What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (43 Viewers)

[Chungas Revenge]

Don’t feel bad. Pretty sure the foreman on the YOTA panel line sacrificed a chicken and consulted an Ouija board before assembly.

nice fender alignment. I cannot seem to get this right

 

[Mesa Woman]

This is from an adventure I took out on Rowe Mesa, between Canoncito and the old Pigeon's Ranch on the Santa Fe Trail. Alexandre Valle, aka 'Alexandre Pigeon,' operated a frontier store that mainly sold liquor, in Santa Fe, soon after New Mexico became a U.S. Territory. People called him "Pigeon" because he danced like one at local fandangos. Pigeon’s Ranch, New Mexico – Legends of America - https://www.legendsofamerica.com/pigeons-ranch/

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Beautiful picture!! We were actually on Glorieta Mesa in National Forest. But I’d like to check out where you were! Love finding new places to explore close to home!

 

[Grayscale]

Beautiful picture!! We were actually on Glorieta Mesa in National Forest. But I’d like to check out where you were! Love finding new places to explore close to home!

That is what I think is Chivington's raid-route over the mesa to Johnson's Ranch - 35.53734, -105.78671 ? Look for exposed bedrock, and look for steel-wheel wagon-ruts on the bedrock. Watch the map for private land. Add some paint pinstripes, but don't loose any rear-view mirrors on the junipers and pinons.

or, the photo is nearby, at 35.52602, -105.79171

 

[Mesa Woman]

That is what I think is Chivington's raid-route over the mesa to Johnson's Ranch - 35.53734, -105.78671 ? Look for exposed bedrock, and look for steel-wheel wagon-ruts on the bedrock. Watch the map for private land. Add some paint pinstripes, but don't loose any rear-view mirrors on the junipers and pinons.

or, the photo is nearby, at 35.52602, -105.79171

Found Dino tracks…!! But will keep an eye out for more.

 

[cims1970fj40]

Thanks! I did notice that and was going to post something about it but you beat me to it. When I looked again last night I’ve seen several turn it one way and others the opposite way. However it does make sense that the label being upright. I just installed the drivers front Saturday night and the rears over a month ago. Nothing like doing something twice.

Well did it twice

 

[Skreddy]

Just starting to sandblast the tub. I'm wondering about priming the parts that won't be replaced or repaired as they'll have to overwinter in the shop. Maybe Por-15 or what?

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What will be your final coating? If it were mine, I’d epoxy prime it with the primer from whatever paint system/line I’m using for final color. If you prime it and it sits for more than a week, it’s going to need scuffed anyway before recoating but you could just scuff and spray as you patch and fix areas.
If you leave it bare, there’s the potential for flash rust but you can scuff that off pretty easy with scotchbrite.

I wouldn’t use anything like POR15 unless you know for sure it’s compatible with your final coatings.

Good luck!

 

[charliemeyer007]

Fab Rat Paul Cox - we do it nice because we do it twice. Field expedient when people are shooting at you is a good excuse for questionable work. One of my favorite first sergeant's sayings was Why is there time to do it over but not do it right the first time?

 

[RMD3050]

Rebuilding the interior door latch mechanisms starting with the latch handle. Since a replacement for the plastic handle doesn’t seem to exist I decided to go a different direction using some scrap wood I had laying around. The outer layers of wood are ipe and the center piece is another hardwood whose species is unknown to me. End result is a bit of a steak knife look

 

[charliemeyer007]

Looks nice. I have some purple heart, that I have done handles with. I like brass cutlery rivets a lot. I set them from both sides and with epoxy

 

[RMD3050]

Looks nice. I have some purple heart, that I have done handles with. I like brass cutlery rivets a lot. I set them from both sides and with epoxy

Thanks. The brass pins I used are one piece and driven all the way thru the wood and steel handle. I wanted to be sure it didn’t go anywhere!

 

[OGBeno]

Started cleaning this mess….

 

[RevISK]

This is from an adventure I took out on Rowe Mesa, between Canoncito and the old Pigeon's Ranch on the Santa Fe Trail. Alexandre Valle, aka 'Alexandre Pigeon,' operated a frontier store that mainly sold liquor, in Santa Fe, soon after New Mexico became a U.S. Territory. People called him "Pigeon" because he danced like one at local fandangos. Pigeon’s Ranch, New Mexico – Legends of America - https://www.legendsofamerica.com/pigeons-ranch/

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That was a fun article, thanks for sharing.
I’ve got an attachment to NM and love reading about the history.

 

[Grayscale]

That was a fun article, thanks for sharing.
I’ve got an attachment to NM and love reading about the history.

When I was really young. My parents took me to see a Civil War reenactment of the March 26, and 28, 1862 Battle of Glorieta Pass, here at Pigeon's Ranch. I remember my mom telling me to not worry, as they are using blanks for bullets, the cannons aren't loaded, and the soldiers falling on the ground are just acting. They still have reenactments, at the end of March, appropriately.

Here is a photo taken of the Cruiser by one of Alejandro Pigeon's1850's adobe ranch houses. At far right, across the road, are two memorials one for the "Colorado Volunteers," and one for the "Texas Mounted Volunteers of Sibley's Brigade." There is all kinds of history here, respect. 'Gettysburg of the West'

In 1993, a Congressionally-appointed commission set out to identify and rank some 10,500 Civil War sites; the Battle of Glorieta Pass was identified as a Class A, Priority 1, site for historical significance and historical preservation.

 

[RevISK]

When I was really young. My parents took me to see a Civil War reenactment of the March 26, and 28, 1862 Battle of Glorieta Pass, here at Pigeon's Ranch. I remember my mom telling me to not worry, as they are using blanks for bullets, the cannons aren't loaded, and the soldiers falling on the ground are just acting. They still have reenactments, at the end of March, appropriately.

Here is a photo taken of the Cruiser by one of Alejandro Pigeon's1850's adobe ranch houses. At far right, across the road, are two memorials one for the "Colorado Volunteers," and one for the "Texas Mounted Volunteers of Sibley's Brigade." There is all kinds of history here, respect. 'Gettysburg of the West'

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In 1993, a Congressionally-appointed commission set out to identify and rank some 10,500 Civil War sites; the Battle of Glorieta Pass was identified as a Class A, Priority 1, site for historical significance and historical preservation.

Cool, thanks for sharing. I’ll have to dive into that.

I took a deep dive into the history of the Mora Land Grant (area where I have land) and found it very fascinating.

 

[Grayscale]

Cool, thanks for sharing. I’ll have to dive into that.

I took a deep dive into the history of the Mora Land Grant (area where I have land) and found it very fascinating.

Uhh, my ancestors settled the Mora Land Grant in 1835. My great great grandfather is buried in the Watrous Cemetery. This is embarrassing, my ancestors were historically-notorious whiskey traders. In 1838 they settled Pueblo, now Colorado, the Mormon Batallion was sent-in during the Mexican War to keep them in check, then they went back to Mora in 1849. I'm supposedly indirectly related to Alexander Barclay, Mathew Kinkead, and Joe Doyle. Last year they put up some bronze statues next to Pueblo's city hall, the 'Walk of Legends.' They got in trouble in Mora, Fort Union / Loma Parda, for selling whiskey to troops stationed at Ft. Union, in 1852. I found the arrest warrant in the diary of Territorial Governor, James Calhoun. They made a replica of the old Pueblo fort, and it is a museum open to the public.

 

[dkcrew]

I finally replaced my non-working speedometer cable so a) I can view my speed and b) the miles are accumulating again.

And replaced the steering tie rods and removed an OLD dampener that now I know did nothing. Took me 2 days to un-seize the ball joints and a few bolts ...

 

[RevISK]

Uhh, my ancestors settled the Mora Land Grant in 1835. My great great grandfather is buried in the Watrous Cemetery. This is embarrassing, my ancestors were historically-notorious whiskey traders. In 1838 they settled Pueblo, now Colorado, the Mormon Batallion was sent-in during the Mexican War to keep them in check, then they went back to Mora in 1849. I'm supposedly indirectly related to Alexander Barclay, Mathew Kinkead, and Joe Doyle. Last year they put up some bronze statues next to Pueblo's city hall, the 'Walk of Legends.' They got in trouble in Mora, Fort Union / Loma Parda, for selling whiskey to troops stationed at Ft. Union, in 1852. I found the arrest warrant in the diary of Territorial Governor, James Calhoun. They made a replica of the old Pueblo fort, and it is a museum open to the public.

Well looky there...

I would love to have a beverage and conversation with you.

Ian

 

[dkcrew]

Uhh, my ancestors settled the Mora Land Grant in 1835. My great great grandfather is buried in the Watrous Cemetery. This is embarrassing, my ancestors were historically-notorious whiskey traders. In 1838 they settled Pueblo, now Colorado, the Mormon Batallion was sent-in during the Mexican War to keep them in check, then they went back to Mora in 1849. I'm supposedly indirectly related to Alexander Barclay, Mathew Kinkead, and Joe Doyle. Last year they put up some bronze statues next to Pueblo's city hall, the 'Walk of Legends.' They got in trouble in Mora, Fort Union / Loma Parda, for selling whiskey to troops stationed at Ft. Union, in 1852. I found the arrest warrant in the diary of Territorial Governor, James Calhoun. They made a replica of the old Pueblo fort, and it is a museum open to the public.

Embarrassing? that's awesome haha

 

[RevISK]

Embarrassing? that's awesome haha

Right?
Wonder if there is a stash in a cave somewhere (grabs a shovel)…

 

[igotta40]

New battery today. My old one was dated November 2016. I have 2 FSM books, both engine and chassis, I also have an old Chilton’s. No information on the battery CCA minimum rating. In the past 44 years I couldn’t say how many batteries I’ve bought but if it fits the tray and the terminals are correct it works. I usually get a Everstart from Walmart. The new one is a group 24F rated 585 CCA. The old one was group 24F rated 700 CCA.

I had the starter rebuilt last summer.

For about a year now, not always but sometimes when I turn the key it cranks with a slow grunt-grunt-grunt then fires up. Other times it spins right over and sounds normal. The 2F has about 30,000 miles on it since the rebuilt in 2008. I’m pretty sure it’s ready for a tune up and I’m wondering if out of spec timing is causing these slow cranking episodes. I’m gonna check all my terminals and ground lugs next.