Saving The Old Rustbucket--My 1982 FJ40 Tale (4 Viewers)

[lostmarbles]

Let's keep the tech straight here, those are 55 series lights

Is that because they're mounted on a flat surface rather than on a sloping one Dave?



Like these other ones on the roof:





Sorry for hijacking your thread with tech Lee. And good to hear than Army's won another battle.

 

[davegonz]

Yep, the lower mounting "cone" is angled on a 40 series and flat on a 55.

 

[overhanger]

Yep, the lower mounting "cone" is angled on a 40 series and flat on a 55.

Now that there is some serious tech!

 

[kling-on]

Yep, the lower mounting "cone" is angled on a 40 series and flat on a 55.
G]

Wow that's cool info

 

[fireflyr]

Wow that's cool info

Yeah, it's something that has puzzled me from the beginning. Those engineers even figured it out BEFORE computers.
Glad Army is doing well.

 

[Sea Knight]

Army

Dear MUD friends,

I wanted you all to know that Army passed away in Oklahoma City early this morning. The old warrior gave it the good fight but ultimately it was too much, even for him. He was 91.

I'll write more about him later but at this time I'm not finding the words. He was one of those tough guys you thought would be around forever. At least we know that he's at peace now, and with my Mom.

Know that my family and I appreciate the many kind PM's, emails, and MUD posts from each of you during his recent illness. I feel as though many of you came to know Army through the earlier chapters in this tale, although I doubt I was able to do him justice. He was truly a remarkable person in more ways than I could possibly describe. When you think of the Greatest Generation, of grit and courage, that was Army. He will be missed, more than I can say.

Lee

 

[myquestoyota]

Condolences to you and your family. Glad you were able to share it with us.

 

[Kaderabek]

I'm sorry to hear this, Lee. We'll say a prayer tonight.

TJK

 

[ed m]

condolences, glad you were able to be there beside him, i'm sure it meant the world to both of you..

 

[juanchogaviria]

Sorry to hear that, god bless you.

 

[Weber Sarge]

REST IN PEACE, ARMY !!!
It's been an honor to know a bit about another member of "The Greatest Generation" , may he rest in peace . Lee, you and your family are in our prayers .

Semper Fi,
Sarge

 

[My wife said no FJ!]

Sorry to hear Lee...My condolences to you and your family.

 

[Dunbar]

Lee, you are a good man. God Bless you and your family.

 

[Oso Flaco]

Lee,

From what I have read about Army, he served this country with honor, raised a family that any man would be proud of, lived a life that mattered and passed in peace surrounded by those he loved. What a great and lucky man, truly deserving to rest after a life well lived.

Thank you for sharing him with us!

 

[DaveWest5150]

Not the news we were hoping to hear... Know that he is at peace, I hope that you may find peace as well. You and Your family are in our prayers. I did not know Army.. however, You have portrayed a wonderful man, that loved his Family and Country. From what I have read, the apple hasn't fallen that far from the tree. God bless You and Your Family.

 

[rope]

Rest in peace ARMY! God blessl you and your family.

 

[SHUSH]

Lee I am praying for ya'll....I look forward to meeting Army one day along with my Grandfather I never knew.

 

[TCSTARK]

Lee,

Our family mourns for your loss and we will keep you in our prayers. Thank you for sharing stories about Army.

The Starks

Sent from my iPhone using IH8MUD

 

[wngrog]

Go in peace old man. Thanks for your service :USA:

 

[MScruiser]

Sorry to hear about your dad. I feel like I know him after reading through your writings. He seemed larger than life.

-Andrew