What do you want to see in Toyota Trails? - Page 3

wngrog · 07-26-05, 03:35 PM

No worries Charla!

calamaridog · 07-26-05, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by woody

even better, those 80 happy people usually don't say much....

Stop tricking my words

lowenbrau · 07-26-05, 09:49 PM

I really dig the historical stuff when it comes along. Every time Harold Stevens ends up in Trails I'm captivated. I enjoy everything else as well. I takes a while but before the next issue arrives I read my magazine from cover to cover. Many articles more than once. I'm not sure there is a single thing I'd remove but I agree with Ratpuke (surprise) and I'd love to see some restoration articles. Now before y'all start in with the "Then write one!' crap. I'm not within documenting range of anyone that's doing one. I'm a damn good modification fool but I doubt I have the patience or skill for a restoration. I don't have the wallet for one either. I'm desperate to know how one of those English wheels work. I keep watching American Hotrod on tv hoping to learn something but, not unlike this forum, there's too much drama and not enough tech. Boyd and Bluebear should just bone and get it over with. Maybe wngrog and Hooligan should too.

wngrog · 07-27-05, 05:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowenbrau

Boyd and Bluebear should just bone and get it over with. Maybe wngrog and Hooligan should too.

That is damn funny

nuclearlemon · 07-27-05, 10:22 PM

i just want to see more.

hatfieldcb · 07-27-05, 11:11 PM

ige, I'll see if I can get Knob Creek to advertise, just for you!

Hooligan · 07-28-05, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wngrog

TT is wide open for you.....

Glad tt is open for me as apparently your mind is not exactly open to other views is it?

Chef · 07-28-05, 04:02 PM

You kids play nice, or I will step in here.
Not pointing fingers at anyone.
Just a pointed request.
Thanks

Hooligan · 07-28-05, 04:39 PM

Chef, you started this thread asking for input. I provided some and am just explaining why I stated what I did.

lowenbrau · 07-28-05, 06:11 PM

Hey Chef:

You might as well delete the whole thread since Nolen has taken his ball and gone home. Todd has seen the suggestions now and can consider the suggestions. It's hard to follow with so many posts missing. Start it up again in a week and we'll see what sort of action it brings then.

Radd Cruisers · 07-30-05, 12:04 PM

I really am enjoying the revival of a FJ45LV on mud, this very indepth restoration shows people what kind of time and effort goes into a proper restoration.

It also shows methods, products and tool usage, I think it would give some people the insentive to tackle smaller projects.

Rob

QUOTE......

foxfab · 08-01-05, 06:39 PM

restorations with sources, methods, shops used, etc.

Kaderabek · 08-02-05, 06:04 AM

I leave town and look what happens....

First, I appreciate all of this feedback and will take most of it to heart. And I won't defend Nolen to any large degree because he can take care of himself. But (and this has been said before) it's worth noting that the content that Nolen creates for Trails is done largely at his own expense. TLCA is a mainly volunteer organization and while Trails does pay for submitted material, it's a pittance. So ripping Nolen for his efforts doesn't sit very well with me. Period.

I think it's also worth noting that the question posed here was, "What do you want to see in Toyota Trails?" Not "What do you not want to see in Toyota Trails?" (Perhaps that can be started as a separate and very negative thread.) It's just a personal opinion but I think any time you start out with negativity you can pretty well expect the reaction to mirror that negativity. And why do we want to be negative about Cruisers and Trails and the TLCA? Remember, this is supposed to be fun.

Again, thanks for the suggestions.

TJK

Kaderabek · 08-02-05, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmc

So Todd if Nolen cannot be persuaded to stick around I would like to see a hardcore/unique truck article each issue.
dmc

At the current page count we don't have room for another regular column. That said I'd be happy to rotate columns or add pages as needed. So regardless of Nolen's status I'd be up for this idea.

TJK

beaufort-fj60 · 08-02-05, 06:12 AM

very short how-to-articles, or a tip of the month, preferably done by girls in bikinis

wngrog · 08-02-05, 02:50 PM

OTB lives, I just want to get some of the folks out there to submit some of their own material and do some of the writing.

Many of the articles I have written in OTB could have easily been penned by the owners whos rigs I featured and there are many of those out there that would like to see thier hard work featured as well.

I am looking for a November/December OTB article now. Maybe Hooligan will step up with a great article on his 80......

WaAkFJ · 08-02-05, 05:23 PM

Hate to enter the thread now after the fighting but I guess I will.

Even though I don't have a really extreme offroad fj40 I still like the modify the cruiser. I was wondering if TT accepts basic articles. Seems like what I write wouldn't be very extreme and I don't know if there is interest but I was thinking about writing short articles about panel replacement for the rusty fj40 with tips on welding the panels and such, rear tire carrier/bumper buildup, and maybe an article on DIY painting.

I would like to contribute to TT but don't know if there is interest. It is a great magazine that I look forward to reading whenever it comes! I am glad so many people contribute their time and effort to make TT and TLCA possible. I think all of the articles written are really good. A big thanks to everyone!

wngrog · 08-02-05, 06:46 PM

A well documented writup about panel replacement would be very welcome.

90% of all submissions have poor documentation and even worse photography.

Take some nice shots, write some nice stuff and I assure you that would be very welcome. From what I have seen most of the feedback is more of this type of stuff. We just need the submissions.

Kaderabek · 08-03-05, 05:20 AM

Concur.

TJK

(With a nod to brevity being the soul of things other than wit....)

65swb45 · 08-03-05, 11:05 PM

I'm speechless! Iguess I better get back on that resto series.

hatfieldcb · 08-03-05, 11:19 PM

Hey Mark,

Welcome back!!

wngrog · 08-04-05, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 65swb45

I'm speechless! Iguess I better get back on that resto series.

How about you RESTO something instead of yapping about it!

PICS!

BTW, you have NEVER been speechless.

tornadoalleycruiser · 08-04-05, 08:55 AM

Resto stuff from Mark is the shiznit.. Can you say OLD SCHOOL?

nuclearlemon · 08-06-05, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hatfieldcb

ige, I'll see if I can get Knob Creek to advertise, just for you!

do you think you can swing a discount for me

65swb45 · 08-09-05, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wngrog

How about you RESTO something instead of yapping about it!

PICS!

What do you call this? Chopped liver?

wngrog · 08-09-05, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 65swb45

What do you call this? Chopped liver?

Boat anchor :laughing:

View Poll Results: What do you want to see more of in Toyota Trails?
Tech (like woody's hybrid axle article)	39	19.70%
Maintenance (like how to adjust your valves)	51	25.76%
Trail Reports (like Cruise Moab 05 for example)	51	25.76%
Adventure (like the Tuby Explorer Series)	32	16.16%
Non-Cruiser Stuff (like mini/tcaoma/4Runner)	10	5.05%
Other: please post in thread!	15	7.58%
Voters: 198. You may not vote on this poll

07-26-05, 03:35 PM	#61
wngrog IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Canton, Mississippi TLCA# 8121 Posts: 2,505	No worries Charla! __________________ Rock Midget Motorsports www.rockmidget.com 2009 Calendars at www.rockmidget.com

07-26-05, 09:49 PM	#63
lowenbrau IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Calgary AB TLCA# 5513 Posts: 2,455	I really dig the historical stuff when it comes along. Every time Harold Stevens ends up in Trails I'm captivated. I enjoy everything else as well. I takes a while but before the next issue arrives I read my magazine from cover to cover. Many articles more than once. I'm not sure there is a single thing I'd remove but I agree with Ratpuke (surprise) and I'd love to see some restoration articles. Now before y'all start in with the "Then write one!' crap. I'm not within documenting range of anyone that's doing one. I'm a damn good modification fool but I doubt I have the patience or skill for a restoration. I don't have the wallet for one either. I'm desperate to know how one of those English wheels work. I keep watching American Hotrod on tv hoping to learn something but, not unlike this forum, there's too much drama and not enough tech. Boyd and Bluebear should just bone and get it over with. Maybe wngrog and Hooligan should too. __________________ Rocky Mountain Land Cruiser Association TLCA # 5513 '87BJ74, '86BJ70, '78FJ45, '53M100, '90M101cdn I support our Troopies

07-27-05, 10:22 PM	#65
nuclearlemon IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: meh-ico, colorado TLCA# 1431 Posts: 7,989	i just want to see more. __________________ seven cruisers and 3 of em run and four are for sale

07-27-05, 11:11 PM	#66
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07-28-05, 04:02 PM	#68
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07-28-05, 04:39 PM	#69
Hooligan Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 41	Chef, you started this thread asking for input. I provided some and am just explaining why I stated what I did.

07-28-05, 06:11 PM	#70
lowenbrau IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Calgary AB TLCA# 5513 Posts: 2,455	Hey Chef: You might as well delete the whole thread since Nolen has taken his ball and gone home. Todd has seen the suggestions now and can consider the suggestions. It's hard to follow with so many posts missing. Start it up again in a week and we'll see what sort of action it brings then. __________________ Rocky Mountain Land Cruiser Association TLCA # 5513 '87BJ74, '86BJ70, '78FJ45, '53M100, '90M101cdn I support our Troopies

07-30-05, 12:04 PM	#71
Radd Cruisers IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 3,658	I really am enjoying the revival of a FJ45LV on mud, this very indepth restoration shows people what kind of time and effort goes into a proper restoration. It also shows methods, products and tool usage, I think it would give some people the insentive to tackle smaller projects. Rob QUOTE...... __________________ Check out our new location in Duncan, BC www.raddcruisers.ca --> 60 Series Cable Lockers available - 4.11s or 3.70s - all hardware included --> 12HT & H55F combos available - complete & running Limited Quantities - Deposit or Full Payment Required to hold your order while they ship Last edited by Radd Cruisers; 09-20-05 at 01:29 AM.

08-01-05, 06:39 PM	#72
foxfab IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: NK, RI TLCA# 9838 Posts: 2,074	restorations with sources, methods, shops used, etc. __________________ YANKEETOYS.ORG Member of the elite FJ25 club Low range? We Don't Need No Stinkin' Low Range Why would you want to put a round tire in a square wheel well?

08-02-05, 06:04 AM	#73
Kaderabek IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Fairview, NC Posts: 2,884	I leave town and look what happens.... First, I appreciate all of this feedback and will take most of it to heart. And I won't defend Nolen to any large degree because he can take care of himself. But (and this has been said before) it's worth noting that the content that Nolen creates for Trails is done largely at his own expense. TLCA is a mainly volunteer organization and while Trails does pay for submitted material, it's a pittance. So ripping Nolen for his efforts doesn't sit very well with me. Period. I think it's also worth noting that the question posed here was, "What do you want to see in Toyota Trails?" Not "What do you not want to see in Toyota Trails?" (Perhaps that can be started as a separate and very negative thread.) It's just a personal opinion but I think any time you start out with negativity you can pretty well expect the reaction to mirror that negativity. And why do we want to be negative about Cruisers and Trails and the TLCA? Remember, this is supposed to be fun. Again, thanks for the suggestions. TJK __________________ Todd J. Kaderabek TLCA # 9280, Fairview, NC

08-02-05, 06:12 AM	#75
beaufort-fj60 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,198	very short how-to-articles, or a tip of the month, preferably done by girls in bikinis

08-02-05, 02:50 PM	#76
wngrog IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Canton, Mississippi TLCA# 8121 Posts: 2,505	OTB lives, I just want to get some of the folks out there to submit some of their own material and do some of the writing. Many of the articles I have written in OTB could have easily been penned by the owners whos rigs I featured and there are many of those out there that would like to see thier hard work featured as well. I am looking for a November/December OTB article now. Maybe Hooligan will step up with a great article on his 80...... __________________ Rock Midget Motorsports www.rockmidget.com 2009 Calendars at www.rockmidget.com

08-02-05, 05:23 PM	#77
WaAkFJ IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Just north of here Posts: 264	Hate to enter the thread now after the fighting but I guess I will. Even though I don't have a really extreme offroad fj40 I still like the modify the cruiser. I was wondering if TT accepts basic articles. Seems like what I write wouldn't be very extreme and I don't know if there is interest but I was thinking about writing short articles about panel replacement for the rusty fj40 with tips on welding the panels and such, rear tire carrier/bumper buildup, and maybe an article on DIY painting. I would like to contribute to TT but don't know if there is interest. It is a great magazine that I look forward to reading whenever it comes! I am glad so many people contribute their time and effort to make TT and TLCA possible. I think all of the articles written are really good. A big thanks to everyone!

08-03-05, 11:05 PM	#80
65swb45 elder statesman Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: so cal, going 45 TLCA# 1086 Posts: 6,536	I'm speechless! Iguess I better get back on that resto series. __________________ A carbureted man in a fuel injected world. 65SWB45, 64LWB45, 68FJ40,72V840, 76HJ45[going],84FJ60[gone], 76K5, 73Sub454, 89Sub7.4[gone], 97Sub5.7 TLCA delegate, Trail Crew-LAC TLCA, The White Trash of the Elwood Chapter my website: http://www.marksoffroad.net

08-02-05, 06:46 PM	#78
wngrog IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Canton, Mississippi TLCA# 8121 Posts: 2,505	A well documented writup about panel replacement would be very welcome. 90% of all submissions have poor documentation and even worse photography. Take some nice shots, write some nice stuff and I assure you that would be very welcome. From what I have seen most of the feedback is more of this type of stuff. We just need the submissions. __________________ Rock Midget Motorsports www.rockmidget.com 2009 Calendars at www.rockmidget.com

08-03-05, 05:20 AM	#79
Kaderabek IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Fairview, NC Posts: 2,884	Concur. TJK (With a nod to brevity being the soul of things other than wit....) __________________ Todd J. Kaderabek TLCA # 9280, Fairview, NC

08-03-05, 11:19 PM	#81
hatfieldcb IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colorado TLCA# 2768 Posts: 960	Hey Mark, Welcome back!! __________________ Chris Hatfield KCØZAB TLCA#2768, Ad Sales Manager, Toyota Trails/tlca.org "As long as you're skating on thin ice, you may as well dance!" '97 FZJ80, '69 FJ40 "Project Orange" Rising Sun 4 Wheel Drive Club Cruise Moab 2008 Advertise in TLCA's award winning Toyota Trails magazine.

08-04-05, 08:55 AM	#83
tornadoalleycruiser IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: KC Mo TLCA# EVP #5303 Posts: 1,091	Resto stuff from Mark is the shiznit.. Can you say OLD SCHOOL? __________________ Erik FJ45, FJ40, FJ62 TLCA #5303 I'm nervous, my hands are sweating, Legs shaking, totally having a blast !

08-09-05, 10:20 PM	#87
65swb45 elder statesman Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: so cal,