Calif. to Iowa in a FJ-45

[BADMOON]

PM sent. Best of luck.

Dave in Okla City

[techtafab]

i am just off I35 3 hours east of wichita KS and 40 miles south of Kansas City Kansas.
i have a loaded shop (with lift) if you need any help and room for camping.
shot me a pm if you need some info

[TemeculaTim]

Rob,

Is this your version of a mid-life cruiser crisis?

The trip sounds way cool.

Maybe it's time for a MUD hostel forum.

Tim

[landcrusher909]

Originally Posted by TemeculaTim

Rob,

Is this your version of a mid-life cruiser crisis?

The trip sounds way cool.

Maybe it's time for a MUD hostel forum.

Tim

Is this your version of a mid-life cruiser crisis? Funny my wife made a comment something like that. Right after she informed me she was going shopping That was not in the budget LOL

[Fast Eddy]

Originally Posted by landcrusher909

Funny my wife made a comment something like that. Right after she informed me she was going shopping That was not in the budget LOL

While the cat's away...

[65swb45]

Random thoughts.

Where would you get the notion that an old FJ45 could make that kind of voyage?

Ask me on Saturday and I'll give you some extra ear plugs!

I don't suppose we'll be seeing any YouTube videos of YOUR average vehicle speed!

You will be pleased with the mileage increase on the 31s. I got my best mileage ever when I ran 31s.....17!

From one incurable cruiserhead to another, let me tell you this: by the time you get back, you will have an unbreakable bond with your 45. I will be VERY interested to hear the ideas you come up with in the course of your adventure, and happy to share mine [some of which have been done to the rig] when we meet again at the 45 run. Then you will understand some of my choices better.

Best

Mark A.

[fj40forlife]

Thats alot of miles Rob. Take many pics while you go. Sounds like a really fun road trip. Hope it goes well and be safe out there. We will be waiting for a long story about it when you get back


Eric

[dstire69]

Sounds like a fun trip. Not sure exactly how you are going back (all interstate or scenic route?) but im an hour south of Omaha in the southwest corner of Iowa. If you want a spot let me know, there are a couple short scenic bypasses through the loess hills on the way through the bluffs that look amazing through the summertime.

Jeff

[landcrusher909]

Originally Posted by 65swb45

Random thoughts.

Where would you get the notion that an old FJ45 could make that kind of voyage?

Ask me on Saturday and I'll give you some extra ear plugs!

I don't suppose we'll be seeing any YouTube videos of YOUR average vehicle speed!

You will be pleased with the mileage increase on the 31s. I got my best mileage ever when I ran 31s.....17!

From one incurable cruiserhead to another, let me tell you this: by the time you get back, you will have an unbreakable bond with your 45. I will be VERY interested to hear the ideas you come up with in the course of your adventure, and happy to share mine [some of which have been done to the rig] when we meet again at the 45 run. Then you will understand some of my choices better.

Best

Mark A.

Mark you have been driving your 45 how long and how far , and if anyone understands this quest you and the guys coming over Saturday will, I mean look at this thread its awsome how many mudders have posted and offered up there homes and help to make this happen ,Without a doubt I know it will make it, Its a Toyota. and yes there will be some You Tube but only of the thermometer I will have next to me LOL The mileage make me feel better, And Saturday We have bigger fish to fry but any advice will be welcome

Originally Posted by dstire69

Sounds like a fun trip. Not sure exactly how you are going back (all interstate or scenic route?) but im an hour south of Omaha in the southwest corner of Iowa. If you want a spot let me know, there are a couple short scenic bypasses through the loess hills on the way through the bluffs that look amazing through the summertime.

Jeff

Jeff Thanks for the offer please PM me and I will call you and workout some details, I was going to try to push to North Platte your offer of a good nights sleep after camping might be a better option Thanks

[Blue 60]

Well, I'm too far north in Iowa to offer you a place to stay, but it will be great to meet you and D'animal. (Lets hope for no more rain than what the farmers need....) Great people, great cruisers. How can you complain about that. See you on aug. 22nd.

Blue 60

[landcrusher909]

Originally Posted by Blue 60

Well, I'm too far north in Iowa to offer you a place to stay, but it will be great to meet you and D'animal. (Lets hope for no more rain than what the farmers need....) Great people, great cruisers. How can you complain about that. See you on aug. 22nd.

Blue 60

Dan posted that his boss has him working that weekend ( SUCKS ! ) So I will be driving out solo. Things are coming together I did contact the Folks where I would be staying that I will be leaving california a day early, So on August 18th IK will hit the road, See you there

[landcrusher909]

Yesterday I got the cooling system back together , new fan an shroud ( the others were kind of busted up ) today replaced the seal on the transfer case Ebrake, oil change and lube, adjsted the cluch tommorow tune up and make a bumper or at least something to put the rear license on, still need to have the new tires mounted, replace the rear diff gasket, and maybe hook up some night running lights just to make sure the truckers see me at 55 mph LOL I am sure I will think of something else as its gets closer and i get more excited Have a Great Weekend

[orangefj45]

i'm so stoked for you rob! that's gonna be one of those epic trips........

hey, btw, lemme know what i owe you for the parts you brought me at gene's LV resurection.

thanks again!


georg

[landcrusher909]

Originally Posted by orangefj45

i'm so stoked for you rob! that's gonna be one of those epic trips........

hey, btw, lemme know what i owe you for the parts you brought me at gene's LV resurection.

thanks again!


georg

Georg put what ever there worth into the 45 run, But if you have a intake,exaust gasket I need to replace mine before the trip.

[packman73]

Less than a month...I don't think you have any idea how stoked we are to have you heading our way!

Let us know if you need ANYTHING...we are a very resourceful group. As of right now, I know of a couple of people that are coming up from the KS area, so if you want/need an entourage, I'm sure we could get it arranged.

Also, I may have missed it, but do you have a defined route set? Just in case anyone out there wants to tailgate along side your route and give you the ol' cruiser waive! Tell you what...this would make a great TT article.

I believe I PM'd you my contact info, but if not, please PM me and I'll send it to you.

-Art

[landcrusher909]

Originally Posted by packman73

Less than a month...I don't think you have any idea how stoked we are to have you heading our way!

Let us know if you need ANYTHING...we are a very resourceful group. As of right now, I know of a couple of people that are coming up from the KS area, so if you want/need an entourage, I'm sure we could get it arranged.

Also, I may have missed it, but do you have a defined route set? Just in case anyone out there wants to tailgate along side your route and give you the ol' cruiser waive! Tell you what...this would make a great TT article.

I believe I PM'd you my contact info, but if not, please PM me and I'll send it to you.

-Art

Art, i have been contacted by TT and there could be something in the works I will PM you with all my info and in the next few days the 45 should be road ready, Thanks to calstyl2 , orange45, landcrusher910, Danimal and some other folks helping me and donating parts and supplies . Everyone who has posted and contacted me with places to stay and help in route. The other day i was showing my wife this thread and she could not beleive to responce. YES we are a go. More detailed information will be posted next week.

[fj40forlife]

glad to see you are stocked about this trip rob. post up a pic of the rig. never really send it be sides your profile pic, let me know if you need any other parts I see what I have!


Eric






edit. I should looking in the first page for pics lol.

[D'Animal]

Originally Posted by fj40forlife

glad to see you are stocked about this trip rob. post up a pic of the rig. never really send it be sides your profile pic, let me know if you need any other parts I see what I have!


Eric

LOL!

Eric, Your stuff is WWWWAAAYYYY too new for his rig he is taking on this adventure.

[orangefj45]

lemme know if you need anything else bud!

[landcrusher909]

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Here ya go Got the tires on, today we finsihed up the exaust ( nothing fancy) but it works The motor is done and we went on a test drive and it ran fine. Still need to get the rear bumper completed but other than that I do believe The 45 is ready Here are a couple of pics of what to look for 20 days and counting

[calico kid]

[quote=landcrusher909;3469537]Is this your version of a mid-life cruiser crisis? Funny my wife made a comment something like that. Right after she informed me she was going shopping That was not in the budget LOL [/quote]



lol, how long have you been married?

A week?

Jeez when ever I do something or buy something cool it coasts
double, it's always in my budget

you gotta payoff the .

[D'Animal]

Is the radio working or did you install a CB radio?

[landcrusher909]

[quote=calico kid;3527843]

Originally Posted by landcrusher909

Is this your version of a mid-life cruiser crisis? Funny my wife made a comment something like that. Right after she informed me she was going shopping That was not in the budget LOL [/quote]



lol, how long have you been married?

A week?

Jeez when ever I do something or buy something cool it coasts
double, it's always in my budget

you gotta payoff the .

Het Brother we have been together over 25 years so maybe this is her way of getting some quiet time LOL

Originally Posted by D'Animal

Is the radio working or did you install a CB radio?

Dan I was thinking about the CB and Will has offered up his Ipod Not that I will be able to hear it