What do you want to see in Toyota Trails? - Page 5

JohnnyC · 04-06-06, 06:40 AM

early 90's tlca had a readers ride section...were one or two cruisers were fetured. I used to love seeing what others had when i was starting out. Also how about the weird and obscure land cruiser pics page? Just throwing out some ideas...take it as you will.
Johnny C
TLCA#2231
74 OEM Soft Top

65swb45 · 04-12-06, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyC

early 90's tlca had a readers ride section...were one or two cruisers were fetured. I used to love seeing what others had when i was starting out. Also how about the weird and obscure land cruiser pics page? Just throwing out some ideas...take it as you will.
Johnny C
TLCA#2231
74 OEM Soft Top

Second the Reader's Rides Return. Pretty much all the newstand 4x rags have a RR section, so it's kind of ironic that ours, which is even more focused, kind of got away from that.

I'm sure this has come up before, and there's prolly a few things that we aren't considering that would have to be worked out. First is space. As someone who contributes regularly, I know that space is pretty much ALWAYS at a premium in TT, and there hasn't been room to add another dedicated column for a while.

A choice would therefore have to be made to cut back on something else, or to increase the budget to cover adding more pages to the mag.

The second thing would be coverage. In the early 90's when we had the rides before, the choices of models to choose from were more limited. Now, there are SO MANY different models that our collective membership owns, that if you didn't play the PC game of making sure there was balanced representation of ALL the different models, then SOMEBODY would start whining about bias!

And if there was a picture of a Lexus.............................

Could be a can of worms.

Still, I would like to see it.

Kaderabek · 04-12-06, 09:04 AM

We have reader rides in every issue. Throughout.

TJK

tpattyII · 04-12-06, 09:54 AM

i dont care to see any non-cruiser stuff

JohnnyC · 04-12-06, 11:43 AM

any thing toyota is fine with me ...give me a toyota sewing machine and a Toyoda bayonett, it is toyota trails ya know

Chef · 04-12-06, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyC

any thing toyota is fine with me ...give me a toyota sewing machine and a Toyoda bayonett, it is toyota trails ya know

Like for instance the toyoda military FQ series trucks...?...

JohnnyC · 04-12-06, 08:09 PM

ooooh thats a nice thing to see also

beaufort-fj60 · 04-25-06, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Chef

Like for instance the toyoda military FQ series trucks...?...

yes, more history, rarities, unobtainium, oddities, etc.... maybe a "what is this part" with a cheap prize to the winner.

Waggoner5 · 04-27-06, 09:45 AM

My truck

Texican · 04-28-06, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Waggoner5

My truck

Todd I'll field this one.....if ya' had not posted the build on the web it would be there......

Chef · 04-28-06, 01:05 PM

niiice...."smack!"

bonzai · 04-29-06, 09:41 AM

I would like to see more coverage on FJ55's. You know pics, tech mabey even extreme mods

beaufort-fj60 · 04-29-06, 07:04 PM

how about pics of covers from 10/20/30 yrs ago? or recycle an old article from 20 or 30yrs ago.

Kaderabek · 04-30-06, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Texican

Todd I'll field this one.....if ya' had not posted the build on the web it would be there......

It was fun to watch here though. I like it when Woody gets the good stuff too.

TJK

Kaderabek · 04-30-06, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bonzai

I would like to see more coverage on FJ55's. You know pics, tech mabey even extreme mods

Three words: send it in.

TJK

Kaderabek · 04-30-06, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by beaufort-fj60

how about pics of covers from 10/20/30 yrs ago? or recycle an old article from 20 or 30yrs ago.

More difficult than it sounds for a number of reasons. I'm going to pursue it as best I can once the history articles conclude though.

TJK

Kaderabek · 04-30-06, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Waggoner5

My truck

For now, you'll just have to settle for inclusion of your ass instead of your truck....

TJK

lowtideride · 04-30-06, 09:01 PM

I am a lil late on this but, I love trail reports. Its always the first thing I read. I love to hear who broke what and where they where at. I dont get out wheeling as much as I want to because of the long hauls from my location, and its just great ready about other peoples time on the trail.

Kaderabek · 05-01-06, 04:23 AM

People such as yourself....

TJK

beaufort-fj60 · 05-01-06, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaderabek

More difficult than it sounds for a number of reasons. I'm going to pursue it as best I can once the history articles conclude though.

TJK

Any Land Cruiser or TLCA history would be great, thanks

FYI; pictures of Land Cruisers and mullets, afros, bell bottoms or disco cheese are always nice for a few good laughs.

Chef · 05-01-06, 12:38 PM

Howdy folks;
Thanks for your suggewstions, and please keep them coming. While it's true that this gives us in TLCA management an idea of what we ought to be doing to keep y'all happy, I also started this thread with ulterior motives

Toyota Trails is filled, primarily, with member submitted materials. So! the best way to get what you want into TT is to...uhhh...write it

Many of your ideas are great ones that I'd enjoy seeing in TT as well. As an extra added bonus, in some cases we do pay for submissions to Trails...

So, get to work, and I look forward to seeing you "in the Trails!"

Rzeppa · 06-25-06, 10:05 AM

I originally joined TLCA to learn how to fix my junk myself, and where to find parts to do it. Learning to wheel and meeting so many cool folks was a huge bonus. But I still love the tech. Mark Whatley's P/S article using the 60 box is an example of the kind of stuff I love. His 2F oiling article is another. For upcoming ideas, how about something on rust repair? I think pretty much everyone who has a 40 series has to deal with this at one point or another.

SteveH · 06-28-06, 03:58 PM

Like many others, I subscribe to other 4WD mags and what I like about TT is that articles aren't always shortened to fit in another Warn winch ad. Mark W's column is great, in that there are *many* questions and *long/complete* answers - not 3 questions with glib answers or bland answers by some safety Nazi. The fact that I cannot fly through a TT in 20 minutes means there's actually something to read.

I most enjoy the Tech articles and anything with depth. How to rebuild it articles (starters, alternators, x-fer cases, whatever) are great. Any 'trick' solutions to everyday problems. Rust repair articles would be great to see, using various high and low dollar approaches. (I know, Todd - 'Why don't you write one...')

Tubby the Explorer was (IMO) too long and too bland. Multi-part articles should span only a couple of issues. I had to force myself to read it just to get my money's-worth from my TLCA membership.

I like the high production quality and good copy editing of TT and the family-friendly ads/pictures/stories - we don't need it to look like Low Rider magazine. It's a classy magazine for a classy organization.

Steve
'65 FJ45, '78 FJ40, '95 FZJ80, etc.

Chef · 06-28-06, 07:38 PM

Steve,
Thanks for your input. It's stuff like this that helps give us direction and affirmation-I appreciate it.
And of course, "write an article!"

Thanks, Alan

Radd Cruisers · 06-28-06, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Waggoner5

My truck

Even if it were posted on the web, still a article would be nice with some high resolution pics and some close ups of the workmanship.

Lottsa people do not visit the web.

Couple of the local canucks cannot stop talking about that build and would like to see more.

Rob

Kaderabek · 06-29-06, 04:29 AM

I'll see what I can do....

TJK

FirstToy · 06-29-06, 05:01 AM

I'm really intersted in the custom 13.5 gal. aux tank that was written up in the back of a recent issue (80 series). Unfortunately, no dimensions were given on the custom tank.

Do you have the author's contact or that info?

thanks

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%
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04-12-06, 09:04 AM	#123
Kaderabek IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Fairview, NC Posts: 2,886	We have reader rides in every issue. Throughout. TJK __________________ Todd J. Kaderabek TLCA # 9280, Fairview, NC

04-12-06, 09:54 AM	#124
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04-28-06, 01:05 PM	#131
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04-06-06, 06:40 AM	#121
JohnnyC IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: albany area, ny TLCA# 2231 Posts: 2,949	early 90's tlca had a readers ride section...were one or two cruisers were fetured. I used to love seeing what others had when i was starting out. Also how about the weird and obscure land cruiser pics page? Just throwing out some ideas...take it as you will. Johnny C TLCA#2231 74 OEM Soft Top

04-12-06, 11:43 AM	#125
JohnnyC IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: albany area, ny TLCA# 2231 Posts: 2,949	any thing toyota is fine with me ...give me a toyota sewing machine and a Toyoda bayonett, it is toyota trails ya know

04-12-06, 08:09 PM	#127
JohnnyC IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: albany area, ny TLCA# 2231 Posts: 2,949	ooooh thats a nice thing to see also

04-29-06, 09:41 AM	#132
bonzai IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Colorado springs TLCA# 15969 Posts: 333	I would like to see more coverage on FJ55's. You know pics, tech mabey even extreme mods __________________ TLCA # 15969 Bailey Bonzai McDoss

04-29-06, 07:04 PM	#133
beaufort-fj60 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,202	how about pics of covers from 10/20/30 yrs ago? or recycle an old article from 20 or 30yrs ago.

04-30-06, 09:01 PM	#138
lowtideride Ride On... Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Florida TLCA# 14891 Posts: 6,972	I am a lil late on this but, I love trail reports. Its always the first thing I read. I love to hear who broke what and where they where at. I dont get out wheeling as much as I want to because of the long hauls from my location, and its just great ready about other peoples time on the trail. __________________ www.NFCruiserheads.org 1983 SR5 Hilux... has had no peers for 50 years...

05-01-06, 04:23 AM	#139
Kaderabek IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Fairview, NC Posts: 2,886	People such as yourself.... TJK __________________ Todd J. Kaderabek TLCA # 9280, Fairview, NC

05-01-06, 12:38 PM	#141
Chef IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 TLCA# 6235 TLCA Prez Posts: 1,681	Howdy folks; Thanks for your suggewstions, and please keep them coming. While it's true that this gives us in TLCA management an idea of what we ought to be doing to keep y'all happy, I also started this thread with ulterior motives Toyota Trails is filled, primarily, with member submitted materials. So! the best way to get what you want into TT is to...uhhh...write it Many of your ideas are great ones that I'd enjoy seeing in TT as well. As an extra added bonus, in some cases we do pay for submissions to Trails... So, get to work, and I look forward to seeing you "in the Trails!" __________________ My tailight is kewler than yours... Visit www.tlca.org! TLCA Member 6235/TLCA Prez TornadoAlleyCruisers,Lone Star Cruisers Last edited by Chef; 05-01-06 at 12:47 PM.

06-25-06, 10:05 AM	#142
Rzeppa IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 TLCA# 4063 Posts: 209	I originally joined TLCA to learn how to fix my junk myself, and where to find parts to do it. Learning to wheel and meeting so many cool folks was a huge bonus. But I still love the tech. Mark Whatley's P/S article using the 60 box is an example of the kind of stuff I love. His 2F oiling article is another. For upcoming ideas, how about something on rust repair? I think pretty much everyone who has a 40 series has to deal with this at one point or another. __________________ Jeff Zepp Kittredge CO USA 1971 & 1976 FJ40s, 1978 FJ45 Rising Sun 4WD Club, TLCA #4063, TLCA M/C IR Rzeppa.org

06-28-06, 03:58 PM	#143
SteveH IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Colo Springs, CO Posts: 335	Like many others, I subscribe to other 4WD mags and what I like about TT is that articles aren't always shortened to fit in another Warn winch ad. Mark W's column is great, in that there are many questions and long/complete answers - not 3 questions with glib answers or bland answers by some safety Nazi. The fact that I cannot fly through a TT in 20 minutes means there's actually something to read. I most enjoy the Tech articles and anything with depth. How to rebuild it articles (starters, alternators, x-fer cases, whatever) are great. Any 'trick' solutions to everyday problems. Rust repair articles would be great to see, using various high and low dollar approaches. (I know, Todd - 'Why don't you write one...') Tubby the Explorer was (IMO) too long and too bland. Multi-part articles should span only a couple of issues. I had to force myself to read it just to get my money's-worth from my TLCA membership. I like the high production quality and good copy editing of TT and the family-friendly ads/pictures/stories - we don't need it to look like Low Rider magazine. It's a classy magazine for a classy organization. Steve '65 FJ45, '78 FJ40, '95 FZJ80, etc.

06-28-06, 07:38 PM	#144
Chef IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 TLCA# 6235 TLCA Prez Posts: 1,681	Steve, Thanks for your input. It's stuff like this that helps give us direction and affirmation-I appreciate it. And of course, "write an article!" Thanks, Alan __________________ My tailight is kewler than yours... Visit www.tlca.org! TLCA Member 6235/TLCA Prez TornadoAlleyCruisers,Lone Star Cruisers

06-29-06, 04:29 AM	#146
Kaderabek IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Fairview, NC Posts: 2,886	I'll see what I can do.... TJK __________________ Todd J. Kaderabek TLCA # 9280, Fairview, NC

06-29-06, 05:01 AM	#147
FirstToy tlcwagons.org Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,427	I'm really intersted in the custom 13.5 gal. aux tank that was written up in the back of a recent issue (80 series). Unfortunately, no dimensions were given on the custom tank. Do you have the author's contact or that info? thanks __________________ TLCA#14645 BRC#41798 I love cachapas! my wip I drink your milkshake!

06-29-06, 08:45 AM	#148
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