BJ75 in Asheville, NC

Kaderabek · 11-17-2002, 11:50 AM

As evidence that attending two church services in one morning can reap some rewards, I saw an HJ75 camper here in Asheville today. Waiting on a light, it breezed through the intersection like a mirage in the desert. Weird, I saw it, thought to myself, "75 series, cool," then went back to Prairie Home Companion for a moment, and then it hit me: "Dude, a 75 series camper just went by!!" I chased it down at the next light and managed a little conversation with the owners, older couple from Switzerland. I mentioned that there was another 75 in the States from Switzerland, on the West coast now, some guy named Roland, and they looked at me like, does this guy think there are only 5 or 6 people in all of Switzerland. Anyway, I asked them if they were staying in town so I could run home and get my camera but they said they were just leaving (the lunatic in the Cruiser next to them behind probably). I did manage to get that the engine was a 3B before it putted off in a cloud of diesel smoke. Very cool though, never seen one in person before. It was desert tan, with a shell on the back similar to what Roland has, but more primitive. Looked like it had probably been a delivery vehicle of some sort, converted to living quarters. That's it, finally saw a 75 here in the States, honestly never thought I would.

Carry on.

TJK

cruiseroutfit · 11-17-2002, 01:01 PM

Did they mention what they were doing in the states? Touring, living, passing through? I must say I'm jealous! a 75 series, I've seen many BJ70's out west here but never a 75...

Kaderabek · 11-17-2002, 01:15 PM

Well, he said 3B, so I guess it was a BJ70 (don't think a BJ75 exists).

TJK

Stupid frnch jackasS · 11-17-2002, 02:36 PM

BJ75 do exist, as well as 73 (MWB), and the 13BTs 71 (SWB), 74 (MWB).
And Roland is in a BJ45 IIRC

,

Bye,

Kaderabek · 11-17-2002, 03:41 PM

Yeah, just ignore my blather when it comes to numbers. I wouldn't know a BJ if it hit me in the face...

TJK

Mr McGee · 11-17-2002, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Kaderabek
I wouldn't know a BJ if it hit me in the face...

ok, i am gonna resist this time....

Kaderabek · 11-18-2002, 05:52 AM

TJK

Kaderabek · 11-18-2002, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by bfautah
Did they mention what they were doing in the states? Touring, living, passing through? I must say I'm jealous! a 75 series, I've seen many BJ70's out west here but never a 75...

Touring North and then South America, they said.

I drove around town for an hour yesterday armed with my camera, no luck. Oh well, wish I had some pics to share.

TJK

cruiseroutfit · 11-18-2002, 02:14 PM

I'de like to have the money to take my 40 over to Europe and tour...that way they can all laugh at my gas engine...

Spyder · 11-18-2002, 03:29 PM

Man when are we gonna get together and do some fourwheeling in our 62's, u know since we live so clsoe together, im jus down the road in Hendersonville.

Mitch

lumpy70 · 11-18-2002, 06:45 PM

Just a little note to your 75 thread. Roland's truck is a 78 (I believe) FJ 45 Troopy with a custom camper on the back. All homemade fibreglass and millwork. The inside looks as if it's from Ikea, but he built it all himself. I have a picture of him down at Pismo Beach, California two weeks ago. He stayed with some family of mine during one of his Canadian stops (Calgary, Ab.) I can send it to you if you like, it's pretty cool.

Stupid frnch jackasS · 11-19-2002, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by bfautah
I'de like to have the money to take my 40 over to Europe and tour...that way they can all laugh at my gas engine...

Especially when we see your face at the gas station. $1 per liter.

Got to take care of your mileage before you come, bro

Bye,

11-17-2002, 11:50 AM	#1
Kaderabek TJK Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8888 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,130	BJ75 in Asheville, NC As evidence that attending two church services in one morning can reap some rewards, I saw an HJ75 camper here in Asheville today. Waiting on a light, it breezed through the intersection like a mirage in the desert. Weird, I saw it, thought to myself, "75 series, cool," then went back to Prairie Home Companion for a moment, and then it hit me: "Dude, a 75 series camper just went by!!" I chased it down at the next light and managed a little conversation with the owners, older couple from Switzerland. I mentioned that there was another 75 in the States from Switzerland, on the West coast now, some guy named Roland, and they looked at me like, does this guy think there are only 5 or 6 people in all of Switzerland. Anyway, I asked them if they were staying in town so I could run home and get my camera but they said they were just leaving (the lunatic in the Cruiser next to them behind probably). I did manage to get that the engine was a 3B before it putted off in a cloud of diesel smoke. Very cool though, never seen one in person before. It was desert tan, with a shell on the back similar to what Roland has, but more primitive. Looked like it had probably been a delivery vehicle of some sort, converted to living quarters. That's it, finally saw a 75 here in the States, honestly never thought I would. Carry on. TJK __________________ -- Todd J. Kaderabek TLCA # 9280, Fairview, NC

11-17-2002, 01:01 PM	#2
cruiseroutfit Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Sep 2000 Member # 1858 Location: Sandy, Utah, USA Posts: 3,332	Did they mention what they were doing in the states? Touring, living, passing through? I must say I'm jealous! a 75 series, I've seen many BJ70's out west here but never a 75... __________________ Kurt Williams Cruiser Outfitters - YOUR CRUISER PARTS SOURCE! - ARB - OME - Engel - Helton - AdvAdapt ExpeditionUtah.com U4WDA - Member TLCA #10662 Wasatch Cruisers #028 Mountain Yoats Red Rock 4 Wheelers #789 Mojave Underground kurt@cruiseroutfitters.com

11-17-2002, 01:15 PM	#3
Kaderabek TJK Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8888 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,130	Well, he said 3B, so I guess it was a BJ70 (don't think a BJ75 exists). TJK __________________ -- Todd J. Kaderabek TLCA # 9280, Fairview, NC

11-17-2002, 02:36 PM	#4
Stupid frnch jackasS Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Member # 10010 Location: in your sisters ass Posts: 1,848	BJ75 do exist, as well as 73 (MWB), and the 13BTs 71 (SWB), 74 (MWB). And Roland is in a BJ45 IIRC , Bye, __________________ collecting toyotas since 1997 '71MS75 '75BJ40 '79FJ55 '84BJ45 '88LN65 '90HDJ80 '92LN85

11-17-2002, 03:41 PM	#5
Kaderabek TJK Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8888 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,130	Yeah, just ignore my blather when it comes to numbers. I wouldn't know a BJ if it hit me in the face... TJK __________________ -- Todd J. Kaderabek TLCA # 9280, Fairview, NC

11-18-2002, 05:52 AM	#7
Kaderabek TJK Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8888 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,130	TJK __________________ -- Todd J. Kaderabek TLCA # 9280, Fairview, NC

11-18-2002, 02:14 PM	#9
cruiseroutfit Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Sep 2000 Member # 1858 Location: Sandy, Utah, USA Posts: 3,332	I'de like to have the money to take my 40 over to Europe and tour...that way they can all laugh at my gas engine... __________________ Kurt Williams Cruiser Outfitters - YOUR CRUISER PARTS SOURCE! - ARB - OME - Engel - Helton - AdvAdapt ExpeditionUtah.com U4WDA - Member TLCA #10662 Wasatch Cruisers #028 Mountain Yoats Red Rock 4 Wheelers #789 Mojave Underground kurt@cruiseroutfitters.com

11-18-2002, 03:29 PM	#10
Spyder Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4719 Location: Western NC Posts: 245	Man when are we gonna get together and do some fourwheeling in our 62's, u know since we live so clsoe together, im jus down the road in Hendersonville. Mitch __________________ Broke? Stuck? Had to swap it all out to play rough? Ya, must be that Jeep Thing!

11-18-2002, 06:45 PM	#11
lumpy70 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 15031 Location: Calgary, Ab. Posts: 1	Re: Swiss on the West coast Just a little note to your 75 thread. Roland's truck is a 78 (I believe) FJ 45 Troopy with a custom camper on the back. All homemade fibreglass and millwork. The inside looks as if it's from Ikea, but he built it all himself. I have a picture of him down at Pismo Beach, California two weeks ago. He stayed with some family of mine during one of his Canadian stops (Calgary, Ab.) I can send it to you if you like, it's pretty cool.

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