I need to do some observing as well. I put off my body work until cooler temps are here.
What the hell is goin on in Jimmy's Barn (14 Viewers)
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4Cruisers
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With the encouragement of @ceylonfj40nut and @CenTXFJ60, I've decided to paint my '71 FJ40 myself - going with Spring Green. Our niece just moved from Houston to San Antonio earlier this year, so a trip to Jimmy's barn would be a good trip for my wife and I.
Gretsch
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So what list does one need to get on to see live paint work being done at the barn? Would love to check that out. I painted my little Bantam trailer, but never a car. I have never met most of you guys, but the little bird mentioned above helped me out with some wheel studs I needed pressed in for front rotor swap, among various other Cruiser related things. Showed me around a few of his rigs. Been and all around big help. Maybe he could vouch for me? Don't want to add more folks than are needed to the crowd but I would love to check out paint getting laid down if there is room.
NeverGiveUpYota
Dare me.
GD... TX is just too far away from CT.
Feeling a shade green,
FB
Feeling a shade green,
FB
Road Trip??
Robert, @CenTXFJ60 ‘s barn is a welcome place. Ask is all. Fortunate to have met @CenTXFJ60 and @4Cruisers for the first time at the barn over some Cruiser DNA. Met @CaptClose there as well. So many good friends and memories. Price of entry is a high mediclurin count on cruisers. Nice to be around awesome people. Come as you are is the way I feel about. I know it sounds like a non denominational church line. It’s definitely no church but heavenly.
POTATO LAUNCHER
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Be sure to stop in here on your way down John @4Cruisers . Always welcome and is another stop along the Cruiser Highway. I'll be heading down on the 27th for a little R&R with the fellers.
Gretsch
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Yes, please. Lets go!!!
Gretsch
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Not sure I have either the clearance or Jedi skills required for entry to that barn, but sure would like to check it out sometime. How about this. I'll take the Hell Bitch down there and if she makes it without issue, that gets me a ticket to the show?
CenTXFJ60
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All are welcome. Love having cruiser folks hangin at the barn. I’m having to google a word from CD’s post so I understand what the heck he saidNot sure I have either the clearance or Jedi skills required for entry to that barn, but sure would like to check it out sometime. How about this. I'll take the Hell Bitch down there and if she makes it without issue, that gets me a ticket to the show?
. Coordinating an actual paint day can be tough. Generally it can fluctuate by a few days/weeks depending on weather, prep work etc.
ryan ( @CaptClose) started this thread a while back and i truly enjoy the opportunity to document most of the gatherings that have happened here.
Gretsch
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Understood here. If it happens, maybe keep me in mind for a spot and I will see where my schedule is then. After seeing how your 60's paint turned out, would just love to see how its done in person. That thing looks great. Funny enough I actually saw it on Imogene during SAS this past summer. Looks great up close. Was with some non-cruiser folks at the time riding in a Heep right behind you guys on the trail. They were not into the Cruiser thing at all and our schedule didn't really allow me to break away. I did finally get into Ouray at one point and to the KOA towards the end of the week but you guys were all out wheeling. Had to get back over the pass to Silverton where we were staying so missed all but a few folks. Planning on SAS next summer though.
CenTXFJ60
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Well I appreciate the compliment. I can say there are quite a few imperfections and weak areas I can point out. Since it’s my primary truck and already taking some licks I’m not too concerned about it. However I did learn from the process and try to avoid certain mistakes learned from past projects. The flip side is I can’t lay paint all that great. The reason my truck looks good from a distance is due to hours and hours of wet sanding and buffing. That is something not requiring an expensive booth
. Monroy will become an excellent wet sander/buffer as well if he wants a glass like appearance.
Sorry we did not get a chance to meet in CO. Look forward to connecting here or at a minimum next years SAS.
Hey all. Is the cookout still happening this Saturday? @dogfishlake reminded me of it. Weather forecast is showing rain on my end.
Aggiesdm
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I was PMing with Jimmy earlier today and he indicated that folks would be at his place on Saturday, so I'm guessing that its still on?
This will be my first time out there, so I'm looking forward to meeting some folks and getting some ideas!
POTATO LAUNCHER
TLCA #6928
I'll be down Friday evening, looking forward to seeing some old friends and putting faces to Mud handles. Always good to spend time with Cruiser folks.
I'm flying in mid day Friday. Heading out Sunday morning in the truck I'm picking up to meet @ceylonfj40nut and then to pick up a 12ht at Joe Katana's then toward home. Sleeping at some rest area Sunday night in the Tundra motor lodge!
CenTXFJ60
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Hey Derek and Matt, folks will be coming to my barn Saturday to hang out for a bit. No food or anything on the agenda. We can definitely drum up some dogs and sliders if it works out. Ya'll are welcome to swing by. will be great to see you.
CenTXFJ60
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We picked up some dogs and burgers. Will throw them on the grill for lunch at the barn. Bring any drink you desire. See you guys in a few days.
I'll be there Saturday. Looking forward to it.
