What did you do with your 60 this weekend? (26 Viewers)

[Gretsch]

After two years of solid work on the Cruiser, I finally did something with it other than work on it. Took it on its first long trip to the mountains. Made it some 1800 miles into Silverton Colorado without an issue. Truck is truly remarkable. Learned a lot about it during the long haul. Just got done with a front knuckle rebuild, OME lift and tires. Somehow got it all done and she made it without fail.

Although I could not be an official part of the SAS#3 group this year, I did swing down to Ouray to meet up with a few of them. Missed most of the group as they were out wheeling and I had to get back over the pass into Silverton to meet up with my camp party. Did talk a bit with @DickM. He graciously showed me his 2FE equipped 60 series with added cruise control. Now that's a rig!!!

So impressed with how this old beast did on the road. The original 2F did everything I asked it to. Every mile was a small victory, and a slap in the face of all those who said I was crazy for getting a 30 year old truck. So thankful to all those here on mud who helped me get this dream realized. You all are the best. Thanks!!

 

[Godwin]

Just completed a trip from Alabama to Arizona and back. Total mileage of just over 4000. Overall mileage average was 13.8 mpg at an average cost of $0.18/mile. Tried to stay off the interstates to hit some scenic areas with camping along the way. I was attending a meeting in Tucson and used that as an excuse for a road trip. Along the way drove through southern NM, across the Sacramento Mountains, through Alamogordo with a stop at White Sands. Did a trip up through the Chiricahua Mountains in SE AZ. before hitting Tucson.

Ergonomics of the FJ60 are just right for me. I can do a 700 mile day more comfortably than in the 80 series.

 

[DFXR]

Chiracahua is a very cool place! One of the least visited national parks or monuments in the country...

 

[Godwin]

Chiracahua is a very cool place! One of the least visited national parks or monuments in the country...

Yeah. I came in through Portal driving up through the national forest and found a great camping spot along a creek.

 

[Godwin]

This will be going in soon. Just had the pinion bearings rebuilt by Zuk.

 

[John Staton]

little pig hunting with son....

 

[4Cruisers]

SAS#3 Ouray, Co.





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Man, that hood really blends in with the talus!

 

[CTcruisin]

Popped the cover off my windshield washer fluid motor, a bit of rust penetration and a few manual rotations and now I can clean my windshield.

 

[wngrog]

Gave mine its yearly deep clean and polish.

 

[mattressking]

Busy weekends and week. SAS3 then back home for a day then straight to Yosemite. No issues or breakdowns. Last pic is @Rockymtnreaper @EasternYeti @The Machinist and myself at the top of Imogene. 40 degrees, hailing and windy.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

^^ That truck has a great stance.

 

[Hojack]

That dude in the Jeep was prolly like WTH is up with all these Toyota’s

 

[MarkBC]

What is that IFS 4runner doing there?

 

[4Cruisers]

What is that IFS 4runner doing there?

Stand-in for @The Machinist's FJ60, here it is approaching the first tight switchback coming down Black Bear Pass at SAS #1. I'm following in my '76 FJ40.

 

[cheeese]

Man, SAS looks like so much fun. Maybe next year! Also @mattressking your buddy riding shotgun has a sweet looking jacket on, what is that?

@wngrog inspired me to get out the elbow grease and wash off the last two or three camp trips properly.

 

[Hojack]

Man, SAS looks like so much fun. Maybe next year!

I’m down for next year. Nobody from Oregon went... that needs to change.

 

[4Cruisers]

I’m down for next year. Nobody from Oregon went... that needs to change.

I've heard there's some good climbing down there.

 

[Hojack]

I've heard there's some good climbing down there.

There’s some awesome climbing in Oregon, if that’s what you mean

 

[cps432]

That dude in the Jeep was prolly like WTH is up with all these Toyota’s

Dudes in the Toyotas were prolly like WTH is up with this Jeep?!

 

[Paco]

I’m down for next year. Nobody from Oregon went... that needs to change.

SAS 4 is on my list for next year for sure! Oregon needs to represent!