Builds Project Pikachu: 1977 FJ40 (1 Viewer)

[cbmontgo]

Ooohhh... let me know if you want company!

Looks like a really cool route. I’ll absolutely let you know.

 

[cbmontgo]

Fired up Pikachu and took her to town for lunch and a wash, followed by a short hike in the National Forest.

Soft top windows are up and open for the fun season. 2F runs like a top.

Love this ole 40.

 

[cbmontgo]

I took the 40 out today and inadvertently met two other FJ40 owners. One was at an estate sale and the other was at our local brewery, Paradox, here in Divide.

Went cruising in the back woods afterwards.

 

[cbmontgo]

Hit the yard to grab some lumber for the cabin project.

On a tech note, I love the ability to haul stuff with the tailgate up. Can't really do this in my '76 with the amby doors.

 

[Chestcutter]

Love those shots. Ohio Red is about to make the trek out to CO to its new home in the Uncompaghre. Now I just need to figure out how to tune for the altitude, or get the sniper in...

 

[cbmontgo]

Love those shots. Ohio Red is about to make the trek out to CO to its new home in the Uncompaghre. Now I just need to figure out how to tune for the altitude, or get the sniper in...

Very cool. No need for a Sniper. Just adjust idle speed up and advance timing once you get here. Should run just fine as long as the rig is well-tuned.

 

[Chestcutter]

Thanks! Runs great here but at 600 ft MSL not too much of a challenge. Will try the timing advance. Property is about 8800

 

[cbmontgo]

Thanks! Runs great here but at 600 ft MSL not too much of a challenge. Will try the timing advance. Property is about 8800

I live at 9,100’ and have Pikachu advanced to 14 degrees IIRC. Runs great.

 

[cbmontgo]

Had to scrap a camping trip to the high mountain passes due to rain, so my son and I spent the day hanging by the river, eating great food, and enjoying 100 miles of back roads in the 40.

Got flagged down by a JeffCo Sheriff today to tell us how badass the FJ40 was. Quite a fun day.

 

[cbmontgo]

 

[wngrog]

Excellence

 

[fjc-man]

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I know this restaurant. That’s Zokas in Pine, Colorado. I used to live about 15 minutes from there. I heard the bucksnort changed ownership.

 

[cbmontgo]

I know this restaurant. That’s Zokas in Pine, Colorado. I used to live about 15 minutes from there. I heard the bucksnort changed ownership.

Yep! Wings are some of the best I’ve ever had.

I haven’t been to Bucksnort since the new ownership. I need to stop by there soon. There are still some old dollar bills of mine tacked to the ceiling there.

 

[REZARF]

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Way to go Dad… remember, we don’t get a do-over. Keep it up

 

[cbmontgo]

Way to go Dad… remember, we don’t get a do-over. Keep it up

That’s exactly right. I try to savor these years as much as I can.

 

[cbmontgo]

We spent an afternoon exploring the national forest towards Fern Creek and then an old burn scar area. Got caught in very heavy thunderstorms but had a great time. Colorado is super green this year from the amount of rain we have had. I am very thankful for that.

Pikachu continues to be such an awesome way for my son and I to bond and make lifelong memories exploring these back roads.

 

[cbmontgo]

Topped off gear oil in Pikachu, then tended to the 100. We rotated the tires, replaced the front brake pads, and changed oil this morning.

 

[Catching Neutral]

Good stuff.
He will be driving soon….has he laid claim to one of them yet?

 

[cbmontgo]

Good stuff.
He will be driving soon….has he laid claim to one of them yet?

Oh, yes. Pikachu is his pick. I’m not so sure what I’m gonna do here.

 

[Catching Neutral]

All things considered….I can not see a better blessing (automobile related) that you could give your son.