Prospective members

[Randy88FJ62]

Originally Posted by 65swb45

There's one licenced dismantler in the City of Burbank. Little shop called Mark's Off Road. Landcruiser only!

Thanks for the tip.

How many people are going to the Cocos tonight? I'm planning on going with my stock grey 88 FJ 62.

[Randy88FJ62]

Originally Posted by spdwaver1

I just found your club on this site!!

May as well introduce myself. My name is Sean, 31, living in Santa Clarita, CA. I own a 66 FJ40: 327 SBC, 3" (?) Skyjacker lift (stiff), Orion, SM420, locked in the rear, BFG A/T 33's, and a new red paint job. I met your webmaster, Ross, at a store I co-manage. He suggested I register with your e-mailing list, and to visit some meetings. I may not be able to attend the long-distant meetings, but would attend if local to my area.

I joined the mailing list when he prompted me, and have not spent much time in my e-mail acct. to look into your club much. From what I did read of what you sent, you are very informative, and I would like to met you all, and of course, see all the 40's out there.

Before I can do that, I need to fix my rig:

Transfer case will not engage front axle-still - IH8MUD™ Forums

I am interested in going on some runs, preferrably locally, since top speed is around 65 mph.

Hey spdwaver1,
I live in Valencia as well. pm me if you ever want to do quick local trips. Getting out after work or on weekends is relaxing.

[Ziffdaddy]

Hey guys, I take mine up to Gorman once in a while, if you guys want to go sometime? I need to get to the next meeting (pregnant wife). Let me know if you guys want to set something up.

[Randy88FJ62]

Originally Posted by Ziffdaddy

Hey guys, I take mine up to Gorman once in a while, if you guys want to go sometime? I need to get to the next meeting (pregnant wife). Let me know if you guys want to set something up.

I might be open fathers day weekend if you want to do a quick one day run. I'm getting sliders on asap and putting in a new radiator this weekend. PM me anytime you start thinkin about going.
-Randy

[Randy88FJ62]

Radiator and trany cooler are installed.

[Theycallmenica]

Hello I my name is Rafa, New and Improved changes to the 55. I own a 1970 FJ55 and 85 fj60. The 60 is a for the high desert and the FJ55 is for the rest of Cali. It has 35", locked front and back, 3 speed, no roof, a craigslist find at $700, great bumpers. Power steering, 4 wheel disk breaks, rock sliders. I wheel around with our club NICAPWR and family around TDS, Johnson Valley, Big Bear, Gorman, Pismo, Cleghorn and Red Rock with the stock 60. NIce to see other rigs in the area.

[calico kid]

Originally Posted by Theycallmenica

Hello I my name is Rafa, I am in the Cal State LA area. I own a 1970 FJ55 and 85 fj60. The 60 is a for the high desert and the FJ55 is for the rest of Cali. It has 35", locked front and back, 3 speed, no roof, a craigslist find at $700, great bumpers. Power steering, 4 wheel disk breaks, rock sliders. I wheel around with our club NICAPWR and family around TDS, Johnson Valley, Big Bear, Gorman, Pismo, Cleghorn and Red Rock with the stock 60. NIce to see other rigs in the area.

Now that thing is one sweet looking ride I to have a pig
if you can make it to are next meeting that would be cool.
I go out to Last chance canyon all the time one of my favorite places

[RokCrawlinToy]

Originally Posted by Theycallmenica

Hello I my name is Rafa, I am in the Cal State LA area. I own a 1970 FJ55 and 85 fj60. The 60 is a for the high desert and the FJ55 is for the rest of Cali. It has 35", locked front and back, 3 speed, no roof, a craigslist find at $700, great bumpers. Power steering, 4 wheel disk breaks, rock sliders. I wheel around with our club NICAPWR and family around TDS, Johnson Valley, Big Bear, Gorman, Pismo, Cleghorn and Red Rock with the stock 60. NIce to see other rigs in the area.

Nice rig,

[Theycallmenica]

Thanks guys, got to do a trail this weekend at red rock sp with the stock Fj60. Pretty cool lil trail with lots of great views and got to scare my pops, we enjoyed cooling off in the tunnel. Link bellow YouTube - FJ60 Red Rock to Schmidt Tunnel

[Randy88FJ62]

pm me next time you're doing a run up in North of L.A. I've got an 88 FJ60 working on fitting 35's.

[Theycallmenica]

Well did the Miller Jeep Trail this past Sunday and had a break line bust on me, rolled down the trail hit a jeep with my doors and windshield then hit a second with the tail gate stopping me from going off the trail. Will post a picture as soon as I can get one.

[Randy88FJ62]

Do you know why the breakline went? Do you have extended break lines?

[Theycallmenica]

Yeah I had extended break lines but I guess it was not enough, it broke at the front left side right at the caliper. In this link you can see the trip. YouTube - Gorman Lockwood/Miller Jeep Trail. All 3 cruisers suffered on this ride for some reason, the fj60 broken hub and right side birfield, and the fj40 broken birfield also.

[NLXTACY]

Hi there folks, figure now is good a time as any to introduce myself. My name is Joey, wife is Jessi and son is Vinny. We have a 97 LX450 which I am in the middle of doing all my <$1k mods before I do my >$1k mods. We also just got an 83 FJ60 that was a total nightmare but thats another story. The 60 is bone stuck but not for too long.

We have yet to do a real "wheeling" in either vehicle. In the LX I have used it tons of time for the various dirt road and for snow. But that was because both were in between point A and point B. Wheeling was never the goal. But I am slowly starting to change that now that my son is old enough (10.5) to actually be interested in it. So I figure TRAILCREW would be a great start.

If you'll have me, I can venture out for tomorrow's meeting. Just let me know what time!

Joey

[Tunnelratt]

Joey, they usually get under way about 730 with the meeting business, but the informal start is around 700 to get a seat at the big table, I am not a regular but will probably be there tomorrow.

Steve

[NLXTACY]

Right on, thanks Steve. See you there before 7pm then.

[NLXTACY]

Gonna assume we are still having another meeting tonight. Not a whole lot of specific club activity.

[unwiredadventures]

My name is Frank (KG6JVE)

I bought an '97 FZJ80 this last May (bought one for my wife last year). I figured out that I really wanted a Land Cruiser just a few months after I leased a Tundra in 2005 and drove the Mojave Road.

So far I've been on trips throughout the Mojave and parts of Death Valley.

I'll attend tonight if I can tear myself away from our kids preparations for their first day back to school tomorrow. Otherwise next month.

Here we are on the 3N17 a few weeks ago:

[NLXTACY]

Pretty nice looking rig Frank. Im in the same kid boat but we've done almost all the prep work already. The wife has a soccer board of directors meeting and I'd rather file my teeth. So off to the meeting I go.

[unwiredadventures]

I'm glad I went to the meeting. I enjoyed meeting the group. A few of you helped me reconsider some of the modifications I want to do.

I expect that I will come to the meeting monthly and go on some of the trail runs.

[Randy88FJ62]

Originally Posted by unwiredadventures

I'm glad I went to the meeting. I enjoyed meeting the group. A few of you helped me reconsider some of the modifications I want to do.

I expect that I will come to the meeting monthly and go on some of the trail runs.

Have you checked out the scan gauges? I was bummed that the FJ60's only have ODBI and you 80's guys get the ODBII. Defintely another screen to take up your already busy center console.

[unwiredadventures]

Originally Posted by Randy88FJ62

Have you checked out the scan gauges? I was bummed that the FJ60's only have ODBI and you 80's guys get the ODBII. Defintely another screen to take up your already busy center console.

Yes I have. I'm getting one soon. Lots of information the gauges to show. I think there are a few ODBI readers out there.

[Randy88FJ62]

Originally Posted by unwiredadventures

Yes I have. I'm getting one soon. Lots of information the gauges to show. I think there are a few ODBI readers out there.

I know there are engine code "readers" but I am not sure there are full out scan gauges that give more than a code and explanation for ODBI. I'll have to research that more.

[NLXTACY]

Sorry Randy ODBI folks are borked! You're "reader" is a paperclip

[Randy88FJ62]

Originally Posted by NLXTACY

Sorry Randy ODBI folks are borked! You're "reader" is a paperclip

That's what I thought. Back to the middle ages. You ODBII guys are lucky. Mark would say the opposite.

[NLXTACY]

Mark thinks fuel injection is the work of the devil

But he has my carb for my 60 right now so leave Mark alone!

[TLCAddict]

hey guys-

my name is jonathan

after yrs of searching, I finally bought a stock FJ62 in early april. then, a few months later, it was rear-ended in the driver's side bumper/ rear qtr panel... after seeing the other car, wife & daughter were sold on the cruiser's ability to withstand such an impact. now, our daughter wants my rig as soon as she get's her license, which would make any cruiser-dad happy
anyhow, we had bodywork done & a kaymar bumper installed at TLC [I know, they're pricey ]

we haven't taken the rig off-roading yet, as it's bone stock... for now. planning to have the majority of maintenance done at mark's off-road

I am planning to purchase a cb radio soon, since it's recommended on the dirtytoyschool trails w/ bill burke & co. in borrego springs.

would love to join the trailcrew & get the kids [16, 10 & 5] hooked...never too young to start the addiction

we're signed up for surf n turf 08

hope I can make the next mtg. peace out
jonathan

[NLXTACY]

Welcome Jonathan!

Mark is cool, does good work. He is also a member of Trail Crew

[TLCAddict]

Originally Posted by NLXTACY

Welcome Jonathan!

Mark is cool, does good work. He is also a member of Trail Crew

thx joey-

yeah, can you believe it? I actually got a hold of mark cool cat. I gotta get our rig ready for surf n turf, then the dirtytoyschool - borrego springs trail in dec.

I repsonded to one of your posts regarding surf n turf...being one need of a caboose. but, if we go up the 101, we should be ok - I was more worried goin up the grapevine

we're planning to go up fri afternoon - how many other peeps are leaving for surf n turf on fri or sat? I'm thinking of setting up a meeting spot either in the valley or in malibu....thoughts anyone?

jonathan

[NLXTACY]

I am thinking about doing the dirtytoyschool as well!

Yeah going through the 5 to get there would just suck since the 101 is a straight shot pretty much. I am currently torn on when to leave. If I go up on Thur or Fri I have to go alone. This is ok because I would rather at least get my spot secured. I've never been so I don't know how hectic it can get. Then I would have to leave on Sat morn to pick up my wife and kid and then come back. We are thinking about possibly bringing both the LX and the 60 but I really dont want to. The 60 needs too much work done still.