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I promised he'd get a good home!Chuck is happy, way more attention than I was giving him!
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I promised he'd get a good home!Chuck is happy, way more attention than I was giving him!
3 speeds suck.
I personally prefer the H42/3.70 gear combo
I’d run what you spent all the money on.
There isn't any sort of savings going on here, or with any land cruiser. The savings call is still the 3 speed with a few safety upgrades. I'm not saying that's the right call...H42 with the 3.7 gear combo. Save your money for an FJ45 for sure.
This is where I have to fight the tendency to overbuild. I have a built 100, so realistically that is what I would use for any serious wheeling or long distance trips. The Pig is really an interesting oddball that I've wanted for a long time, so more local use, relic runs, mild wheeling, camping, etc. Probably not a ton of highway use except to get to other parts of VT or NH. An hour or two, not a day or two like out west. The 3 speed could get these jobs done, but not really well. I lose nothing by holding off and deciding later. But, while it's at Georg's getting other work, the time is right.NavyDoc,
You need to really think about what you're going to be doing with it. If you're planing on traveling with it like me, then "spending money" is going to be your middle name. If you're just going to Home Depot and get coffee, then leave it as is. That three speed on the tree is not going to be good for much other than coffee and that's cool, too. I like the idea of the 4 speed with the 4.11s and 33" tires, pretty good compromise all around. Saving it for another project might never happen, if you know what I mean.
After drinks tell her it will never exceed $5,000.00 Dinero
I've been in jail a few times myself. Eventually, she gets over it and I still have whatever aggravated her. Gotta think long term...So, I'm a little confused on the rules of the game. I thought that once you spent $5k, you went to jail. After spending the requisite time in jail, you got a get out of jail free card and $5K in the bank. After spend that $5K, you went back to jail .....
I've been in jail a couple of times, so am I good?
NavyDoc,
You need to really think about what you're going to be doing with it. If you're planing on traveling with it like me, then "spending money" is going to be your middle name. If you're just going to Home Depot and get coffee, then leave it as is.
This is where I have to fight the tendency to overbuild. I have a built 100, so realistically that is what I would use for any serious wheeling or long distance trips. The Pig is really an interesting oddball that I've wanted for a long time, so more local use, relic runs, mild wheeling, camping, etc. Probably not a ton of highway use except to get to other parts of VT or NH. An hour or two, not a day or two like out west. The 3 speed could get these jobs done, but not really well. I lose nothing by holding off and deciding later. But, while it's at Georg's getting other work, the time is right.
Saving it for another project would actually encourage me to get said project. So using Cruiser math, I'd be SAVING money by doing the 4 speed upgrade!
Too much of Noob to get this reference. I've said something stupid in the sty.Sounds like you should invest some money in cup holders
I've said something stupid in the sty
Too much of Noob to get this reference. I've said something stupid in the sty.
my 2 cents- Ive driven this truck, a 30 mile trip on the highway would be painful for me, every time I drove it, I was trying to shift into 4th, never felt comfortable over 50mph. I had a H55 in my 60 with 2F, that was fun, unless you are on the road climbing to 10,000 ft. I found my self just taking short trips around town, but not much further- but lots of thumbs up when I did!Too much of Noob to get this reference. I've said something stupid in the sty.