Been a rough November...

[BenMara]

Got Tee Boned leaving work Nov 1, His fault. Working 2nd shift, with insomnia doesnt allow me to do much during daylight before work. So Taco got Boned in pass rear axel. No cosmetic, just wheel and tire. Took to Lextech. Alignment is way off. 3 week wait till any of the 2 bodyshops can even get it on frame machine. His insurance already wrote me check for cosmetic damage. /me rolls eyes

Now insomnia even worse with daily drive down, and what make come if its totaled. SCer and all the mods down the drain if they total.

Been driving the TLC... 9MPG /MRE... and more crap to carry to work since TLC is covered in fur from the hounds....

End of Rant..

 

[Beau Diddly]

I've made a couple of brief mentions, but I'm fighting the other guy's insurance now and they're wanting to total it, but first devalue it deeply and give me a handful of beans of which I can use to buy it back (with a salvaged title). If you feel you're getting jacked around, go to the state insurance commission. They regulate all insurance companies in SC and even mentioning you're going to speak with them will get the insurance company moving. I have a formal complaint with them now, hoping to have it resolved on Monday. Good luck.

 

[greenseaman]

Good luck guys!!

 

[CharlestonG8R]

Dang, guys, this really sucks! I have been fortunate not to have had a mess with insurance these last few years of my life. I have had quite a few bad dreams where I get in a fender bender and insurance offers me like $2K to total out a rig. The thought of it makes me mad and nervous. I know these trucks are all worth more than their blue book value. Beyond that, there is a lot of sentimental value in a rig you have spent years building.

Ben, I hope you come out on top.

Tim, it's been a rough month for you, too, man. Here's hoping next month will be much better!

 

[excessive]

Sorry to hear it man, good luck w/ the insurance company.

 

[BenMara]

Looks like the Cruiser is back on the selling market.... or I might just trade it in for new car. Just cant afford to keep it as a lawn ornament..

 

[JToobe]

Looks like the Cruiser is back on the selling market.... or I might just trade it in for new car. Just cant afford to keep it as a lawn ornament..

Don't trade it! Post up some pics & details....I know that folks are looking for 80's! Marshall at Trollhole's has people ask him regularly. Sorry to hear of the challenges.

 

[BenMara]

Don't trade it! Post up some pics & details....I know that folks are looking for 80's! Marshall at Trollhole's has people ask him regularly. Sorry to hear of the challenges.

No one is interested in such a moded FZJ80 is my problem... Its the extreme of what normal people would do the their TLC.
in the end im just bite the bullet if no takers by the time im ready to purchase the new subaru...

 

[excessive]

Is this beast of a rig Big Al's old rig?

 

[dbenke]

no, but every bit as big.

 

[BenMara]

It used to have 38.75" military tires, now on 35"

1994 TLC FZJ80 Green No clear coat.

- Slee 6in springs
- OME shocks
- Slee adjustable panhards front and rear
- Slee sway bar extensions (sway bars removed) will be installed if needs be
- Slee front control arms
- Slee SS brake lines
- Opima yelow top
- ARB bull bar
- T-max 12,500 winch
- Stock Factory radio
- front speakers replaced
- Specter off-road camo seat covers
- remanufactured brake calipers w/ new pads
- New radiator, fanclutch,
- High output alt from sequia, new belts
- frontaxle has been rebuilt
- Rear IPOR bumper
- AC still blows cold
- no carpet, no headliner

Currently sitting on BFG 35" mud on FJC steel, have the big tires but only 3 are drivable.
I will have to add current pics later.
$6k OBO

 

[BenMara]

Got the Taco back. They claim the Frame is OK. We shall see if Glen and crew can get it aligned after the new year... 2 months with my Taco is Hell... Im still ready for a New Subaru

 

[BenMara]

finally got a new wheel and tire for the taco. Now to find time to get it to glen to align it....