Calif. to Iowa in a FJ-45 - Page 6

nuclearlemon · 08-25-08, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by orangefj45

got a text from rob a few hours ago. he should be in denver by now.

Not yet, he's north of denver in fort collins visiting boulder76. just got off the phone with him and he's headed my way now. fortunately, i'm just north of denver and so's fort collins, so he'll get to avoid the democratic national convention...they're shutting down i-25 for that crap!

Cruiserdrew · 08-25-08, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by nuclearlemon

Not yet, he's north of denver in fort collins visiting boulder76. just got off the phone with him and he's headed my way now. fortunately, i'm just north of denver and so's fort collins, so he'll get to avoid the democratic national convention...they're shutting down i-25 for that crap!

And knowing Rob, he probably isn't a delegate!

Cool trip. That's a serious drive in an old truck with no A/C. Congrats.

boulder76 · 08-25-08, 08:09 PM

He stopped off here in Fort Collins with my rims about 3 hours ago. He should be in Denver by now for the night. Hell of a guy.

nuclearlemon · 08-25-08, 11:32 PM

rob and i had dinner and beverages...he's off to bed..hopes to be in nevada tomorrow.

packman73 · 08-25-08, 11:44 PM

All I can say is WOW. This little community of ours is amazing. Cheers to everyone that has given Rob a place to stay and helped him along the way! I hope someday I can make the same trip out to California to wheel with Rob and his buddies on the Rubicon!

nuclearlemon · 08-26-08, 12:28 PM

rob rolled out of my place about quarter to six this morning. his goal is somewhere in nevada...so if you're cruisin' i-70 or i-15, through utah, keep an eye peeled for him.

calstyl2 · 08-26-08, 01:10 PM

Just passing through Grand Junction, said its hot.......I said jump in the river

calstyl2 · 08-26-08, 06:06 PM

Talked to Rob bout a hour ago, was headed West from Green River, said his AC was acting up and had to stop for a cool off..................

rockcod · 08-26-08, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by calstyl2

Talked to Rob bout a hour ago, was headed West from Green River, said his AC was acting up and had to stop for a cool off..................

HAHAHA, his foot vent would not open!!!!

calstyl2 · 08-26-08, 06:42 PM

Thats why I liked the windshield frame vent on my 64 45..............but then again I would of towed it.........

Dudleyfj40 · 08-26-08, 06:53 PM

Glad to hear he is still rollin'

Not far now!

landcrusher909 · 08-27-08, 01:01 AM

Just a quick note before I pass out , It was friggin hot in Utah anyway got me a 5 dollor shower at the truck stop and fixin to crash I am really glad my california buddies are having a good time also . Yes when i get home I will be sitting down and posting more photos and stories. Thank you all for everything and Dude SAVE THE WORLD !!!! LOL My think you speach wasnt that bad but I was feeling extra emotional seeing how we were running out of ice !! Good Times, Tommorow I will be home in the later evening shower do some laundy and pack for the 45 run and Georg when i get there I will show everyone my balls of steel I have them hanging on the rear view mirror since mine fell off somewhere between Nebraska and Wyoming ( whatever ) See Ya

toyrunner · 08-27-08, 03:00 AM

Hey Rob,
It never gets hot in Utah....
Get your A/C fixed?

Have a safe rest of the trip home. Can't wait to see some pics of this adventure.
Danny

rockcod · 08-27-08, 02:50 PM

Got a call from Rob at 11:45AM, he just hit the Calif. border and is on the home stretch and will be home this afternoon. GO, ROB, GO!!!!!

D'Animal · 08-27-08, 05:09 PM

Just in time for the heat in Palm Springs area.

toyrunner · 08-27-08, 05:48 PM

Isn't he coming down the I-15 through Stateline/Baker?

D'Animal · 08-27-08, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by toyrunner

Isn't he coming down the I-15 through Stateline/Baker?

LOL!

He should be but it is hot there as well raining.

I was there for the last two days. Miserable.

calstyl2 · 08-27-08, 07:25 PM

Yes it is Dan............Think he made it home................

beno · 08-27-08, 07:58 PM

Congratulations Rob on a wonderful journey.

I am happy that you were able to live your dreams.....few do.

See you in Pismo in November.

-onur

landcrusher909 · 08-27-08, 10:47 PM

I pulled into my driveway this afternoon around 4;30 pm what a ride tommorow I will start trying to get as many pictures and thank you's on here I can I received a phone call letting me know Toyota Trails wants me to put together pictures and a story for the mag so i will be kind of limited to what I post but there are lots of pics and stories to go around , for me this says it all the welcome i got from my family Without there support I could never have done this. Yes i was smelling kind of funky but hey were family

toyrunner · 08-27-08, 10:55 PM

You were smiling last time I saw you. Is that a perma smile? Glad your trip was a success

Danny

greenfox · 08-27-08, 11:02 PM

Good to see you made it home

I will see you this weekend

landcrusher909 · 08-27-08, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by greenfox

Good to see you made it home

I will see you this weekend

You bet Brother just have to change the oil

rockcod · 08-27-08, 11:42 PM

Glad to see you made it back safe. Get a good nights rest and get ready for the next outing. I thought I had a great work schedule, I need to become a railroad train driver guy

orangefj45 · 08-28-08, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by packman73

I hope someday I can make the same trip out to California to wheel with Rob and his buddies on the Rubicon!

rob does'nt have any buddies out here, that's why he went wheeling with you guys in iowa.

thanks for the call when you got home bro, your text messages thruout the trip made the days more intersting, that's for sure. lookin forward to some stories while sipping on a cold one at the 45 run this weekend.

crap, i'd better put "beer" on my list of things not to forget.

pismojim · 08-28-08, 01:58 AM

Totally Awesome Trip!

Thanks for sharing.

Looking forward to giving you a big atta boy - you da man - slap on the back this weekend!

WHAT ROB SEES WHEN HE SHUTS HIS EYES:.............

Cheers!

08-25-08, 08:09 PM	#153
boulder76 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Fort Collins, CO TLCA# 15172 Posts: 307	landcrusher909 sighting He stopped off here in Fort Collins with my rims about 3 hours ago. He should be in Denver by now for the night. Hell of a guy.

08-25-08, 11:32 PM	#154
nuclearlemon IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: meh-ico, colorado TLCA# 1431 Posts: 8,200	rob and i had dinner and beverages...he's off to bed..hopes to be in nevada tomorrow. __________________ seven cruisers and 3 of em run and four are for sale

08-25-08, 11:44 PM	#155
packman73 WheelinEvents.com Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Iowa TLCA# 16365 Posts: 594	All I can say is WOW. This little community of ours is amazing. Cheers to everyone that has given Rob a place to stay and helped him along the way! I hope someday I can make the same trip out to California to wheel with Rob and his buddies on the Rubicon! __________________ TLCA #16365 TLCA-Secretary TLCA-Interim Marketing and Sales VP Tall Corn Cruisers-Webmaster Tornado Alley Cruisers-Member Visit www.tlca.org today! www.wheelinevents.com Looking for wheelin events or just get to know some new people/trails/parks in your area? Visit and Register at WheelinEvents.com 07' FJ Cruiser Black Cherry 78' FJ40, Baby Chit Brown (Olivia)

08-26-08, 12:28 PM	#156
nuclearlemon IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: meh-ico, colorado TLCA# 1431 Posts: 8,200	rob rolled out of my place about quarter to six this morning. his goal is somewhere in nevada...so if you're cruisin' i-70 or i-15, through utah, keep an eye peeled for him. __________________ seven cruisers and 3 of em run and four are for sale

08-26-08, 01:10 PM	#157
calstyl2 Deezz nutzz Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cherry Valley CA TLCA# 14149 Posts: 1,157 Blog Entries: 3	Just passing through Grand Junction, said its hot.......I said jump in the river __________________ No cruisers, Im here for the Chicks and Beer McColgan for Prez Originally Posted by pagemaster It shows how weak and underbuilt the 100 series is. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvha8N3a28U Mud orientation video

08-26-08, 06:06 PM	#158
calstyl2 Deezz nutzz Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cherry Valley CA TLCA# 14149 Posts: 1,157 Blog Entries: 3	Talked to Rob bout a hour ago, was headed West from Green River, said his AC was acting up and had to stop for a cool off.................. __________________ No cruisers, Im here for the Chicks and Beer McColgan for Prez Originally Posted by pagemaster It shows how weak and underbuilt the 100 series is. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvha8N3a28U Mud orientation video

08-26-08, 06:42 PM	#160
calstyl2 Deezz nutzz Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cherry Valley CA TLCA# 14149 Posts: 1,157 Blog Entries: 3	Thats why I liked the windshield frame vent on my 64 45..............but then again I would of towed it......... __________________ No cruisers, Im here for the Chicks and Beer McColgan for Prez Originally Posted by pagemaster It shows how weak and underbuilt the 100 series is. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvha8N3a28U Mud orientation video

08-26-08, 06:53 PM	#161
Dudleyfj40 Tall Corn Cruisers Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa TLCA# 16796 Posts: 311	Glad to hear he is still rollin' Not far now! __________________ Brent www.tallcorncruisers.org It's not stock It's ....... mine! 68 FJ40 Paned 355, sm420,SOA,36x15.5x15 MTZ, 4 wheel disc, vette master,4x4 Labs HISTEER 73 FJ40 Getting restored 77 FJ40 88 FJ62 My page. http://dudleyfj40.home.mchsi.com

08-27-08, 01:01 AM	#162
landcrusher909 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southern Calif. TLCA# 14995 Posts: 1,561	Just a quick note before I pass out , It was friggin hot in Utah anyway got me a 5 dollor shower at the truck stop and fixin to crash I am really glad my california buddies are having a good time also . Yes when i get home I will be sitting down and posting more photos and stories. Thank you all for everything and Dude SAVE THE WORLD !!!! LOL My think you speach wasnt that bad but I was feeling extra emotional seeing how we were running out of ice !! Good Times, Tommorow I will be home in the later evening shower do some laundy and pack for the 45 run and Georg when i get there I will show everyone my balls of steel I have them hanging on the rear view mirror since mine fell off somewhere between Nebraska and Wyoming ( whatever ) See Ya __________________ Wheres my 12

08-27-08, 03:00 AM	#163
toyrunner IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Camarillo, Ca. TLCA# 7031 Posts: 202	Hey Rob, It never gets hot in Utah.... Get your A/C fixed? Have a safe rest of the trip home. Can't wait to see some pics of this adventure. Danny __________________ 1978 FJ40 1985 4Runner

08-27-08, 02:50 PM	#164
rockcod IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Behind the Orange Curtain, CA TLCA# 3236 Posts: 682	Got a call from Rob at 11:45AM, he just hit the Calif. border and is on the home stretch and will be home this afternoon. GO, ROB, GO!!!!! __________________ Tony "Snotz" 63 FJ40 "Stubby" 67 FJ45LWB "Sully" 72 FJ40

08-27-08, 05:09 PM	#165
D'Animal Beagles Rule! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central California TLCA# 17104 Posts: 10,937	Just in time for the heat in Palm Springs area. __________________ Cruiser Dan at American Toyota Phone is 1-800-432-6668 ext. 8 (I am not cruiser Dan) http://www.fcfabrication.com/

08-27-08, 05:48 PM	#166
toyrunner IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Camarillo, Ca. TLCA# 7031 Posts: 202	Isn't he coming down the I-15 through Stateline/Baker? __________________ 1978 FJ40 1985 4Runner

08-27-08, 07:25 PM	#168
calstyl2 Deezz nutzz Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cherry Valley CA TLCA# 14149 Posts: 1,157 Blog Entries: 3	Yes it is Dan............Think he made it home................ __________________ No cruisers, Im here for the Chicks and Beer McColgan for Prez Originally Posted by pagemaster It shows how weak and underbuilt the 100 series is. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvha8N3a28U Mud orientation video

08-27-08, 07:58 PM	#169
beno IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Corrales, NM TLCA# 14607 Posts: 3,771	Congratulations Rob on a wonderful journey. I am happy that you were able to live your dreams.....few do. See you in Pismo in November. -onur __________________ 1997 FZJ80 with and without lots of stuff. 2001 Honda Accord 3.0L V6 VTEC Coupe EX. __________________________________________ Originally Posted by cruiserdan in response to Hilux: "Unlike you, Mel Gibson is a bad dude. Quarter-century-old-Austrailian-fantacy-movies are not the best source for accurate technical information."

08-27-08, 10:47 PM	#170
landcrusher909 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southern Calif. TLCA# 14995 Posts: 1,561	WOW I pulled into my driveway this afternoon around 4;30 pm what a ride tommorow I will start trying to get as many pictures and thank you's on here I can I received a phone call letting me know Toyota Trails wants me to put together pictures and a story for the mag so i will be kind of limited to what I post but there are lots of pics and stories to go around , for me this says it all the welcome i got from my family Without there support I could never have done this. Yes i was smelling kind of funky but hey were family Attached Images __________________ Wheres my 12

08-27-08, 10:55 PM	#171
toyrunner IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Camarillo, Ca. TLCA# 7031 Posts: 202	You were smiling last time I saw you. Is that a perma smile? Glad your trip was a success Danny __________________ 1978 FJ40 1985 4Runner

08-27-08, 11:02 PM	#172
greenfox IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Stockton, CA TLCA# 13526 Posts: 667	Good to see you made it home I will see you this weekend __________________ 73 FJ40 Green - Original 74 FJ40 Red - (BMFCAGE) SOA 36X17IROKS weldedrear ARBfront and what ever els you can think of 97 FZJ80 Green (the wife's) - locked 67 fj45lwb in the works

08-27-08, 11:42 PM	#174
rockcod IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Behind the Orange Curtain, CA TLCA# 3236 Posts: 682	Glad to see you made it back safe. Get a good nights rest and get ready for the next outing. I thought I had a great work schedule, I need to become a railroad train driver guy __________________ Tony "Snotz" 63 FJ40 "Stubby" 67 FJ45LWB "Sully" 72 FJ40

08-28-08, 01:58 AM	#176
pismojim the dude abides Join Date: Oct 2002 TLCA# 6433 Posts: 789	Totally Awesome Trip! Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to giving you a big atta boy - you da man - slap on the back this weekend! WHAT ROB SEES WHEN HE SHUTS HIS EYES:............. Cheers! __________________ Jim Brantley -- KI6TLC -- TLCA#6433 -- Pismo Beach, CA '86 FJ60 "Knuckles", '93 FZJ80 "Ruby", 69 Fj40 "Katherine's" realcruiser.com Surf N Turf 2009 November 6-8, 2009 - Pismo Beach, CA