introductions...for women only - Page 2

Ratpuke · 06-20-07, 12:58 PM

I don't really see the need for this section as I've already got too many subforums to keep up with. In any case, I thought I'd say hello.

My name is Charla Downey.

I used to live in Calgary and was a member of the Rocky Mountain Land Cruiser Association (RMLCA). I'm currently one of their 'Members from Away.' Three years ago I packed up two of my four rigs and headed N to Mile 47 of the Alaska Highway (AKA Fort St. John, British Columbia). Here, some friends and I founded the local TLCA chapter, the Peace Canyon Toyota Swamp Donkeys....(anyone want to buy a t-shirt??). I'm also a member of the Coastal Cruisers in Richmond/Vancouver, British Columbia.

Anyway, I have four vehicles, all Cruisers, and they all run:

- 1976 FJ40 "Uncle Gord" - basically stock with a few mods including checker plating and a gun rack. This 40 used to be my daily driver when I lived in Calgary.

- 1981 BJ42 "Agent Orange" - Lowenbrau and I spent 64 days butchering and rebuilding my wheeling rig back in 2002 in order to be ready for Cruise Moab. I love the fact that this 42 will fly down the highway and crawl on the trail. Super fun, irreplaceable rig, that's for sure. Mods include custom t-case, custom tilt front, 13BT transplant, etc...

- 1973 FJ55 "Professor Orville Rottingham of Kent" (AKA P.O.R.K.). This is my garage dweller. I bought it as a gift to myself for completing gradschool and it spends most of its time sitting in my dad's storage shed alongside numerous Model A's. It's in pretty good shape for a Canadian truck. The 55's pretty much rusted away years ago up here.

- 1985 BJ73 "Mr. Guderian" This is my current daily driver. I bought this truck when I moved up N so that I could commute back to Calgary to visit Lowenbrau. I'm currently waiting for a new windshield to replace the one smashed out on May Long weekend.

Anyway, that's about it for me. My star expired two days ago and I have yet to renew it. In the meantime do a search and you'll find plenty of photographs that I have taken, probably accompanied with a bunch of nonsense.... I have a pretty wacked out sense of humour. L8r.

'85Colleen · 06-22-07, 12:19 PM

Hi. I'm Colleen and I have an '85 FJ60. I live in Florida but I'm moving to Michigan the end of next month. I've joined this to talk about the trip and see what advise I can get before I head out. I've been poking around and found a lot of suggestions but I was wondering if any of you girls have gone cross country and would like to share your experience with me - how it went, troubles, repairs, cost and anything else you might think of. Thanks!

moondog · 06-23-07, 10:03 AM

What part of Michigan are you moving to Colleen? I'm up in the northern most part of the lower penninsula for the summer. I've taken my HJ across the country twice now and can't really say that I ran into any real problems.....minor things here and there....but never anything serious.

NOT-HIS-FJ · 06-28-07, 01:12 PM

Hello Girls saw this after posting my pics in the other thread

Im Charity i live in Janesville WI im 25 yrs old

Grew up in a garage as well! I didnt get into wheeling until a yr ago. I was more of the roundy round type! If it didnt go fast i didnt look twice. I love trearing trannys apart and Love getting dirty!!!! Was also NOT a Toyota kinda girl. Was a Chevy chick. WOW i have changed ALot...lol

My other half is who got me into offroading. He is a proffessional Rock Crawler! on TV quit a bit. We just recently started trail riding for fun again! Have had the FJC for about 2 months now LOVE IT!!!!

Have Done quit a bit of mods to the FJC!! pretty much all done now

*3 inch lift All Pro shock and springs in the front and OME shock in rear with Donahoe soft ride coils

*Maxxis big horn 34 inch tires

*All Pro Full under body skids

* All Pro Front winch bumper

* JBA Exhaust

* 456 gears in front and Rear

* ARB air locker

*AFE cold air Intake
I think i have covered it all

RockPaws · 06-28-07, 06:14 PM

Hey ladies,

I'm Terry from So. CA and can't really claim to be an off-roader, except on my dirt bike. But I do love my near-cherry, '91 Toy SR5 4x4. I got it about 5 years go and spent over 6 months looking for it. (Those A/Ts are hard to come by too!) It's my Tonka. It's lifted & regeared with 31"ers, done by the previous owner who treated it like a favored son. ;-) There's not a single time I don't look at it and say to myself, "Man, that's a good-lookin' truck!" I love driving it and call it Paws cause the big tires makes it look like it has to grow into its feet.

IAC I came here because Paws is having a small problem. I'll wander over to the appropriate forum to ask some advice of you capable ladies (and men).

Dianna · 06-29-07, 07:27 AM

This is a great thread! I'm Dianna, I have a '77 FJ40 (along with a '94 Toyota pickup, an '01 4Runner and a '95 Celica!). I've had my 40 for about 5 years and have done a lot of improvements to it during that time including stripping the interior down to bare metal and painting with POR15 before Herculining the tub, installing a new distributor/igniter, lining my gas tank, among lots of other stuff! I bought a FSM and a Haynes manual, between those and this awesome forum I am able to access all of the information I need to fix whatever needs fixin! I have always wanted an FJ40 from as long ago as I can remember, there was a gas station when I was little that had one parked in front of the building and I always knew I would have one. When I was finally financially able to afford one then the difficulty came in finding one in Northeastern Ohio (they are VERY scarce here!) I found one in Oklahoma and had it shipped here to Ohio and the fun began!

cruisershmoozer · 07-19-07, 09:55 PM

It's about time!
I have an '89 FJ62 with 133,000 mi. Ever since driving a friend's FJ 40 in high school (80's), I've wanted to own a Landcruiser. ILove being part of the elite club.

If any of you travel through the great NW, let me know!

Little Boss · 07-19-07, 11:12 PM

Hi there,
My name is Teresa but most people know me as Tree. My daily driver is a 1994 FZJ 80 with stuff. Right now it has a 2.5 inch OME setup, but soon will have a Frankie Off Road set up. She has approx 211,000 miles on her. At Cruise Moab(2006) I drove the Kane Creek Canyon trail which I have included some pics. This truck is the best!!!! My other fun is my Polaris Outlaw 500 quad. Its great to see this addition to the forum.

Tree

nuclearlemon · 07-20-07, 07:42 AM

looks like some good runoff in kane creek again this year. awesome pics tree!!

76er · 07-20-07, 02:17 PM

Hey! I'm Shar... I currently live in Mobeeeel, Alabama; I made it here by way of Denver (hometown), Frankfurt Germany (childhood home), Macon Georgia (college home), & Atlanta Georgia (party home). Just bought a 1976 FJ40 and love it! Col. Mustard gets a lot of looks and I've already had two offers to buy him off me! "Uhhhh... no thanks... not now..." I'm only his 3rd owner and the original gentleman had him until 2004... ordered him back in 1976 and paid $6800, brand new... I have all the receipts! I'm psyched I found this site... the information seems ENDLESS!

I'll second what a lot of ladies have said: glad we're here! I took my FJ to a company picnic and a young-outdoorsy guy asked me if I knew who's Landcruiser that was parked out front; when I replied: "... mine..." He gave me a very puzzled look and stammered: "... no, no... the Landcruiser. Who's is it?" So, once again I replied: "... mine..." Realizing the error in BOTH of his questions he blushed and apologized for being presumptuous. Silly boy!

Happy Friday everybody!

k9crazy · 07-20-07, 02:26 PM

Welcome Shar! Post up a pic of your Cruiser when you have a chance!

Oh, and I get down to Mobile quite a bit for work, we'll have to meet and have a beer sometime.

76er · 07-20-07, 03:52 PM

Colonel Mustard in all his cellphone-camera glory!!

Beer? I'm in!

67 Cruiser Girl · 07-24-07, 05:09 PM

Hi Cruiser Girls! Sorry I didn’t introduce myself sooner. I was on the 40s Tech Forum. Anyways, I am a newbie and the proud new owner of a ’67 Cruiser. This is my first Cruiser and I have only had her 5 weeks so we are still getting to know each other. I found out very quickly that this will be an ongoing relationship since she’s older then I am and she drives like a tractor (no power steering, drum breaks and 3-speed) but I’m willing to put in the effort and already in love!

Here is the link to some photos of her: http://web.mac.com/zybura/iWeb/BagusTraktor/Photos.html

Well, I’m stoked to be a part of the Cruiser family and appreciate any Cruiser knowledge that you are willing to share!

Thanks,
Tammy

PS: For those of you Girls that welcomed me on the 40s Tech Forum, thanks!

nuclearlemon · 07-24-07, 06:57 PM

dang....few of y'all got some fine lookin' rigs.

amandap · 07-27-07, 04:34 PM

Well, an interesting notion...all girls huh? The spelling's bound to improve at least! ha ha. I'm Amanda from Washington (state). I've used these pages as a valuable resource while rebuilding my 66 FJ40. It's been so close to road worthy the past six months or more that it's making me just crazy! A few more details, then a few more...seems never ending. I'm sure into "putting back" and perhaps being of some help to the next person here. I gotta admit, I'm surprised at how many gals actually wrench on their cruisers, and how many want to! I don't know any women in person who like to work on trucks. The women I do know think I'm pretty strange! So, here's to the greasy handed, scraped knee, busted knuckle sisterhood! Here's a photo of my Cruiser before the lift. So far I've rebuilt a 2F and four speed tranny and swapped it in. Rebuilt the original t/c and vacuum shift module 'cause I like that big lever on the dash! Rebuilt the entire brake system and added a roll cage to fit inside the hard top. Chased down all the rust I could get at and patched it up with steel wherever I could. Replaced the rear sill completely. Put a rattle can paint job on it that'll be easy to fix. I knew very little about any of this type of stuff before I stated. Learned it all an my Cruiser! Have fun gals...

mystique · 08-14-07, 06:05 PM

I live in Houston, TX. Bought my LC new in 1996. Prior to that had a 1995 Jeep and a 1990 Pathfinder.

Once I discovered 4WD, have driven nothing else

The only off roading I have done was to jump the ditch. lol If I can go over it, I will. I just discovered this forum when I was searching for information on replacing drive belts. I have always taken my vehicle to the dealership and am tired of being ripped off. I know I can do a lot of repairs myself. Hoping to get a lot of support and offer support in the forums.

tacobucket · 08-19-07, 01:07 AM

Hi, I'm Lauren, I'm 16, just got my license. Today my dad bought me a 2000 4Runner. My boyfriend drives an 80 series Land Cruiser, so he was more then assuring that a 4Runner would be a great car for me. We will most likely do some cruising of the land in the near future. I'm pretty excited.

Smokin 5.0 · 08-24-07, 07:31 PM

Guess I'm next in line...
Hi! My name is Bridgette and I'm the proud (temp.) care taker of Woody's 80- AKA MY 80... :-D Since he's on the road, I look after the sweet lil ride and we're bonding quite well. Since I've had her in my garage, I've been to a few places to put her to work on the trails- all by myself (although Woody's never too far behind!) And he makes sure I am making all the right moves... on the trail! This is my first year with the whole experience and I'm finding it's not as easy as some of you make it look! Had to use the winch once or twice- but that just means I'm having a lot of fun out there!!! I don't have my own, yet, but I sure do love, er, h8 mud! I look forward to meeting some of you very awesome girls out there some day, and although I don't know alot, I'm learning!
Smokin 5.0

9ersgirl · 08-25-07, 09:29 AM

Hey Bridgette, Glad to hear from you. Woody called last night and said he was going to be back in the area soon. We told him to see if you both could arrange a night to come up for dinner. That way you can see our new Toy!!!

WE GOT A NEW 2008 FJ CRUISER!!!

We have had it about 4 days now, it's really nice we love it! You've got to see it!
It has some really nice new features.

Anyway, hopefully we can get together soon!

Amanda

Smokin 5.0 · 08-25-07, 10:06 AM

That's awesome!!!! Now you can be like- 'Not HIZ' FJ!!!! Who makes a mean lasagna by the way... ;-)
I would love to come see it- what color did ya get? Can't wait to see it work out on the trail- maybe at Toyz for Tots? And I'm sure Woody can set ya up with some goody's for that machine...
Post some pics!!!!
Hi Chris!!!

84ToyLady · 08-25-07, 03:37 PM

Hello Ladies, my name is Michelle - sorry I have not introduced myself earlier I was on the other thread trying to learn as much as I can. I am really new to all of this. My DD is a 93 Toyota 4-Runner 4X4 - bone stock. We are in the process of building our "Toy". I call it that cause it is an 84 Toyota Ext cab - we are going to paint it yellow with a black exo and call it our "Tonka Toy". Before all of this was that "pile of junk in the garage" then my boyfriend took me wheelin' in Gilmer and now it is "what does the "Toy" need next to get it going"

I am hooked !! I have only been the passenger so far but that will change in the future. The Tonka Toy will be mine and we are going to build him one, paint it lime green with a black exo and it will be the Yodamobile. I love this sport and I am really glad to see women so involved in it. Oh by the way I am from Whitewright, Tx about 60 miles north east of Dallas, orginally from Houston but the Hurricane moved me up here. Ok I guess that is enough for now - really looking forward to getting into this sport - oh here is a link of what we have done so far to our "Toy".......

http://s210.photobucket.com/albums/b...oy%20Build-Up/

DSRTRDR · 08-28-07, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 84ToyLady

I am hooked !! I have only been the passenger so far but that will change in the future.

you want to change that real quick - best way is, on the next outing with other 4-wheeling buddies, while he is BSing with the guys with no end in sight, get behind the steering wheel and be prepared for the next obstacle

or just play as they yuk

or, get a wheeler for yourself

84ToyLady · 08-31-07, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSRTRDR

you want to change that real quick - best way is, on the next outing with other 4-wheeling buddies, while he is BSing with the guys with no end in sight, get behind the steering wheel and be prepared for the next obstacle

or just play as they yuk

or, get a wheeler for yourself

Working on building my truck -- the Toy -- actually think we are going to get to do some work this weekend on it -- really looking forward to it.

Yotachick · 09-04-07, 04:02 PM

Hi! My name is Donna and I live in Va in the Alleghany Highlands. I've only gotten in to wheeling over the past year when I bought my FJ Cruiser. I have fallen in love with my FJ and wheeling, it has honestly changed my life. I have been to several wheeling events and met some great people. My rig is a 2007 FJC. it is outfitted with an ARB, Warn Winch, IPF Lights, full set of BudBuilt skids,Procomp Rims with Mickey Thompson Baja Claw's. Needless to say I've been bitten by the mod bug and if I don't quit soon, I may require intervention!

nuclearlemon · 09-04-07, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yotachick

Needless to say I've been bitten by the mod bug and if I don't quit soon, I may require intervention!

welcome to your support group.

precious cargo · 09-05-07, 12:51 AM

Hello everybody!
I've been lurking about mostly on the 80 and 60 boards. I was beginning to feel that this was a big sausage party!

I'm so glad this is here. Beautiful rigs ladies!!
My name is Alisa and I'm in Portland,OR. I don't have a ride yet. I'm doing research on early 80 series vehicles- though I'm open to suggestions/ recommendations- so I can make a wise purchase decision. I'm totally new to off roading and LCs but got turned on to both through my man who drives a 1985 FJ60. I've grown to love his rig,which I shotgunned in a lot and occasionally drove. Also, I've been fascinated with FJ Cruisers since their introduction and dream of owning one (Black Cherry). I'm still trying to learn my way around the 4WD world and this really cool, welcoming site. So for a spell I'll be lurking around, quietly observing. I look forward to learning a lot and enjoying the community.

06-20-07, 12:58 PM	#31
Ratpuke At wit's end Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: 633430 6236257 TLCA# 12070 Posts: 853	I don't really see the need for this section as I've already got too many subforums to keep up with. In any case, I thought I'd say hello. My name is Charla Downey. I used to live in Calgary and was a member of the Rocky Mountain Land Cruiser Association (RMLCA). I'm currently one of their 'Members from Away.' Three years ago I packed up two of my four rigs and headed N to Mile 47 of the Alaska Highway (AKA Fort St. John, British Columbia). Here, some friends and I founded the local TLCA chapter, the Peace Canyon Toyota Swamp Donkeys....(anyone want to buy a t-shirt??). I'm also a member of the Coastal Cruisers in Richmond/Vancouver, British Columbia. Anyway, I have four vehicles, all Cruisers, and they all run: - 1976 FJ40 "Uncle Gord" - basically stock with a few mods including checker plating and a gun rack. This 40 used to be my daily driver when I lived in Calgary. - 1981 BJ42 "Agent Orange" - Lowenbrau and I spent 64 days butchering and rebuilding my wheeling rig back in 2002 in order to be ready for Cruise Moab. I love the fact that this 42 will fly down the highway and crawl on the trail. Super fun, irreplaceable rig, that's for sure. Mods include custom t-case, custom tilt front, 13BT transplant, etc... - 1973 FJ55 "Professor Orville Rottingham of Kent" (AKA P.O.R.K.). This is my garage dweller. I bought it as a gift to myself for completing gradschool and it spends most of its time sitting in my dad's storage shed alongside numerous Model A's. It's in pretty good shape for a Canadian truck. The 55's pretty much rusted away years ago up here. - 1985 BJ73 "Mr. Guderian" This is my current daily driver. I bought this truck when I moved up N so that I could commute back to Calgary to visit Lowenbrau. I'm currently waiting for a new windshield to replace the one smashed out on May Long weekend. Anyway, that's about it for me. My star expired two days ago and I have yet to renew it. In the meantime do a search and you'll find plenty of photographs that I have taken, probably accompanied with a bunch of nonsense.... I have a pretty wacked out sense of humour. L8r. __________________ MAKING DENY LOOK COOL SINCE 2003! 73 FJ55 / 76 FJ40 / 81 BJ42 / 85 BJ73 Last edited by Ratpuke; 06-20-07 at 01:04 PM.

06-22-07, 12:19 PM	#32
'85Colleen IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 4	'85Colleen Hi. I'm Colleen and I have an '85 FJ60. I live in Florida but I'm moving to Michigan the end of next month. I've joined this to talk about the trip and see what advise I can get before I head out. I've been poking around and found a lot of suggestions but I was wondering if any of you girls have gone cross country and would like to share your experience with me - how it went, troubles, repairs, cost and anything else you might think of. Thanks!

06-23-07, 10:03 AM	#33
moondog IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Down by the River Posts: 124	What part of Michigan are you moving to Colleen? I'm up in the northern most part of the lower penninsula for the summer. I've taken my HJ across the country twice now and can't really say that I ran into any real problems.....minor things here and there....but never anything serious. __________________ '87 HJ60 - Max

06-28-07, 06:14 PM	#35
RockPaws IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 41	Hey ladies, I'm Terry from So. CA and can't really claim to be an off-roader, except on my dirt bike. But I do love my near-cherry, '91 Toy SR5 4x4. I got it about 5 years go and spent over 6 months looking for it. (Those A/Ts are hard to come by too!) It's my Tonka. It's lifted & regeared with 31"ers, done by the previous owner who treated it like a favored son. ;-) There's not a single time I don't look at it and say to myself, "Man, that's a good-lookin' truck!" I love driving it and call it Paws cause the big tires makes it look like it has to grow into its feet. IAC I came here because Paws is having a small problem. I'll wander over to the appropriate forum to ask some advice of you capable ladies (and men). Last edited by RockPaws; 07-01-07 at 11:26 AM.

06-29-07, 07:27 AM	#36
Dianna Bow chica bow wow Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 290	Wow, lots of women on the board! This is a great thread! I'm Dianna, I have a '77 FJ40 (along with a '94 Toyota pickup, an '01 4Runner and a '95 Celica!). I've had my 40 for about 5 years and have done a lot of improvements to it during that time including stripping the interior down to bare metal and painting with POR15 before Herculining the tub, installing a new distributor/igniter, lining my gas tank, among lots of other stuff! I bought a FSM and a Haynes manual, between those and this awesome forum I am able to access all of the information I need to fix whatever needs fixin! I have always wanted an FJ40 from as long ago as I can remember, there was a gas station when I was little that had one parked in front of the building and I always knew I would have one. When I was finally financially able to afford one then the difficulty came in finding one in Northeastern Ohio (they are VERY scarce here!) I found one in Oklahoma and had it shipped here to Ohio and the fun began! Attached Images __________________ 77 FJ40 94 Toyota 4x4 Truck (plastic guides broke and jumped time, trying to fix!) 95 Celica 01 4Runner 06 Tacoma TRD Sport Last edited by Dianna; 06-29-07 at 07:38 AM.


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06-28-07, 01:12 PM	#34
NOT-HIS-FJ IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 17	Hello Girls saw this after posting my pics in the other thread Im Charity i live in Janesville WI im 25 yrs old Grew up in a garage as well! I didnt get into wheeling until a yr ago. I was more of the roundy round type! If it didnt go fast i didnt look twice. I love trearing trannys apart and Love getting dirty!!!! Was also NOT a Toyota kinda girl. Was a Chevy chick. WOW i have changed ALot...lol My other half is who got me into offroading. He is a proffessional Rock Crawler! on TV quit a bit. We just recently started trail riding for fun again! Have had the FJC for about 2 months now LOVE IT!!!! Have Done quit a bit of mods to the FJC!! pretty much all done now 3 inch lift All Pro shock and springs in the front and OME shock in rear with Donahoe soft ride coils Maxxis big horn 34 inch tires All Pro Full under body skids All Pro Front winch bumper * JBA Exhaust * 456 gears in front and Rear * ARB air locker *AFE cold air Intake I think i have covered it all

07-19-07, 09:55 PM	#37
cruisershmoozer IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 23	It's about time! I have an '89 FJ62 with 133,000 mi. Ever since driving a friend's FJ 40 in high school (80's), I've wanted to own a Landcruiser. ILove being part of the elite club. If any of you travel through the great NW, let me know! __________________ 1989 FJ62 TLCA #17088

07-19-07, 11:12 PM	#38
Little Boss IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Grass Valley, CA TLCA# 15649 Posts: 152	Hi there, My name is Teresa but most people know me as Tree. My daily driver is a 1994 FZJ 80 with stuff. Right now it has a 2.5 inch OME setup, but soon will have a Frankie Off Road set up. She has approx 211,000 miles on her. At Cruise Moab(2006) I drove the Kane Creek Canyon trail which I have included some pics. This truck is the best!!!! My other fun is my Polaris Outlaw 500 quad. Its great to see this addition to the forum. Tree Attached Images __________________ 1994 FZJ 80, FOR 3.5" + springs, Toyo Mt 315 75 16 tires, Arb on the front, custom 4x4 labs on the rear. Hannah sliders, CB and Nav system, INTI roof rack, it's my truck not his. Last edited by Little Boss; 07-22-07 at 06:38 PM. Reason: did not clarify which year of Cruise Moab

07-20-07, 07:42 AM	#39
nuclearlemon IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: meh-ico, colorado TLCA# 1431 Posts: 7,992	looks like some good runoff in kane creek again this year. awesome pics tree!! __________________ seven cruisers and 3 of em run and four are for sale

07-20-07, 02:17 PM	#40
76er IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Mobeeeeeeel, Alabama Posts: 8	Hey! I'm Shar... I currently live in Mobeeeel, Alabama; I made it here by way of Denver (hometown), Frankfurt Germany (childhood home), Macon Georgia (college home), & Atlanta Georgia (party home). Just bought a 1976 FJ40 and love it! Col. Mustard gets a lot of looks and I've already had two offers to buy him off me! "Uhhhh... no thanks... not now..." I'm only his 3rd owner and the original gentleman had him until 2004... ordered him back in 1976 and paid $6800, brand new... I have all the receipts! I'm psyched I found this site... the information seems ENDLESS! I'll second what a lot of ladies have said: glad we're here! I took my FJ to a company picnic and a young-outdoorsy guy asked me if I knew who's Landcruiser that was parked out front; when I replied: "... mine..." He gave me a very puzzled look and stammered: "... no, no... the Landcruiser. Who's is it?" So, once again I replied: "... mine..." Realizing the error in BOTH of his questions he blushed and apologized for being presumptuous. Silly boy! Happy Friday everybody! __________________ ________________________ 1961 VW Dune Buggy "Simon" 1969 Vespa 150 "Casper" 1976 FJ40 "Col. Mustard" 2 Dogs "Sandy & Smitty" 3 Cats "Maddie, Tiger, & Cody"

07-20-07, 02:26 PM	#41
k9crazy IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA TLCA# 16079 Posts: 1,582	Welcome Shar! Post up a pic of your Cruiser when you have a chance! Oh, and I get down to Mobile quite a bit for work, we'll have to meet and have a beer sometime. __________________ Heather '07 FJ Cruiser and 1973 FJ55 Upstate Cruisers - Land Use Officer SFWDA - Director of Land Management Georgia Cruisers TreadLightly! Master Tread Trainer DONATE TO SAVE TELLICO

07-20-07, 03:52 PM	#42
76er IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Mobeeeeeeel, Alabama Posts: 8	Colonel Mustard in all his cellphone-camera glory!! Beer? I'm in! Attached Images __________________ ________________________ 1961 VW Dune Buggy "Simon" 1969 Vespa 150 "Casper" 1976 FJ40 "Col. Mustard" 2 Dogs "Sandy & Smitty" 3 Cats "Maddie, Tiger, & Cody"

07-24-07, 05:09 PM	#43
67 Cruiser Girl IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 43	Hi Cruiser Girls! Sorry I didn’t introduce myself sooner. I was on the 40s Tech Forum. Anyways, I am a newbie and the proud new owner of a ’67 Cruiser. This is my first Cruiser and I have only had her 5 weeks so we are still getting to know each other. I found out very quickly that this will be an ongoing relationship since she’s older then I am and she drives like a tractor (no power steering, drum breaks and 3-speed) but I’m willing to put in the effort and already in love! Here is the link to some photos of her: http://web.mac.com/zybura/iWeb/BagusTraktor/Photos.html Well, I’m stoked to be a part of the Cruiser family and appreciate any Cruiser knowledge that you are willing to share! Thanks, Tammy PS: For those of you Girls that welcomed me on the 40s Tech Forum, thanks! __________________ Love My '67 Tractor!

07-24-07, 06:57 PM	#44
nuclearlemon IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: meh-ico, colorado TLCA# 1431 Posts: 7,992	dang....few of y'all got some fine lookin' rigs. __________________ seven cruisers and 3 of em run and four are for sale

07-27-07, 04:34 PM	#45
amandap IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 248	Hi All Well, an interesting notion...all girls huh? The spelling's bound to improve at least! ha ha. I'm Amanda from Washington (state). I've used these pages as a valuable resource while rebuilding my 66 FJ40. It's been so close to road worthy the past six months or more that it's making me just crazy! A few more details, then a few more...seems never ending. I'm sure into "putting back" and perhaps being of some help to the next person here. I gotta admit, I'm surprised at how many gals actually wrench on their cruisers, and how many want to! I don't know any women in person who like to work on trucks. The women I do know think I'm pretty strange! So, here's to the greasy handed, scraped knee, busted knuckle sisterhood! Here's a photo of my Cruiser before the lift. So far I've rebuilt a 2F and four speed tranny and swapped it in. Rebuilt the original t/c and vacuum shift module 'cause I like that big lever on the dash! Rebuilt the entire brake system and added a roll cage to fit inside the hard top. Chased down all the rust I could get at and patched it up with steel wherever I could. Replaced the rear sill completely. Put a rattle can paint job on it that'll be easy to fix. I knew very little about any of this type of stuff before I stated. Learned it all an my Cruiser! Have fun gals... Attached Images

08-14-07, 06:05 PM	#46
mystique IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1	Hello my name is Mystique! I live in Houston, TX. Bought my LC new in 1996. Prior to that had a 1995 Jeep and a 1990 Pathfinder. Once I discovered 4WD, have driven nothing else The only off roading I have done was to jump the ditch. lol If I can go over it, I will. I just discovered this forum when I was searching for information on replacing drive belts. I have always taken my vehicle to the dealership and am tired of being ripped off. I know I can do a lot of repairs myself. Hoping to get a lot of support and offer support in the forums. Attached Images

08-19-07, 01:07 AM	#47
tacobucket IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sonoma, CA Posts: 2	Hi, I'm Lauren, I'm 16, just got my license. Today my dad bought me a 2000 4Runner. My boyfriend drives an 80 series Land Cruiser, so he was more then assuring that a 4Runner would be a great car for me. We will most likely do some cruising of the land in the near future. I'm pretty excited. __________________ 2000 Toyota 4Runner

08-24-07, 07:31 PM	#48
Smokin 5.0 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wautoma Posts: 14	Guess I'm next in line... Hi! My name is Bridgette and I'm the proud (temp.) care taker of Woody's 80- AKA MY 80... :-D Since he's on the road, I look after the sweet lil ride and we're bonding quite well. Since I've had her in my garage, I've been to a few places to put her to work on the trails- all by myself (although Woody's never too far behind!) And he makes sure I am making all the right moves... on the trail! This is my first year with the whole experience and I'm finding it's not as easy as some of you make it look! Had to use the winch once or twice- but that just means I'm having a lot of fun out there!!! I don't have my own, yet, but I sure do love, er, h8 mud! I look forward to meeting some of you very awesome girls out there some day, and although I don't know alot, I'm learning! Smokin 5.0

08-25-07, 09:29 AM	#49
9ersgirl UFWDA Admn Manager Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Readfield, WI Posts: 37	Hey Bridgette, Glad to hear from you. Woody called last night and said he was going to be back in the area soon. We told him to see if you both could arrange a night to come up for dinner. That way you can see our new Toy!!! WE GOT A NEW 2008 FJ CRUISER!!! We have had it about 4 days now, it's really nice we love it! You've got to see it! It has some really nice new features. Anyway, hopefully we can get together soon! Amanda

08-25-07, 10:06 AM	#50
Smokin 5.0 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wautoma Posts: 14	That's awesome!!!! Now you can be like- 'Not HIZ' FJ!!!! Who makes a mean lasagna by the way... ;-) I would love to come see it- what color did ya get? Can't wait to see it work out on the trail- maybe at Toyz for Tots? And I'm sure Woody can set ya up with some goody's for that machine... Post some pics!!!! Hi Chris!!!

08-25-07, 03:37 PM	#51
84ToyLady IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Whitewright, Texas TLCA# 17934 Posts: 11	Howdy from Whitewright, Tx Hello Ladies, my name is Michelle - sorry I have not introduced myself earlier I was on the other thread trying to learn as much as I can. I am really new to all of this. My DD is a 93 Toyota 4-Runner 4X4 - bone stock. We are in the process of building our "Toy". I call it that cause it is an 84 Toyota Ext cab - we are going to paint it yellow with a black exo and call it our "Tonka Toy". Before all of this was that "pile of junk in the garage" then my boyfriend took me wheelin' in Gilmer and now it is "what does the "Toy" need next to get it going" I am hooked !! I have only been the passenger so far but that will change in the future. The Tonka Toy will be mine and we are going to build him one, paint it lime green with a black exo and it will be the Yodamobile. I love this sport and I am really glad to see women so involved in it. Oh by the way I am from Whitewright, Tx about 60 miles north east of Dallas, orginally from Houston but the Hurricane moved me up here. Ok I guess that is enough for now - really looking forward to getting into this sport - oh here is a link of what we have done so far to our "Toy"....... http://s210.photobucket.com/albums/b...oy%20Build-Up/ __________________ Michelle 84 Toyota Ext Cab, 22R, Toyota 8" axles w/4:88's and locked up, 63" Chevy springs w/buggy leaf system, Marlin Crawler, running on propane, LOTS more to come....

09-04-07, 04:02 PM	#54
Yotachick IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Eagle Rock VA Posts: 12	Hi! My name is Donna and I live in Va in the Alleghany Highlands. I've only gotten in to wheeling over the past year when I bought my FJ Cruiser. I have fallen in love with my FJ and wheeling, it has honestly changed my life. I have been to several wheeling events and met some great people. My rig is a 2007 FJC. it is outfitted with an ARB, Warn Winch, IPF Lights, full set of BudBuilt skids,Procomp Rims with Mickey Thompson Baja Claw's. Needless to say I've been bitten by the mod bug and if I don't quit soon, I may require intervention!

09-05-07, 12:51 AM	#56
precious cargo IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Stumptown, Orygun Posts: 21	Hello everybody! I've been lurking about mostly on the 80 and 60 boards. I was beginning to feel that this was a big sausage party! I'm so glad this is here. Beautiful rigs ladies!! My name is Alisa and I'm in Portland,OR. I don't have a ride yet. I'm doing research on early 80 series vehicles- though I'm open to suggestions/ recommendations- so I can make a wise purchase decision. I'm totally new to off roading and LCs but got turned on to both through my man who drives a 1985 FJ60. I've grown to love his rig,which I shotgunned in a lot and occasionally drove. Also, I've been fascinated with FJ Cruisers since their introduction and dream of owning one (Black Cherry). I'm still trying to learn my way around the 4WD world and this really cool, welcoming site. So for a spell I'll be lurking around, quietly observing. I look forward to learning a lot and enjoying the community. Last edited by precious cargo; 09-07-07 at 11:59 AM.