Project PHOENIX-Gene's new LV (2 Viewers)

[65swb45]

More logistics.

If I am less than clear on ANYTHING, my apologies. A lot of this stuff is being worked out on the fly. It's not like landcruiser resurrections have any kind of track record to go by.

We currently have enough people committed to coming to help work on the truck; I've deleted my original post where I asked for more volunteers. It is EXTREMELY ackward to have to defer great cruiserheads with the best of intentions, but I know from previous experience that there is such a thing as too much of a good thing. Thank you all for your kind thoughts and good intentions.

To all who plan to overnight: it's probably best to prepare for this as an urban camping trip. Sleeping bags, ice chests, folding chairs, etc. You can leave the teddy bear at home; Gene has volunteered to be the little spoon for EVERYONE!

Art, you have no idea how much I plan to lean on you! I told Gene today that with HJ Dan to help you and him, I expect you'll have the wiring harness swapped in less than two hours. I'm already thinking of where else your 'assets' will come in handy! We'll talk again before the weekend. Thanks again for your imput on the 16 ga.

Since sleeping arrangements are still very much up in the air, use of your Toy Box would be GREAT. I don't think the city can say much about it as long as it's still attached to the tow rig, so I'm all for it. As for me, I'll be camped in the back of my 45 like usual.

Georg, you blow me away! I don't know if it's the new marraige, fatherhood, the new business, but most probably a combination of all. The 'new' you just plain ROCKS!

I had a funny [and I mean that in the nicest way possible] feeling that Ryan was doing a good chunk of the dirty work on the powertrain. It's just his style to stay in the backround. So I'm calling you out too.......


RYAN, YOU DA MAN!

I gotta go hug somebody!

 

[DanS HJ-45]

Love the progress.

BTW--I hit the road tomorrow morning to eventually end up there. I'll pack my couple of most trusted electrical tools.

I'll also go measure the KYB shocks that we took off of the 40 to see if they might be of use tomorrow morning before I head out.

Dan

 

[orangefj45]

Georg, you blow me away! I don't know if it's the new marraige, fatherhood, the new business, but most probably a combination of all. The 'new' you just plain ROCKS!

I had a funny [and I mean that in the nicest way possible] feeling that Ryan was doing a good chunk of the dirty work on the powertrain. It's just his style to stay in the backround. So I'm calling you out too.......


RYAN, YOU DA MAN!

I gotta go hug somebody!

new me?! it's still same-old, same-old. so here ya go:

yup, the fox has stepped up big time as always. here's one for you ryan!

hug somebody?! there should be a tree near you. friggen hippy!


anyways, bull had to cancel on our parts-exchange trip last minute so he's going to ship the tires and rims directly to your shop mark. he's also going to ship the rear disc brake parts to my place. so things are gonna get a little tight but we'll get it handled. no worries. i work better under pressure so this suits me just fine..........

keep up the great work y'all. one week and counting........

 

[Land Cruiser Junky]

hug somebody?! there should be a tree near you. friggen hippy!

My many many thanks again to all of you. You guys are awesome.

 

[greenfox]

Sorry I can't make it down to help out. But being in a big city with a bunch of dirty cruiser heads scares the hell out of me.

You don't need me in your way. Unless there is a sawzall involved

 

[D'Animal]

I ahve some disc brake braket that I got from FJ40Charles. I don't know what they fit but I'll bring them incase Bull's shipment does not make it.

 

[65swb45]

Sorry I can't make it down to help out. But being in a big city with a bunch of dirty cruiser heads scares the hell out of me.

You don't need me in your way. Unless there is a sawzall involved

YOU will be missed. We will have at least one toast in your honor. We'll see you at the 45 run.

P.S. I see you got the spellcheck working.

 

[Mikesta]

After Marv sold the green LV to me, he told me that someone had been murdered in it years earlier. Today when Mark had the tunnel cover over my anvil and was beating it back into original shape, two bondo plugs popped out exposing two bullet holes in it.

Wow, murdered in that rig? I'm glad it wasn't x2 there and very glad you made it through that wreck. Thats some strange history in that rig. May it now rest in peace.

 

[DHONDAGOD]

Georg.... What time do I need to throw Chris out at the curb on Friday???


Susan

 

[65swb45]

Update 7-7-08

Owner of the property next door is apparantly away on an extended vacation. I have an appointment with the manager in the morning to find out about using the lot.

Spoke with Art today; he will also be bringing two more EZ up awnings, which should help with lots of things.

Spoke with Bull. Tires should be leaving in the morning, sans wheels [which were rivet style] Gene thinks he's got a set of disc wheels, which he'll bring by the shop Wednesday. If anyone is available on Friday to take this stuff somewhere to get it mounted and balanced, that would be great.

Starting to compile a list of 'mini' projects, like cleaning or assembling subassemblies in the project. Anyone else above average at drilling out broken bolts? Kind of a thankless task, but one we really need. I know Gene can do it, but I'm trying to keep him focused on the dash prep, getting a windshield cut and installed, and just making sure nothing important gets left in his garage!

Are these colored highlights working? No one has responded to my previous ones.

 

[FJ45Dude]

Hey All,

Best of luck on the build and may all go smooth this coming weekend! Very, very cool to see all the moving pieces come together... and I look forward to meeting many of you at the FJ45 run (might be 2009). Amazing efforts by all involved. If an extra pair of hands is needed to wash parts, I know the station well at Mark's (as long as he has not moved it since 1992, which is highly unlikely. )

Good luck!

MARK: Yes on the colored highlights working.

Cheers,
FJ45 Dude

 

[65swb45]

Hey All,

Best of luck on the build and may all go smooth this coming weekend! Very, very cool to see all the moving pieces come together... and I look forward to meeting many of you at the FJ45 run (might be 2009). Amazing efforts by all involved. If an extra pair of hands is needed to wash parts, I know the station well at Mark's (as long as he has not moved it since 1992, which is highly unlikely. )

Good luck!

MARK: Yes on the colored highlights working.

Cheers,
FJ45 Dude

Mike

I haven't had a solvent tank for 10 YEARS!

I was expecting you anyways. I will try to call today. DHL lost both of the bumpers from HawkDriver. On to plan B.

 

[orangefj45]

not sure when we're heading down that way yet. i'll call you guys sometime friday to let you know.


i have one pair of disc wheels i could bring if needed.



i picked up break fluid and engine oil so that's good to go.



my buddy john is coming with us, i bet he'd be happy to work on the broken bolts. he's up for anything when it comes to wrenching.

 

[65swb45]

Purchased the 16 gu for the floors and the angle iron for the braces. Ordered the porta john. Started a checklist for cleaning out Gene's garage Thursday night, and a second list of all the small jobs to do on site.

I think we could use a couple of folding tables. Not for working on, but to set drinks and food on uunder the canopies.

Anybody got a good idea for an outdoor sink they could bring? We have access to a garden hose, but it could get messy [and muddy] after a while. I bought a huge jug of hand cleaner and roll towels.

Dave, look forward to your help Friday night. Can you bring enough sunglasses for everybody to protect them from the glare of your LV?;p If not, I'm sure Gene's got some extra olive drab that will help.;p

Art, did you get my message about the chop saw?

 

[fj40forlife]

Purchased the 16 gu for the floors and the angle iron for the braces. Ordered the porta john. Started a checklist for cleaning out Gene's garage Thursday night, and a second list of all the small jobs to do on site.

I think we could use a couple of folding tables. Not for working on, but to set drinks and food on uunder the canopies.

Anybody got a good idea for an outdoor sink they could bring? We have access to a garden hose, but it could get messy [and muddy] after a while. I bought a huge jug of hand cleaner and roll towels.

Dave, look forward to your help Friday night. Can you bring enough sunglasses for everybody to protect them from the glare of your LV?;p If not, I'm sure Gene's got some extra olive drab that will help.;p


Art, did you get my message about the chop saw?

Mark how many tables do you need? I have 2 fold ones maybe even 3 i think that are like something like 4' by like 2 1/2' r something around there i could bring.

Eric
let me know
714 552 6837

 

[kellyo]

Hey Gene, and Mark and Georg, I talked to Mark earlier this evening and informed him I won't be able to make it this weekend. My sister has breast cancer and the radiation has shrunk the tumor to where it is a good time to operate. And because of her obvious condition and the fact that her husband has macular degeneration his driving is very and I mean very limited so I am going up north to assist them. I was really looking forward to meeting most of you guys but that will be another time. I only have one baby sis. So, good luck with be build up and for now Gene you will have to suffice with my small monetary donation. But, I plan on seeing this rig in a couple-three weeks if you pm you address and phone number. Good luck. YOU ARE ALL A GREAT BUNCH OF GUYS. This thread has been a great inspiration.

 

[orangefj45]

sorry to hear that kelly; my 42-year-old step-sister is battling bone and lung cancer right now..........

anyways, take care of your family. we'll hang out some other time......

best of luck to you and yours!

 

[orangefj45]

sink they could bring?

HUH?!

so we need everything PLUS the kitchen sink?!


bawahahahahaha, that's some funny s***!

 

[2ndGenToyotaFan]

That is funny!

 

[Goebeler]

I sure hope someone will be taking quite a few photos for those of us that wish we could be there. Please post up shots of the stages and the piles of parts.
I am going to be out of town without web access for the weekend so hopefully I will have some great reading come Sunday eve. Don't leave me hanging!

Gene, you are the man! I hope the weekend proves to be simply amazing for you and all involved in this project.

Goebs