You'd think a pilot's map would look more like: 
Ward,
I hope to see it in the Autumn!
Ward,
I hope to see it in the Autumn!
LSJ 73 Resto Mod - The Flying Burrito
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Me as well, sir, though trip planning is getting complicatedYou'd think a pilot's map would look more like:
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Ward,
I hope to see it in the Autumn!
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Lemme see what I can do, Peter!
elkaholic
Left turn ...freakin wipers!
You know there is a waterfront lodge in the CLT area that's open between Logan's Run and the 70s meet
Edit: fixed freakin Apple auto correct
Edit: fixed freakin Apple auto correct
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Hmmmmm......
Don't be fooled Ward. Sam just wants someone to help him distribute rock and mulch.
elkaholic
Left turn ...freakin wipers!
If I am still moving mulch at that time I have really bad problems ....
Actually, I want to see if the LS can generate enough wheel speed to allow the Burrito to hydroplane across the lake .... The 30 foot drop to the lake is a small problem though
Actually, I want to see if the LS can generate enough wheel speed to allow the Burrito to hydroplane across the lake .... The 30 foot drop to the lake is a small problem though
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Be careful what you wish for....If I am still moving mulch at that time I have really bad problems ....
Actually, I want to see if the LS can generate enough wheel speed to allow the Burrito to hydroplane across the lake .... The 30 foot drop to the lake is a small problem though
Like a Harrier, the LS3 generates enough lift to accomplish vertical travel with a light weapons load...30 ft no problemo.
Working plan:
Week 1) Drive to Logan's Run via KY, then park the 73 in a secure, undisclosed location in the Metro Charlotte area, then fly home for domestic duty
Week 2) Fly back to Charolette, drive to the 70 Series meetup at Oliver Springs (Sept 23-25), drive to Southern Georgia, park 73 in secure facility, fly home for domestic duty
Week 3) Fly to Southern Georgia, pick up 73, tour Southern US, drive to Hot Springs for Southern Cruiser Crawl - drive West Texas - stash truck, fly home
Week 4) Fly to Texas, tour SW/4 Corners, drive home to point of beginning
Prerequisites:
1) Secure spousal approval for approximately four weeks off - she/we care for her 95 yo mother at home
2) Confirm dates for events above and coordinate schedule with kid's wedding in Hawaii in October
2) Secure partner approval for coverage at work
3) Gear up the truck for road trip - service, fluids, etc.
4) Arrange storage in CLT, GA, TX
5) Make commitments for sponsorship of events and support for Terrain Tamer dealers and installing shops
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sounds like a good plan
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HEEESSS BAAAAAAAACCCCCCCCK!!!!!!!!!!!
Picked the truck up from Torfab and they aced it again. All minor punch list items addressed.
Got the interior finished - Carl at Creative Interiors is a wizard and reasonably priced.
UPHOLSTERY
Marine Grade Carpet
Headliner & Dynamat on FRP
Cleaned and Dyed Plastic Bits - Wrapped "Hoop" with Fabric -New Belts & Receivers
Picked the truck up from Torfab and they aced it again. All minor punch list items addressed.
Got the interior finished - Carl at Creative Interiors is a wizard and reasonably priced.
UPHOLSTERY
Marine Grade Carpet
Headliner & Dynamat on FRP
Cleaned and Dyed Plastic Bits - Wrapped "Hoop" with Fabric -New Belts & Receivers
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CONTINUED
Smells real nice - no rattles, squeaks or other noises.......except the engine and Pat Benatar.
SIDE PANELS
Torfab crew filled and painted the dinged up side metal and built these cool panels out of plastic. Access ports are simple with compression latches. The whole thing is way too cool and no loosy-goosy or noises as above.
Driver's Side (LHD)
Smells real nice - no rattles, squeaks or other noises.......except the engine and Pat Benatar.
SIDE PANELS
Torfab crew filled and painted the dinged up side metal and built these cool panels out of plastic. Access ports are simple with compression latches. The whole thing is way too cool and no loosy-goosy or noises as above.
Driver's Side (LHD)
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Passenger Side (LHD)
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Seats, Etc.
Wow ......
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Wrap & Next Steps
Wicked Wraps in Mukilteo punched up some nice logos and got them installed. Leaving for No Cal Friday to visit family, Georg and Luke at 4x4 Labs to make final fit of the new bumper.
Tor will regear to 3.73 (its not fast enough....) and add a Harrop A9378 to the front (I got a good deal)
Then it is off to Cruise Moab in early May.
And then, there's the next build....
Wicked Wraps in Mukilteo punched up some nice logos and got them installed. Leaving for No Cal Friday to visit family, Georg and Luke at 4x4 Labs to make final fit of the new bumper.
Tor will regear to 3.73 (its not fast enough....) and add a Harrop A9378 to the front (I got a good deal)
Then it is off to Cruise Moab in early May.
And then, there's the next build....
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High praise, sir. Especially since it has an Oldsmobile, er, Land Rover engine....Wow ......
Is there a Land Cruiser in there someplace?
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On a serious note those rear side panels are works of art.......Way cool.
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Yeah - after having Kevin Rowland's stuff I was afraid I might not be happy without the fancy ports and hardware but Tor and Donovan did a great job. Very happy.
Tor's version is a little bit less involved but also quite a bit less at check-out time, I think. The speaker grilles, ventilation grilles, etc. all work just fine. My left side version is a little different than most due to configuration of jack access (vs. JDM units, I think).
The frosting on the cake was the fill/paint effort by the crew. The photos below ('before') don't do it justice, but the the interior side metal was pretty rough.
