Builds complete BJ45 rebuild start next week in Bolivia (2 Viewers)

[crushers]

the bolt pattern is the same, there is a slight difference in the angle of the metal but i have swapped side to side with no issue.

So: after a close inspection yesterday, I came to the conclusion that one shock absorber is leaking on the front left, and that the bumper stop on the same side is missing?!

Obtaining shock absorbers would pose no problem here in Suriname, but those bumper stops pose to be difficult.

I looked into my parts catalogue and see that they are the same for the whole line-up of 40 series. But that there is a difference in left and right? I always thought that they would be the same hight. What is the difference and where does what go, I am looking for specs as I will need to fabricate something here.

What are your thoughts?

 

[Chugging Along]

p.s. I upgraded the cafepress shop a bit and will be adding a few more things soon. Tell my your fix and I can work on that too!

Great I just put in my order for a shirt.

I got a couple questions :

1. Are you ever going to dive up to the united states?

2. Could you Design a shirt that has the land curising logo on the front left and maybe a map of the world with where you guys have been on the back?

I really envy you guys on your journey.

Great travels be safe and keep posting

 

[mailking]

Great I just put in my order for a shirt.

I got a couple questions :

1. Are you ever going to dive up to the united states?

2. Could you Design a shirt that has the land curising logo on the front left and maybe a map of the world with where you guys have been on the back?

I really envy you guys on your journey.

Great travels be safe and keep posting

1) yes we hope to roll into your country one day and meet all of you out there. Though we would have to find a solution for the time period we would be allowed to stay ( visa wise I mean).

2) Sure, I would be happy to do that.

Adventurous greetings, Coen.

 

[24vRHD]

Greetings Coen,

If I remember correctly you should be able to temporarily import your truck with minimum hassle for up to a year (As long as you promise to leave with it). I think you will get 90 days tourist visa at the border which I believe can easily be extended to a year.

It is, as it turns out, a very big country and there is a lot to do. Look forward to seeing pictures of your truck in Time Square, Grand Canyon, Moab and the Las Vegas strip to say the least.

I suspect with your following you could probably spend a year in the US without having to pay for a meal, you would be a mini celebrity! We look forward to ruining your european physique with BBQ and Soul Food

-zach

 

[Awl_TEQ]

You could also do a north south zig zag across the 49th parallel and renew your visa when you re-enter. There are likely time constraints .. ie. three months out of country (in Canada) and then back in - I wouldn't know the exact details

 

[mailking]

Well, lets not try and solve the problem now, it might take us a few years to get to your border, and by then rules might have changed anyway.

 

[crushers]

hell, if you make here you got a nice place to stay and some beautiful country to see...
keep posting, i love the pics.

(wife still enjoying the adventure?)

 

[Bjohnston115]

AMAZING!

 

[mailking]

okay more stuff:

Two lovely girls along the road.

Sharing a beer.

Wildlife is abundant at Bigi Pan.

A lot of them at Bigi Pan

Facing a small cayman at Bigi Pan.


Adventurous greetings,
Coen

 

[mailking]

Thank you all for your compliments, wishing you all wonderful days, I present you with yet another batch of images from Suriname:

Bami at Bigi Pan.

The family lining up for Bami at Bigi Pan.

Stephanie catching a big fish at Bigi Pan.

Bird of prey at Bigi Pan.

We caught some nice fish.





Adventurous greetings,
Coen

 

[crushers]

look forward to each time you post...

 

[mailking]

Happy new year everybody!

Fishing at Bigi Pan.

Another bird of prey.

My brother and sister: Jungle ready?

Big fish at the market in Neckerie.

Selling fish at the market in Neckerie.

Roadside stall.

Hindu temple in Wageningen.


Adventurous greetings,
Coen

 

[UZJ40]

Those are some amazing pictures... Thank you!

 

[mailking]

Happy new year everybody!!!! This is what we have been doing on christmas:

Xmas camping in the Savannah: meet the players!

Xmas camping in the Savannah: it has been raining a lot lately.

Xmas camping in the Savannah: meeting friends by chance on the road!

Xmas camping in the Savannah: a quick lunch.

Xmas camping in the Savannah: deep river crossings in the jungle.


More tomorrow [if I can find some internet connection]
Adventurous greetings,
Coen

 

[mailking]

More:

Xmas camping in the Savannah: a smoking tailpipe after a deep river crossing.

Xmas camping in the Savannah: the girls checking out how deep this is after seeing the Land Cruiser pass, they are having doubts.

Xmas camping in the Savannah: the Pajero likes to hug the sides, where I like the middle. Which do you prefer?

Xmas camping in the Savannah: JW proves his capabilities!

Xmas camping in the Savannah: Xmas BBQ! JW had made some excellent satés with irresistible peanutsaus.

Xmas camping in the Savannah: the Land Cruiser taking a minor puddle.


Adventurous greetings,
Coen

 

[romey]

Great! Let me know if she likes the calendar. And please tell me about the quality of it, this will build my confidence in CafePress stronger and I need to know if I should proceed building more calendars with them?

Adventurous greetings,
Coen

Ola Coen! almost forgot to get back to you about the calendar! wow, nice piece of work and amazing photography! i didn't expect it to be so large! some feedback, i didn't realize that it was mostly dessert shots so i was hoping to see the different areas of chile, but no worries, they were all awesome pics! i'm commenting on through the eyes of a cruiser lover so i don't mind seeing the awesome beast in each shot. . but it's obvious that your target is for the cruiser travelling type! the chilean folks loved the pics too and we all just wished we were actually there! i don't think either inlaw's been in any of those areas. anyway, just my thoughts. i hope you do more! one of my faves is the shot with Karin cuttin up the pineapple on the fender with the kitchen spread out! but man, with all the shots you've posted just on this thread, i think you have more than enough material to make a dozen calendars!
as usual, keep up the great posts and pics! hope 2012 brings you more great adventures and less breakdowns.
cheers.

 

[mailking]

Thanks for the feedback on the calendar! Great, I have tons of ideas for more calendars, but only so many hours fit in one day. And I am sitting here with a new website design in Drupal, the car that wans my attention and so many interesting things to do and see in the surrounding area's that it is very difficult to time-manage.... I am not good at this at all... So please all bear with me and the future will be bright for sure!


some more of the Suriname Savannah:

Xmas camping in the Savannah: two full days of water crossings.

Xmas camping in the Savannah: A/T temp light comes on on the Pajero.

Xmas camping in the Savannah: sometimes blue skies open up in front of us and makes perfect color combinations: blue - green - red - yellow.

Xmas camping in the Savannah: rain also makes mud.

Xmas camping in the Savannah: the fuel tank of the Pajero has come loose. With some rope we fixate it.

Xmas camping in the Savannah: the rope has cut loose within 15 minutes, so again we use flip flops to protect the rope from sharp edges.



Adventurous greetings,
Coen

 

[mailking]

Help needed: They are sending me on a photo assignment in Costa Rica and Panama. All I have to do is, show up there. So I need some logistic help.

- I'll be flying into Miami airpot on 12 Feb 2012 and need a pick-up and a place to stay for 2 nights.
- Flying to Costa Rica on the 14th from Fort Lauderdale airport
- returning to Fort Lauderdale on the 26th of February and need a place for one night.
- Flying from Miami airport on the 27th of February.

Anybody care to help me out? In return I will spoil you with stories of great adventures from around the globe

Adventurous greetings,
Coen

 

[DanS HJ-45]

Help needed: They are sending me on a photo assignment in Costa Rica and Panama. All I have to do is, show up there. So I need some logistic help.

- I'll be flying into Miami airpot on 12 Feb 2012 and need a pick-up and a place to stay for 2 nights.
- Flying to Costa Rica on the 14th from Fort Lauderdale airport
- returning to Fort Lauderdale on the 26th of February and need a place for one night.
- Flying from Miami airport on the 27th of February.

Anybody care to help me out? In return I will spoil you with stories of great adventures from around the globe

Adventurous greetings,
Coen

Wrong part of the country for me, but I'll bump the thread for you!

Dan

 

[boetgert]

Help needed: They are sending me on a photo assignment in Costa Rica and Panama. All I have to do is, show up there. So I need some logistic help.

- I'll be flying into Miami airpot on 12 Feb 2012 and need a pick-up and a place to stay for 2 nights.
- Flying to Costa Rica on the 14th from Fort Lauderdale airport
- returning to Fort Lauderdale on the 26th of February and need a place for one night.
- Flying from Miami airport on the 27th of February.

Anybody care to help me out? In return I will spoil you with stories of great adventures from around the globe

Adventurous greetings,
Coen

Coen;
I Live in Jupiter which is about 1 1/2 hours North of Miami and as luck would have just came back from a trip in Costa Rica!
PM me and I'll take care of it.
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Gerrie