FJ Cruisers of Northern California

FJ Newbie!

OH... MY... GAWD! We just brought our new baby home and she's the greatest thing I've ever driven! So, where should this newbie take her? Let's say anywhere 3 hours from Napa. A three day weekend kinda excursion. Any suggestions?

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Permalink Reply by Yose FJ (David) on November 8, 2011 at 7:01pm

Howdy!

I'm sure someone will give a good off-road choice or two. If you are just looking for a trip, I'd say......Yosemite!

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Permalink Reply by SJW on November 13, 2011 at 6:10pm

Yeah, I'd say that to, though I know a bar owner in Twain Harte, so up in the trails above there might be cool. Plus, an open tab when we get back down the hill is always nice.

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Permalink Reply by MLM_FJ08 on November 8, 2011 at 7:20pm

Welcome to the family :) you'll fall in love more every day

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Permalink Reply by SJW on November 13, 2011 at 6:12pm

Oh man... I'm going nuts. This is hands down the coolest ride I've ever owned! I'm officially putting it higher on the list than my old '67 Camero I dropped a Corvette engine in.

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Permalink Reply by C4B_ROCKs on November 8, 2011 at 9:03pm

Welcome to the NorCal site.

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Permalink Reply by SJW on November 13, 2011 at 6:12pm

Thank you. As time goes on and I get more comfortable toolin' around in this magnificent machine, I'm sure I'll be meeting many folks on here.

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Permalink Reply by SJW on November 8, 2011 at 10:06pm

Thanks guys! I'm going nuts on all the mods my FJ can handle. From bully bars and fog lights to tent tops and functioning refrigerators... not to mention going over boulders one tire at a time! I can see this is going to be quite the pleasurable addiction!!! As time goes on, I hope to add to our collective obsession.

Oh... as a working photographer, I bought the FJ as a tool for my craft (not only to get me to impossible places for shots, but as a studio on wheels). I think I've seen some pictures of mods that are basically a stable working platform over the drivers area for setting up a tripod with a tent space in back. Any links to some good how-to on this?