Next wheeling trip?

[Leaping Deer]

So when is the next wheeling trip? Next month for the meeting or anyone plan on going sooner?

 

[Sporin]

With my truck going away on Sunday and not being sure when a new one will arrive, I'd say it will be at the meeting at the earliest for me.

Did you regear yet?

 

[Leaping Deer]

I hadn't planned on regearing the Taco yet. Just replaced the PS Pump and Rack. I have been thinking about building some bumpers and I really need to get some sliders as this was a little to close for comfort (see pic). I have been spending to much time and money sourcing parts for the 40. I am hoping I will get to some actual wrenching done soon.

 

[Sporin]

My bad, for some reason I thought you were getting in on Pete's (peepers) regearing day with Landtank.. or maybe Ken (KLF).

Evey rig i get I promise myself I'll put sliders on it and I never do.. I REALLY need to do it this time.

 

[Leaping Deer]

Have you made a decision as to what type of cruiser you are going for?

 

[Sporin]

The 4-5 thousand dollar kind.

 

[green40]

You'd look really cool driving a 40!

 

[landtank]

there is a locked white 80 in Haverhill last I looked.

 

[Sporin]

You'd look really cool driving a 40!

I sure would.

It's a real stretch in my budget though. The "CFO" has firmly nixed the "finance-a-forty" plan so I'm looking at FJ60's, in particular a local one with a V8.

 

[green40]

What ever you get you have to keep it this time!

 

[Leaping Deer]

I sure would.

It's a real stretch in my budget though. The "CFO" has firmly nixed the "finance-a-forty" plan so I'm looking at FJ60's, in particular a local one with a V8.

Dave are you going to be happy with a 60? The only reason I ask (not putting 60's down in anyway) is that I thought you were looking for more of a classic cruiser.

 

[Sporin]

I'm not jumping into anything right away.

 

[Leaping Deer]

For $4-5k you should be able to find something classic in that price range. Just don't settle for something that you won't be completely happy with.

 

[Leaping Deer]

FJ40 for $5k
http://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/car/289010901.html

 

[Sporin]

The ongoing balance of needs, wants, and budget.

We *need* something that can function as a "2nd car" when necessary, and ideally tow a small popup camper or boat.

BUT we want something that can handle stock -to-moderate offroading as well.

 

[Leaping Deer]

If that FJ55 is still for sale that seems like it would be a good compromise as I know that FJ40s are not always practical.

 

[Sporin]

Especially with the 350 in it (for towing). Working on getting more details by email and I'll need to get down there and look at it.

 

[82cruiser]

Dave - I live in Natick and could easily have a look at the 40 and take some pics. Just let me know.

Randy

 

[Sporin]

Thanks for the offer Randy, much appreciated.

 

[peepers]

thanks for the reminder on the gears...l must order them. still waiting on the bumper and more susp. parts. cant wheel til those are all in and installed. i hope its not more than a couple of weeks!