GWNF in June? - Page 2

greytandy · 04-23-08, 06:48 PM

Okay guys and gals, I'm proposing Saturday, June 7th, as the official day to wheel Second Mountain (or thereabouts). Personally, I'm only planning right now to do a day trip. Others can camp out as they wish. Please let me know who's interested so that we can proceed if we get critical mass. If we get enough folks to make it worthwhile, I'm going to need to tap your experience as far as staging and other logistics. I've never organized one of these before, so I'm making good guesses at this point. There will be stock runs as some of us aren't quite "hacked and jacked" yet (to borrow from an infamous thread).

- Dave

Herb · 04-24-08, 07:29 AM

Dave,
Thanks for prodding this one along! I'll check the calender tonight.

reffug · 04-25-08, 09:56 AM

if only to run over Bob.........................

76FJ40 · 04-25-08, 11:04 AM

Jamie,

I hate to tell you this but GWNF is a forest, not a shopping mall. Your new ride might like it but I'm not sure you could cope.

reffug · 04-25-08, 04:58 PM

ok so I crush that little hula girl and then go looking for a starbucks..........................

its all good old man.

76FJ40 · 04-25-08, 05:15 PM

Why not bring the new beast out for a mild test drive?

reffug · 04-26-08, 02:23 AM

actually I might.

gotta get my rear DS back on first though.

had to ship it out to CO to be rebuilt. turns out the DC joint had run dry, that was the clicking. couldn't find a local drive line shop that knew what the hell I was talking about so said screw it and shipped it to Christo. might cost a little more but at least I know it will be done right.

gonna try and get up to see you in the near future. sides that wanna see the 45.

76FJ40 · 04-26-08, 08:09 AM

Next time try MRM in Culpeper. He had the parts in stock to rebuild a DS for a Mercedes limo; can't be too many of those in Culpeper!

reffug · 04-26-08, 09:44 AM

I did.

Jimmie was one of the folks who told me no can do.............................

He suggested maybe getting a cheby DS.

NO FREAKIN WAY.

bkfj40 · 04-28-08, 05:47 PM

if anyone is interested in camping one night (either the friday night or saturday night), please let me know. I have some land west of harrisonburg with electricity, water, and some shelters...

bk

76FJ40 · 04-28-08, 07:13 PM

Camping sounds good to me. Do you have anything good brewing?

Felix · 04-29-08, 06:35 AM

I think I might be in. I finally got some decent tires (thanks, Charlton), so I need to get the 40 back in action.

greytandy · 04-29-08, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Felix

I think I might be in. I finally got some decent tires (thanks, Charlton), so I need to get the 40 back in action.

What did ya end up getting?

Felix · 04-29-08, 09:31 AM

Super Swamper TSL Radials, 32x10.50s on 15" steel rims, Charlton's old set. I originally wanted the the 33x10.50s, but I got a great deal on these. My old tires were also 32s, technically, but these are significantly taller. And going to a 10.50 from an 11.50 has made turning much easier without PS. Plus, it looks cooler

.

greytandy · 04-29-08, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Felix

Super Swamper TSL Radials, 32x10.50s on 15" steel rims, Charlton's old set. I originally wanted the the 33x10.50s, but I got a great deal on these. My old tires were also 32s, technically, but these are significantly taller. And going to a 10.50 from an 11.50 has made turning much easier without PS. Plus, it looks cooler

.

I desperately want those same tires, except 33s. I'm having trouble convincing the

I need new tires when my current ones are fairly new. Can somebody help me shred one on the trail?

Felix · 04-29-08, 10:25 AM

What tires are on their now? If they're new-ish, can you sell them to offset the cost of the TSLs?

greytandy · 04-29-08, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Felix

What tires are on their now? If they're new-ish, can you sell them to offset the cost of the TSLs?

BFG A/Ts. 30x9.5x15. They're in great condition. I just don't know what somebody would be willing to pay.

Blue77FJ40 · 04-29-08, 11:32 AM

Pics, damn your eyes, Felix. Let's see the new look.

Whenever you're ready, we can do your mini-truck power steering upgrade.

Felix · 04-29-08, 11:47 AM

I'll get some pics. I'm serious about the ease of steering, though. With these 10.50s, I wonder whether I need PS after all.

Of course, I haven't wheeled them, yet. Ask me again while I'm trying to turn from left to right with my rt front tire pinned against a big rock, all while backing up a steep incline.

reffug · 04-30-08, 02:57 AM

your gonna want power steering.

Felix · 04-30-08, 05:23 AM

Pics:

Felix · 04-30-08, 05:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reffug

your gonna want power steering.

I know.

greytandy · 04-30-08, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Felix

Pics:

Nice.

Blue77FJ40 · 04-30-08, 06:48 AM

Snarly!

Herb · 04-30-08, 09:41 AM

I'm out. Dave, you got me. Baseball is taking up that entire weekend.

greytandy · 04-30-08, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herb

I'm out. Dave, you got me. Baseball is taking up that entire weekend.

I have nothing good to say about you right now.

76FJ40 · 04-30-08, 02:26 PM

Felix,

Now it looks more like a Cruiser should!

Felix · 04-30-08, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 76FJ40

Felix,

Now it looks more like a Cruiser should!

If I didn't have to park it in that damn garage under the Time Life building, it would be much taller by now.

04-23-08, 06:48 PM	#31
greytandy That's "Greyt" "Andy" Join Date: May 2006 Location: MD 'Burbs of DC TLCA# 16669 Posts: 1,111	Okay guys and gals, I'm proposing Saturday, June 7th, as the official day to wheel Second Mountain (or thereabouts). Personally, I'm only planning right now to do a day trip. Others can camp out as they wish. Please let me know who's interested so that we can proceed if we get critical mass. If we get enough folks to make it worthwhile, I'm going to need to tap your experience as far as staging and other logistics. I've never organized one of these before, so I'm making good guesses at this point. There will be stock runs as some of us aren't quite "hacked and jacked" yet (to borrow from an infamous thread). - Dave __________________ 1970 FJ40 (AKA "Big Red") 2007 FJ Cruiser (Black Diamond )

04-24-08, 07:29 AM	#32
Herb IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Virginia TLCA# 18324 Posts: 595	Dave, Thanks for prodding this one along! I'll check the calender tonight. __________________ '71 FJ40

04-25-08, 09:56 AM	#33
reffug grown up MOD Join Date: May 2004 Location: 'in dat der briar patch' TLCA# 14549 Posts: 3,772	if only to run over Bob......................... __________________ "If it wasn't a Landcruiser and hadn't been built the way it was you do realize you would be DEAD." VA State Police Officer

04-25-08, 11:04 AM	#34
76FJ40 Old Fart Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NOVA TLCA# 8019 Posts: 1,175	Jamie, I hate to tell you this but GWNF is a forest, not a shopping mall. Your new ride might like it but I'm not sure you could cope. __________________ '76 FJ-40 with a Hula Girl on the dash for me and a '65 FJ-45 LPB for the wife. Life is good.

04-25-08, 04:58 PM	#35
reffug grown up MOD Join Date: May 2004 Location: 'in dat der briar patch' TLCA# 14549 Posts: 3,772	ok so I crush that little hula girl and then go looking for a starbucks.......................... its all good old man. __________________ "If it wasn't a Landcruiser and hadn't been built the way it was you do realize you would be DEAD." VA State Police Officer


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04-25-08, 05:15 PM	#36
76FJ40 Old Fart Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NOVA TLCA# 8019 Posts: 1,175	Why not bring the new beast out for a mild test drive? __________________ '76 FJ-40 with a Hula Girl on the dash for me and a '65 FJ-45 LPB for the wife. Life is good.

04-26-08, 02:23 AM	#37
reffug grown up MOD Join Date: May 2004 Location: 'in dat der briar patch' TLCA# 14549 Posts: 3,772	actually I might. gotta get my rear DS back on first though. had to ship it out to CO to be rebuilt. turns out the DC joint had run dry, that was the clicking. couldn't find a local drive line shop that knew what the hell I was talking about so said screw it and shipped it to Christo. might cost a little more but at least I know it will be done right. gonna try and get up to see you in the near future. sides that wanna see the 45. __________________ "If it wasn't a Landcruiser and hadn't been built the way it was you do realize you would be DEAD." VA State Police Officer

04-26-08, 08:09 AM	#38
76FJ40 Old Fart Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NOVA TLCA# 8019 Posts: 1,175	Next time try MRM in Culpeper. He had the parts in stock to rebuild a DS for a Mercedes limo; can't be too many of those in Culpeper! __________________ '76 FJ-40 with a Hula Girl on the dash for me and a '65 FJ-45 LPB for the wife. Life is good.

04-26-08, 09:44 AM	#39
reffug grown up MOD Join Date: May 2004 Location: 'in dat der briar patch' TLCA# 14549 Posts: 3,772	I did. Jimmie was one of the folks who told me no can do............................. He suggested maybe getting a cheby DS. NO FREAKIN WAY. __________________ "If it wasn't a Landcruiser and hadn't been built the way it was you do realize you would be DEAD." VA State Police Officer

04-28-08, 05:47 PM	#40
bkfj40 some 6, no 4, and more 6 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: shenandoah valley, va TLCA# 7909 Posts: 1,141	if anyone is interested in camping one night (either the friday night or saturday night), please let me know. I have some land west of harrisonburg with electricity, water, and some shelters... bk __________________ 76fj40 77fj55 85fj60 00uzj100 90Hilux Crew Cab Diesel 07 5.7L Tundra DC "I spend most of my money on beer, land cruisers, and women...the rest I just waste" - Curran

04-28-08, 07:13 PM	#41
76FJ40 Old Fart Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NOVA TLCA# 8019 Posts: 1,175	Camping sounds good to me. Do you have anything good brewing? __________________ '76 FJ-40 with a Hula Girl on the dash for me and a '65 FJ-45 LPB for the wife. Life is good.

04-29-08, 06:35 AM	#42
Felix Magic on the Mic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alexandria, VA TLCA# 15204 Posts: 1,499	I think I might be in. I finally got some decent tires (thanks, Charlton), so I need to get the 40 back in action. __________________ Felix '75 FJ40 - kinda stock-ish Capital Land Cruiser Club

04-29-08, 09:31 AM	#44
Felix Magic on the Mic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alexandria, VA TLCA# 15204 Posts: 1,499	Super Swamper TSL Radials, 32x10.50s on 15" steel rims, Charlton's old set. I originally wanted the the 33x10.50s, but I got a great deal on these. My old tires were also 32s, technically, but these are significantly taller. And going to a 10.50 from an 11.50 has made turning much easier without PS. Plus, it looks cooler . __________________ Felix '75 FJ40 - kinda stock-ish Capital Land Cruiser Club

04-29-08, 10:25 AM	#46
Felix Magic on the Mic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alexandria, VA TLCA# 15204 Posts: 1,499	What tires are on their now? If they're new-ish, can you sell them to offset the cost of the TSLs? __________________ Felix '75 FJ40 - kinda stock-ish Capital Land Cruiser Club

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Blue77FJ40 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: MD Posts: 1,121	Snarly! __________________ '77 FJ40: HFS, 33's, Locked and Low'd

04-29-08, 11:32 AM	#48
Blue77FJ40 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: MD Posts: 1,121	Pics, damn your eyes, Felix. Let's see the new look. Whenever you're ready, we can do your mini-truck power steering upgrade. __________________ '77 FJ40: HFS, 33's, Locked and Low'd

04-29-08, 11:47 AM	#49
Felix Magic on the Mic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alexandria, VA TLCA# 15204 Posts: 1,499	I'll get some pics. I'm serious about the ease of steering, though. With these 10.50s, I wonder whether I need PS after all. Of course, I haven't wheeled them, yet. Ask me again while I'm trying to turn from left to right with my rt front tire pinned against a big rock, all while backing up a steep incline. __________________ Felix '75 FJ40 - kinda stock-ish Capital Land Cruiser Club

04-30-08, 02:57 AM	#50
reffug grown up MOD Join Date: May 2004 Location: 'in dat der briar patch' TLCA# 14549 Posts: 3,772	your gonna want power steering. __________________ "If it wasn't a Landcruiser and hadn't been built the way it was you do realize you would be DEAD." VA State Police Officer

04-30-08, 05:23 AM	#51
Felix Magic on the Mic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alexandria, VA TLCA# 15204 Posts: 1,499	Pics: __________________ Felix '75 FJ40 - kinda stock-ish Capital Land Cruiser Club

04-30-08, 09:41 AM	#55
Herb IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Virginia TLCA# 18324 Posts: 595	I'm out. Dave, you got me. Baseball is taking up that entire weekend. __________________ '71 FJ40

04-30-08, 02:26 PM	#57
76FJ40 Old Fart Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NOVA TLCA# 8019 Posts: 1,175	Felix, Now it looks more like a Cruiser should! __________________ '76 FJ-40 with a Hula Girl on the dash for me and a '65 FJ-45 LPB for the wife. Life is good.