FJ25 Chat Thread - Page 3

LandCruiserSteve · 01-04-06, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Cruiser_Nerd

Steve, still gonna try to swing by Friday, prolly early afternoon.

You better!!!

Gimme a shout on the cell after you cross the FL/GA state line. (We'll meet someplace secluded so nobody sees me in my 25 talking to someone in a Dodge Caravan.

)

Living in the Past · 01-04-06, 10:44 AM

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Posted by Landcruisersteve (We'll meet someplace secluded so nobody sees me in my 25 talking to someone in a Dodge Caravan. )

I have two plans for you steve.

A. Change license plates, put a bezel on the front, wear dark glasses and a wig (if your anything like me put any hair on your head and no one will know who you are

)

B. Rent your own Dodge Caravan to meet.

I think B would be the safest. Any cruiser and people will notice, but two mini vans

. I'm sure you see my point.

John

LandCruiserSteve · 01-04-06, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Living in the Past

A. Change license plates, put a bezel on the front, wear dark glasses and a wig (if your anything like me put any hair on your head and no one will know who you are

)

B. Rent your own Dodge Caravan to meet.

C. Leave my head bald, throw a hillbilly hardtop on my 25, tow it behind a Toyota Tundra, and tell Jim that I'm you.

Living in the Past · 01-05-06, 08:34 AM

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Posted by Landcruisersteve C. Leave my head bald, throw a hillbilly hardtop on my 25, tow it behind a Toyota Tundra, and tell Jim that I'm you.

That would work, I've worked real hard to keep my ugly mug off internet, so I'm sure he wouldn't know the difference.

Funny thing about that hillbilly top I only keep it on there to store it outside with a trap over it. Of course this winter we haven't even had any snow at all. But if we ever do it stays dry inside. I hate to think of all the time and money I've spent storing all this stuff over the years. With only a two car garage in Phoenix I ran out of under cover space years ago.

My wife just loves cruiser parts in every room of the house.

John

Archie 1962 FJ25 · 01-05-06, 11:12 AM

John,

I think My wife should meet your wife, just to make my life easier.

Living in the Past · 01-05-06, 11:37 AM

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Posted by Archie 1962 FJ25 John, I think My wife should meet your wife, just to make my life easier.

I don't think it would make better probably make it worse for both of us. They find out that other wifes are not happy about it either. I didn't say she was happy about it with the(roll eyes sarcastic) The only thing that helps is I had my first cruiser for fourteen years before we got together.

John

LandCruiserSteve · 01-15-06, 09:23 AM

Jim or Mike . . . what are the exact dates (and any other info you got) for the 2006 CMCC??

Cruiser_Nerd · 01-15-06, 10:00 AM

Thursday, June 15 to Saturday June 17 Hazleton, PA: http://www.gclcny.com/

Hmmm, maybe I shouldn't be fooling with license plate brackets right now and should be working on Krusty.

foxfab · 01-15-06, 04:40 PM

I should have a tow rig by then. I'm in.

LandCruiserSteve · 01-15-06, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Cruiser_Nerd

Thursday, June 15 to Saturday June 17 Hazleton, PA

Got it. Thanks!! (Yes, I'm actually seriously contemplating it. Which even includes a willingness to drill some holes for a roll bar.

)

foxfab · 01-16-06, 10:25 AM

ya, we all had to do it. A stock FJ40 roll bar fits nicely. Just be sure to space the spreaders out the same width as the main bar.

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Originally Posted by LandCruiserSteve

Got it. Thanks!! (Yes, I'm actually seriously contemplating it. Which even includes a willingness to drill some holes for a roll bar.

)

LandCruiserSteve · 01-16-06, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by foxfab

A stock FJ40 roll bar fits nicely. Just be sure to space the spreaders out the same width as the main bar.

Fortunately, I just happen to have one I can borrow from my '78. Thanks for the mounting tip.

FJnotCJ · 01-18-06, 10:16 PM

Any one going to Moab? Cruiser Chick has us registered and reservations, the Office says they'll try to get me two weeks off, my future is so bright I'm gonna get shades!

We have not decided on the 60 or lx450 though...no 25 this year

foxfab · 01-18-06, 11:10 PM

Some day...

LandCruiserSteve · 01-19-06, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by FJnotCJ

Any one going to Moab?

I've been trying to get back to Cruise Moab for the nearly six years I've been down here. (Never missed one when I was still in Phoenix.) Obviously, getting one my Cruisers there would be the challenge (4200 miles roundtrip).

However, one year I was there, a bunch of east coast Cruiserheads pitched in on a vehicle transport company to ship their 7-8 rigs to Moab while they flew out there. (Must be nice to have that kind of coin in your pocket.

) But, it's almost tempting at this point. I really miss that place.

Like FoxFab . . . . some day.

Pighead · 01-19-06, 07:41 AM

We're going to Moab...Me & Cruiserchick too. Trying to decide whether to drive or tow the Pig. Where you gonna stay? (just so we can stay someplace else)

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Originally Posted by FJnotCJ

Any one going to Moab? Cruiser Chick has us registered and reservations, the Office says they'll try to get me two weeks off, my future is so bright I'm gonna get shades!

We have not decided on the 60 or lx450 though...no 25 this year

Living in the Past · 01-19-06, 08:16 AM

So Steve how long a drive is it from Phoenix? I did a turn-around up to Salt Lake City a couple of years ago, only took 24 hours and that's with sleeping a couple of hours in the truck. I could probably tow the white one up for some mild wheeling. I should have the stock wheels with the tires I'm getting by then. Won't like it be seen with the chrome rims it has now

. That one already has a full rollcage in it.

John

Cruiser_Nerd · 01-19-06, 09:35 AM

I'm working on getting fired this year.........

Without that though, I'd give it a go for 2007.

Is it hot out there? I start to melt if it goes over 70* or so.

FJnotCJ · 01-19-06, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Pighead

We're going to Moab...Me & Cruiserchick too. Trying to decide whether to drive or tow the Pig. Where you gonna stay? (just so we can stay someplace else)

She came with a tow rig? Keeper! We hope to get there a couple days early...We'll see if you've saved enough Karma to avoid us....

wesintl · 01-19-06, 10:25 AM

I'm sure between a couple of us there would be pleanty of vehicles to drive or ride. I honestly have much more fun riding with different folks on the trail.

It's funny just last week I got to talk to the original owner of my 64.. He sold it to a family friend 2 years ago that had hopes of bringing it back to it's glory days but realized it was too much for him. Anyway main reason I wanted to talk to the orig owner was to find out if he had the tool kit which he did

he kept it from the family friend due to it was his only grease gun for his lawn mower and metric tools. He agreed it should go live with the crusier... Major score

In talking to him for over an hour he told me how he had pretty much taken it over every pass and 4wd road in colorado and how he really loved 4 wheeling. He told me how it took it out to canyonlands and did elephant hill and white rim road among others in the 60's. Talk about desolate back then, not many folks traveled out to the mecca we know as moab. His 64 is really stock with a pto.. Said in all the years he had the pto he only used it 1 time. There were some old colorado maps in the glovebox where he had enginner, cinnamon, black bear highlighted with his travels. I might be able to get the old 4x4 books from him since he siad he's to old for that stuff anymore and was glad he did it while he could. He's looking for the stock bumperettes and a few other items that he kept but said he thought he tossed them a few years ago. Having them 30 years he figured he didn't need them anymore but would look to see what he had. He also said he has a cherry camaro still in the garage

I'm guessing you 2 related?

LandCruiserSteve · 01-19-06, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Living in the Past

So Steve how long a drive is it from Phoenix?

I'd spend about 8 hours of actual driving time trailering my FJ40 from Phoenix to Moab. (That's going up through Flag, Tuba City, Blanding, etc.) A little longer if you take a side trip to Canyonlands on the way, which is a must if you've never been there.

In any case, it's a gorgeous drive up there, especially going through Monument Valley and southeast Utah.

You haven't been to Moab yet, John? Set me aside an extra Cruiser, a way to get it up there, and I will show you the way, my son.

FJnotCJ · 02-18-06, 01:08 AM

Minus fifteen freekin degrees F is my new lower limit for getting out of a hot tub...

Cruiser_Nerd · 02-18-06, 04:50 PM

Did you start to freeze and crack by the time you hit the back door?

wesintl · 02-18-06, 05:21 PM

lol it got down to that here in the big city too. I'm suprised you hot tub stay's over 100* when it's -15* out

FJnotCJ · 02-18-06, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by wesintl

I'm suprised your hot tub stay's over 100* when it's -15* out

That's the thing, it didn't...got in at 103, got out soon after at 98, hand stuck to the door knob, feet to the deck.....much better tonight at 0 F

LandCruiserSteve · 02-23-06, 05:49 AM

(I didn't want to "contaminate" the Image Repository thread by throwing in any chat between the photos, and just let the posted pics carry the momentum. So, I'll do it here instead.)

Great pics, Jim!!! Love it.

Any idea who that old FJ40 belongs to?? (1962? 1963?) That's too cool!!

Keep 'em coming!!

01-05-06, 11:12 AM	#65
Archie 1962 FJ25 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Auckland, NZ Posts: 241	John, I think My wife should meet your wife, just to make my life easier. __________________ "FJ25" Only 4X4 With An Attitude!

01-15-06, 09:23 AM	#67
LandCruiserSteve IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Brunswick, GA (but AZ is home) TLCA# 6727 Posts: 1,190	The next CMCC?? Jim or Mike . . . what are the exact dates (and any other info you got) for the 2006 CMCC?? __________________ Steve Bolander '59 FJ25, '78 FJ40, '07 FJ Cruiser Bezels? We don't need no stinkin' bezels!

01-15-06, 10:00 AM	#68
Cruiser_Nerd That 25 Guy. Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Higganum. TLCA# 12092 Posts: 2,550	Thursday, June 15 to Saturday June 17 Hazleton, PA: http://www.gclcny.com/ Hmmm, maybe I shouldn't be fooling with license plate brackets right now and should be working on Krusty. __________________ Jim FJ25.com "The FJ25 is almost humorous in its simplicity, but therein lies its beauty." Nina Padgett - Autoweek

01-15-06, 04:40 PM	#69
foxfab IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: NK, RI TLCA# 9838 Posts: 2,130	I should have a tow rig by then. I'm in. __________________ YANKEETOYS.ORG Member of the elite FJ25 club Low range? We Don't Need No Stinkin' Low Range Why would you want to put a round tire in a square wheel well?

01-18-06, 11:10 PM	#74
foxfab IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: NK, RI TLCA# 9838 Posts: 2,130	Some day... __________________ YANKEETOYS.ORG Member of the elite FJ25 club Low range? We Don't Need No Stinkin' Low Range Why would you want to put a round tire in a square wheel well?

01-18-06, 10:16 PM	#73
FJnotCJ False Economist Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: MT Posts: 647	Any one going to Moab? Cruiser Chick has us registered and reservations, the Office says they'll try to get me two weeks off, my future is so bright I'm gonna get shades! We have not decided on the 60 or lx450 though...no 25 this year

01-19-06, 08:16 AM	#77
Living in the Past IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Phoenix,AZ but it's a dry heat Posts: 1,528	So Steve how long a drive is it from Phoenix? I did a turn-around up to Salt Lake City a couple of years ago, only took 24 hours and that's with sleeping a couple of hours in the truck. I could probably tow the white one up for some mild wheeling. I should have the stock wheels with the tires I'm getting by then. Won't like it be seen with the chrome rims it has now . That one already has a full rollcage in it. John

01-19-06, 09:35 AM	#78
Cruiser_Nerd That 25 Guy. Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Higganum. TLCA# 12092 Posts: 2,550	I'm working on getting fired this year......... Without that though, I'd give it a go for 2007. Is it hot out there? I start to melt if it goes over 70* or so. __________________ Jim FJ25.com "The FJ25 is almost humorous in its simplicity, but therein lies its beauty." Nina Padgett - Autoweek

01-19-06, 10:25 AM	#80
wesintl IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Denver TLCA# 4180 Posts: 3,587	I'm sure between a couple of us there would be pleanty of vehicles to drive or ride. I honestly have much more fun riding with different folks on the trail. It's funny just last week I got to talk to the original owner of my 64.. He sold it to a family friend 2 years ago that had hopes of bringing it back to it's glory days but realized it was too much for him. Anyway main reason I wanted to talk to the orig owner was to find out if he had the tool kit which he did he kept it from the family friend due to it was his only grease gun for his lawn mower and metric tools. He agreed it should go live with the crusier... Major score In talking to him for over an hour he told me how he had pretty much taken it over every pass and 4wd road in colorado and how he really loved 4 wheeling. He told me how it took it out to canyonlands and did elephant hill and white rim road among others in the 60's. Talk about desolate back then, not many folks traveled out to the mecca we know as moab. His 64 is really stock with a pto.. Said in all the years he had the pto he only used it 1 time. There were some old colorado maps in the glovebox where he had enginner, cinnamon, black bear highlighted with his travels. I might be able to get the old 4x4 books from him since he siad he's to old for that stuff anymore and was glad he did it while he could. He's looking for the stock bumperettes and a few other items that he kept but said he thought he tossed them a few years ago. Having them 30 years he figured he didn't need them anymore but would look to see what he had. He also said he has a cherry camaro still in the garage I'm guessing you 2 related? __________________ 1964 FJ40 \| 1966 M416 \| 1976 FJ40 \| 1985 BJ70 Volvo Power\| 1997 FZJ80 \| TDI commuter car Rising Sun; Former CLCC You should be able to delete your own thread. Communists abound Real Change is here --> Cato Institute Last edited by wesintl; 01-19-06 at 10:34 AM.

02-18-06, 01:08 AM	#82
FJnotCJ False Economist Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: MT Posts: 647	Minus fifteen freekin degrees F is my new lower limit for getting out of a hot tub...

02-18-06, 04:50 PM	#83
Cruiser_Nerd That 25 Guy. Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Higganum. TLCA# 12092 Posts: 2,550	Did you start to freeze and crack by the time you hit the back door? __________________ Jim FJ25.com "The FJ25 is almost humorous in its simplicity, but therein lies its beauty." Nina Padgett - Autoweek

02-18-06, 05:21 PM	#84
wesintl IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Denver TLCA# 4180 Posts: 3,587	lol it got down to that here in the big city too. I'm suprised you hot tub stay's over 100* when it's -15* out __________________ 1964 FJ40 \| 1966 M416 \| 1976 FJ40 \| 1985 BJ70 Volvo Power\| 1997 FZJ80 \| TDI commuter car Rising Sun; Former CLCC You should be able to delete your own thread. Communists abound Real Change is here --> Cato Institute

02-23-06, 05:49 AM	#86
LandCruiserSteve IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Brunswick, GA (but AZ is home) TLCA# 6727 Posts: 1,190	FJ25 Image Repository comments (I didn't want to "contaminate" the Image Repository thread by throwing in any chat between the photos, and just let the posted pics carry the momentum. So, I'll do it here instead.) Great pics, Jim!!! Love it. Any idea who that old FJ40 belongs to?? (1962? 1963?) That's too cool!! Keep 'em coming!! __________________ Steve Bolander '59 FJ25, '78 FJ40, '07 FJ Cruiser Bezels? We don't need no stinkin' bezels!