Tall Corn Cruisers-Introductions (1 Viewer)

[lknouse]

Introducing my new "rig" and I....

My name is Lori Knouse and I am so excited to be here !! I just bought my brand new 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser on August 14, 2007 at 6:00 p.m., brought it home and got online and joined TLCA at 6:30 p.m. that same night !! I then joined the Tall Corn Cruisers shortly thereafter and bought my new jacket and t-shirt from CafePress.com with the Tall Corn Cruisers logo on both of them. I was born in Duluth, Minnesota on December 6, 1962 and have lived in 7 different states during my 44 years. I used to be one of 350 trophy queens for the Winston Cup Series, which is now the Busch Series for NASCAR. I love racing, and the great outdoors, which is why I now own my third off-road vehicle. My dad used to race Baja in California, maybe one of these days I'll make it there, but for now just looking for the local events to enjoy. My new rig is guarded STRONGLY by my 1 year old Miniature Pinscher (Miss Montana Nadine II Luvs-A-Lot). I call her Montana or Tana, my husband calls her June-June, and my FJ is HER property, no questions about that. Who needs an alarm when I have her onboard ? Don't believe me ? Just walk up to it and see. The funny thing is she'd probably start licking you to death, her bark is very scary, but she's actually very lovable. My actual home is with my husband Mike in Indianola, Iowa but I am currently located in Decatur, Illinois for my job (was transferred here in February and will be here for about 1-1/2 to 2 more years, and then on to the next location they send me). Mike and I get to see each other one weekend per month, it's pretty hard and lonely so that's why I can't wait to have some fun this coming winter in my new FJ !! I am an Administrative Land Specialist contracted out for Rockies Express Pipeline, and am looking for places locally here to enjoy in my FJ. I've tried to post three pictures of my new ride, but it's not letting me due to size, and I don't know how to make my pictures small enough to allow posting, so anyone that can help me with that will be much appreciated !! Hope to post them soon. Can't wait to start hearing from my NEW friends and hope to see some of you at some upcoming events !! woo-hoo Sorry again there's no pictures to accompany my introduction.

 

[packman73]

One more of Lori's pics.

 

[Blue 60]

Hello from Cedar Falls

Hi, my name is Jim, I am a Cruiseraholic. I've been interested in offroading since highschool, but never had the chance or means to do anything about it. About two years ago I became the owner of a 1984 FJ60. It is stock and has aweful street tires, but such is life right now. I found out about Tall Corn right after the 06 event and decided that I wanted to try this out in 07. So this year my dad and I went to Tall Corn not really knowing what to expect as neither of us had done anything like this before. I also really didn't know if my truck would survive, let alone be able to do much. (I thought that I would be the only stock vehicle.....) Turns out that the 60 is quite capable despite the street tires, just takes a little more of the skinny pedal. There were a couple of times that we thought that I would have to be winched up/over something, but ended up making it under the 60's own power. I still got winched once and tugged out once, (street tires and mud don't work well together) but it was really gratifying to learn and accomplish so much. We met alot of great people, had alot of fun, and ate too much food. We ended up joining Tall Corn and the TLCA. After watching Doc's 80 series, my dad keeps talking about getting one.... Glad to be part of a great group.

 

[Green Hornet]

Hey - I finally made it here.

I'm Dave, I went wheelin a few times with Chadman, once in Moab - I was hooked. I recently bought my first Taco from Matt Thompson, 2002 exCab. I cut my teeth (or would that be my wheels) at Tall Corn 2007 - Had a Gr8 Time!

Here's a link to My, Chadman, and WadenTrisha's Pics...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/wadecouch/sets/72157601947808162

 

[CRAW]

I think this is where I introduce myself...

My name is Mark, CRAW if you like. I'm 31 years old, and I've been born and raised here in Des Moines, Iowa. I currently live on the east side (by Altoona) with my wife, son, and soon to be ________. Yeah, we are expecting our second in the next two weeks.

I'm what you'd call the newb of all newbs when it comes to wheelin'. I've never owned a 4x4 until August of 2007. That's when I purchased my 2007 Black Diamond FJ Cruiser from Toyota of Des Moines, which was a great experience - except for the new payments, but I'm sure that's all about to change as I just registered w/ TLCA and the Tall Corn Cruisers. Show me the light guys!

Here's a pic of my FJ

this was taken at Yellow Banks Park in November, 2007

My FJ is still bone-stock, and the only thing I've added to it is the roof rack which I bought from Packman73 - he was a great help, and offered me a deal I couldn't refuse. Mods I'd most like to do are of course a 3" lift, and some new shoes, but first I think I'll add some under armor, and some sliders. I can't justify getting rid of the tires since they're brand new.

Future trips include Ouray, Colorado for the FJ Summit in July, and hopefully the Tall Corn Classic later this year - I've heard nothing but great things about that.

Hobbies include anything Hawkeyes, Chicago White Sox Baseball, BBQ, my family, lawn care, bass fishing, and listening to music with some good whiskey.

Take it easy,
CRAW
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[Dudleyfj40]

Welcome!

Welcome, Yes, this is the place.

You met the right guy for all of your FJ needs.

Anything else you can find here on the world's best website.

My brother lives in Altoona also, If you see a silver J**p with the Flames on the hood give him the bird for me.

 

[CRAW]

My brother lives in Altoona also, If you see a silver J**p with the Flames on the hood give him the bird for me.

HA! Will do! (although, I may wave )

 

[Dingman]

Hello and welcome.
Congrats on your FJ purchase, sounds like you are excited and ready to get it off road, which is good!

I'm also in Des Moines. Sometime this summer, I'm going to offer up my garage and (actually did this last year too, but no takers?) tools for a wrench weekend for Toyota people.

I think it would great to get alot of Toyota wrenchers together for a couple of projects, I think we could learn alot and get some things done!

Winter is about over, maybe someone should start a thread about upcoming summer projects and we could maybe start figuring a good weekend for people.

Dudley, you'd be invited too. :whoops:

Hey - I finally made it here.

I'm Dave, I went wheelin a few times with Chadman, once in Moab - I was hooked. I recently bought my first Taco from Matt Thompson, 2002 exCab. I cut my teeth (or would that be my wheels) at Tall Corn 2007 - Had a Gr8 Time!

Here's a link to My, Chadman, and WadenTrisha's Pics...
'07 09.07 Tall Corn Classic - a photoset on Flickr

 

[nicholas]

Hello from out west.

My name is Nick and I just moved to IA for school (which unfortunately limits my wheeling time and my cruiser budget). My rig is pretty much stock besides 285 cooper discovery tires and slee ss brake lines on the work bench. I plan on doing a front axle service in June as well as some regular PM. Here are a few pic's of my 97 LX450.

This was taken on a road in Indiana on my way home from purchasing it in OH. May 2006


These two were from a little sand dune excursion I made in Idaho when I was moving to Spokane, Washington.




I look forward to meeting you guys. I was stoked to see that there is a faithful cruiser/yota community out here in IA.

 

[nicholas]

I thought this one looked kind of cool, but kind of weird.


Another fresh one before I beat the paint up in the mountains.

 

[CRAW]

Welcome aboard Nicholas! Where and what are you studying?

 

[anthonycds]

beautiful ride nicholas!

 

[nicholas]

Welcome aboard Nicholas! Where and what are you studying?

I am starting my second year in the DO program at Des Moines University. I have a little under a month left of summer and my wife and I are expecting our first boy any week now, so that should keep us pretty busy.

beautiful ride nicholas!

Thanks, but it definitely doesn't look as clean as those pictures. My car waxing fanatic neighbor has been waxing a panel here and there as I have been doing some PM this summer so it might clean up a bit. The cruiser has been up on jack stands all summer because I have been waiting for some OEM hard brake lines to be shipped from Japan. CDan called me the other day, so I should be back on the road soon. Does anybody have any day wheeling trips planned in 2 weeks or so close to Des Moines?

 

[77HesterSue]

Howdy - new land cruiser owner

Wanted to introduce myself. I've been hanging around MUD for a month or so and learned recently about Iowa's Tall Corn Cruiser Club. My name is Jennifer. I live in the Des Moines area with my partner, two boxer dogs and two grey cats.

I just bought my first 1977 FJ40 at the end of October. She's mostly stock and in pretty good shape, she's even got the original locking hubs sticker. I want to go back to stock wheels and caps, which I recently picked up. Just need some new tires now. I replaced the window regulator today. It was great to take the door off and bring it into work on the dinning room table in the warm house!

I've not done much wheeling before, but look forward to meeting some of you folks and learning from all the wisdom on this site. Here are some pics

 

[77HesterSue]

another couple pics

 

[werpogo]

Welcome, really nice FJ 40. Hey Art, is this what yours is supposed to look like in say, 5 years.
Larry-

 

[packman73]

Welcome, really nice FJ 40. Hey Art, is this what yours is supposed to look like in say, 5 years.
Larry-

Sue, welcome to the Iowa corner of IH8MUD and hope to see you become a member of Tall Corn Cruisers! Even though you don't have much wheeling experience, that doesn't matter to us, we are here for our trucks, the friendships, families and fun!

Larry, I could only hope that Olivia will look that good in 5 years.

-Art

 

[Doc]

Sue- please don't drive that cruiser in our winters, PLEASE!!

That is one super nice looking 40!

Welcome aboard!

 

[myyoda]

Welcome, Jennifer!

 

[Dudleyfj40]

Welcome

Welcome!

Glad to see your 40 made the trip ok. That is one SWEET 40!

Stock wheels sure would set it off