Calif. to Iowa in a FJ-45

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Blue 60 said:
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. :steer:

Blue 60
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Dan posted that his boss has him working that weekend ( SUCKS ! ) So I will be driving out solo. :steer: Things are coming together I did contact the Folks where I would be staying that I will be leaving california a day early, So on August 18th IK will hit the road, See you there :cheers:
 
:popcorn: Yesterday I got the cooling system back together , new fan an shroud ( the others were kind of busted up ) today replaced the seal on the transfer case Ebrake, oil change and lube, adjsted the cluch tommorow tune up and make a bumper or at least something to put the rear license on, still need to have the new tires mounted, replace the rear diff gasket, and maybe hook up some night running lights just to make sure the truckers see me at 55 mph LOL I am sure I will think of something else as its gets closer and i get more excited Have a Great Weekend
 
orangefj45 said:
i'm so stoked for you rob! that's gonna be one of those epic trips........

hey, btw, lemme know what i owe you for the parts you brought me at gene's LV resurection.

thanks again!


georg
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Georg put what ever there worth into the 45 run, But if you have a intake,exaust gasket I need to replace mine before the trip.
 
Less than a month...I don't think you have any idea how stoked we are to have you heading our way!

Let us know if you need ANYTHING...we are a very resourceful group. As of right now, I know of a couple of people that are coming up from the KS area, so if you want/need an entourage, I'm sure we could get it arranged.

Also, I may have missed it, but do you have a defined route set? Just in case anyone out there wants to tailgate along side your route and give you the ol' cruiser waive! Tell you what...this would make a great TT article.

I believe I PM'd you my contact info, but if not, please PM me and I'll send it to you.

-Art
 
packman73 said:
Less than a month...I don't think you have any idea how stoked we are to have you heading our way!

Let us know if you need ANYTHING...we are a very resourceful group. As of right now, I know of a couple of people that are coming up from the KS area, so if you want/need an entourage, I'm sure we could get it arranged.

Also, I may have missed it, but do you have a defined route set? Just in case anyone out there wants to tailgate along side your route and give you the ol' cruiser waive! Tell you what...this would make a great TT article.

I believe I PM'd you my contact info, but if not, please PM me and I'll send it to you.

-Art
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Art, i have been contacted by TT and there could be something in the works :grinpimp: I will PM you with all my info and in the next few days the 45 should be road ready, Thanks to calstyl2 , orange45, landcrusher910, Danimal and some other folks helping me and donating parts and supplies . Everyone who has posted and contacted me with places to stay and help in route. The other day i was showing my wife this thread and she could not beleive to responce. YES we are a go. More detailed information will be posted next week. :beer:
 
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glad to see you are stocked about this trip rob. post up a pic of the rig. never really send it be sides your profile pic, let me know if you need any other parts I see what I have!


Eric:bounce::bounce2:






edit. I should looking in the first page for pics lol.
 
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fj40forlife said:
glad to see you are stocked about this trip rob. post up a pic of the rig. never really send it be sides your profile pic, let me know if you need any other parts I see what I have!


Eric:bounce::bounce2:
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LOL!

Eric, Your stuff is WWWWAAAYYYY too new for his rig he is taking on this adventure.
 
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Here ya go Got the tires on, today we finsihed up the exaust ( nothing fancy) but it works The motor is done and we went on a test drive and it ran fine. Still need to get the rear bumper completed but other than that I do believe The 45 is ready Here are a couple of pics of what to look for 20 days and counting :cheers:
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landcrusher909 said:
Is this your version of a mid-life cruiser crisis? ;):grinpimp: Funny my wife made a comment something like that. Right after she informed me she was going shopping :bang: That was not in the budget LOL :cheers:[/quote]



lol, how long have you been married? :rolleyes:

A week?

Jeez when ever I do something or buy something cool it coasts
double,:doh: it's always in my budget :crybaby:

you gotta payoff the :princess:.
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calico kid said:
landcrusher909 said:
Is this your version of a mid-life cruiser crisis? ;):grinpimp: Funny my wife made a comment something like that. Right after she informed me she was going shopping :bang: That was not in the budget LOL :cheers:[/quote]



lol, how long have you been married? :rolleyes:

A week?

Jeez when ever I do something or buy something cool it coasts
double,:doh: it's always in my budget :crybaby:

you gotta payoff the :princess:.
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Het Brother we have been together over 25 years so maybe this is her way of getting some quiet time LOL
D'Animal said:
Is the radio working or did you install a CB radio?
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Dan I was thinking about the CB and Will has offered up his Ipod Not that I will be able to hear it :cheers:
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landcrusher909 said:
Dan I was thinking about the CB and Will has offered up his Ipod Not that I will be able to hear it :cheers:
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I bought a Cobra Handheld for $99. at a truck stop that I use in the company vehicles.


You can get a Cobra under the dash mount for $49.00. An External speaker that you clip to the sun visor is around $20. A decent antenna will run around $45.

It is a good way to occupy some time as well as a good way to call for help in the middle of nowhere. You wil also hear a lot of comments the commercial drivers are making about your rig as they pass you.
 
Ill be seeing you there with my 85 p/u.

the drive is just under yours @ 2.5 hrs.....:)
 
snailwagon said:
Right on Rob, best of luck. Probably won't need it though.
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Thanks Brother :cheers: Looking forward to seeing you at SnT this year. I am taking a break the next few days on the 45. But everything is complete and next week I will start loading things up. 10 DAYS and counting
 
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