IH8MUD.com - SC- Upstate Cruisers http://forum.ih8mud.com/ en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:27:30 GMT vBulletin 15 http://images.ih8mud.com/images/misc/rss.jpg IH8MUD.com - SC- Upstate Cruisers http://forum.ih8mud.com/ Need to make a decesion on a new SUV? http://forum.ih8mud.com/sc-upstate-cruisers/335249-need-make-decesion-new-suv.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:34:26 GMT I am looking at buying a new SUV this weekend for th ewife and was looking for some insight. We are... I am looking at buying a new SUV this weekend for th ewife and was looking for some insight. We are trading in a 6 year old Mercury Mountaineer that has been great but get s lousy gas mileage. We are not looking for offroad use, just highway use hauling groceries and trips.

Because of the huge incentives at Saturn, we have narrowed it down to the Vue or possibly a Hyundai Santa Fe. The Vue will have all the options along with the fast V6.

The Santa Fe will have all options except for leather. They both get the same gas mileage, but the Vue is much quicker, and a little smaller as well. However the Hyundai has a phenomenal warranty. The Santa Fe is also about $1500 cheaper but the payments will be higher as the car will be financed at 0% over 60 months as opposed to 0% over 72 months with the Saturn.

What do you think?
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]]> SC- Upstate Cruisers BELMONT148 http://forum.ih8mud.com/sc-upstate-cruisers/335249-need-make-decesion-new-suv.html Ron Shue Motorsports http://forum.ih8mud.com/sc-upstate-cruisers/335205-ron-shue-motorsports.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:10:04 GMT Anybody had any dealings with these folkf? They have a pretty good looking (except for a fugly... Anybody had any dealings with these folkf? They have a pretty good looking (except for a fugly interior) 80 series for sale and we are looking....

Thanks,
Merle ]]> SC- Upstate Cruisers gearguywb http://forum.ih8mud.com/sc-upstate-cruisers/335205-ron-shue-motorsports.html <![CDATA[J**P 40"]]> http://forum.ih8mud.com/sc-upstate-cruisers/334938-j%2A%2Ap-40-a.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:34:32 GMT I'd like to see this package on a 40 or Icon, anyone have any pics?.........

The Jeep Lower Forty Concept has been bumming around for a while now, but that doesn't stop it from being any less impressive in the flesh, er, sheet metal. The name comes from the mammoth 40-inch tires with which this modified Jeep Wrangler is equipped — good for overcoming fallen trees, boulders and most livestock. Mopar Underground fitted this wild creation with hard-core off-roading equipment such as a Dana 44 front axle and Dana 60 rear, a beefy roll cage and a huge 5.7-liter V8 engine. A 6-speed manual transmission puts power to those epic tires.
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]]> SC- Upstate Cruisers JMRINS http://forum.ih8mud.com/sc-upstate-cruisers/334938-j%2A%2Ap-40-a.html FJ40 in Porsche Documentary http://forum.ih8mud.com/sc-upstate-cruisers/333679-fj40-porsche-documentary.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:00:09 GMT 30 minute long "commercial" for Porsche where they are rolling out the new Panamera. Pretty interesting (no great though). All Porsches throughout the documentary except for one guy who drives out of his garage in a nice FJ40 on his way to rock climbing. Thought it was interesting that a 40 would make it in a P commercial! Says a lot!

Land Cruisers and Porsches... best you can get!

Welcome to the Family | Porsche Panamera ]]> SC- Upstate Cruisers steenh http://forum.ih8mud.com/sc-upstate-cruisers/333679-fj40-porsche-documentary.html Who is this? http://forum.ih8mud.com/sc-upstate-cruisers/333629-who.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:04:34 GMT From GSMTR 2006 http://www.woytovich.com/SchoolBus40.jpg From GSMTR 2006

http://www.woytovich.com/SchoolBus40.jpg ]]> SC- Upstate Cruisers woytovich http://forum.ih8mud.com/sc-upstate-cruisers/333629-who.html Painting 40 roof? http://forum.ih8mud.com/sc-upstate-cruisers/333257-painting-40-roof.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:00:16 GMT I am going to get my roof repainted. I may leave the existing rain gutter on it and just repair it.... I am going to get my roof repainted. I may leave the existing rain gutter on it and just repair it. if I do how much should a shop charge to paint it as I described? If I decide to take the gutter off and replace it with a new gutter how much should a shop charge to replace the gutter(provided by me) install the gutter and repaint everything?
What is the factory color? I have a dune beige and was thinking off white may look the best. ]]> SC- Upstate Cruisers BBQ BOY http://forum.ih8mud.com/sc-upstate-cruisers/333257-painting-40-roof.html recomend a place near Greenville for a biking/kids http://forum.ih8mud.com/sc-upstate-cruisers/332963-recomend-place-near-greenville-biking-kids.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:29:42 GMT looking for a place possibly in hendersonville or near table rock/cesars head to take the children... looking for a place possibly in hendersonville or near table rock/cesars head to take the children for a bike ride. Got a 9 yr old and a 2yr old so i can't really hike unless i plan on carrying the little guy...that gets old after 100yds.

was thinking the horse pasture but want to avoid people hunting if possible and not sure if the terrain is good for a bike with a toddler trailer but would be fine for the cruiser

thanks in advance

-joshua

go gamecocks ]]> SC- Upstate Cruisers dohcdelsol93 http://forum.ih8mud.com/sc-upstate-cruisers/332963-recomend-place-near-greenville-biking-kids.html UC Webmaster Search is on! http://forum.ih8mud.com/sc-upstate-cruisers/332787-uc-webmaster-search.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:23:54 GMT After many years of dedicated service to UC as webmaster, Gehn's job has put him in a place where he would like to relinquish this role to someone else.

I can't say enough about how much we owe Gehn for his great work on our web site and the on-line store. He's taken us a looong way. Thanks Gehn... and stay safe!

So, now we are looking for someone in the club that has some skills and desire that would like to help out with managing the site for us.

You can respond on this thread or PM one of the officers if you are interested in learning more. ]]> SC- Upstate Cruisers steenh http://forum.ih8mud.com/sc-upstate-cruisers/332787-uc-webmaster-search.html HAC Valve for 84 FJ60??? http://forum.ih8mud.com/sc-upstate-cruisers/332483-hac-valve-84-fj60.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:35:53 GMT Does anyone have an HAC Valve laying around from a desmog they would like to part with that works. ... Does anyone have an HAC Valve laying around from a desmog they would like to part with that works. Mine works but was changing out my vacuum lines and got to last two lines and one of the nipples popped off of the HAC.

It is one of the air inlet lines not an actual vacuum so going to super glue, seal with silicone and then see if that works in meantime...hopefully it wont affect performance much since I am at sea level. It is a discontinued part so none of the dealerships have them so hoping one of you guys that did engine swap or desmog has your old parts still.

PM me if you do with cost and shipping so I can get it in mail to me tomorrow...thanks a bunch.

if not I might be getting a Trollhole carb and desmog the whole damn thing....shame to waste all this brand new pretty blue vacuum line though. LOL ]]> SC- Upstate Cruisers Brock http://forum.ih8mud.com/sc-upstate-cruisers/332483-hac-valve-84-fj60.html TLCA news? http://forum.ih8mud.com/sc-upstate-cruisers/332453-tlca-news.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:41:59 GMT I know we have a TLCA delegate just not sure who it is. Can someone fill us in and can we get an... I know we have a TLCA delegate just not sure who it is. Can someone fill us in and can we get an update of the meetings at the end of the month? ]]> SC- Upstate Cruisers Trollhole http://forum.ih8mud.com/sc-upstate-cruisers/332453-tlca-news.html Mid country Hammon http://forum.ih8mud.com/sc-upstate-cruisers/332430-mid-country-hammon.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:56:43 GMT Just to keep everyone informed the low country chapter is having a little hammon at my place on the... Just to keep everyone informed the low country chapter is having a little hammon at my place on the 21st and possibly stumbling (PBR) into the 22nd. Several small projects and of course BT has a million things to do:mad: if I could afford all the ancillary bits and pieces,:mad: so plenty to do. All upstaters are welcome and it;s in sumter sc so sort of mid state location. Can't promise anything but the last hammon here was a lot of fun and productive to boot. Invite open ,PM me if you have questions etc. I've three acres here and camping overnighting no problem. Doc:D:beer: ]]> SC- Upstate Cruisers IndianDoc http://forum.ih8mud.com/sc-upstate-cruisers/332430-mid-country-hammon.html Keep us in your prayers. http://forum.ih8mud.com/sc-upstate-cruisers/332403-keep-us-your-prayers.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:39:17 GMT My wife and I just found out last night that her father has been diagnosed with esophageal cancer.... My wife and I just found out last night that her father has been diagnosed with esophageal cancer. That is basically throat cancer. He is fairly young at 57 and has been fighting acid reflux for most of his life. Since so many people with what they call "Barrett's Esophagus" end up with cancer he has been taking medicine for over 7 years and receives monthly and yearly checkups to make sure that it never turned to cancer.

We just found out the news, but we are fairly certain he will have to have major surgury in order to rid and prevent any future spread. If anyone in the community has any advice or first hand experience with this, I would appreciate any help you can offer.

You prayers are welcome and greatly appreciated.

Jeremy ]]> SC- Upstate Cruisers BELMONT148 http://forum.ih8mud.com/sc-upstate-cruisers/332403-keep-us-your-prayers.html FJ-40 Mechanic Near Charlotte, NC??? http://forum.ih8mud.com/sc-upstate-cruisers/332088-fj-40-mechanic-near-charlotte-nc.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:44:33 GMT I was referred to this forum from the "regular forums"...hope this is the right place. I realize many of you work on your own cruisers (I'll do small stuff) but honestly, I don't have the time, tools, or garage space to do "big" stuff. So, does anyone know of a mechanic (individual or shop) that works on cruisers remotely near Charlotte, NC? I just want to know I have some place to take my 76' FJ40 if I need to. I've had her since I was 16 (now 31). Any suggestions who be greatly appreciated. Thanks. ]]> SC- Upstate Cruisers navifoto http://forum.ih8mud.com/sc-upstate-cruisers/332088-fj-40-mechanic-near-charlotte-nc.html Rover vs 4 Runner http://forum.ih8mud.com/sc-upstate-cruisers/331944-rover-vs-4-runner.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:41:57 GMT Got a neighbor whose kid has a 4 Runner but is looking at a Disco. I'm urging him to stay with the 4 Runner but the dad wanted to know about Discos. I read somewhere on MUD where there are a certain period of Discos that have bad electrical problems - which years are these that you should doubly especially stay away from? ]]> SC- Upstate Cruisers eventhough http://forum.ih8mud.com/sc-upstate-cruisers/331944-rover-vs-4-runner.html Need recommendation for replacment of a hot water heater http://forum.ih8mud.com/sc-upstate-cruisers/331513-need-recommendation-replacment-hot-water-heater.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:07:26 GMT My hot water heater leaked recently (last day or so) around the temp/pressure relief valve. There... My hot water heater leaked recently (last day or so) around the temp/pressure relief valve. There is about 0.25 to 0.5 inches of water in the catch pan. You can see where dirty water ran down from the temp/press relief valve to the pan. Heater is about 15 years old so it might be time for a replacement. The tank is not currently leaking. I'm going to turn the temp down a bit to try and cull the pressure a little.

I'm going to stop by Lowes and price some models this afternoon.

Do any UC'rs know how to replace a hot water heater and would be able to lend a hand in the next week or so? From what I've read and from what I understand about hot water heaters it is not a complicated job, but I've never done one before so would prefer some oversight.

:cheers: ]]> SC- Upstate Cruisers eventhough http://forum.ih8mud.com/sc-upstate-cruisers/331513-need-recommendation-replacment-hot-water-heater.html