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So here is part 2 of my discussion with @sofj45 where he and his wife Holly talk about their recent trip in their 55 year old FJ55 through 55 states and provences. We talk about how this trip lived up to every expectation, and had a lot of...

I think most of the build threads start out like this. It isn't until a lot of work happens that we are like you know what this would be a good build thread. n

Here is the gasketed tunnel after the adhesive cured and the gem clips were removed. The next morning the clip imprints in the foam rubber had pushed back up flush. Next step is to renovate the rear heater hoses that run along the passenger...

I decided to organize my ongoing project progress as a Build instead of scattering threads randomly across the tech section. I’m going to have to pull a Star Wars … and start a bit after the middle. This is the story of Jolene, a 1968 FJ40 I...

That’s a good looking line up Andy. I wish I could have made it this year.

...or in Spring Green ;)

This week on the classic Land Cruisers podcast it is going to be a 2 part episode. This time featuring Mason (@sofj45 )and Holly Watson. They share with me about their fleet of Land Cruisers most notably a couple of 45 "sisters" that are one VIN...

When they grow up in and around them, the love for them develops.

It is basically mid June and I just finished reading 29 pages of thread I never knew existed. @RevISK this is some really good hard work. You did some excellent repairs for not doing a frame up re-build. The greatest takeaway for me was...

Ok the Kickstarter is done. The proofs have been made, changes have happened. The final proof is approved. The calendar is going to be available probably by the end of the week. I will let you know of the cost plus shipping. Those who helped...

13 year anniversary today. Oldest picture I could find was 2016 with the yellow pig I know there’s some wedding photos around somewhere with it but not in my phone. The second one is the wedding arch I built of trees from our property and then...

Here's how I did my gas stays. Did some math, then welded some brackets onto the hood and firewall where the math said to put them. Alternatively could be bolted brackets. I was just in a position where I didnt care about paint. Bolting to the...

Yeah that’s a lot of seat time for anyone, however I’m sure they will look back very soon and realize just how amazing the trip was 😎

You guys tired or still amped 🤔🧐😉. What a trip 😘

Looks like an amazing journey with a sad ending, try to stay positive. Buildings can be rebuilt and that forest will come back to life in due time.

Well damn, so brutal an outcome but again no one was injured or worse so I guess plan for the future.

That is a great picture of the family except for that horible photobomb of the J@#P

Mason, sorry to hear about the cabin…your right….just things. What a fantastic trip the family will remember forever. Be safe and tell your dad hello for me…. Mark

Per Jon @greenbeast, You are creating lifelong memories for your family, especially your girls. Thirty years ago, during a hiatus from gainful employment and while my teacher/wife had summers off, we bought a used motor home on a credit card and...

I love the US sticker map on the window!

Late afternoon trip to Chandler for preseason hockey practice for my son and passed this 100 near Rigs road and I-10

Must have just missed us this afternoon! We hit box canyon, and grabbed lunch at the brewery by the shop.

SR-83 heading towards Sonoita. Turned off highway.

Saturday we made it out to the outer banks got to see the Atlantic for the first time on a great day of weather. Played around for a bit ate some good food and talked story Thanks @svsisu for the place to crash and showing us around and sending...