Volume II Issue VI July 2000

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 Cruisin’ Colorado

These past couple of months have been very busy for me. We have logged more than 3,000 miles in my wife’s comfy, ‘cruiser, a Buick LeSabre. As we cruise down the interstate at legal limit plus about 5, listening to a gentle whirr of the A/C, a little wind noise, music that doesn’t have to compete with gear whine, I wonder what it would be like to have power seats in the FJ40, or maybe A/C, then reality sinks in and I realize the FJ40 is probably noisier waiting for the traffic light to change, than the LeSabre is on the interstate. Then I also think that when we celebrated the 4^th of July in 1972, when my FJ40 was new, Nixon was still in office. Now we are on our 7^th President and much has changed in the automotive and 4WD worlds. Much has changed in the world. Period. But FJ40’s haven’t changed that much over the years. I’m not sure I would want one with power seats, power windows, or even A/C – it just wouldn’t be a FJ40. (maybe A/C would be OK). I think better seats would be nice though, as they wouldn’t change the overall FJ40 experience, only how I ‘interface’ with it, or how I ‘plug’ into it. Lets face it. FJ40’s were designed to be a utility vehicle, not a highway cruiser. They were made to be a cruiser of lesser roads, of byways which are little traveled. And at this they excel. They are time machines, which transport us to places little changed from time long ago. If you want absolute 4WD comfort, start with a FJ80, or later series. And yes, you can bring a FJ40 up close to this level of comfort. Expect to pay big $$,$$$ though. If you are new to 4WD in general, and CLC in particular, find out what you would like to do. Don’t just start ‘modifying’. (Gotta have ‘them big tires’) Rock Crawling isn’t for everyone, and it certainly isn’t for the faint of heart. Find out what trail niche you like best. CLC has several runs scheduled each month. Some are mild and some are wild. If you want to go on a wilder run, but your ride, (or you) isn’t ready, let us know, as there are usually extra seats available in member rigs, for you to tag along. No, to experience a 4WD trail, you don’t have to be the driver. By going along you can experience CLC teamwork and profit from the experienced trail crew, as they help and spot member and visitor rigs through various obstacles.

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Remember, shiny side up.

~Darryl~

Your ad could be here, and your collection of parts could be in another members hands. And you got money or traded something. Or just what you have been looking for is now for sale!!!

Note: Our July 18th meeting will be at Liberty Toyota North, 5597 N. Academy Blvd. Starts at 7:30pm

www.ColoradoLandCruisers.org

CLC is investigating another ‘T’ shirt/sweatshirt purchase. And yes, black, as well as other colors will be a possibility. We will need member orders to be pre-paid. Make checks payable to Colorado Land Cruisers. All proceeds go to the club.

When you need parts, don’t forget you can shop Liberty and get good deals on parts. See Charlie, Parts Manager, and tell him you are a CLC member and he will give you the best discount he can.

Remember, CLC club members can advertise cruiser and mini truck parts in Crusin’ Colorado with no charge. Keep requests to business card size

The Holycross meeting place is Lots ‘A’ Bagels at 31st and Colorado.

Meet/Depart 7/7:30pm Friday, 7-7-00, or meet at the Holycross trail head

8:30am 7-8-00.

The meeting place is Lots ‘A’ Bagels at 31st and Colorado.

Sunday, 7-23-00, Twin Cone Peak

See you at our next meeting, July 18^th. Check the July, August and September trip schedules and see which runs will best fit your summer schedule. Then plan on going on a club run. You will enjoy the experience.

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