[cruiserbrett]

I have been slack in my moderating duties, so I guess it time to put this out to the 45 guys(&gals?) and see if folks want their rig/build threads setup as a rotating Rig Of The Month??? Between Buckroseau's 2 and a few others I am sure we can get a good list started...

Sign up here, and I will tally a list. First Come First Served.

Here's the deal: Everyone likes pictures of progress and projects. Be sure to include some before during and after shots. Basic details are required, and of course be sure to include tricks, tips, lessons, etc.

2008
April 65swb45
May bull
June hltopprs
July Ghetto Fireman
August dieseldude
Sept Grease Cruiser
Oct krzyabncanuck
Nov friel01
Dec Mikesta

2009
Jan: missipboy
Feb: Henry James the 47th
Mar: OrangeFJ45

Coming in 2010 cruiser_guy

[Mikesta]

December - Mikesta

[65swb45]

Since the swb has been 'done' for a long time, you can put me at the head of the line.

[friel01]

I will take November if nobody else has beaten me to it. That will give me incentive to finish by then!

[dieseldude]

I'll do August. Snow should be melted by then.

[bull]

May I take May?

[cruiser_guy]

You can put me down....










in about 2-3 years!!

[krzyabncanuck]

Put me down for OCT please.

[patches84]

I'll put my '84 Troopie HJ47 in for a truck of the month spot if I can. I have owned her since Oct. 1996. I brought her to the US in 1997, and have since made many improvements to her. I had her turbo-charged in Melbourne, but eventually put in a brand new Vortec 350 in 2000. The engine runs the factory power steering and air con from the Chevy compressors, and sits in front of the factory H55F 5 speed and a transfer case from a 1987 60 series with the 32mm idler shaft. I have 52 gallons of fuel and 10 gallons of water on board, and a 1200 watt power inverter, fridge, sink and storage. The seats are out of a 1995 SR5 4 Runner, and she has OME 2.5" springs. I put 3.73 gears in her in 1999, and she goes 80 MPH at 2700 RPM. On the freeway, with the cruise control set at 80 and the air con on, I average 21.5 MPG- which is about what I got with the turbo-charged 2H. I hope you enjoy looking at the photos!

Cheers,

Josh

[merbesfield]

[QUOTE=patches84;3204568]I'll put my '84 Troopie HJ47 in for a truck of the month spot if I can. I


Anyone know where to get the mirrors that are on Josh's rig? I realize AU, but a source?

[patches84]

Actually, the mirrors are from a J**p Dangler. I put TLCA stickers over the J**P stencil, but otherwise they are great. I bought the right one in the US, as it is convex for distence on the passenger side, and I bought the left on in Australia, as is it also convex for distence on the passenger side. They don't vibrate, they cover a nice-sized area, and they are cheap to replace.

Cheers,

Josh

[cruiserbrett]

Mark, post up a link to your thread. April is fading....

[cruiser_guy]

Originally Posted by bull

May I take May?

You can take about 3 months worth of "Rig of the Month's" with your stable!

[65swb45]

Originally Posted by cruiserbrett

Mark, post up a link to your thread. April is fading....

Link? HUh? I ain't got no link! I gotta write one. I'll get on it.

Edit: DONE!

[Ghetto Fireman]

Put me in the mix.


1967 FJ-45LB. 350 V8 Automatic Transmission. "Code Red Build Thread" by Mark of Mark's Off Road.


Mike

[Grease Cruiser]

Throw me in the mix as well. It looks like September is still open? That would work for me and it's the month of my birthday.

Now..... which 45 should I post up first?

[65swb45]

Originally Posted by Grease Cruiser

Now..... which 45 should I post up first?

I was wondering who was going to be the first one to say that!

[cruiser_guy]

We need to make the ROTM a sticky for the month we are featuring it like in the other sections of 'mud.

[TJDIV]

Originally Posted by bull

May I take May?

You may, You may, so long as I'm looking fine in 0-9.

[missipboy]

i'll take jan 09. surely i'll be done by then.

[Henry James the 47th]

I'll take February 2009 if no one else has taken that spot. I oughta be done my re-build well before then.

[Mikesta]

can you open up december for someone else... I no longer have a 45 :(

[friel01]

I dont think that no longer having it should disqualify you. You still have their story to tell. And maybe the new owner will chime in with progress made by then.

[Mikesta]

Originally Posted by friel01

I dont think that no longer having it should disqualify you. You still have their story to tell. And maybe the new owner will chime in with progress made by then.

disqualify - I've looked it up. I will keep it only if someone isn't biting at the bit to boast about their bad ass cruiser. I do have a story....... long and would like to share it... but dont want to bore anyone. I've had 4 FJ45lv's and 1 LPB. If others can agree with your theory, then I would be happy to share my experience, if not... NEXT!!

[friel01]

besides, you wll be following me in November, and at the rate I am making progress this hot Phoenix summer, I may not have much to report. I thought I would have driver by then, but it might not make it that far in the resto by November...

[orangefj45]

i'll take march or april of 09. it'll be my troopie or one of my customers'.

[friel01]

Okay, I was/am signed up for November, but here it is September 1, and there isno way I am going to make it to a drivable rig by November. I would much rather wait and post when I have something beautiful, than while it is still currently torn to bits prepping for paint.

Anybody want to take my November slot, and I will re-up for late spring?

[krzyabncanuck]

Torn to bits is the best way to start the story.

In my mind it does not have to be driveable. Then again my better half said my mind is still in another country, but that is a story better told around old vets.

[flaminbandit]

sign me up for a month

aussie fj45 thats still in aussie
2f TURBO
5 speed

curently being painted (poorly) and having 60 diffs fittted

[Mikesta]

Would anyone like to Take December? I no longer have a 45. If not... I'll slap something together in about a day or so.