Builds Project Pikachu: 1977 FJ40 (22 Viewers)

[cbmontgo]

Went to a buddy's VRBO rental property yesterday evening to take some drone shots for their listing. Perfect evening for a Pikachu drive.

I barely tap the key and this old 2F fires right up. Absolutely the coolest car I've ever owned.

 

[cbmontgo]

80 Series material here: I mounted an 8274 on the Montana '96. Took quite a bit of work to make it happen, but I love having the venerable old-school winch on this rig. I replaced the old solenoids with a new Warn 98381 contactor and spooled on new synthetic rope. I think the synthetic drops around 30-40 pounds in weight from the 150' of steel line that these came with.

Figured the 40 Series folks might appreciate this.

P.S. Pikachu is running great.

 

[wngrog]

I thought you sold that on BaT

 

[cbmontgo]

I thought you sold that on BaT

I sold the black '96 on BAT. Had two 80s after I inherited this green one from my Dad in 2020.

This one has factory lockers and I've learned something about myself...I have a lot more fun in rigs that are kinda beat up. The black one was too nice.

 

[cbmontgo]

Clocked another 225 miles on Pikachu this week on a camping trip with my son over in the Sawatch Range. Caught tons of rain, but the weather finally settled down in time for steaks over the fire at night.

We found a spot about 9 miles deep in the woods and near a rushing creek. Spring snow was a little weak this year, but I think the rains have made up for it. Everything is green as can be and the creeks are heavy.

Funny how much I completely trust this 40's reliability to get us into and out of a place this far from civilization. And thank goodness for awnings when the rain doesn't want to let up.