cruiserkev
3 decades in the same FJ40
Inside since 2002. Definitely have less rust issues this way with all the wet PNW weather around here. 🌦
Inside or outside?
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Chungas Revenge
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Mule version 1.0 was banished and driven from the garage by the “Dark Queen” circa 2012/13-ish to the Land of storage buildings. Wasting no time, while gathering strength, 1.0 planned and organized a grassroots resistance. Leaving the lowlands of lesser Babylon, 1.0 journeyed north to the great Halls of Alpinia. Gaining the full support of the Mountain Kings through liberal libations at the local micro brewery, 1.0 sat patiently buying time and spare parts. Winters and summers passed.
In the winter of 2023 the winds of fortune began to shift. A well laid led counter offensive was set in motion. 1.0 initiated a coordinated insurgent backed, phycological/propaganda/media blitz utilizing the forum pages of MUD and sympathetic Warlords from Ohio. This led to an overwhelming surge in popularity and a windfall of financial backing. Capitalizing on the gravitational political shift, through a perfectly executed Hearts and Minds campaign, 1.0 gained the unwavering support of the indigenous neighbors, Clansman of the Skeet Range and The Grateful Knights the of Mini fridge. Blind to the gathering storm and failing to sense the automotive seismic shift, the Dark Queen went shopping abroad. Seeking solace and support in her southern fortress (Florida/Upper Cush), she remained aloof and confident amongst her supporters. This would be her undoing.
This was the moment, the timing was set, while the empress was buying new shoes and sipping Chardonnay, the now resplendent 2.0 initiated “Operation Barbie Garage”. In the spring of 2024, after a masterful infiltration via enclosed trailer, 2.0 rolled like a 130hp juggernaut down the trailer ramps and stormed onto the driveway of the Lowland Keep. This was the moment, the returning prince, the rightful heir. The prophesy was fulfilled.
Backing slowly into the heated confines of the BG, 2.0 eagerly awaited the return of the Queen.
Garaged-exiled-garaged
In the winter of 2023 the winds of fortune began to shift. A well laid led counter offensive was set in motion. 1.0 initiated a coordinated insurgent backed, phycological/propaganda/media blitz utilizing the forum pages of MUD and sympathetic Warlords from Ohio. This led to an overwhelming surge in popularity and a windfall of financial backing. Capitalizing on the gravitational political shift, through a perfectly executed Hearts and Minds campaign, 1.0 gained the unwavering support of the indigenous neighbors, Clansman of the Skeet Range and The Grateful Knights the of Mini fridge. Blind to the gathering storm and failing to sense the automotive seismic shift, the Dark Queen went shopping abroad. Seeking solace and support in her southern fortress (Florida/Upper Cush), she remained aloof and confident amongst her supporters. This would be her undoing.
This was the moment, the timing was set, while the empress was buying new shoes and sipping Chardonnay, the now resplendent 2.0 initiated “Operation Barbie Garage”. In the spring of 2024, after a masterful infiltration via enclosed trailer, 2.0 rolled like a 130hp juggernaut down the trailer ramps and stormed onto the driveway of the Lowland Keep. This was the moment, the returning prince, the rightful heir. The prophesy was fulfilled.
Backing slowly into the heated confines of the BG, 2.0 eagerly awaited the return of the Queen.
Garaged-exiled-garaged
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I love this, I need more detail...so you have DD'd the same 40 for the past 30 years?! Pic please?!Mine is outdoors… my DD… 365 days a year for past 30 years … give or take a few days here and there for various reasons
JohnnyC
Long ago TLCA# 2231
Yes DD since I’ve owned it … used to drive many more miles a year than now…
It’s a long read…. But here’s a thread with many pics
Builds - Previously known as the 'One Week Resto' now Pathetically keeping it alive... 500k
JohnnyC's Quickto Resto 3 (The almost one week resto) Well its been a long time coming...cant take the rust anymore :) I have owned my DD for 18+ years and its now going on its 3rd resto. The second owner did one (Bondo Queen) just before I bought it 18 years ago. In 97? Tyke Moses put new...
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Its the nicest one I got so it gets the one garage spot.
Chungas Revenge
SILVER Star
Yes DD since I’ve owned it … used to drive many more miles a year than now…
It’s a long read…. But here’s a thread with many pics
Builds - Previously known as the 'One Week Resto' now Pathetically keeping it alive... 500k
JohnnyC's Quickto Resto 3 (The almost one week resto) Well its been a long time coming...cant take the rust anymore :) I have owned my DD for 18+ years and its now going on its 3rd resto. The second owner did one (Bondo Queen) just before I bought it 18 years ago. In 97? Tyke Moses put new...
Winters and summers passed Johnny C.
brian
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I had a 77 some decades ago.....and thought nothing of driving it to work in the morning after it snowed/sleeted and frozen rain all night....some times right behind the plow trucks as they spread their doom out.Winters and summers passed Johnny C.
JohnnyC
Long ago TLCA# 2231
Everything normally passes me… and if I pass you your pathetically slow lolWinters and summers passed Johnny C.
