What Did You Do with Your 80 This Weekend? (43 Viewers)
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Now it's time to sit on the porch and listen to the cricket symphony while enjoying step #6!
Both!
I think the politically correct term is "sausage fingers"
RFB
97 FZJ80 LIFTED SC DUAL BATTERIES,37s
locktite blue? im doing 8000 miles roundtrip
Just keep an eye on them during the trip and it should be fine.
Here's a nice old thread on the subject
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...ghUMAI&usg=AFQjCNE85FA6V2FBRc9nMPan-obCvMoKSw
Black bear pass
Quick run into Nw Ontario. Some mild wheeling into a secluded beach. Discovered a bunch of new trails with my favorite welcome sign. " road not maintained Travel at own risk"only had 1/4tank of gas so will have to go back. Lakes probably get 1/2 dozen anglers a year. Posted re intermittent CDL operation no help so far.
315/75/16 Goodyear duratracs.
I used mine to fetch lumber to make a body dolly for my 1972 M-151A2 Jeep. The Jeep is going to be dustless blasted back to bare metal to remove many, many, many applied-by-brush paint jobs. I found four shades of OD green, two tans, two browns, and two blacks so far during the disassembly. The Number One Son was taught the old man's rigger and loadmaster skillz, then we built the dolly out of 4x4, 2x4, and casters. 3/4" ply for the caster base. End state will be the late 1970s MERDEC 4 color camo. Engine, trans, and driveline already overhauled.
This weekend was dedicated to sound deadening. lots of dampening mat, closed cell foam and mass loaded vinyl.
Can't say its whisper quiet but its a huge improvement.
Can't say its whisper quiet but its a huge improvement.
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I spent 5 days and 4 nights on one last hurrah with the 80 before I put it up for sale later this week. My wife just landed a sweet new job in Europe, so after 5 countries, 14 years, and 40,000km across the African bush in Toyota trucks, I am finally leaving the continent. In my time here I've owned 60, 70, and 80 series Land Cruisers, a Hilux Surf, and I've had access to and driven 90, 100, 120, and 200 series Cruisers as well. The 60 was my favorite for its classic lines and simplicity. The 70 took a beating like no other vehicle I've owned, and the 80 has been the best mix of road manners and off-road capability: a pleasure to drive on the way to the bush, and unstoppable once there. The 90 series? Too fragile. The 100 felt like an ungainly beast but hauled a ton of people and sh!t in comfort. The 120 was nice, but I never got to test its chops off the pavement. And the 200 took off like a rocket, but who wants a fast Land Cruiser on crappy roads?
And to keep it technical, I hit 230,000 km while I was out - that's 143,750 miles on a 1990 1HD-T!
Here's where I was the moment the odometer hit 230k:
Chamgole Water Hole, somewhere in northern Mikumi National Park, Tanzania.
My final night in the African bush: just me, my trusty rig, and a bountiful supply of good beer and bourbon.
Over the years and many, many trips, this final picture has become my happy place. If you're a regular to this forum, you understand why.
I hope to find myself in another Cruiser someday. As a parting statement, here's a Tanzanian sunset for you.
And to keep it technical, I hit 230,000 km while I was out - that's 143,750 miles on a 1990 1HD-T!
Here's where I was the moment the odometer hit 230k:
Chamgole Water Hole, somewhere in northern Mikumi National Park, Tanzania.
My final night in the African bush: just me, my trusty rig, and a bountiful supply of good beer and bourbon.
Over the years and many, many trips, this final picture has become my happy place. If you're a regular to this forum, you understand why.
I hope to find myself in another Cruiser someday. As a parting statement, here's a Tanzanian sunset for you.
I spent 5 days and 4 nights on one last hurrah with the 80 before I put it up for sale later this week. My wife just landed a sweet new job in Europe, so after 5 countries, 14 years, and 40,000km across the African bush in Toyota trucks, I am finally leaving the continent. In my time here I've owned 60, 70, and 80 series Land Cruisers, a Hilux Surf, and I've had access to and driven 90, 100, 120, and 200 series Cruisers as well. The 60 was my favorite for its classic lines and simplicity. The 70 took a beating like no other vehicle I've owned, and the 80 has been the best mix of road manners and off-road capability: a pleasure to drive on the way to the bush, and unstoppable once there. The 90 series? Too fragile. The 100 felt like an ungainly beast but hauled a ton of people and sh!t in comfort. The 120 was nice, but I never got to test its chops off the pavement. And the 200 took off like a rocket, but who wants a fast Land Cruiser on crappy roads?
And to keep it technical, I hit 230,000 km while I was out - that's 143,750 miles on a 1990 1HD-T!
Here's where I was the moment the odometer hit 230k:
Chamgole Water Hole, somewhere in northern Mikumi National Park, Tanzania.
My final night in the African bush: just me, my trusty rig, and a bountiful supply of good beer and bourbon.
Over the years and many, many trips, this final picture has become my happy place. If you're a regular to this forum, you understand why.
I hope to find myself in another Cruiser someday. As a parting statement, here's a Tanzanian sunset for you.
I know the feeling. 9 moves in 27 years including 3 changes of continents where I couldn't realistically take my vehicles with me. But Tanzania to Europe sounds like a swell opportunity for a road trip....
Picked up my tailgate lid from ACC where it was getting powder coated. Got it installed and filled with the junk that was tossed in the back of the truck.
