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« on: November 23, 2019, 08:20:03 PM »
Did my part to clean up the environment, picked this up out of the middle of the road on the way home. 
And brought a few bales of hay home from the neighbor’s barn for the horses...yes, he knows.
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Dave, that looks like your garage.... if so get a cat to live in there, I don’t think I’ve seen a feed pile without mice living in it.
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« on: November 22, 2019, 09:48:58 PM »
I do not advocate for taking up tuning, that’s one of them thousands of hours things to get right I think. See if the tuner has a fee you can pay for expedited service? It’s winter now, so maybe a smidge more waiting can be tolerated?
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« on: November 22, 2019, 09:43:51 PM »
 We watched about half the house get boxed up!! Good to see it finally happening.
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« on: November 19, 2019, 02:40:48 PM »
Great deer Longball !
Awesome pics Dave 
Lantern looks better than new Charles.
Good riddance Turner.
Man!
Oh it’s ok Don, little does he know I’ve got more stuff to drop off at his shop :)
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« on: November 18, 2019, 10:15:48 PM »
WHAT???
You built this thing for yourself...for your family
You love these old classics
Why sell it?
Why now? Won't fit the family Hawaii plan?
Having a difficult time processing all this
You are correct, we do love them. But our son cannot stand it, and hates getting into it each time we go to town. And shipping it to Hawaii is of course more than expected by twice and change.
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« on: November 18, 2019, 09:55:23 PM »
Folks, if anybody is interested in owning this please contact me.
Owning what??
The truck! It needs a new home.
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« on: November 18, 2019, 08:00:03 PM »
Folks, if anybody is interested in owning this please contact me.
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« on: November 17, 2019, 09:21:23 PM »
Well if it does something for ya I’ll take venmo payment lol
Got the bikes put away, the snow blowers washed and waxed for winter work.
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When you have to own more than own snow blower, you might be living in the suck! :)
Originally I purchased the small blower with a much smaller driveway, 18th of the size of current. The big blower came by way of a smokin deal for a low hour senior owner. $300+a service I think put me about $500.
I still use the little blower most days because that thing is lite and fast!!
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Yep, I don’t miss any of that. Which is maybe a little unfortunate because all of my family lives in Wyoming with no intent of moving. So we will probably never live close to them again.
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« on: November 17, 2019, 08:01:33 PM »
 Hauled the second of three parts trucks away today and loaded the third. Movers are coming this week, house will be empty next Wednesday. Then we close on the following Monday, and will be hotel vagabonds until who knows when.
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« on: November 17, 2019, 07:58:42 PM »
Well if it does something for ya I’ll take venmo payment lol
Got the bikes put away, the snow blowers washed and waxed for winter work.
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When you have to own more than own snow blower, you might be living in the suck! :)
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« on: November 16, 2019, 11:18:24 AM »
If you can find it, aircraft paint stripper. Comes in a blue can. Has worked well every time we’ve used it. Napa carries it here. As well as the auto body paint supply joint.
Amazon used to.
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« on: November 15, 2019, 10:14:36 AM »
 Here is the impeller hub that was making contact with the bushing inside the pump. That has conflicting reasons for happening, but I think by me bolting it to the Goerend billet plate it may have happened.
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« on: November 15, 2019, 12:43:55 AM »
Ok, I need to update this. Lets start by saying shake down run to Albuquerque went well. 15.5 hours with stopping for gas only, and the 1 hour to load the truck that had our short bed. Injectors and or Injection pump are weak, but thats ok it can be solved. We averaged just under 10mpg over the whole trip pulling a flat bed trailer empty the first half then with the 76 W100 the second half.
In September just before our eastern cross country trip I was trying to solve the stalling issue at stop lights and stop signs. After much deliberation with several folks, one of which is a Goerend transmission specialist and another is a cummins guru out of british columbia we solved it....i think.
First, the goerend billet flex plate that I purchased which is sold for the 47rh which has a lock up torque converter WILL NOT work on the 46rh. Sure the bolt pattern is the same, and it will bolt up to the torque converter but it leaves an unwanted gap between plate and torque converter hub. I emphasize it will not work because there isn't much information on this topic on the interwebs.
Second, our impeller hub on the torque converter was spinning at a slight angle, which caused it to make contact with the sleeve inside the pump. So thankfully Hughes, the folks I had rebuild our torque converter put on a new hub at no cost. Then they pointed me in the direction of where to find a new transmission pump and pump housing. Which I did and then installed and uninstalled several times, due to unforeseen breakages. After the fourth or fifth time of trying to get everything lined up and installed properly we finally had success.
After replacing the transmission pump we re-assembled all of the drive train without much fuss. Upon completion of this task we put the truck back into service, only to find that it was still stalling out at stop lights or any stop for that matter when in drive or reverse. It was at this point the canadian suggested a few items, one install the HVLP pump I had in a box, two set the rpms to 775 while truck is in drive with foot on brake and AC is on. I did these two items and the truck now will idle in drive at a stop light.
Then with some driving to and fro, we found the truck would never break 1100 degrees at WOT, no matter how long I kept it wide open, even when pulling hills. It was this that pointed us to the fact we need new injectors and or injection pump. With this information…. We did nothing. Just drove it. Then I turned up the fuel screw one full turn which helped, but still not proper and barely breaking 1100degrees.
Then this past monday (veterans day) we made the trip to Albuquerque to pick up the fourth parts truck, which is what provided the bed. The bed has been pulled, and installed, and then uninstalled for it to be serviced and brought into better condition.
Overall, the truck runs, does what is asked of it and without to much complaining. I’ve blown a couple boots on the IC but thats about it. Transmission runs no hotter than 145 even while pulling. It probably would get hot if pulling a big hill with a load. The AC has not been fully discombobulated but I know a guy who knows how to solve it, just a matter of getting the truck into his shop.
Sorry for the novel, I’ll post up some corresponding pics soon, they are all on the phone not the pc. To date, I believe we have put on approximately 1500 miles.
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« on: November 13, 2019, 05:44:00 PM »
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« on: November 12, 2019, 01:14:29 PM »
Let’s see this big cat.
I want some pics of it to share but so far have just seen it on a laptop
Take a screen shot! Then you have a pic 
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« on: November 10, 2019, 10:41:48 PM »
Let’s see this big cat.
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« on: November 09, 2019, 06:50:21 PM »
I’d like to say thank you to the men of this forum. Our family has been blessed numerous times by folks we met here. We are tremendously appreciative of all the help we have received from all over the country in many different ways. Y’all are great, and thank you again!
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« on: November 09, 2019, 06:33:02 PM »
Anyone have a vibration in a steering wheel when slow turning. In parking lot of a backing up trailer situation. I tried to video or record the sound but no such luck.
Slow wheel rotation and the vibration lasts multiple rotations.
On my duramax
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You haven’t noticed it in long corners at higher speeds?
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« on: November 02, 2019, 12:31:40 PM »
Went for a little run this morning and followed this down mt Lemmon... 
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« on: October 26, 2019, 10:26:17 PM »
Gladly done.
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« on: October 26, 2019, 12:06:52 PM »
I think many of us here have done something in similar fashion at some point in our lives like this, or the primer idea like Sam.
Thanks for the laughs Shawn!
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« on: October 26, 2019, 11:59:59 AM »
I can state that after roughly 10/12 double shots with 1-2 ice cubes per drink....i feel am doing just fine.... 
You should have had a back up lesser quality bourbon for doubles 6-12. Makes the good stuff go farther :)
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« on: October 26, 2019, 11:58:23 AM »
Makes me miss living in Wyoming just a tiny pinch. Congrats on the successful food gathering!
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« on: October 22, 2019, 09:48:55 PM »
Oh that’s cool! They took pics for you!!!
Errrr wait, did you send it up to them in pieces...
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« on: October 21, 2019, 09:33:30 PM »
Good on crown royal... 
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« on: October 20, 2019, 05:32:01 PM »
Yea, and if Dave doesn't play, I think I could find a home for that lil' bute!
You need it! Perfect way to get into a Burbamax swap . You’ll have everything you need.
And why are you not all over this as per our conversation the other day....?!
Lol. I don’t need to spend any more big money on another rig.
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« on: October 20, 2019, 02:27:20 PM »
Sorry to hear Don. My 2001 always got about 12 mpg lifted and stock motor.
And remember boys. He has to have 2001-2002 wiring harness and FICM to make the conversion. Different comm protocol.
That’s an expensive proposition.
Perhaps pulling the motor and having someone check it over and tune it in a dyno would be a good route?
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Ahh yes, trying to make all the factory stuff inside the burb work. Still in the mindset of nothing is factory, simply because that is what I am dealing with.
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« on: October 20, 2019, 12:52:47 PM »
It should penetrate the outer wall and the back should be open to the outside and a water drain to the outside as well for condensate
Is that unit have heat as well so you have heat and ac?
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It will. That part of the corner will get opened up and be covered with a vented/louvred panel(s). They are actually due to arrive tomorrow.
No heat, just AC
Heater will be a propane catalytic unit mounted on the front wall
Have you bought your heater yet? Seems there is a wide variety out there, When brother Was building his 4wheel camper look alike He ended up with the wave 3, but after this season he is considering changing it next year. He did what your doing, but with aluminum frame and siding, for a tacoMa sized pop up slide in camper. Modeled from the company 4Wheel Campers.
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« on: October 20, 2019, 12:50:20 PM »
Yep, you need Jon’s truck! If for nothing else but the engine, transpair and wiring harnesses!!!!
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« on: October 19, 2019, 11:02:39 PM »
Yea, and if Dave doesn't play, I think I could find a home for that lil' bute!
You need it! Perfect way to get into a Burbamax swap . You’ll have everything you need.
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« on: October 17, 2019, 10:46:25 AM »
Charles, have you tried the crown royal bourbon mash? Nothing real fancy but it’s tasty.
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« on: October 17, 2019, 12:01:43 AM »
Yep, I got to it alright, and fought my machine all day, just to get 8 hats done. I asked my wife today if she ever gets tired of wasting time, because that’s all this machine made me feel like I was doing today. Made this as a test, not for a customer. And it worked flawlessly. Customer hats, just about brought out the sledge to solve the frustration with this machine. 
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« on: October 16, 2019, 10:54:33 AM »
SLD asked the question I have been waiting to see answered.... sealing the two! Will wait for more to see th answer
Dont you have your own square d to finish first before bustin dons B@//$ about this version of the (dare i say it) tac t○pp€r..... 
I do, but I have been curious what he has in mind and now used to seal the two, from the get go of the water tank build. If I get these hats finished up this morning I’ll probably get the truck back on the road... ie re install transmission and corresponding pieces.
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« on: October 15, 2019, 11:09:10 PM »
SLD asked the question I have been waiting to see answered.... sealing the two! Will wait for more to see th answer
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« on: October 13, 2019, 11:49:25 PM »
Gents, please lift my parents up in your prayers. This last week has been one of the worst they’ve ever had to deal with and there’s a chance it may not be letting up. They could really use some extra strength, peace, and general comfort.
Thank You,
Turner
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« on: October 12, 2019, 12:18:24 AM »
I take it you’re opening a restaurant!!! I’ll be by next time in ne! Which is who knows when.
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« on: October 12, 2019, 12:12:27 AM »
Can you go ahead and finish this tank so all my questions are answered? Thanks, I appreciate it!
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« on: October 11, 2019, 11:44:23 PM »
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Hilariously true!
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« on: October 10, 2019, 06:36:10 PM »
Holy moly, 57 gallons rear of the Axle!! I mean I see most of the camper is front of the axle but dang, that’s 456lbs of water. Then you add your spare swing out bumper mix thing you’ll have back there...that’s a lot of weight back there but, I guess because there’s only two feet behind the axle in total
Maybe you need that much weight to balance it neatly!
I look forward to seeing this continue to come together!
Yea, looking at it as is with all that weight out back, you may think it is rear heavy, but there is a lot of stuff still going to be added. Like 24" compartment in front of the camper along with a steel frame and interior fit out and gas bottle, frig, generator, batteries and other things, all going to be added well forward of the wheels.
Yea this is what I was figuring. It’s amazing how much things forward of the axle add up. Figured this out the hard way on our last 5500 mile trip pulling with a bed load in the taco. Very nice work by the way! Wood is not something I’m very good at.
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« on: October 10, 2019, 04:47:37 PM »
Holy moly, 57 gallons rear of the Axle!! I mean I see most of the camper is front of the axle but dang, that’s 456lbs of water. Then you add your spare swing out bumper mix thing you’ll have back there...that’s a lot of weight back there but, I guess because there’s only two feet behind the axle in total
Maybe you need that much weight to balance it neatly!
I look forward to seeing this continue to come together!
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« on: October 09, 2019, 06:11:39 PM »
The wife and marriage is first priority and kids are second. That is easier said than done but it’s the way it needs to be.
Also a firm believer in this and have made it known to our son. A friend of ours commented to us about this before we had our son, and with it they also stated, marriage is not a 50/50 relationship, it’s 100/100, both parties need to work at maximum possible to endure hard times.
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« on: October 09, 2019, 03:45:00 PM »
This kid is just liv9ing right or something
So today, we had an appointment for imaging of his elbow (To see if any fluid pockets remain) up in Liberty Township, OH. As we pulled off the highway right there sat a Cabela's!
So guess where we stopped after the ultra sound???
He wanted to look at that Benelli Super Nova, which it turned out that they had in both cammo for $599 and black for $499. We almost purchased it, but before doing so, Jim our salesman suggested we tour their library of used guns, which we did. And guess what we found in there? A Benelli Super Nova for $249 which we quickly snatched up.
I'm getting a bit jealous at these purchases.
I just may look for a good used 30-06 myself as a "hunter" and I sure am liking that Benelli as compared to my Mossy's, and winchester 12 gages...
Have...To...F i g h t... o f f... t h e.... t...e...m...p...t...a...t...i...o...n...
Well this is just awesome! I like that shotgun, brother has one!
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« on: October 09, 2019, 03:41:23 PM »
Like a lot of men here, we turn to prayer for all of our struggles, first and foremost. I say this because it has brought my wife and I through some pretty tough times.
Money will always be a difficult subject if you don’t attempt to face it together. We live on one income with a small amount of cash from odds and ends I do as a stay at home father and house husband. So money is something we are familiar with asking the question of, “how are we going to pay for ____”
Absent from the room is a tough one, because if it’s a device that has her and or yourself removed, that can be a full blown addiction and has to be addressed.
Maybe change one thing in your life to try to become closer as a family. Dinner at the table vs on the couch? Or the other way around. All the while no phones or video games.
Start with something small, improve that one piece and expand from there. From what I’ve seen, there is nothing that can’t be overcome if both parties are involved in improving the situation.
As far as her job, that’s a tough one, because I’m sure it’s important for bills and what have you. Look at the cost savings if she became a stay at home mom, vs kids going to daycare. It might be more than you realize. Potentially approach homeschooling if it makes enough sense for her to stay home. This way your children get the education you want them to have, your saving money from daycare costs, and she can leave a bad work environment.
Lastly, this is one that my wife and I struggle with, but it’s all about to change because her hours are changing in December, but, you have to find time for you two a husband and wife. Dinner, movie, hiking, cycling, running, kayaking, fishing, sitting in a tree stand, something. We have running which we do together and have logged thousands of miles side by side, and crossed many finish lines hand in hand. Find something you can have as a team.
May God be with you during this tough time, and bless you with the wisdom you need to improve yourself as a husband, father and an individual. May He open a door for your wife to find new employment or a better situation.
Be patient, and trust in Him, He will help.
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« on: October 08, 2019, 10:58:03 PM »
That’s a great way to buy a new one! Glad he got a deal!
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« on: October 06, 2019, 08:59:14 PM »
Chief, I guess I’m not following completely... is the end goal to put this in an 1101? Or use an axle from an 1101?
T- Not going into a 1011. Its a stand alone will have its own steel frame and independent high clearance trailing arm suspension.
I was just eluding to where this started in my mind a year or so ago. To build out a 1011 and roll with that. But that size limits me somewhat, so I just went blank sheet of paper.
Ok this makes sense! Thanks for watering down the mud so I can see through it! Good call on blank slate. My brother finished his truck camper about two months ago, he started from nothing as well! Good luck and stay positive!
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« on: October 06, 2019, 08:55:36 PM »
Nate, your full of hot air,,,,,,,,,,,,
Just for that jr, i send you a txt.....HAHAHAHAHA
LOL
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« on: October 06, 2019, 11:21:02 AM »
Chief, I guess I’m not following completely... is the end goal to put this in an 1101? Or use an axle from an 1101?
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« on: October 05, 2019, 07:21:09 PM »
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Are You in Las Cruces? Where you headed?
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« on: October 05, 2019, 11:58:17 AM »
That is quite the undertaking! Checkout wander the west they have several rebuild and a handful of from scratch builds. All kinds of camper info. And of course expedition overland.
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« on: October 03, 2019, 07:41:59 PM »
Hey Ken, how would you rate that FJ in terms of being a decent off roader?
What about the engine?? Any power?
Do they hold up?
Earlier Toyota truck frames rusted to nothing here in the midwest salt climatic zone, see anything out there
You like it? Or is it a girl's car?
I’m not Ken, but I’ve seen them in places you should not take a girl that big. Of course they were locked at least in the rear. Mileage seemed to be no good from the bits of being around them. And when we looked at buying one we opted not because the back seat is basically useless.
What is you intended purpose? New toy?
I'm not buying one, just wondering about it. THe modern FJ is a bit of a mystery to me
New truck for me??? Would probably have to be a ZR2 almost certainly. But I'm holding with my current two.
And if I did buy a newer truck in the next few years, I would certainly keep the truck and Burb, as both are excellent vehicles
Ahh yea they are a weird rig. Not sure of any connection to original FJ. I believe they are powered with the 4.0l 6cyl that was put in the 2003-2010 4runners, and 05-15 Tacoma’s. Decent engine from the few hundred thousand my family has collectively driven one. But the FJ is big and fat, which equals not a lot of power. Maybe Ken will chime in, as he has driven one for a few hundred miles Id think.
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