What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (77 Viewers)

[billmc]

That an E stopp parking / emergency brake. Very cool product but requires rear disc brakes w p brake calipers. I’ve thought about adapting them to pull the stock drum brake p brakes on newer axles, or even on the t case... just thoughts for now.

Looks like the battery indicator light on my old Karmann Ghia

 

[mtn biker]

Looks like the battery indicator light on my old Karmann Ghia

you drove a Karmann Ghia and lived, then again on the other hand a Karmann Ghia isn't a corvair

 

[billmc]

you drove a Karmann Ghia and lived, then again on the other hand a Karmann Ghia isn't a corvair

It's just a rebodied VW beetle, which is an amazingly capable platform..

 

[4Cruisers]

you drove a Karmann Ghia and lived, then again on the other hand a Karmann Ghia isn't a corvair

Back in college five of us drove down to El Paso for a rock concert in a Karmann Ghia, my roommate rode up on the shelf by the rear window. We all made it back OK, even with our usual post-concert stopover in Juarez. $2.43 got you a night on the town back then - $0.01 toll for the bridge to walk across into Mexico, $2.00 for 10 shots of tequila, $0.40 for a sandwich at Fred's Rainbow Bar, and $0.02 toll on the return trip across the bridge. Needless to say, "A good time was had by all."

 

[4Cruisers]

Don't feel bad, my car in 1981 was a s***box Olds Cutlass! Actual car (and me):

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Well, at least you could drive to your jobsite .

 

[Blue77FJ40]

Ahh... brings back memories of my '66 Bug that I punched out to 1600 with lightened flywheel and twin Porsche carbs... I miss that. I used to take it on what would now be considered green trails looking for fishing spots.

 

[JDNs78FJ40]

I picked it up from Amayama. A month ago they were around $270 (but it looks like they dropped in price). I just had to reuse the rear retainer off the old one, then screw & snap the pad in place.

I've ordered a lot of parts from Amayama over the years for our other Yota's and haven't had an issue. Most the time it arrives faster than getting something from the opposite coast.

Is this where you ordered it from?

 

[TheHardWay]

Is this where you ordered it from?
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Sure don't look like no price drop to me....

 

[firemanj92]

Is this where you ordered it from?
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Sure don't look like no price drop to me....

Yes, The price was hovering around $250 when I posted the other day

 

[JDNs78FJ40]

Yes, The price was hovering around $250 when I posted the other day

I'll keep checking back. For $250, even at $90 shipping its a no brainer for me.

 

[fjc-man]

Parking brake.....right?

 

[Voodoocruisers]

This is Fern, we built this rig with LS expertise from Level 7 Motorsports. It has an aluminum LS3 (500+ hp) mounted to an NV 4500 and split Tcase. We strengthened the frame, used super heavy duty steering components and a sway bar. It’s still stable at 90 but 110 feels like bad thing might happen

 

[Krenie]

This is Fern, we built this rig with LS expertise from Level 7 Motorsports. It has an aluminum LS3 (500+ hp) mounted to an NV 4500 and split Tcase. We strengthened the frame, used super heavy duty steering components and a sway bar. It’s still stable at 90 but 110 feels like bad thing might happen

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Beautiful.

 

[Crush 4]

Back in college five of us drove down to El Paso for a rock concert in a Karmann Ghia, my roommate rode up on the shelf by the rear window. We all made it back OK, even with our usual post-concert stopover in Juarez. $2.43 got you a night on the town back then - $0.01 toll for the bridge to walk across into Mexico, $2.00 for 10 shots of tequila, $0.40 for a sandwich at Fred's Rainbow Bar, and $0.02 toll on the return trip across the bridge. Needless to say, "A good time was had by all."

I’ve been to Juarez to see a donkey show

 

[FJ404345]

Haven't done much, but received the merchandise for the frame off/tube replacement

 

[Cruiser Parking Only]

Yeah, was my first time going through deep water and REALLY didn’t want to get stuck halfway. Two 80s with bigger tires and bigger lifts went first. I did some quick math and figured what the hell.

But I was glad to have heat and a top.

Looks like it was pretty deep mud hole. Glad you made it through. Where in New England was this trail? I might want to explore it one day. That looks like Eric from Yankee Toys behind you. You were in good hands. Were that 80's Jason and Mike?

 

[letterman52]

Continued cutting out rust. Rear sill was mostly good. Decided to use the tube steel I have laying around and make it thicker and more robust. Sill
Cover will cover it all up anyways. It’s all just semi fitted. Once it warms up tomorrow I’ll prep and coat everything before I weld it all in.

 

[bpeeps00]

photoshoot with the kiddos at the beach

 

[thecrazygreek]

Clear signal lenses.
Still has a long ways to go.
But the concept is solid. Mold is good as well.
Need to invest or build a vacuum chamber for degassing the resin so the air bubbles go away. Also need to get the pour volume dialed in.

 

[Goldbug]

Looks like it was pretty deep mud hole. Glad you made it through. Where in New England was this trail? I might want to explore it one day. That looks like Eric from Yankee Toys behind you. You were in good hands. Were that 80's Jason and Mike?

yep, that's Eric. Good hands indeed. He's the main reason mine runs as well as it does today. Jack and Mike were in the 80 and 80 buggy. So I was definitely the weak link. Spot was on the RI/MA/CT border area. Would love to have you join us next time. I think they're doing Harris tomorrow in Mass.