It will be getting SOA, Power Steering (FJ60), rear locker, and GM Altenator. Will be riding on 35's as well. I intended on driving it from Alaska to Virginia in October, but eill be trailering it now.

I intended on driving it from Alaska to Virginia in October, but eill be trailering it now.

Nice!!! I'm sure you won't regret towing it, as that would probably not be the most relaxing road trip you've ever had!

I think that broken light adds charactor...at least, it signifies a stuck!:D

Sorry 'bout, it, though!

Originally posted by TheDragoneater
I think that broken light adds charactor...at least, it signifies a stuck!:D

Sorry 'bout, it, though!

I like those 70 series lights on there!! I'm going with those on mine as well!!:)

Wrong light...I like those 70 lights as well, I want a set, too!

But what was talking about was the passenger's side driving light (on the bumper). We were out wheeling, he got stuck, and I accidently hit it with a shovel.

I need a set of those 70 series lights too. Will be bobbing the front fenders soon( Helicopter pad already started on the L/F) Wher can i get some.

Originally posted by 72rockcruiser
I need a set of those 70 series lights too. Will be bobbing the front fenders soon( Helicopter pad already started on the L/F) Wher can i get some.

I found mine on eBay. The auction started about 1 hr prior to my logging on to eBay that particular night, and I used the buy it now option!! Maybe some of the Aussies can hook you up, and if they can get them to me in Sydney in early Oct, I'd be willing to haul the back for you!!

Originally posted by 72rockcruiser
Helicopter pad already started on the L/F)

1/4 panel rock gotcha? The rear left corner of my exo took quite a beating there last time when I got wedged in there...couldn't get any grip from the b-b-boggers to get outta there...

I TOO WOULD BE VERY INTERESTED IN SEEING IF WE CAN GET SOME 70 SERIES LIGHTS UP HERE, MAYBE WE COULD GET A KINDA GROUP ORDER WITH SOMEONE IN OZ AND HAVE MD11Fr8Dog BRING THEM BACK? BJONROIDS? ANYONE?

Originally posted by Eskimo


1/4 panel rock gotcha? The rear left corner of my exo took quite a beating there last time when I got wedged in there...couldn't get any grip from the b-b-boggers to get outta there...

Yeah, i just barely scuffed it going past, Gave it a little gas (probably too much) Bounced 1 time, twisted the rear shaft in two, and fell back into it HARD. Very luky as I have seen many rigs roll doing just that.

Originally posted by FIXXXXAH
I TOO WOULD BE VERY INTERESTED IN SEEING IF WE CAN GET SOME 70 SERIES LIGHTS UP HERE, MAYBE WE COULD GET A KINDA GROUP ORDER WITH SOMEONE IN OZ AND HAVE MD11Fr8Dog BRING THEM BACK? BJONROIDS? ANYONE?

Just let me know!! I hit Oz on Sept 29 and leave Oct 1. Whatever the costs, if the total is more than $200 add 10% for duty!! I'm only exempted up to $200 as operating crew!!:mad: Also, I hit Japan right after I do Oz, so I could possible get some there as well!! I'm hooking up with someone from the LCML on my 2 day layover in Osaka as well!

Just let me know prior to the last minute!!

You do the loop through Anchorage, too?

OK, THAT BEING SAID, THIS IS AN ALL POINTS BULLETIN TO EVERYONE IN OZ, IF YOU CAN GET S SET OF 70 TURN SIGINALS, GET THEM! LET ME KNOW, THANKS

Originally posted by TheDragoneater
You do the loop through Anchorage, too?

Yep, but I hit Anchorage prior to going WestPAC. I make the loop through ANC on the 9th and 13th of Sept with a trip to Narita between (MEM-ORD, ORD-ANC, ANC-NRT, NRT-ANC, ANC-ORD)! I have no Cruiser "connection" in Narita though! I make the trip through Oz at the end of Sept/early Oct(MEM-HNL, HNL-SYD, SYD-SFS {Subic Bay, PI}, SFS-KIX {Osaka}, KIX-OAK).

Anyone in any of these places thats wants a beer gets one!! :D

Sean

are you staying in SYD for the time in Oz, or are you going to try and get down to willowglen for the Landcruiser club Comp?

I can get prices for the 70Series lights.
NEW Genuine will be big bucks. Plenty of aftermarket NEW suppliers though. Or are you happy for 2nd hand good con?

Tony

Another thought..

We do a could trade, lights for PLASMA ROPE? :)

WHAT IS SAID "PLASMA ROPE"?? IS THAT AN AUSSIE TERM FOR FIBER OPTIC OR SOMETHING??

plasma rope = light ass winch cable, like rope, stronger lighter than steel, shorter life though, good in comps

Originally posted by ando
Sean
I can get prices for the 70Series lights.
NEW Genuine will be big bucks. Plenty of aftermarket NEW suppliers though. Or are you happy for 2nd hand good con?

Tony
I can afford up to $150, dont care if they are used 'cause it's a trail rig. (actually the cheaper the better):D

150 IS TOO RICH FOR MY BLOOD, I'M ALSO IN THE CHEAPER THE BETTER CATAGORY. THEY DONT NEED TO BE NEW AT ALL, JUST THOSE LIGHTS. LET ME KNOW WHAT REALITY IS ON PRICES, MATT

Guys, Have priced from my local "wrecker",
they are asking a whole $44 ea, and that would be in Pacific Peso not your U$D.

That would make it around $US 50 FOR THE PAIR.

tony.andersen@bigpond.com

ps. Plasma rope like BJ said or see masterpull.com

I got the 70 lights from a place in Canada www.fourwheelauto.com Total cost shipped to AK was like $150, I can't remember. At least I don't have to deal with the Fawkin' lights spinning around while I'm wheelin' anymore. that makes it worth it to me.

Originally posted by ando
Guys, Have priced from my local "wrecker",
they are asking a whole $44 ea, and that would be in Pacific Peso not your U$D.

That would make it around $US 50 FOR THE PAIR.

tony.andersen@bigpond.com

ps. Plasma rope like BJ said or see masterpull.com

I am in for a set of used buggers. Ando is there a way to get them to MD11Fr8Dog when he is in town grabing beers and the local women?

MD11Fr8Dog if you can pick'em up and get them back to the states you got free beer in Oregon. Coming through PDX anytime soon? Could hook you up for some NW whealing with the Cascade Cruisers.

If all is cool I will be more than happy to send over some paypal $ or send some cash for MD11Fr8Dog to take over with him. (if thats ok with Dog.) Beer for all that help get me a set to OR.

The plazma rope is a bit on the spendy side even a few hundred miles away from where they make the stuff. If you want me to track you down a spool full let me know.

This says it all.

Originally posted by 72rockcruiser
Will be bobbing the front fenders soon( Helicopter pad already started on the L/F) Wher can i get some.

Do you mean me? We meet at the Ice House road when we came off the Con. right? My right front fender got stuffed on the little sluce. A few good pulls and it almost looks right!

For that price? Who could refuse?!

Hey, MD11, is there a place in Anch I could just leave an envelope w/ money for you to pick up?

I'M STILL DOWN FOR A SET, I WILL SEND A PAYPAL FREIGHTDOG, BUT FIRST WE HAVE TO MAKE SURE ITS STILL COOL WITH YOU, AND IF ANDO CAN SOURCE THIS MANY LIGHTS... DONT WANT TO PUT A HEAVY LOAD ON YOU GUYS.

MATT :skull:

Originally posted by helocat


Do you mean me? We meet at the Ice House road when we came off the Con. right? My right front fender got stuffed on the little sluce. A few good pulls and it almost looks right!
No, i meant i got a little friendly with a big rock in Tellico and wrinkled my l/f fender pretty good. I wish i had been to the rubicon!:D maybe next year! i'm takin donations for gas money.

Originally posted by ando
Sean

are you staying in SYD for the time in Oz, or are you going to try and get down to willowglen for the Landcruiser club Comp?

I can get prices for the 70Series lights.
NEW Genuine will be big bucks. Plenty of aftermarket NEW suppliers though. Or are you happy for 2nd hand good con?

Tony

Looking at the schedule a little more closely, I get into SYD at about 8pm on Sun, 9/29 and depart on Tue, 10/1 at 715pm. Not sure I can get down to anywhere except local SYD area.

I don't personally need any 70 series lights myself, but I'd more than willing to help anyone that wants a set get a set home!!

And of course, I'd be up for beers in/near SYD dring my stay!!;)

From Paris,

edit: damn beer afflicted typing!!

Originally posted by ando
Another thought..

We do a could trade, lights for PLASMA ROPE? :)

You talking about "Blue Steel"?? Not sure the cost in the US, but I think a 150ft cable runs about $200?? I can bring a cable over if someone needs one and its less than in Oz!

Originally posted by helocat


I am in for a set of used buggers. Ando is there a way to get them to MD11Fr8Dog when he is in town grabing beers and the local women?

Not sure my wife would appreciate me doing any grabbing, but of course, not much I can do if they are grabbing me!! ;)

MD11Fr8Dog if you can pick'em up and get them back to the states you got free beer in Oregon. Coming through PDX anytime soon? Could hook you up for some NW whealing with the Cascade Cruisers.

If all is cool I will be more than happy to send over some paypal $ or send some cash for MD11Fr8Dog to take over with him. (if thats ok with Dog.) Beer for all that help get me a set to OR.

I'd more than willing to facillitate a trade, or whatever. I just need to have goods in hand with me by 9/24 since I leaveon 9/25 on the trip (first stop - Honolulu!! :flipoff2: )

[B}The plazma rope is a bit on the spendy side even a few hundred miles away from where they make the stuff. If you want me to track you down a spool full let me know. [/B]

Just keep me in the loop on who wants what. I'l be limited on what I can carry, so FCFS!!!:D

Originally posted by helocat
This says it all.


Hehehe, nice!!

Originally posted by TheDragoneater
For that price? Who could refuse?!

Hey, MD11, is there a place in Anch I could just leave an envelope w/ money for you to pick up?

I layover at the Hilton!! Hook up with me prior, before just leaving any cabbage!!! It'll be 2 wks+ before I head to SYD after my ANC visit anyway!!

That way, I can assess the quality of your beer purchases!! :flipoff2:

Originally posted by FIXXXXAH
I'M STILL DOWN FOR A SET, I WILL SEND A PAYPAL FREIGHTDOG, BUT FIRST WE HAVE TO MAKE SURE ITS STILL COOL WITH YOU, AND IF ANDO CAN SOURCE THIS MANY LIGHTS... DONT WANT TO PUT A HEAVY LOAD ON YOU GUYS.

MATT :skull:

If you can guys can work out a sure thing for me to haul back, the better!!!! Just keep me in the loop, and since I'll be limited in what I can carry (bags and cutoms), FCFS!!

Originally posted by BJ On Roids
plasma rope = light ass winch cable, like rope, stronger lighter than steel, shorter life though, good in comps

Hook me up with Kylie Minogue (or her sis!) and I'll bring freebie cables!!:flipoff2:

OK THEN, ANDO PUT ME DOWN FOR A SET FOR SURE. IF YOU CAN GET BACK TO ME, OR FREIGHTDOG ON HOW YOU TWO CAN HOOK UP ON HIS STAY IT WOULD BE GREATLY APRECIATED. THE POOR GUYS GONNA END UP DRINKING ALONE IF YOU GUYS DONT HOOK UP ANYWAY :D

ALSO, ITS KINDA SCAREING ME HOW YOU MENTION DRINKING IN ALMOST EVERY OTHER SENTANCE FOR BEING A PILOT FREIGHT DOG:flipoff2:
MATT

Originally posted by FIXXXXAH
ALSO, ITS KINDA SCAREING ME HOW YOU MENTION DRINKING IN ALMOST EVERY OTHER SENTANCE FOR BEING A PILOT FREIGHT DOG:flipoff2:
MATT


Hehehe, no smoking with in 12 hours and no drinking with in 50 ft!!:flipoff2:

Dog,

Looks like you got a few people all jumping for the same thing, I will stand down and look at another source. Have a safe flight! I started to go after an aviation career myself. Good thing you fly cargo so you can take your rig with you where ever you go!

My flight training:
Lots of one way flights in collage in a stripped 170 to 10,000’ (Sky diving club)
A few hrs MD500
Less than 20hrs R-22 then ran out of $$
4.0hrs Cessna 150 but got board with fixed wing after going after a rotary license. But now I am ready to start working on my fixed wing license again. (just dont have the 30K for the rotory lic.!) If I could just stop spending too much $$ on tools and my rig’s!

green73:

For the FJ60 steering box what are you planning on doing for the pitman arm once you go spring over??? The stock FJ60 p/s box pitman arm and tierod end hang way the hell down near the springs at rest and will most definetly hit when compressed. I tried a BJ70 arm and it is about an inch better clearance but still not what I need. What are your plans? I am going to a Scout P/S box/wagoneer arm(FLAT) right now but have not cut things up yet...

Thanks,
-Brett

I really don't know how the steering arm will be done. I am having the whole bit done. I'll ask tomorrow. I think he plans on modifying the stock arm, but nt sure how. I'll let you know.

MD11Fr8dog

As I am about 4hrs south of the SYD Airport Hilton, you may be better off trying to hook up with someone in SYD for the lights. These things are readily available, RHINO at Snake Racing (SYD) may stock them as repo parts ?

Let me know

Ando

Originally posted by MD11Fr8Dog


Hook me up with Kylie Minogue (or her sis!) and I'll bring freebie cables!!:flipoff2:

they have important music careers to go to, and wont be staying at my house long....but you know... :rolleyes:

ok..im making it all up..they live in england, and they dont even ring me up (all the time) ;)

P.S. 75 series lights are GAY
they look great, dont rattle around nearly as much
they just about bolt right on
BUT
every time i have flopped, leaned on a rock i have crushed them
im now running slim line LEDs, had to change my flasher unit to a non-load sensing one, but apart from that they are cool!!http://www.tufftruck.com.au/2002Entrants/E10L.jpg

a better shot, you can hardly make it out in that one!!

ALL THE LIGHTS IN MY DASH ARE LED'S BUT I DONT THINK THEY GO WELL WITH A CRUISER'S EXTERIOR, PLUS SOME OF US DONT PLAN ON BASHING THE CRAP OUTTA THEM WHEN WE ROLL :flipoff2:



MATT :

i didnt plan on bashing the crap outta it!!

it just sorta happens that way...and you care less and less...and pretty soon it looks like ruffs car..... :flipoff2:

Originally posted by helocat
Dog,

Good thing you fly cargo so you can take your rig with you where ever you go!


Yea, I wish!! Since 9/11, they don't even let me take my clubs with me anymore!! Bastages!!!!:rolleyes:

Originally posted by ando
MD11Fr8dog

As I am about 4hrs south of the SYD Airport Hilton, you may be better off trying to hook up with someone in SYD for the lights. These things are readily available, RHINO at Snake Racing (SYD) may stock them as repo parts ?

Let me know

Ando

I don't need any lights myself. I have a set already! I'm just trying to help anyone out that may need something brought back from Oz!!

Originally posted by MD11Fr8Dog


I'm just trying to help anyone out that may need something brought back from Oz!!


--- how bout bringin me that sami on boggerz?! hehe....yummy:flipoff2:

Hey, sorry, man, my :beer: purachases don't exist...I have a year and a half to go before I can do that, unless you want O'douls, but I'm sure NOBODY wants that!!