Builds Project Pikachu: 1977 FJ40 (13 Viewers)

[cbmontgo]

Very cool, @matzell

 

[Goldbug]

So the burn ban which was now in place was very limiting. We learned that a Stage 1 ban in Wyoming means that fires are allowed only in developed campgrounds, which are not really our style. However, we found some good middle ground: these canvas wall tents were for rent in Teton National Park with fire pits. Had steaks over the fire again and the weather was perfect. Did have a bat flying around the tent all night and two bears stopped by, but no one bit anyone.

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Alas, we needed to start heading back south if we were gonna make it back to Laramie by Thursday. So we headed southeast at Moran and took Highway 287 towards Dubois.

Cowboy Cafe (in Dubois) and their legendary chicken fried steaks did not disappoint.

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Next up was a pay a visit to the Rustic Pine Tavern. These Wyoming beer joints are something else.

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And as we walked out, we met a local celebrity who owns a 40. It was a 1964 model running a 327. He said that the original owner ordered it and had the dealer install that engine before it left the showroom floor. He invited us to stay at their ranch, but we reluctantly had to keep moving. Would have been great if this had worked out.

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Just outside of town is this new and privately owned hidden gem: the National Museum of Military Vehicles. We slammed on the brakes and turned in for a tour. Place was unreal. I would say this is a must-see if you are ever in the area.

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I need to get back to this town.

I spent a few summers during my youth working on a ranch in Dubois, and many a night in "the Rustic". So glad you made it to Dubois. That museum sure is something else. And in the middle of absolutely nowhere..

 

[cbmontgo]

I spent a few summers during my youth working on a ranch in Dubois, and many a night in "the Rustic". So glad you made it to Dubois. That museum sure is something else. And in the middle of absolutely nowhere..

Bet those were some great times.

Yeah, that museum was wild, being where it was. Truly Smithsonian quality. The founder apparently was the CEO of one of the big nationwide hospitals.

 

[Ditcherman]

Subscribed!
Thanks for the awesome story telling along with the trip details.

 

[cbmontgo]

Ran Pikachu into town this morning for breakfast and to recycle some motor oil. Temps were in the mid-40s, so it was a nice morning to run the heater and cruise a few miles. The 40 is running perfectly these days.

Also, my buddy with the blue FJ40 from the Wyoming trip is going to build some new drawers for his rig, so I ended up with his other set. Should really declutter and organize things on the next long trip.

 

[wngrog]

I like a simple set of wood drawers. Better yet a broken in set

 

[cbmontgo]

I like a simple set of wood drawers. Better yet a broken in set

100%.

 

[cbmontgo]

Morning errands. The Aspens are peaking right now.

Heck of a morning to run the heater and cruise into town. Got a full day of log splitting to do after.

 

[cbmontgo]

More tree work today.

This large Douglas Fir died in the last few months and I didn't want it to fall onto my shop and cause major damage. Out comes the luxury tractor.

One thing that I really like about the 150' long line on the Warn 8274 is that I can guide a tree to its intended resting spot with such precision, with plenty of space from limbs and tree trunks when they all come crashing down.

 

[wngrog]

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