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Post by CORE 4WD on Feb 18, 2007 18:52:57 GMT -5
Everyone is good, Tom (red Toyota truggy)and Tom Barton (now hooked and is looking for a '85 'Yota) are still pulling the seat covers out after going as far over as you can and recovering on Lower Sphincter! Pics and vid to follow... Billy's EB worked great. He even let me claim the first damage (of course) by contact a tree and testing the Rhino Liner exterior (holds up great!). Too bad the rear side marker didn't. Oh yea- Pete's Demise claimed the electric fan due to radiator core flex. We did make it over the top after scattering a few bystanders... ;D Fran wheeled his new 'Cruiser like a champ, even tested a skid! Jay and his son Armondo had a blast, no issues there just lots of fun wheelin'! Armondo was a trooper for hanging out with us adults while we worked...
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Post by FJ40Fran on Feb 18, 2007 19:06:09 GMT -5
Well, the FJC got christened this weekend also. Wasn't as photogenic as the Blue Beast, and it didn't scatter any bystanders, but I had fun with it....
Tom probably has WOW award for the weekend though!
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Post by ex-tbd85hilux on Feb 18, 2007 19:17:01 GMT -5
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toydrivertom
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Post by toydrivertom on Feb 18, 2007 20:50:46 GMT -5
Had a great time, finally got to wheel Crozet. I'm happy to see that paul couldn't wait to post the first vid of the trip!!!!! Thanks to you guys for spotting me thru the trails, I think the seat cover finally came out...Had a little body damage to pass. side fender and lost pressure in my brakes..Over all it could have been worse.
Tom
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Post by 87B2XLT on Feb 18, 2007 21:31:44 GMT -5
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Post by broncobilly on Feb 19, 2007 11:17:44 GMT -5
The bronco performed great. A couple of loose power steering hoses that was quickly fixed on the trail, driver side rear running light, spal fan, and some west Virginia pin stripping was all the damage. Can't wait to put the new fan in and get back up there. Thanks to everyone who helped spot and supply me with some power steering fluid. Dave thanks for the armor and the blood sweat and tears you have put into getting my truck to the beast it is today.
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Post by CORE 4WD on Feb 19, 2007 12:24:20 GMT -5
Billy, you ready to lose some blood, sweat and tears on mine? heh heh Can't wait to get mine done so we can have "dueling broncos"! ;D
Dave
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Post by Sticks on Feb 19, 2007 12:53:10 GMT -5
It would be right on time too...I think the last duel was the "Dueling Rubicons" (Dave-n-Debbie)...
I'm sad I missed this run. Things just haven't been in our favor for timing and finance. I'm getting itchy though...it's gettin' time to drag mine out there...
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Post by RuffRider on Feb 19, 2007 22:02:06 GMT -5
Armando & I had an awesome time seeing Tha EB and Tha Cruiser @ play. I have a few pics that I'll put up on here. A Great time with GREAT people. Thanks to all who braved the cold winds and left their warm vehicles(xcept Paul who rode his quad) to get out and spot us..... Tom defin8ly gets the award..... The bronco is a beast that doubled as a rock crawler and a crane(taking landscape design to NEW heights w/ a 12000lb winch that pulled boulders to separate 2 trails)... Jus' keep them guys away from pizza.... It'll let us ALL breathe easier.....
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Post by FJ40Fran on Feb 19, 2007 22:20:03 GMT -5
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Post by Jim63 on Feb 19, 2007 23:54:48 GMT -5
Fran the new fjc looks good! Now all it needs is a 200:1 crawl ratio like its older big brother ;D
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Post by FJ40Fran on Feb 20, 2007 8:42:40 GMT -5
You're right Jim, like most stock gearing, it's just a tad fast for technical stuff. I have to get used to it again, although I'm sure their are options out there already since the driveline is the same in the new Tacoma.
Got a nice dent in the new transfer case skid plate. Gotta make a call on that today and make some recommendations.
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Post by CORE 4WD on Feb 20, 2007 8:59:46 GMT -5
I recommend bringing it over here... Fromme, I haven't forgotten 'bout you and your skid...
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Post by toydrivertom on Feb 20, 2007 9:24:19 GMT -5
GReat vid Fran I got to get my pics up still sorry
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Post by ex-tbd85hilux on Feb 20, 2007 20:21:29 GMT -5
Added the you tube links to the above so now you should be able to rate the video's. It's the same 3 vids as with myspace.
The end of the first day did get a little cold on the ATV up there but I bundled up and had a HOT shower at the end of the day and warmed back up.
Paul G.
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