Hoosier Cruiser Introductions

[toyman317]

I saw this on another club site and thought it would be a good idea for us as well (with some minor differences). Would like to hear from not only HC members but also from those who like to hang out with us and/or may be future members. Here is the format for this thread:

1. This thread should not have Chat. It should truly be individual bios. I have started another thread for comments on the intros, etc.

2. The title to your post should be your MUD username with a dash then your name "only if you want".

3. Introduce yourself i.e; place you live, family, hobbies, what you do, etc... what ever you feel like telling us about yourself/family. How long have you been a HC member if you are?

4 . Tell us about your truck(s)

* Year, make and model
* Drivetrain (engine, lockers, gears, tranny, etc:
* Suspension/Lift, Wheels/tires:
* Interior Enhancements:
* Exterior/Armor Modifications:

5. Then post up some pictures of your truck(s) and yourself

Add anything else you feel is worthy of noting.

Let's post them up.

[tonyota]

Mud name: Tonyota
Real name: Tony
Rigs name: Ninja Sloth
Rig: 83 FJ60
Rig mods: Yes
Hobbies: wrenchin, wheelin, wrenchin some more
About me: Brain dead, special needs gimp
Family : Yes
HC member: 4 years

[toyman317]

Hello All:
I live in Indianapolis on the North side with my wife Robin. I have two grown boys and Robin has two girls and a boy. We have 6 grandchildren that are a ton of joy. I have worked for the State for over 30 years and currently coordinate the state's Foster Home Licensing process. I am pretty much a homebody and enjoy working on my cruisers in the garage, riding/working on my Harley, firearms, photography, playing guitar, all kinds of sports, and of course camping/wheeling with you all.

I have been a HC member for about 4 years. I have actually lost count. I remember when I was in high school and college and how much I loved the look of the FJ40s and said to myself that one day I would have one. About 5 years ago, I ran across my 1978 FJ40 down in Martinsville sitting in a vacant lot for sale. It looked pretty clean and only had 59,000 miles with very little rust. I probably paid too much for it at the time but looking back now, it was a great deal. Since then, I have had an FJ62, 2 FJ60s (one of which I still have) and an FZJ80. Sure can't afford to keep three cruisers so the 60 needs to be sold soon. I plan to keep the 80 and the 40 as long as I am able to drive them. I am totally a Toyota fan. I also drive an V6 03 Solara and the wife drives a 96 Camry.

So here is the Cruiser stable:

1978 FJ40
59,000 miles
Added mini truck power steering
Came with aluminum wheels and 33s
Body needs minor rust repair - very solid frame.
Rancho 5000 shocks
Engine has a knock so am in process of an engine swap.
Plans for an Aussie in the rear, 4 inch lift, front bumper with winch, sliders, etc.

1984 FJ60
200,000 miles
Rebuilt engine with less than 5,000 miles
Came from the south so very little rust
31x10.50x15s on stock wheels
Completely stock except for tires.
For sale soon. Need to deal with some carb issues first.

1994 FZJ80
130,000 miles
OME heavy suspension
ARB Winch Bumper
Warn 9000 Winch
7 pin mod
Center Diff Lock switch
Factory lockers
295x75x16 tires on stock wheels
Next mod is sliders.

[x factor]

Germantown,Illinois is where we currently reside.

I've been happily married to Vicky since '94, no kids. We enjoy scenic road trips, bicycling, motor sports, camping and of course offroading. I've worked in collision repair for 20 years and spent a few years in construction (framing and concrete).

Member of the Hoosier Cruisers and TLCA since '08. Started wheelin' in '07, first event was the 1st annual Chicago Toyota Jamboree.

1984 SR5 extra cab mini
repectfully named: Alice in Chains (my mother Alice, passed away on the first day I drove it after finishing the custom flame job)
Mods:
flamed paint job
flat bed with flamed tail lights
high clearence rear bumper
rock sliders
17 gallon fuel cell
3" body and drivetrain lift for flat belly
ooogah horn
Rochester 2bbl carb
barbed wire grille
rock lights
dash mounted and center hump mounted "oh $hit" bars for the wife
skull shifter knob
dash mounted CB
custom front winch bumper
Warn M8500M (M8000 body and M9000 motor)

22R rebuilt at 150,000
stock suspension
32"x11.5"x15" B.F.Goodrich KM muds

[kinnards80]

Hellow I'm kinnards80 Dave and Dawnn.
We have had our 91' fj80 6 years now it has 264,000 miles now all original, I have just started my mods. In the last month I have redone the exhaust, bumpers, tires, and I have a lift to put on. The wife and I are driving it to Utah in two weeks for a much needed vacation.
My hobies are wrenching, I love my guns, fourwheelers, and most of all my family.
We hope to meet you all at atica in a month.