Post Up Winter Projects

[VTCruiser]

Originally Posted by Trollhole

Gehn go get it checked. Do you have a block warmer? What about a battery warmer?

No, and no. The glows put a big draw on the battery right off the bat but even without them on, I couldn't get the starter to turn over. Yeah, I'll have it checked. Gotta find a shop around here that can check it. Might just throw the other optima in and see if that makes a difference.

[jfz80]

80 projects:

flare repair (more like repaint)
regaining braking perfomance and adding speedybleaders while im at it
Panhards and spacers, paint the frame

55:

2F rebuild and transplant (optimistic arent we )
decent shocks
headliner of sorts

[jfz80]

Originally Posted by Trollhole

Can you come give me some pointers?

OH MAN...............AT LEAST YOU HAVE A GARAGE!!!!


this is technically one foot shy of fitting the pig
so i think out comes the pig and in goes the gravel, fabric, pegboard, 220 and wall off the front...........viola!!! a workshop

but i can say the R value of tyvek house wrap is a little on the low side

[Turkeypen]

I like the use of the tree as a structural member!

[concretejungle]

I can't believe you actually posted a picture of that fine piece of structural engineering on the internet!!!

[Trollhole]

Originally Posted by jfz80

OH MAN...............AT LEAST YOU HAVE A GARAGE!!!!


this is technically one foot shy of fitting the pig
so i think out comes the pig and in goes the gravel, fabric, pegboard, 220 and wall off the front...........viola!!! a workshop

but i can say the R value of tyvek house wrap is a little on the low side

I don't have a comeback for that.

[CruisinTiger]

Dude that is bad...maybe your winter project should be to build a garage!

[$out]

alex you know you helped jason put that up....

[jfz80]

Originally Posted by Turkeypen

I like the use of the tree as a structural member!

then youd love the use of 2 of them even more, right ?

Originally Posted by concretejungle

I can't believe you actually posted a picture of that fine piece of structural engineering on the internet!!!

why??? my name is not on the lease besides its 4 square feet shy of needing a permit, so its all good

Originally Posted by CruisinTiger

Dude that is bad...maybe your winter project should be to build a garage!

Thanks man, she is pretty bad.
nah....dont need two...this was last winters project....still not bad for under 50 bux

[Hard40]

Originally Posted by VTCruiser

might as well add dual batteries to my project list. Woke up this morning to some brisk weather and the optima didn't even have the amps to turn the starter. I have a second red top, I just gotta install it. I wonder if a yellow top would have made any difference?

Wow, that's Pancake and Maple Syrup Weather.

[VTCruiser]

Originally Posted by Hard40

Wow, that's Pancake and Maple Syrup Weather.

All weather is pancake and maple syrup weather....

[cats48]

Awsome! What's the pitch on that roof?

[eventhough]

Originally Posted by jfz80

55:

2F rebuild and transplant (optimistic arent we )
decent shocks
headliner of sorts

Whats your plan for a headliner? I'm thinking about just gluing in some heavy-duty speaker carpet.

[IndianDoc]

Originally Posted by VTCruiser

might as well add dual batteries to my project list. Woke up this morning to some brisk weather and the optima didn't even have the amps to turn the starter. I have a second red top, I just gotta install it. I wonder if a yellow top would have made any difference?

Seem to remember mornings like that when I lived above 4000 ft in the smokies. Don't miss that at all. Did however always modified the 60's with the block heater and would try to remember to plug her in on cold nights(say Nov to Mar 1) then did not kill so many bat. Doc Side effect was how toasty warm the rig was when I got in very little warm up time till heat was blowing in your face. Lol Doc

[Carp]

My winter projects are as follows and I quote: (sorry been watching the grinch)

Replace the fan clutch/trace down the idle speed overheating
mount the stereo in the dash (bungee cords are nice, but not very secure)
Fluids
Desmog

[Brock]

Originally Posted by jfz80

OH MAN...............AT LEAST YOU HAVE A GARAGE!!!!


this is technically one foot shy of fitting the pig
so i think out comes the pig and in goes the gravel, fabric, pegboard, 220 and wall off the front...........viola!!! a workshop

but i can say the R value of tyvek house wrap is a little on the low side

dang...few years it will grow into a two car garage with a bachelor pad overhead.

[Brock]

My winter projects:


1. install Demello front bumper and winch on FJ Cruiser
2. install Lucrum swing away tire carrier with quick fists for shovel and axe...and two jerry can holders
3. chain drive on Indian motorcycle, single fire ignition setup, send carb and manifold away for some updating, and have new tires on her by April.
4. check on FJ60 up at dads...he thinks it is going to need a rebuild or swap....get engine squared away...then maybe OME lift and some bigger meat underneath....or skids...and an expedition rack if I can get old man to buy them. He has a renewed interest in his old FJ60 now after reading my magazines and seeing my pics. He has not driven his 07 Rubicon Unlimited that is fully loaded and modded with everything you can think of......in over a month. LOL
5. Get the Lowcountry Land Cruisers website up a notch higher with Picture Galleries, Event Galleries, and a couple other things...

that ought to keep me busy.....and broke poor!

[89s rule]

For the 80
- Lift installed
- Install CB in dash
- 285 MTR's mounted

For the 62
- Get alt installed and get it sold.

63 wagon -
- Drop and coat gas tank

Wifes 4runner -
- Reroute wire for lights to prevent leakage.

[90FJ62]

My List is a bit long and will probably last me into next winter.
OME lift (arrives tomorrow)
Tires (next week)
find a 2f to rebuild for truck
rebuild a440
build bumpers
rebuild trailer
and there is more i am forgetting.....


Dave

[eventhough]

Originally Posted by 90FJ62

My List is a bit long and will probably last me into next winter.
OME lift (arrives tomorrow)
Tires (next week)
find a 2f to rebuild for truck
rebuild a440
build bumpers
rebuild trailer
and there is more i am forgetting.....


Dave

Dave - I have a 76 2F you can rebuild. Cost = 3 6packs of good beer which is what I paid. I actually paid 4 but JP picked up some parts and gave some Gordon's! You can have it as soon as my 2F is back from the rebuilder, installed and running good and I know I don't need any parts off of the spare. That should be Feb/March. Will that work?

[DanKunz]

Well, I have one...the Avocado will be ready for Spring! I dropped it off at Atlanta Custom Creations yesterday. A few thousand bucks and I should be good to go topless...now to find a soft top for it...hmm.

Oh, and Jason...you scare me. Deep, soul shaking kind of scared.

[eventhough]

Originally Posted by dankunz

well, i have one...the avocado will be ready for spring! I dropped it off at atlanta custom creations yesterday. A few thousand bucks and i should be good to go topless...now to find a soft top for it...hmm.

Oh, and jason...you scare me. Deep, soul shaking kind of scared.

he has returned!!!!!!!!!!!

[90FJ62]

I may take you up on that offer. I am still debating on trying to find a parts 60 to get some other parts and trail spares off of at the same time. Have to see if that happens or not. Your 2f being that early, does it have mounts for ps? I am planning on making a 2FE for my 62 with it.


Dave

Originally Posted by eventhough

Dave - I have a 76 2F you can rebuild. Cost = 3 6packs of good beer which is what I paid. I actually paid 4 but JP picked up some parts and gave some Gordon's! You can have it as soon as my 2F is back from the rebuilder, installed and running good and I know I don't need any parts off of the spare. That should be Feb/March. Will that work?

[eventhough]

Originally Posted by 90FJ62

I may take you up on that offer. I am still debating on trying to find a parts 60 to get some other parts and trail spares off of at the same time. Have to see if that happens or not. Your 2f being that early, does it have mounts for ps? I am planning on making a 2FE for my 62 with it.


Dave

It doesn't have a PS mount - but - what I did on my Pig with a similar 76 was use an adaptor for a saginaw pump. You can buy these from several vendors including IPOR. If the PS mount is off the block you could always use your block and these parts if that works for you.

[boombapslappy]

Mine: Continue stuffing the envelope that's in the kitchen cabinet with dollars that will hopefully add up to an OME lift and a set of KM2's that y'all can help me install durring my summer '09 HAMOM.

Oh, and continue unpacking from the recent move.

[cats48]

dubed Rusty AKA Mr. Bojangles AKA Jerry Jeff. Gets a shot of Safety Blue. Also a lift, Weber carb and bigger meats.

[Hard40]

NICE!

[ocdbeetle]

My project is to wear out the "Rough Rider" white letter tires and then decide what I want to replace them with......

Add bumperettes

Smaller front bumper

Keep my VW in the rotation so It doesnt feel left out....

[IndianDoc]

Originally Posted by Brock

My winter projects:


1. install Demello front bumper and winch on FJ Cruiser
2. install Lucrum swing away tire carrier with quick fists for shovel and axe...and two jerry can holders
3. chain drive on Indian motorcycle, single fire ignition setup, send carb and manifold away for some updating, and have new tires on her by April.
4. check on FJ60 up at dads...he thinks it is going to need a rebuild or swap....get engine squared away...then maybe OME lift and some bigger meat underneath....or skids...and an expedition rack if I can get old man to buy them. He has a renewed interest in his old FJ60 now after reading my magazines and seeing my pics. He has not driven his 07 Rubicon Unlimited that is fully loaded and modded with everything you can think of......in over a month. LOL
5. Get the Lowcountry Land Cruisers website up a notch higher with Picture Galleries, Event Galleries, and a couple other things...

that ought to keep me busy.....and broke poor!

Best mod I've done to the Scout thus far, head work stroked etc the single best ,mod the single fire. Good on ya!

[jfz80]

Originally Posted by eventhough

Whats your plan for a headliner? I'm thinking about just gluing in some heavy-duty speaker carpet.

you see all that marine grade vynil on the roof.................

oh and the pitch is step enough to make covering the back near impossible by ones self