1987 HJ60 off a farmer east of Adrossan a couple months back. It has a completely rebuilt motor with about 30k on it now, along with an OME lift and 33''s, soon to be 35''s. I love the truck to death. I also drive a turbo'd 1985 Toyota Corolla GTS that I use for drifting.

Hopefully I can get out to one of the next upcoming meets and get to meet a few of you guys.

Spencer

[canadian bum]

Welcome aboard. Should be a nice group of cruisers for a cruiser run one of these days