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Builds Short E 70 - Tilda Bogue Service Station (2 Viewers)
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Possible common occurrence in Nolen's realm ...
Drove the FZJ70 to lunch today because friends were eager to see it. While we were at lunch, where I was seated I had a birds eye view of the 70 in the parking lot. With only a couple of exceptions, everyone (including the police) stopped to check the truck over before coming in for BBQ. Several appeared to take a host of pictures as the checked it in detail. However with all that attention, I was surprised no one left there contact info or a business card under one of the wipers.
It might be interesting to see if there are trends in reactions to the FZJ70.
Drove the FZJ70 to lunch today because friends were eager to see it. While we were at lunch, where I was seated I had a birds eye view of the 70 in the parking lot. With only a couple of exceptions, everyone (including the police) stopped to check the truck over before coming in for BBQ. Several appeared to take a host of pictures as the checked it in detail. However with all that attention, I was surprised no one left there contact info or a business card under one of the wipers.
It might be interesting to see if there are trends in reactions to the FZJ70.
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Second only to my FJ45Possible common occurrence in Nolen's realm ...
Drove the FZJ70 to lunch today because friends were eager to see it. While we were at lunch, where I was seated I had a birds eye view of the 70 in the parking lot. With only a couple of exceptions, everyone (including the police) stopped to check the truck over before coming in for BBQ. Several appeared to take a host of pictures as the checked it in detail. However with all that attention, I was surprised no one left there contact info or a business card under one of the wipers.
It might be interesting to see if there are trends in reactions to the FZJ70.
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120,000 miles young. 27 years old. Amazing.
I put 10,000 miles on it officially. Love this thing and it's cold ass AC
I put 10,000 miles on it officially. Love this thing and it's cold ass AC
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I'm getting ShortE sorted out to put up for sale. I have other Saudi trucks inbound I need to pay for and enjoy a while like I did this one.
My list of goofy stuff I need to fix.
The clutch springs were worn. Done.
The speedometer cable would make loud noises when it was cold so I bought a Delta adapter that shoots grease into it to shut it up.
That did not work. The tip blew apart under the pressure. Luckily I had a cable here in case the grease didn't.
Lastly, my fuel gauge went out. The reserve light works so I assumed the sweep died.
Well s***, that did not fix it. s*** job because I had to remove the Dobinsons drawers to swap out the sender
I sent a message to Yemen and he had a new gauge. A mere $350 shipped.
I need to give it a deep clean and add up all the money I have in it.
My list of goofy stuff I need to fix.
The clutch springs were worn. Done.
The speedometer cable would make loud noises when it was cold so I bought a Delta adapter that shoots grease into it to shut it up.
That did not work. The tip blew apart under the pressure. Luckily I had a cable here in case the grease didn't.
Lastly, my fuel gauge went out. The reserve light works so I assumed the sweep died.
Well s***, that did not fix it. s*** job because I had to remove the Dobinsons drawers to swap out the sender
I sent a message to Yemen and he had a new gauge. A mere $350 shipped.
I need to give it a deep clean and add up all the money I have in it.
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Turns out my fuel gauge works! I was just low on gas.
That makes me happy. This thing is ready for the next guy now.
That makes me happy. This thing is ready for the next guy now.
How did the clutch springs behave (misbehave) that indicated that they needed to be replaced?
Ours has displayed an odd tendency for the clutch pedal to remain partially down like the clutch master and/or slave are developing issues, but I have never encountered a pedal like this one before. So could there be similarities to what you have encountered ...
Ours has displayed an odd tendency for the clutch pedal to remain partially down like the clutch master and/or slave are developing issues, but I have never encountered a pedal like this one before. So could there be similarities to what you have encountered ...
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It would do that. My master and slave are good so I'm thinking weak springs. New ones feel nice and tight
Thanks for the insight into what you have seen.
thatcabledude
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One thing I never did on this one was front brakes. They were getting kinda low so I took that off the table. Terrain Tamer stuff. Nice.
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I can’t believe this is still on the market. Someone needs to fulfill their Land Cruiser dream. Great job Nolan.
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Light came on last night on the way home from the club meeting. I pushed it all the way back to town because I had a $1 off fuel points I needed to use.
28 miles after the light came on I still had 1.5 gallons left It took 22.5 gallons
28 miles after the light came on I still had 1.5 gallons left It took 22.5 gallons
Light came on last night on the way home from the club meeting. I pushed it all the way back to town because I had a $1 off fuel points I needed to use.
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28 miles after the light came on I still had 1.5 gallons left It took 22.5 gallons
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Low fuel light seems to be going off very regularly, so you are driving her very regularly. Kudos. I have only filled ours up twice, so we are failing to drive our gem enough.
Maybe this weekend. I just lowered ours off the lift this morning after several rounds of Fluid Film into and on the frame.
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Oh yeah I drive this thing every other day at least 50 miles. I alternate it and my 80. Love driving the shorty.
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It's more about keeping all of these things insured. I still have 2 kids on my insurance and it's just crazy how much I spend.
Hello,
Sometimes it boils down to priorities, keeping enough money in your pocket and enough peace in your mind.
It is interesting how life gets in the way.
Juan
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