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by Smuz
Tue Jul 03, 2012 11:44 am
Forum: 2012 - 8th Annual LJ Meet
Topic: Getting ready for the meet...
Replies: 68
Views: 152404

Re: Getting ready for the meet...

And Wilson...

In the shop after his bath:
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The patch on the oil tank:
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by Smuz
Tue Jul 03, 2012 11:40 am
Forum: 2012 - 8th Annual LJ Meet
Topic: Getting ready for the meet...
Replies: 68
Views: 152404

Re: Getting ready for the meet...

Well, I know how ever body likes pics, so here's few of the fifth wheel trailer hitch... Finished trailer hitch: http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb448/Smuz01/TH-01.jpg Overkill on the brackets: http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb448/Smuz01/TH-02.jpg Behind the left rear taillight: http://i120...
by Smuz
Tue Jul 03, 2012 10:55 am
Forum: 2012 - 8th Annual LJ Meet
Topic: Getting ready for the meet...
Replies: 68
Views: 152404

Re: Getting ready for the meet...

Well, damn. I just tried to check/inflate the tires on the amazing purple pig. They take 70#. Fronts were easy. Then I got to the rear duals... The valve stem extensions were packed with iron hard mud and impossible to get any pressure thru. Drat! I can, with great difficulty, get the extensions off...
by Smuz
Mon Jul 02, 2012 9:43 am
Forum: 2012 - 8th Annual LJ Meet
Topic: Getting ready for the meet...
Replies: 68
Views: 152404

Re: Getting ready for the meet...

Ok, I'll call 'em later this week and get a rez. That's pretty close to Nampa where Meyers are staying.

Thank ya darlin'.
by Smuz
Sat Jun 30, 2012 8:01 pm
Forum: 2012 - 8th Annual LJ Meet
Topic: Getting ready for the meet...
Replies: 68
Views: 152404

Re: Getting ready for the meet...

Wilson's done and ready.

Xena's anti-freeze leak is fixed. And what a fun time THAT was in 100*+ heat. I'd REALLY prefer not to do that again in any temp.
by Smuz
Thu Jun 28, 2012 7:48 am
Forum: 2012 - 8th Annual LJ Meet
Topic: Getting ready for the meet...
Replies: 68
Views: 152404

Re: Getting ready for the meet...

Well, damn. Alice just informed me (AFTER I went to all that work) that she does NOT want to take the fifth wheel with Wilson on a trailer behind. She's afraid of a rig like that and would rather camp in a tent. Ooookaay. On a better note; I got Wilson's oil tank patched and curing, he's had his bat...
by Smuz
Wed Jun 27, 2012 10:10 am
Forum: 2012 - 8th Annual LJ Meet
Topic: Getting ready for the meet...
Replies: 68
Views: 152404

Re: Getting ready for the meet...

Well, Wilson's had his bath. I looked at his tires and I think they'll be fine for the meet, they look better than I remembered. I think I'll just try to patch the oil tank with silicone for the trip since it's small and on a top corner. It cracked after the vent stopped up and imploded the tank a b...
by Smuz
Tue Jun 26, 2012 12:03 pm
Forum: 2012 - 8th Annual LJ Meet
Topic: Getting ready for the meet...
Replies: 68
Views: 152404

Re: Getting ready for the meet...

Well, the trailer hitch on the fifth wheel is done and looks good. The wiring turned out to be pretty easy. All of the wires existed behind the left taillight. I just needed to snake a wire bundle down from behind the taillight to the elect. compartment in the rear where the main cable is stored. Th...
by Smuz
Tue Jun 19, 2012 12:20 pm
Forum: 2012 - 8th Annual LJ Meet
Topic: Getting ready for the meet...
Replies: 68
Views: 152404

Re: Getting ready for the meet...

Well, got the trailer hitch finished and mounted on the fifth wheel. After looking at the calendar and thinking about it, I think I'm just gonna bring Wilson and camp w/ a tent. Hell, it's only 3 days, how sore can I get? So. Right now I'm bead sealing Henry's tires so I can get 'em back on and use ...
by Smuz
Wed Jun 13, 2012 6:10 pm
Forum: LJ Stories
Topic: Trip around Patagonia with a LJ80
Replies: 10
Views: 20645

Re: Trip around Patagonia with a LJ80

Awesome, just awesome. Nothing else I can say.
by Smuz
Sat Jun 09, 2012 10:43 am
Forum: 2012 - 8th Annual LJ Meet
Topic: Getting ready for the meet...
Replies: 68
Views: 152404

Re: Getting ready for the meet...

Yeah, after thinking about it, Wilson's at the top of the list. He does deserve a chance to strut his stuff.

So, the order of preference is:
1. Wilson
2. Mouser
3. Henry the Samurai

We'll see who makes the trip.
by Smuz
Thu Jun 07, 2012 3:28 pm
Forum: 2012 - 8th Annual LJ Meet
Topic: Getting ready for the meet...
Replies: 68
Views: 152404

Re: Getting ready for the meet...

To be honest, with all my probs the last few meets, I'm really considering bringing my Samurai instead of an LJ.

Everybody's already seen my LJ's and I don't want probs this trip.

Whata y'all think?
by Smuz
Wed Jun 06, 2012 1:12 pm
Forum: 2012 - 8th Annual LJ Meet
Topic: Getting ready for the meet...
Replies: 68
Views: 152404

Getting ready for the meet...

Once again we're at the time where we're scratching our heads about getting ready for the meet. And this is the thread where you can document your trials and tribulations while getting your shi... er, stuff together. I've decided that Wilson, my stock LJ10 is the one going this year. So what do I ne...
by Smuz
Fri Dec 30, 2011 8:31 am
Forum: LJ Stories
Topic: All stories have to start somewhere
Replies: 24
Views: 47324

Re: All stories have to start somewhere

ASI H8 wrote:Ya think?
:))):
I know it for a fact. I hadda throw away sum underware 'cause of that.
by Smuz
Thu Dec 29, 2011 7:45 am
Forum: LJ Stories
Topic: All stories have to start somewhere
Replies: 24
Views: 47324

Re: All stories have to start somewhere

I bet this seem like an ignorant question, primarily because it is. I lack information or knowledge of LJ80s. For the purpose of identifying if my LJ80v, Pee-Wee will run, can I use a Samurai battery? Just be carefull about the clearance between the top bat terminals and the hood. If the + terminal...
by Smuz
Thu Dec 29, 2011 7:41 am
Forum: LJ Stories
Topic: All stories have to start somewhere
Replies: 24
Views: 47324

Re: All stories have to start somewhere

I've also never seen a fuel vapor canister In an LJ before. The emissions sticker is for "U.S. EPA" regulations, that would explain the vapor canister. I didn't know '81 Lj80s were US emissions legal? That isn't the first I've seen, but they are rare. I know Suzuki (or some company) sold ...
by Smuz
Sat Dec 24, 2011 4:15 pm
Forum: LJ Stories
Topic: All stories have to start somewhere
Replies: 24
Views: 47324

Re: All stories have to start somewhere

BTW: here's a link to when we did my boy's LJ80, so you can see that I really do know a bit about them things.

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BTW: does yours run?
by Smuz
Sat Dec 24, 2011 8:48 am
Forum: LJ Stories
Topic: All stories have to start somewhere
Replies: 24
Views: 47324

Re: All stories have to start somewhere

ASI H8 wrote:Smuz,
If ya ain't to busy, your more than welcome to stop by, if your passing through.
I'll do that, but it'll be spring before I get a chance.
You got an invite to my place, too.
by Smuz
Fri Dec 23, 2011 8:14 am
Forum: LJ Stories
Topic: All stories have to start somewhere
Replies: 24
Views: 47324

Re: All stories have to start somewhere

Glad you could make it over here, bud.
Any question you have on your LJ we can answer. If we don't know the right answer, we'll make up sumpin. :twisted:
I got lotsa parts.
by Smuz
Sun Dec 04, 2011 8:51 am
Forum: 2012 - 8th Annual LJ Meet
Topic: Date, Location
Replies: 48
Views: 124163

Re: Date, Location

Pidder wrote:Sounds like fun. On the off chance I can make it, would it be alright to bring my diesel sammi that I had on the whipsaw run
Sure, bring it. I'd like to see it.
by Smuz
Thu Sep 22, 2011 4:55 pm
Forum: 2012 - 8th Annual LJ Meet
Topic: Date, Location
Replies: 48
Views: 124163

Re: Date, Location

I think you guys should ship your trucks over to New Zealand. :))): Uhhh... prolly not. Although I would love to visit NZ, it involves those pesky things called airplanes. I have nothing against airplanes, per se, but I hate being cramped in a seat for 14+ hrs and dealing with our wunnerful TSA. So...
by Smuz
Thu Sep 22, 2011 12:49 pm
Forum: 2012 - 8th Annual LJ Meet
Topic: Date, Location
Replies: 48
Views: 124163

Re: Date, Location

I'll be there. Dates are irreverent.
by Smuz
Thu Sep 22, 2011 10:10 am
Forum: LJ Stories
Topic: Oil change
Replies: 25
Views: 54066

Re: Oil change

tweeder wrote:Shoot... The side posts on the Optima in my Heep make for a real handy spot to hook up the winch!
x2
by Smuz
Thu Sep 22, 2011 10:09 am
Forum: LJ Stories
Topic: Oil change
Replies: 25
Views: 54066

Re: Oil change

SuzukiTom wrote:If the lack of enthusiasm I see behind the counter of parts departments is universal, I fear for our sport. :-(
Hell, I fear for the whole country, not just our sport. Ignorance and apathy are rampant in the work force.
by Smuz
Sat Sep 10, 2011 10:12 am
Forum: Suzuki Meets
Topic: Zuks of KC Labor Day Run at Disney, Ok.
Replies: 14
Views: 39784

Re: Zuks of KC Labor Day Run at Disney, Ok.

SMUZ - Glad you folks had fun - Sounded like you were well into it when we called. Will pay closer attention to the forums next year and maybe if the invite comes around again get involved in time to get a place to stay. Had the cooler weather broke yet when you were there? Myers Cooler weather hit...