Member rigs - Page 3

Erick Sowder · 02-13-06, 11:51 AM

Hey new here, Just got my FJ40 a few weeks ago. Can't figure out how to post images here without a UrL? Anyway it is a 1980 model and needs paint. Has 33x10.5 with heavy SOR springs. bounces like a beach ball. I call it Bouncing Betty! (landmine) any way i don't go off road much anymore with to little ones but will go when i have time. My first 4x4 was Pinzgauer and then I still have my Haflinger. Had a Very Rare Jagdwagon Hunter VW Crew Cab with front and rear lockers for a little while and now selling my 88 Sammy Rock Crawler. I don't plan on going crazy with this one as I did with the Sammy. I just want to drive it and have fun with it.
later
Erick

teerexfzj80 · 02-23-06, 09:21 PM

I lurk a lot, but have the heart of a cruiser and am totally infected with mud in the veins.

1970 FJ40
2F - 3 on the tree
4 wheel drums
PTO winch
31" Super Swampers on 4 runner rims

1993 FZJ 80
33" BFG MT KO's
Slee Sliders
K&N
Kaymar Rear Swing Away Tire Carrier

krzyabncanuck · 02-24-06, 05:47 AM

Welcome out of the lurk mode George.

uzj100 · 03-23-06, 06:47 AM

99 LC
River Rock Green
Rear AC, Rear Diff Lock, No Sunroof
112k miles
Mods
Cooper STTs - 285/75 R 16
Sirius S50
Change Holder
Husky Liners

Jon in NC · 03-23-06, 11:47 AM

If this works, Here are a couple of my '71 FJ40

erymer · 03-25-06, 08:14 AM

Hey Jon, Where did you get that Diamond plate sill replacement. I need to pick one up.

krzyabncanuck · 03-25-06, 09:15 AM

Try not to do Diamond plate, try to do the actual sill replacement. Will help keep out rust.

Jon in NC · 03-25-06, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by erymer

Hey Jon, Where did you get that Diamond plate sill replacement. I need to pick one up.

It was on there when I bought the rig. Yes it does cover RUST. I'm thinking of fliping springs and cutting anyway.

erymer · 03-25-06, 01:39 PM

yeah I an not a fan of covering anything. I was planning on cutting out the old rusted portion and replacing it with the Diamaond plate part. I have been looking at just replacing the sill but I really like the look.

erymer · 03-25-06, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by southerncruiser62

There will be a club meeting in the next few weeks, also a trip to uwharrie the last weekend in july. As for joining contact info and club meetings are the start, hoping to meet in a central location such as greensboro. Those willing to help put this together and find a local meeting point let me know. Thanks, greg

I would love to help if possible. I live in greensboro and can get with a few locations as a potential meeting location....let me know what the consensus is as far as the type of place.

Eric

southerncruiser62 · 03-25-06, 05:42 PM

the more help the better, i am willing to travel as long as i know the dates, some gatherings west some east would be best for everyone.

erymer · 03-25-06, 07:45 PM

I would be up for meetings anywhere. I do like the idea of moving them around to make sure more people can attend. We should be up for both trips to Uwharrie.

I think we finally have found the windshield frame that was keeping us from the road. I've been chatting with RK and will pick it up on Monday. Hope you don't mind hitting the trail with a cruiser or many colors tagging along. Only problem is the wiper mounts. Anyone know how to convert from lower mounts to upper? or will I need to find an upper wiper mount assembly? Thanks in advance for the advice.

southerncruiser62 · 03-25-06, 08:38 PM

your will need a upper mount wiper motor, will see what i got. Yeah i think that would be good for everyone, too travel around, however some don't want to spend the money on gas with prices where they are. When we make it to Uwharrie we can discuss more organized events.

I will hopefully be installing my J kit on the 80 next weekend.

erymer · 03-26-06, 07:21 PM

Sounds good. Thanks for looking out for us on that upper wiper motor. I've wanted a cruiser for about 10 years. It all started when I saw the John Deere cruiser in action. That thing is amazing. To wait that long and finally have one, it is driving me nuts.

Another idea for club meetings would be to hold them at an event and include a trail ride, cookout, camping or whatever. That way no one is traveling just to talk and there will be more incentive to attend. No one wants to drive for an hour just to talk for 30 minutes....Just a thought.

teerexfzj80 · 03-27-06, 05:28 PM

Currently in Charlotte, go to Uwharrie as much as possible.

I just picked up the 40 a few months ago, needs a few things, but nothing major.

Sanded the top and the fenders this weekend and got the first coat of paint on them, then the wind blew ad tree trash fell all over the fenders...so much for working outside on a beautiful day!

George

1phrogguy · 03-29-06, 12:19 PM

Hopefully by the end of the summer the wife will let me get a trailer so I can meet you guys at URE.

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krzyabncanuck · 03-29-06, 01:36 PM

Come on Marine, just drive it and be happy. Even though i do trailer mine most of the time. What kind of trailer you looking for ? I need a bigger one here, it is only a 2 car and i need a 3 / 4 car one now.

1phrogguy · 03-29-06, 03:17 PM

Krzy Canuck, PM sent

krzyabncanuck · 03-29-06, 05:24 PM

Sent one back.

flitcroft96 · 04-02-06, 05:27 PM

this is my 76 fj, I have added the before photo also
tpi chevy V8
rhinolined the inside
springover
power steering
rear fuel tank
and still have a ways to go.It is a west coast rig and most of the rust was surface. I am the third owner and it only has 99k for miles. I hope I will be able to get on the trials soon.Still need rims, tires and a spring over steering set up.
thanks
Matt

southerncruiser62 · 04-02-06, 08:02 PM

seems the project is coming along nicely matt, give me a call if you ever need a hand, not to far away.

erymer · 06-01-06, 12:11 PM

OK gang, I've finally gotten it ready. I went and got my inspection done today. Had a scare though when an officer from the DMV came in to check on the shop while it was getting done. Here it is. It done enough to hit the road, but lets be honest....they are never really ever done.

blue98stang · 06-02-06, 06:48 AM

And boy was it fun cruising around town last night...

worldcruiser · 06-02-06, 07:16 AM

Man it looks very nice....you should post a before and after pic....You are right you will never be done....

erymer · 06-02-06, 08:47 AM

ok guys. Here is the before shot. The only thing you can't see from this pics is how bad the roll cage was bent.

erymer · 06-02-06, 08:50 AM

And your right, we still have a way to go, but now we can start to enjoy it some too while we continue to work. All I want to know is, what was Toyota thinking with all those vacuum hoses.....Sheesh I replaced almost 6 ft of them and it looks like I've barely done a thing. I am so glad I have the 2F emissions manual as well or I would be lost.

krzyabncanuck · 06-02-06, 08:50 AM

Man, That is not bad at all. I have rolled a vehicle alot worse than that and fix it right back up in no time. After Haiti that was. And it was a Heep. Rolled that sucker 3 different times, after the last one it had to go. It had a 401 under the hood.

erymer · 06-02-06, 08:53 AM

Yeah with a 401 I bet you could really get that thing moving. We took it out last night and it topeed out at about 55 and it took a while to get it there.

krzyabncanuck · 06-02-06, 10:02 AM

That 401 was too much for a cj5.

worldcruiser · 06-02-06, 10:14 AM

Erymer...so what is this rigs history??? I mean I am interested in knowing how you found it, how was it rolled...etc..etc