Prospective members

RokCrawlinToy · 01-04-06, 06:45 PM

Prospective/non club members please introduce yourself and tell us about your rig, where you wheel, etc...

If you plan on joining us on a run or have questions about a run, please contact the run leader.Some runs are for club members only

The Trail Crew meets on the first Tuesday of every month at the CoCo s Restaurant on

10521 Sunland Blvd., Sunland, CA 91040 - Google Maps

Joe-President @ jsomervlle@earthlink.net

John-V.P. @ rebblist@yahoo.com

Ross-Treasurer @ bushpilot@4wdlow.com

Monica-Secretary @ monniepoo@aol.com

Ross-WebMaster @ bushpilot@4wdlow.com

IIRC the min reqs. are 2 runs, and 2 meetings[/COLOR] and your vehicle must meet our Safety Requirements Checklist

All vehicles must be maintained to conform to highway safety standards, as well as meet the minimum requirements listed below:

Roll bar or full cage or factory installed hard top.

Functional parking brake or micro lock.

Tow strap or rope (recommend rated at 2 times the vehicle weight).

First aid kit.

Jack capable of lifting the vehicle and a tool capable of removing lug nuts.

Spare tire equal to or within 3 inches of existing tires on the vehicle (no temporary spares).

Fire extinguisher with gauge indicating good/full, appropriately stored.

Seat belts for all passengers.

Antenna(s) must not exceed 4'6", except when longer antennas are required by certain OHV areas.

Adequate attachment points front and rear, i.e.. tow hooks, receiver, etc. Tow balls are not generally recommended.

Battery hold downs (no bungee cords).

Ian Rogers · 01-08-06, 04:53 PM

Hi my name is Ian Rogers,

Im 23 years old
i drive a 69 fj40, 135f, 1BBL carb, 34" superswampers, H41, ARB rear locker, Winch, 2" lift. Ummm and other mods.

I like to wheel in the socal area, Big Bear, Milller jeep, silverwood 2n17x, Calico, Pismo, Twin lakes,

I am looking to join a club that has a lot of runs to go on.

RokCrawlinToy · 01-08-06, 10:57 PM

Cool, you're more than welcome to join us at a club meeting or a run.

Ron

Biff · 01-18-06, 04:37 PM

Hello

Name is Victor Montano

I'm 33, drive a 94 FZJ80 w/ 33's, med OME lift, ff/rr ARBs.

Like to wheel in the SoCal area, Miller, Big Bear, Hungrey Valley.

RokCrawlinToy · 01-18-06, 07:54 PM

Welcome Victor, hope to see you at a run or meeting
Ron

AMMO · 01-18-06, 07:55 PM

Watch out for that Victor guy... And that Ian guy too. Both of them are a bit off if you know what I mean...

Just messing around, I can vouch for both as great guys who know the laws of the land. Funny how our little So Cal group is branching out.

-Matt

Oh ya,

About myself.

Matt Collins, 28yrs old. Rig in sig, but quick break down, 94FZJ80 locked all around, 37's, 5.29's, linex'd interior, Co2, Armor, and not afraid to drive it like it's supposed to be driven.

One run with Trail Crew, Miller night run...

RokCrawlinToy · 01-18-06, 07:59 PM

Cool, see ya Sat. Matt

Biff · 01-18-06, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Welcome Victor, hope to see you at a run or meeting
Ron

Most definetely, to bad I can't make this Sat. run having my house earthquake retrofitted. Oh well I'll try to make the next one.

65swb45 · 01-21-06, 11:10 PM

Ron, funnily enough, IIRC, all three of these prospects were camped just a couple hundred feet away from the TrailCrew camp at Surf N Turf.

clownmidget · 02-06-06, 07:15 PM

I must be stupid as I just found this thread

particulars about me:
Mike Robson, just turned 40, 1997 80-series on 37's, in CA have only run Miller, Rohwer, JB and most of the other stuff up in BigBear, Truckhaven, some stuff out in the Mojave, stuff in Death Valley, and that's about it.

Still trying to actually hook up with the Trail Crew but don't have a lot of spare time. But I've met and wheeled with Ian, Sam and Matt - hope that doesn't say the wrong thing about me :hillbilly

RokCrawlinToy · 02-08-06, 12:30 PM

Welcome to the Club's forum. I have only wheeled with Matt so far, and I believe Ian just went on the Saline run with the club.
Come on out to a run or a meeting.

Sasquatch · 02-10-06, 12:30 AM

Greetings. My Jame is Jason Hower, age 33. My wife drives my 96 FZJ80 w/factory lockers, which has been christened "Moby Dick" by my 2 year-old. It was purchased this summer in response to last year's winter here in the San Berdu mountains (figures - no real snow yet THIS year). I've always wanted one of these, and I think I've sold my wife on the idea of building an expedition rig.

Before I go spending our child's college fund on cruiser goodies, we need to learn how to use it as is.

Moby will be wearing new Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armors in 305/70/16 next week, and I look forawrd to trying them out next time we get a chance (hopefully on a future Trail Crew outing!).

RokCrawlinToy · 02-13-06, 09:43 PM

Hey Jason,
Welcome to the forum, look forward to seeing you at a run or meeting.

94landcruiser · 03-19-06, 08:15 AM

My name is Stefan I have a 94 Land Cruiser which is stock. I have not been offroad since High School (I am 43) when I had a 40 with a 351 and all the goodies. We went to what we called the pit which is now a golf course south of Mulholland and between coldwater & Benedict Canyons above Beverly Hills. Thanks.

RokCrawlinToy · 03-25-06, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 94landcruiser

My name is Stefan I have a 94 Land Cruiser which is stock. I have not been offroad since High School (I am 43) when I had a 40 with a 351 and all the goodies. We went to what we called the pit which is now a golf course south of Mulholland and between coldwater & Benedict Canyons above Beverly Hills. Thanks.

Welcome Stefan

PKP80 · 05-03-06, 07:21 PM

Fashionably Late with my intro, but do forgive.

I'm Sam/Sammy, run a 1996 FZJ80 no longer stock but the details are currently being worked on in terms of suspension etc. (all required item are covered).

Signed up for the Wednesday Morn. Breakfast Run at the Rubicon in June and am trying to make it out to the June meeting so that I can meet and greet. Hopefully I'll be done with the truck by then, but you all know how that works, wrenching unitl the last minute possible.

Sam

65swb45 · 05-03-06, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by PKP80

Fashionably Late with my intro, but do forgive.

I'm Sam/Sammy, run a 1996 FZJ80 no longer stock but the details are currently being worked on in terms of suspension etc. (all required item are covered).

Signed up for the Wednesday Morn. Breakfast Run at the Rubicon in June and am trying to make it out to the June meeting so that I can meet and greet. Hopefully I'll be done with the truck by then, but you all know how that works, wrenching unitl the last minute possible.

Sam

If you want some pointers

or just want to get acquainted, we're gonna have a club picnic and safety inspection at our regular meeting place on Sat May 20th. It's in a separate thread in this forum.

Maps here:

http://www.thetrailcrew.com

Hope to see you there.

Mark A.

Biscuit · 05-08-06, 12:25 AM

Hey all,

My name is Mike Seibert. I'm realtively new to the L.A. area (originaly from Colorado) and only came out here because of a job that was waaaaay to good to pass up.

My rig is a 1974 FJ40 with 3 on the floor with a freshly re-rebuilt F engine (whole other story), with a Weber 38/38 carb on it. I repainted it Dune Beige a couple years back and only last month got the last body parts back on (the rear doors). Soon it will also have one of Eshan's famed soft tops.

My 40 still isn't quite ready for any sort of run, but hopefully soon.

65swb45 · 05-10-06, 10:29 PM

Hey Mike! Welcome. See if you can cruise by our club picnic on the 20th. Directions are on thetrailcrew.com website.

There may be a couple of other old school 3 speeders there.

Tunnelratt · 06-05-06, 10:07 PM

Hey everyone, Name is Steve, looks like the oldest to post recently, 50 y/o, 3rd generation S.F.V. Native, screen name is one of a number of alter egos, had always been a Flat Fender Fanatic, converted to an FJ40, factory soft top model, the addiction is much worse, have been hardcore and poser, not sure where I will end up with this one but I am thinking it might be wise to meet a few others with the same insanity, would be interested in attending a meeting, wha da ya think? Steve

Up_Rocks · 06-06-06, 02:55 PM

Hi Guys, this is DB. I've been a thread viewing member for years but haven't ever made it to a meeting; tonight will be a first! I've got a FJ68, owned and sold FJ60s & 40s and purchased my first FJ60 in 1984 right off the dealer lot. I'm scheduled for the Rubicon for the 5th time and have been on 60+ trips to you name it and still enjoying the ride. Looking forward to meeting all and supporting the club more.

RokCrawlinToy · 06-09-06, 10:53 AM

Welcome to the board guys!

Skim · 07-13-06, 10:47 PM

Rob-

94 80 Lock'd-Js-Ls-315 Mudz- that is in need of some dents. New to me rig.
Tryin out the 80 thing now.....

Wheeled a 92 Runner all over:

Paragon Park, PA
Blue Ridge, VA
Southern,VA
West VA
Tellico
Moab, UT
Big Bear, CA
Gorman,CA
Barstow, CA

Rocks, Mud, Sand, Water, Expedition, or just camping.

Lookin for a club that likes to wheel, you guys into that ?

65swb45 · 07-14-06, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Tunnelratt

Hey everyone, Name is Steve, looks like the oldest to post recently, 50 y/o, 3rd generation S.F.V. Native, screen name is one of a number of alter egos, had always been a Flat Fender Fanatic, converted to an FJ40, factory soft top model, the addiction is much worse, have been hardcore and poser, not sure where I will end up with this one but I am thinking it might be wise to meet a few others with the same insanity, would be interested in attending a meeting, wha da ya think? Steve

Hey Steve! Good to see you on our little forum.

You should come out and wheel with us BEFORE you start fixing the rocker panel damage from when Tom owned the 40. Get your sea legs so to speak. There's a 3 dayer to the Sierras last weekend of the month, or a 1 dayer in the Big Bear area just on Sat to meet with Forest Service about our club adopting a trail up there. You are welcome at either.

65swb45 · 07-14-06, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skim

Rob-

94 80 Lock'd-Js-Ls-315 Mudz- that is in need of some dents. New to me rig.
Tryin out the 80 thing now.....

Rocks, Mud, Sand, Water, Expedition, or just camping.

Lookin for a club that likes to wheel, you guys into that ?

That pretty much covers it all, except for the singing around the campfire!

WE just updated our calender at the meeting last week, and we've got at least one run of each type you mentioned between now and the end of the year.

You can definitely fill your cameras memory and empty your gas tank on our trip schedule! And we welcome 80s!

Tunnelratt · 07-22-06, 09:16 PM

Hey Mark, Thanks for remembering who I am! I have been wanting to get to one of the meetings, am going to try for August, also still need to get my carb rebuilt and pickup a non -usa dizzy, it's been wild at work, had to go out of town part of May and June, just got back from 2 weeks in Utah, was able to drive the cruiser once in all that time, its resting in the garage.....waiting....patiently......I would like to get out on a trip or two with you guys, will try for the August meeting. Steve

RokCrawlinToy · 08-02-06, 10:52 AM

Welcome guys, hope you have a chance to go to some meetings or wheeling trips with the Trailcrew.

TRT2 · 08-03-06, 02:08 PM

Hello.

My name is Tony. I am old but not as old as Dave.
I have a Toyota or two but don't really like to wheel, I just like Dave.
Not really interested in attending any runs except those with Dave.
Stumbled into your forum looking for Dave.

This is the We Like Dave club, correct??

I tried calling the Friends of Dave hotline but it was disconnected.

I then went to the Dave fanclub website but only found notes about Joe.

I don't want to discuss what was writtem about Joe because I found it offensive and the pictures of... well, never mind what there were of, were offensive.

If this is the We Like Dave club, then I want to join.
Will I receive a membership card with Dave's photo on it?
I want to take my picture with Dave.

I'm Tony, but when I grow up, I want to be Dave!

(I'm sorry, perhaps I should have initiated a new We Like Dave thread.)

Ian Rogers · 08-03-06, 09:40 PM

lol

haha

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRT2

Hello.

My name is Tony. I am old but not as old as Dave.
I have a Toyota or two but don't really like to wheel, I just like Dave.
Not really interested in attending any runs except those with Dave.
Stumbled into your forum looking for Dave.

This is the We Like Dave club, correct??

I tried calling the Friends of Dave hotline but it was disconnected.

I then went to the Dave fanclub website but only found notes about Joe.

I don't want to discuss what was writtem about Joe because I found it offensive and the pictures of... well, never mind what there were of, were offensive.

If this is the We Like Dave club, then I want to join.
Will I receive a membership card with Dave's photo on it?
I want to take my picture with Dave.

I'm Tony, but when I grow up, I want to be Dave!

(I'm sorry, perhaps I should have initiated a new We Like Dave thread.)

TUFFTORQ · 08-03-06, 09:47 PM

aka "Duck Dave?" When I get bigger, I wanna be like Duck Dave too.