Gossamer- '87 FJ60 aka "The Red Monster" (1 Viewer)

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That's a buddy right there

I help him out when I can. He owns a little residential construction company and is just getting started.. So, I help him out when he is in need of extra hands, welding, etc.. its a good trade off.

We laugh all the time that we are the State of Wyoming's Cruiser Club!!

J

 

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Mocked up @The Phoenician BBQ.. We are changing it to the tire carrier. I LIKE IT! Then the Cardboard/Sheetmtal rack was built and Pack Rat is mounted under the fab table and stocked for easy use.

Next up, the bumper/parts storage shelves, chop saw stand and a couple of roller heads for the jacks stands.

THEN... I am cleaning out any UN-WANTED items.. LANDFILL THEY WILL GO!

AND NEVER GIVE A WELDER ANY SPARE TIME... BECAUSE THINGS LIKE THIS ARE MADE!!! ( grinder holder...)

J

 

[The Phoenician]

that's a good looking longhorn. It looks way better on the tire carrier.

 

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that's a good looking longhorn. It looks way better on the tire carrier.

Needed to unwind a little today... HA! OH, and I think the VHT Chevy Orange Engine paint will be a close UT orange match.. Or just paint it with Rustoleum high heat BBQ BLACK.. That is what I'd do...

J

 

[cruisermatt]

I noticed that bumper is outside in bare metal, when do you worry about rust/flashing?

 

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I noticed that bumper is outside in bare metal, when do you worry about rust/flashing?

Not in WY at 6300' elevation and 10% humidity. It's been outside for 3 weeks now and through 5 snow storms, not one spot of rust. Several of our metal supply and pipe yards are outside facilities. Very dry climate here.

It will start to flash eventually, just takes awhile here. Goss usually sleeps inside the shop, but he has been kicked out due to re-organization inside the shop.

J

 

[cruisermatt]

I am SO moving out west later in life! No people for miles and NO RUST!!!

 

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I am SO moving out west later in life! No people for miles and NO RUST!!!

582,000 +/- population per the last census in the state. But, lacks in several amenities (pending the area)... For good shopping we travel 3 hours to Salt Lake or Casper or 5 hours to Denver.

J

 

[GLTHFJ60]

582,000 +/- population per the last census in the state. But, lacks in several amenities (pending the area)... For good shopping we travel 3 hours to Salt Lake or Casper or 5 hours to Denver.

J

Does UPS ship to your house? Boom, no need to go "shopping", just hit up Amazon.

 

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Does UPS ship to your house? Boom, no need to go "shopping", just hit up Amazon.

HA!, Johnny, we have been FAITHFUL AMAZON customers and stock holders for SEVERAL YEARS! But its nice to put your hands on something before you buy it sometimes.

J

 

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But, other than that and the loss of approximately 15-18% motor compression, its a great place.. 1000s of acres of BLM open range land, fishing and hiking galore.. and no state taxes..

J

 

[Major Nelson]

HA!, Johnny, we have been FAITHFUL AMAZON customers and stock holders for SEVERAL YEARS! But its nice to put your hands on something before you buy it sometimes.

J

and I thank you for supporting Amazon. Pays my bills.

 

[cruisermatt]

So you've had this rig for a year now... Much improved over the original.

 

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So you've had this rig for a year now... Much improved over the original.

Yep, today is our 1 year anniversary together. Still lots to do to get it where it needs to be IMO..

J

 

[klinetime574]

CRAP

I missed your birthday. Happy Belated Birthday J.

Keep up the great work (even though I don't really need to say it)

 

[TLC Norway]

Happy b-day and anniversary!!
Progress is awsome.

Any news on mirrors?

 

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Happy b-day and anniversary!!
Progress is awsome.

Any news on mirrors?

P,

I acquired a set of aftermarket 62 mirrors in an 8 of 10 condition IMO.. They are tight and operate well..

I thought I had a set of FJC 2009 heated mirrors last week.. but the bolt holes were stripped clean through..

Let me know.

J

 

[lcwizard]

< Quote> I thought I had a set of FJC 2009 heated mirrors last week.. but the bolt holes were stripped clean through..

real men don't have heated mirrors..

 

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< Quote> I thought I had a set of FJC 2009 heated mirrors last week.. but the bolt holes were stripped clean through..

real men don't have heated mirrors..

Hee hee.. Did you get my message today?

Let's try to catch up tomorrow if possible.

J

 

[TLC Norway]

< Quote> I thought I had a set of FJC 2009 heated mirrors last week.. but the bolt holes were stripped clean through..

real men don't have heated mirrors..

True that...
And real men don't freeze up in minus -32f...
But my damn mirrors do!