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    Feb. 21st - High School Shop Tour & Mini-Car Show

    Myers Park High School has a great Automotive Technology program and a determined group of Auto Club students. A few of you have attended one of their car shows and probably seen their "24 Hours of Lemons Rally" cars. Many of you also know Luke, an auto class student. They are a low budget /...
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    Myers Park Car Show (and possible CLT area brewery run?) - Nov 18th

    Myers Park H.S. Auto Club is hosting its annual car show Saturday November 18th (12-3pm ish). The students (like Luke) are raising funds for their 24 Hours of Lemons car. Last year there were 4x4s, exotics, student beaters, and other cool stuff. Could make for a cool CLT meet up before making...
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    Overland Expo East 2023

    Anyone going? Luke and I decided last minute to go. Not cheap but kinda been looking to go for a couple years. It’s in 2 weeks (Oct 6-8). About EAST — Overland Expo® - https://www.overlandexpo.com/east/
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    Cars & Coffee Charlotte - Saturday the 2nd

    After months of postponements, the Charlotte C&C is back tomorrow. New location at CPCC Levine campus in Matthews. With the great weather forecast and its long awaited return, it should be a big turn out. Rumor is Scott and the International truck will be there. I’ll likely bring my Willys...
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    Hurricane Creek Trip: August 11-13th

    August - best time to find some elevation and escape some heat. Quick repost from prior trips for those new to HC, Max Patch, and surrounding area. This is an Expo style trip in which self-reliance is the subject: Limited/no bathrooms, no gas stops, no showers, no guaranteed camping sites as we...
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    High School Auto Tech Car Show (Dec 10th)

    The Auto Tech Club at Myers Park High School is having a car show on Dec. 10th. First show since the start of ‘rona. Though I prefer free shows, this event raises money for the Auto Tech club and is an opportunity to inspire young automotive enthusiasts. Luke and his classmates have been...
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    Black Friday mini-Relic Run to Crowders Mountain

    This Friday, come walk off that turkey and pie up to the Kings Pinnacle at Crowders Mountain. Meet up at the Publix located on S. Tryon between Arrowood & 485 at 10am. Back roads to Crowders Mountain State Park, hike the 4 mile loop up to the Pinnacle, enjoy a picnic lunch (BYO), and return...
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    Events/Trails  July's Hurricane Creek trip - Estoy Perdido Trip

    The July ONSC Hurricane Creek trip is back on for July 26-28th. @Roxx and @fj40alex will share blame in any missed turns or upside down map reading. This is an expo style trip in which self-reliance is the subject: limited/no bathrooms, no gas stops, no showers, no guaranteed camping sites as...
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    Cars & Coffee & Landcruisers - tomorrow am

    C&C is tomorrow at the new, new location at Whitehall Corp office parking lot. Come bring your Lamborghini or beater 80. Usually some Toyota owners lurk in the crowd. It's how I met this crowd, so I'll always promote it to grow the ranks. They now feature a specific car type / club monthly and...
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    CLT Cars & Coffee - Saturday, 4th

    Come park near a Lamborghini or a 12 year old high mileage Mustang 5.0 with faux carbon fiber. Meet up is at 8:30 am at the Panera Bread off Tyvola (City Park Drive address). This is the back entrance into C&C - avoids the traffic jam at the entrance. The gravel keeps most vehicles away...
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    July Hurricane Creek Trip (aka Estoy Perdido trip)

    The July OSNC Hurricane Creek trip will be July 20-22. @Roxx and @fj40alex will share blame in any missed turns or upside down map reading. This is an Expo style trip in which self-reliance is the subject: Limited/no bathrooms, no gas stops, no showers, no guaranteed camping sites as we will...
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    Cars & Coffee - Sat. March 3rd

    Another month, another C&C. Sure the new location isn't as good as the last, but the event introduced me to ONSC and to several of you Toyota weirdos. It's always more fun when several LCs show up. Plus, sometimes really random jalopies come out. Info from FB is below.
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    The Faux 40

    You know the drill - late at night, your spouse is asleep, and you are searching the depths of Craigslist. A single fuzzy jpeg of a 51 year old catches your eye. Next thing you know, you are loading a 1966 Nissan Patrol on your motorcycle trailer and bringing it home. After 6 months of it...
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    FJ40 wheel advice

    Needing help with some wheel / tire combinations. Blame it on the Relic Run, but I plan to retire my boring white wagon wheels and return to the old school look - gray wheels, hubcaps, skinny tires, etc I have 5 wheels off a 1971 '40 that are 16.5 x 6.5. Everything I read references the...
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    Cars & Coffee reboot @ new location 6/3/17

    C&C returns with a new location this Saturday, June 3rd at 135 Hive Drive. This is near (not at) the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market. Come bring your jalopy and hang out. But, do your burnouts and engine revving at home.
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    Got a used FJ40 spare tire carrier...and the 1966 Nissan Patrol that it came on

    Picked up this Craigslist special today. Pretty complete truck, but has not been started in over a decade. PO was midway through the install of a generic wiring harness (first to go). Fuel tank likely shot, but otherwise it should fire up with some TLC. Clutch and brake cylinders are both...
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    For Sale  M-416 trailer (TX)

    For sale: updated M-416 off-road trailer located in Abilene, Texas. $950.00 Modifications include: alloy 5 bolt pattern wheels (and matching tires) new axle bearings, bearing races, washers, nuts new shocks completely rewired with 7 way RV-style plug and 12v hot lead with plug located...
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    Engine Swap Advice needed ('55 into a '40)

    I have a '71 FJ40 with a 1F motor, Holley 2 barrel, and three speed transmission (floor shift). I ruined the motor a while back - it will start, but sounds like I threw a rod or something. Tearing a motor down exceeds my ability. I have a donor 2F motor and four speed tranny from a '76 FJ55...
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    Parting out '71 FJ40 in Texas

    Parting out 1971 FJ40. Pretty complete except motor and a couple small parts needed for another resto. It is a solid, rust free southern FJ. Tranny complete, but looks rough inside. Willing to sell parts or entire vehicle. Send me a PM if interested. Other items available include two...
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    Any fastback-style soft tops out there?

    I am in the process of designing a one-off (or so it seems) fastback-style soft top for my '70 FJ40. Here is the basic plan: cannibalize an existing BestTop soft top for the frame and windshield rail (cost = free) purchase the new style BestTop "Belt-Rail" attachment system for the body tub...
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