I'm confused...97 was a 40th anniversary edition, and 2011 is a 60th??
Some thing doesn't add up.
Some thing doesn't add up.
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I think they are going "global" with the 60th anniversary. Whereas the 40th ed. FZJ80 was probably 40 years in the US.
The whole 40th was a dealer package thing here in the US. The 40th anniversary globally was the 1993, and take for instance AUS who received the "marlin" edition which I think was their anniversary ploy down there to move more units...
dohcdelsol93
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ha...you said units
That is bad azz. How do I put that on my FB page?
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Found this today while cleaning out some old files. As a note it was Richard (clemson55) who really kept the torch going on the HAMOMs going.
Help a Member of the Month was a brainstorm I had last year while helping Alex put some new leaf springs on his FJ40. I thought it would be a great way for cruiser heads to get together and help each other out while also spreading the knowledge we each have about our vehicles and how to keep them maintained. I think it has turned out great so far.
The first recipient of the drawing was David who needed to rebuild the parking brake on his FJ40. Though it didn’t take very long I learned there is more than one way of removing a castle nut.
Next in line was Chuck and his FJ40. All I can say is wow. We definitely had a lot on our plates with new clutch and transfer case rebuilds along with returning an SOA axle to SUA. Plus, we managed to replace the hot water heater for Misty along the way. LOL. We had a great day, and it turned out that the person who probably needed it the most was Misty.
On to Richards FJ55, which had been sitting for almost a year after it died at Mountain Estates. 4 hrs and a ton of trouble shooting later, we finally got her running. Every single spark plug was bad even though they had only been used once!
Alex was up next. He was in the process of redoing all the body work on his FJ40 and repainting the whole thing. We spent all day scraping rust, sanding, welding and taking things apart. All in all I think a lot of us have a lot more respect for paint and body businesses after that.
When it came time for JP’s turn, he didn’t have anything to do so he passed the torch on to Andy who needed a front axle rebuild on his FJ40. That was the most intense, longest and most grueling day of wrenching I have ever done. We wrenched late into the night, proving that even a simple task can become a hard one when a negligent previous owner (PO) is involved. You just don’t know what you have until it’s taken all apart.
All in all, HAMOM has really exceeded my expectations. I’ve met a lots of new people, learned some great, new tricks, and most of all I gained a lot of new friends. I’m sure most of us who have been to a HAMOM feel the same way. It’s always great to get a few extra hands working on your Cruiser so come out, put your name in the hat, and get to know your fellow club members.
We have decided to have HAMON during the 6 months of cool cold weather. So get ready and get your name in the hat. November is not to far off.
Marshall Shepherd
Help a Member of the Month was a brainstorm I had last year while helping Alex put some new leaf springs on his FJ40. I thought it would be a great way for cruiser heads to get together and help each other out while also spreading the knowledge we each have about our vehicles and how to keep them maintained. I think it has turned out great so far.
The first recipient of the drawing was David who needed to rebuild the parking brake on his FJ40. Though it didn’t take very long I learned there is more than one way of removing a castle nut.
Next in line was Chuck and his FJ40. All I can say is wow. We definitely had a lot on our plates with new clutch and transfer case rebuilds along with returning an SOA axle to SUA. Plus, we managed to replace the hot water heater for Misty along the way. LOL. We had a great day, and it turned out that the person who probably needed it the most was Misty.
On to Richards FJ55, which had been sitting for almost a year after it died at Mountain Estates. 4 hrs and a ton of trouble shooting later, we finally got her running. Every single spark plug was bad even though they had only been used once!
Alex was up next. He was in the process of redoing all the body work on his FJ40 and repainting the whole thing. We spent all day scraping rust, sanding, welding and taking things apart. All in all I think a lot of us have a lot more respect for paint and body businesses after that.
When it came time for JP’s turn, he didn’t have anything to do so he passed the torch on to Andy who needed a front axle rebuild on his FJ40. That was the most intense, longest and most grueling day of wrenching I have ever done. We wrenched late into the night, proving that even a simple task can become a hard one when a negligent previous owner (PO) is involved. You just don’t know what you have until it’s taken all apart.
All in all, HAMOM has really exceeded my expectations. I’ve met a lots of new people, learned some great, new tricks, and most of all I gained a lot of new friends. I’m sure most of us who have been to a HAMOM feel the same way. It’s always great to get a few extra hands working on your Cruiser so come out, put your name in the hat, and get to know your fellow club members.
We have decided to have HAMON during the 6 months of cool cold weather. So get ready and get your name in the hat. November is not to far off.
Marshall Shepherd
dohcdelsol93
snoogans
who's bored and wants to do some sanding????
just copy the link from the Youtube page (clicking on the YT logo in the bottom right corner will take you to that page).
If we don't get my motor in by then I might have to throw my name in the hat! Really want to get her on the road/trail before it gets too cold to drive her. Would really like to try to make the run at Uwharrie the first part of December. I saw a post somewhere that someone was getting a group together for that first weekend.
My back is finnaly getting a little better since the last surgery and it's time to do some wrenching and eventually some wheeling.
My back is finnaly getting a little better since the last surgery and it's time to do some wrenching and eventually some wheeling.
Ha, ha, nice trip down memory lane. That was indeed an epic day of work and you guys all still get major kudos in my book for hitting the road to help me out.
ClemsonCruiser
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Ha, ha, nice trip down memory lane. That was indeed an epic day of work and you guys all still get major kudos in my book for hitting the road to help me out.
to bad we left the 40 wounded.......
to bad we left the 40 wounded.......
Not really, it is just one item in a long list of things to get it 100% perfect. It wouldn't be a 40 otherwise!!
gonna need to do another front axle rebuild hamom.
My son is hooked now. His first Redfish with my dad this past friday.
Jeremy
Jeremy
ClemsonCruiser
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nice!!! boat sure does look purty
Thanks, but that's my dad's boat. I wish I could have sold my 40 and bought a $50k Ranger bay boat. Mine is a mini me version, only 17'.
Jeremy
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dohcdelsol93
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my father in law keeps a 16ft center console (carolina skiff IIRC) at his house on IOP just for inlet/ICW fishing and that's about all anyone could every need, your able to get right up in those water ways on the grass where those fish are hiding!!!
I would hate to have anything bigger for fishing those areas.
Now going out in the costal areas...thats a different story
but i got my sailboat for that! Just need to learn to sail first!
I would hate to have anything bigger for fishing those areas.
Now going out in the costal areas...thats a different story
but i got my sailboat for that! Just need to learn to sail first!
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dohcdelsol93 said:my father in law keeps a 16ft center console (carolina skiff IIRC) at his house on IOP just for inlet/ICW fishing and that's about all anyone could every need, your able to get right up in those water ways on the grass where those fish are hiding!!!
I would hate to have anything bigger for fishing those areas.
Now going out in the costal areas...thats a different story
Yeah that's exactly what I have at the beach. Perfect boat for the marsh areas. Plus it's hard to mess that boat up. Has a 25 4stroke yammy on the back.
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Funny my daughter had crapped her pants right before my wife took this pic. Good times.
I want a pontoon or a deckboat for the lake. Wife wants a camper 1st. And no josh i am not getting a sailboat so i can do both.
