MTgirl's build and adventure log

[Jabberjaw]

PICS ...PICS OF MONTANA! MONGO NEED PETTY PICS!!

Seriously ...gimme a pic fix.

 

[bittwiddler]

Might have something to add to the list already. Shift knobs. I want the gear knob to be shorter and the 4wd knob to be taller. I can't reach the 4wd without leaning way over and around the gears shifter. Toyota kinda failed when they placed the 4wd knob next to the passenger and not the driver. Double fail by creating a roadblock with the shifter.

Must investigate options.

Might not really be a shorter shifter knob but the FJ one like you see here is less bulky and I feel it better matches the look of the 4wd knob. I also find the latter a little awkward to reach at times

 

[GSPRunner]

Our place is just a few miles from Wade and Cliff lakes

 

[MTgirl]

PICS ...PICS OF MONTANA! MONGO NEED PETTY PICS!!

Seriously ...gimme a pic fix.

But I don't have any pretty pics with the Runner! Will pretty Taco pics do?

Might not really be a shorter shifter knob but the FJ one like you see here is less bulky and I feel it better matches the look of the 4wd knob. I also find the latter a little awkward to reach at times

Thanks for the link! Minor annoyance overall but sometimes those little things just get to me...

Our place is just a few miles from Wade and Cliff lakes

Been there a few times. There was some interest on TW to do a few meets this summer, Gravellies/Red Rocks may be one of those trips. Do you bring the RTT out when you visit?

 

[Jabberjaw]

Oh yeah ...that'll do. Absolutely amazing.

 

[MTgirl]

This sums up how I feel every time I get into the new ride
http://youtu.be/h0BldOKYGRY?t=29s

 

[1engineer]

This sums up how I feel every time I get into the new ride
http://youtu.be/h0BldOKYGRY?t=29s

Well this sums up how I feel when I get in my 4Runner!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J16ZXCI8Z_0
wait....no that's the music I hear when I get on my horse to ride into battle...

THIS is definitely the music I hear when I get in my 4Runner!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAL7Xg_iP-8
oops... no that is the music I hear when I pop open another cold one while sitting around a fire...

Here. THIS IS THE MUSIC I HEAR when I get into the 4Runner!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yo5fE-Zl-V4&list=RDYo5fE-Zl-V4#t=52

no really, I have all their songs lol.

 

[Whiplash Willy]

Might have something to add to the list already. Shift knobs. I want the gear knob to be shorter and the 4wd knob to be taller. I can't reach the 4wd without leaning way over and around the gears shifter. Toyota kinda failed when they placed the 4wd knob next to the passenger and not the driver. Double fail by creating a roadblock with the shifter.

Must investigate options.

How about a Bubble Shift Knob? They are JDM TyTe y0!

 

[GSPRunner]

Been there a few times. There was some interest on TW to do a few meets this summer, Gravellies/Red Rocks may be one of those trips. Do you bring the RTT out when you visit?

I just got the RTT last summer, and haven't been out there since I got it yet. But I will in the near future.

 

[MTgirl]

Went for a sightseeing drive today. Didn't see much though, it was too windy! No birds or animals of any kind out today.

Had to stop for gas in Virginia City - and for $0.37 per gallon who could pass it up?!?

 

[uood8]

Hey! Also from TW!!

 

[MTgirl]

The man in brown will be dropping off the first goodies Monday - Weathertechs are on their way!

 

[MTgirl]

Been searching for a cargo box for the rear of the vehicle. I want to have a reasonable sized locking box for some of my things. I was looking at gun vaults but they're a little pricy and I don't think I need that level of security.
The Better Built and EPI Cargo Caddy seem to be the only, somewhat reasonably priced options out there. Does anyone have any experience with either? Or another suggestion? I'm leaning towards the Better Build one right now as the EPI one takes up almost all of the rear. At least with the Better Built one I'd still have room for my cooler or gear box beside it.

 

[JDMcQ]

I found you a shift knob!

 

[HomerTaco]

in for shenanigan.

 

[MTgirl]

I found you a shift knob!

not helping Mr. McQ!

in for shenanigan.

Need grill Homie

 

[JDMcQ]

You should upgrade the exhaust too.

 

[MTgirl]

You should upgrade the exhaust too.

I think that'd look really cute on your Mini, not so good for a Runner.

 

[farmerjon]

Went for a sightseeing drive today. Didn't see much though, it was too windy! No birds or animals of any kind out today.

Had to stop for gas in Virginia City - and for $0.37 per gallon who could pass it up?!?

How in the world was gas only 37 cents/gal?!

First post in here! Subbed! Will be cool to see how your Runner progresses... Could use more MT pictures while I'm stuck in the Midwest

Keep it up!

 

[MTgirl]

How in the world was gas only 37 cents/gal?!

First post in here! Subbed! Will be cool to see how your Runner progresses... Could use more MT pictures while I'm stuck in the Midwest

Keep it up!

Because those pumps haven't worked since maybe some time in the 50's Always makes for a nice photo op though.

I'll have more pics soon - heading out for a little adventure this weekend. And I want to go back to the Bighorns this summer! I want to spend some more time exploring up there. Hopefully we can meet up again then.