Calif. to Iowa in a FJ-45

[wadentrisha]

You couldn't be coming to a better place to get a taste of the midwest. I just moved to Arkansas from Iowa last year (33 years)and I will be attending Tall Corn again this year. The wheeling is great and the social sceen ain't bad either. I'm in NW Arkansas if you need a place to crash for the night. It's 5 hours to Tall Corn from here so keep it in mind. We have a spare bedroom with a queen bed if you would like or plenty of camping space if that is your flavor. I'll PM my phone number if you are interested.

 

[osagecruiser]

my goal is to finish my 45...drive it cross country to your location for the 45 run...it will be a sweet adventure and i am hoping my son will be my co pilot for the trip....still a couple of years away from that happening...it will be cool to see how your trip goes.....look forward to seeing you here in kansas!

osagecruiser

 

[Okie_dave]

Pmed you my info if you need anything near Tulsa.

 

[Fast Eddy]

That's nutty. Best of luck!

Going through Phoenix? I might be able to swing a room for you there.

You should post up a request in each TLCA forum where you plan to stay.

Looking forward to the pics...

 

[landcrusher909]

Thanks Eddy, this is just a warm up for the 45 run LOL

 

[landcrusher909]

Heres where we are

This is how things looks right now

• Day One ( the 19th) stright shot to Albuquerque N M I have contacted Beno and looks like he will be having company. 715 miles
• Day Two Get up stupid early and head for Oaklahoma City where okie_dave is helping me find a spot to crash about 550 miles
  
  
• Day three (the 21st) depart Oaklahoma and head north to Osage City where osagecruiser has offered up a place for me in his state 264 Miles
• Day 4 Depart Kansas early and head uo to Knoxville Iowa I hope to arrive in the early after noon since its only 300 miles give or take set uo camp and have a Beer or Two. Hang out wheel, BBQ and enjoy life
• Sunday will be departure day. Depending out how things go I was thinking I would come home via the nothern route Head towards Lincoln Nebraska hit I-80 and shoot for North Platte
• After that things are still up in the air Iggie ( nuclearlemon ) has offered me a place in Denver Thanks alot but I am thinking I might push on to Grand Junction its only 500 miles so anyone in Grand Jct. with room for a tent let me know LOL
• Thinkng of pushing on to Las Vegas and spending time with the kids relax and then I am just 4 hours well maybe 5 from home

PLus the fact I have been getting Pm's from people along the route offering assistance in case of break downs. You folks Rock

 

[toyminator]

Why, alot of people have been asking me the same thing For me its something I always wanted to do, ( Drive cross country ) work, family or personal reasons got in the way, I am 50 years old, I dig Cruisers, I have the time off and Its a challange I will be going slow enough I WILL see America. Sept is the 45 run, Nov is Surf n Turf, Hell why did we go to the moon, why do we search the ocean floors, why do we climb the highest mountians, Because its there brother and once we decied to do something no matter how crazy it sounds its getting done. SOAP BOX TIME OVER LOL The best reason the people I will meet and the memories I will walk away with

Sounds good to me! . St. Louis is a little out of the way but your welcome to anything I got.

 

[osagecruiser]

nice to visit with you today rob...this is one heck of an adventure!...we will leave the light on!...don't forget next year its flat nasty right!?...talk to ya soon

osagecruiser

 

[landcrusher909]

Sounds good to me! . St. Louis is a little out of the way but your welcome to anything I got.

Thanks Brother Only a Cruiser Head could uinderstand

nice to visit with you today rob...this is one heck of an adventure!...we will leave the light on!...don't forget next year its flat nasty right!?...talk to ya soon

osagecruiser

Marc great talking to you sounds like this plan is comoing together, Have a Great week

 

[chappysfj40]

So Rob who is going with you? Sry is i missed that?
Boy i sure wish i could do the trip with you also...

 

[BADMOON]

PM sent. Best of luck.

Dave in Okla City

 

[techtafab]

i am just off I35 3 hours east of wichita KS and 40 miles south of Kansas City Kansas.
i have a loaded shop (with lift) if you need any help and room for camping.
shot me a pm if you need some info

 

[TemeculaTim]

Rob,

Is this your version of a mid-life cruiser crisis?

The trip sounds way cool.

Maybe it's time for a MUD hostel forum.

Tim

 

[landcrusher909]

Rob,

Is this your version of a mid-life cruiser crisis?

The trip sounds way cool.

Maybe it's time for a MUD hostel forum.

Tim

Is this your version of a mid-life cruiser crisis? Funny my wife made a comment something like that. Right after she informed me she was going shopping That was not in the budget LOL

 

[Fast Eddy]

Funny my wife made a comment something like that. Right after she informed me she was going shopping That was not in the budget LOL

While the cat's away... :whoops:

 

[65swb45]

Random thoughts.

Where would you get the notion that an old FJ45 could make that kind of voyage?;p

Ask me on Saturday and I'll give you some extra ear plugs!

I don't suppose we'll be seeing any YouTube videos of YOUR average vehicle speed!

You will be pleased with the mileage increase on the 31s. I got my best mileage ever when I ran 31s.....17!

From one incurable cruiserhead to another, let me tell you this: by the time you get back, you will have an unbreakable bond with your 45. I will be VERY interested to hear the ideas you come up with in the course of your adventure, and happy to share mine [some of which have been done to the rig] when we meet again at the 45 run. Then you will understand some of my choices better.

Best

Mark A.

 

[fj40forlife]

Thats alot of miles Rob. Take many pics while you go. Sounds like a really fun road trip. Hope it goes well and be safe out there. We will be waiting for a long story about it when you get back


Eric

 

[dstire69]

Sounds like a fun trip. Not sure exactly how you are going back (all interstate or scenic route?) but im an hour south of Omaha in the southwest corner of Iowa. If you want a spot let me know, there are a couple short scenic bypasses through the loess hills on the way through the bluffs that look amazing through the summertime.

Jeff

 

[landcrusher909]

Random thoughts.

Where would you get the notion that an old FJ45 could make that kind of voyage?;p

Ask me on Saturday and I'll give you some extra ear plugs!

I don't suppose we'll be seeing any YouTube videos of YOUR average vehicle speed!

You will be pleased with the mileage increase on the 31s. I got my best mileage ever when I ran 31s.....17!

From one incurable cruiserhead to another, let me tell you this: by the time you get back, you will have an unbreakable bond with your 45. I will be VERY interested to hear the ideas you come up with in the course of your adventure, and happy to share mine [some of which have been done to the rig] when we meet again at the 45 run. Then you will understand some of my choices better.

Best

Mark A.

Mark you have been driving your 45 how long and how far , and if anyone understands this quest you and the guys coming over Saturday will, I mean look at this thread its awsome how many mudders have posted and offered up there homes and help to make this happen ,Without a doubt I know it will make it, Its a Toyota. and yes there will be some You Tube but only of the thermometer I will have next to me LOL The mileage make me feel better, And Saturday We have bigger fish to fry but any advice will be welcome

Sounds like a fun trip. Not sure exactly how you are going back (all interstate or scenic route?) but im an hour south of Omaha in the southwest corner of Iowa. If you want a spot let me know, there are a couple short scenic bypasses through the loess hills on the way through the bluffs that look amazing through the summertime.

Jeff

Jeff Thanks for the offer please PM me and I will call you and workout some details, I was going to try to push to North Platte your offer of a good nights sleep after camping might be a better option Thanks

 

[Blue 60]

lookin forward to meeting you

Well, I'm too far north in Iowa to offer you a place to stay, but it will be great to meet you and D'animal. (Lets hope for no more rain than what the farmers need....) Great people, great cruisers. How can you complain about that. See you on aug. 22nd.

Blue 60