- Thread starter
- #1,381
Finally grew up and got an adult cell phone so I can film my upcoming adventures. Google Pixel 10 pro XL. Really like how smooth it films while the phone is bouncing like mad.
Build 1969 FJ40 named Mavis
- Thread starter 120mm
- Start date
This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate
links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.
Beautiful country and Mavis sounds silky smooth…
- Thread starter
- #1,383
Who else takes their stock FJ40 on a 1200 mile road trip on a whim?
In the words of @Thechief86, The way to make them reliable is to drive the piss out of them.
In the words of @Thechief86, The way to make them reliable is to drive the piss out of them.
Did that last summer in the fj55.
Its slow but it'll get you there, guaranteed.
Its slow but it'll get you there, guaranteed.
I wouldn't think twice to do a solo trip.
With my wife? Nah. I'll pass.
Solo? I'd drive to the north pole without a thought or care in the world about my 40.
Back in day I would drive 1000 miles in less than 24 hours with the 2 wolf dogs and a bunch of tools. We would stop every hour get walk around a bit and then back on the road again. We stopped for gas once as I had 18.5 in the front and 12.5 in the rear aux tank.
I remember going threw Bullhead city at 0230 and it was 113 degrees - the dogs and I did ok - had a two gallon new bug sprayer with ice water. Every 15 minutes I'd spray myself down then put the wand over my shoulder and blast the dogs up on a padded shelf that ran across the jump seats. Every other space was full of clothes, tools and other stuff in boxes or packs. I made that trip at least 3 times there and then months later back. Never broke down.
I remember going threw Bullhead city at 0230 and it was 113 degrees - the dogs and I did ok - had a two gallon new bug sprayer with ice water. Every 15 minutes I'd spray myself down then put the wand over my shoulder and blast the dogs up on a padded shelf that ran across the jump seats. Every other space was full of clothes, tools and other stuff in boxes or packs. I made that trip at least 3 times there and then months later back. Never broke down.
- Thread starter
- #1,387
Got back from my trip, where I rescued a sweet little lab/terrier cross.
He'd been intentionally starved and beaten by his prior owner.
Unfortunately a volunteer reached for his bowl while he was eating and got nipped and then raised hell about it. Because trying to take away a starved dogs food is a great idea.
We are going to reevaluate him and see if we can give him a second chance at life if possible.
He'd been intentionally starved and beaten by his prior owner.
Unfortunately a volunteer reached for his bowl while he was eating and got nipped and then raised hell about it. Because trying to take away a starved dogs food is a great idea.
We are going to reevaluate him and see if we can give him a second chance at life if possible.
The volunteer or the dog?
- Thread starter
- #1,389
Lol...
He was listed as a Labrador mix and then he did this and showed his terrier past. I'd call him a Patterdale based on external characteristics
- Thread starter
- #1,390
I feel like a complete dope. I've been unable to seal the driver's side door for a couple years now. Spent lots of wet days and nights driving.
Then yesterday I discovered a missing screw on the hinge side of the door that adjusts the upper door seal. Found an appropriate replacement and surprise, I now have a good door seal.
Then yesterday I discovered a missing screw on the hinge side of the door that adjusts the upper door seal. Found an appropriate replacement and surprise, I now have a good door seal.
- Thread starter
- #1,391
I made an extremely important modification yesterday, then tested it out today.
Is that a Dalmatoya ? Looks very happy or smug - hard to tell.
- Thread starter
- #1,393
- Thread starter
- #1,394
Doing work today. New pressure treated lumber is heavier than it looks and I could feel it pushing the rig around a little at highway speed.
- Thread starter
- #1,395
Went back to bias plies yesterday.
To be honest, I think it drives better. Sure, it hunts a little and flat spotting exists, but it takes much less steering input to go where I want and it looks cool.
To be honest, I think it drives better. Sure, it hunts a little and flat spotting exists, but it takes much less steering input to go where I want and it looks cool.
- Thread starter
- #1,396
I've been running without an oil filter housing gasket for a year now. Finally remembered while I was changing oil to install the one hanging on my wall.
Had lots of supervision
Had lots of supervision
- Thread starter
- #1,397
Doing some trip prep for our Miles for Mutts trip across America on Lincoln Highway.
First was modern headlights and taillights from Super Bright LEDs.
Had someone flash me for high beams for the first time since getting the rig
Did an ashtray delete which provided a handy little shelf.
I hate removing the troop seats, but need the room.
First was modern headlights and taillights from Super Bright LEDs.
Had someone flash me for high beams for the first time since getting the rig
Did an ashtray delete which provided a handy little shelf.
I hate removing the troop seats, but need the room.
Last edited:
I removed mine ages ago for more room to pack stuff, and I rarely if ever miss them now.
Have fun on your trip!
Last edited:
- Thread starter
- #1,399
Cool, thanks!
I think troop seats really make the FST look "right".
They also provide a little wind protection for the dogs with the windows rolled up.
If I still had the hard top I doubt I'd want troop seats
- Thread starter
- #1,400
Started off our trip across America today.
