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Hello from Vegas

Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 8:07 pm
by SinCityBrian
Brian here from Vegas, another transplant from Adv4x4 were my forum name was SinCityFJC. I was raised in back of a Jeep starting back in 67, have built many 4x4s mostly vintage jeeps, Currently have 07 FJ Cruiser with a few mods. Just got back into Ham radio after almost a 30 year absence, original call WD6COF, current call KE7TTF & new vanity call most likely will be N7COF.

Today I did 1st mod on the FJ in 6 months, I took the Bandi antenna mount that I was using for CB antenna & modified it to fit UHF connector type Tri band for 2m, 220, & 440 - http://www.rfparts.com/diamond/cr320a.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; For now will run my TH-F6A on it till I sort out how to fit/install/run VHF/UHF/HF mobile in the FJ. I know antenna would work better on the roof but didn't want to drill holes yet ;)

Pics of modified bandi mount

Before running k40 for CB
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After Pics
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Re: Hello from Vegas

Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 8:28 pm
by FlyingWil
The fold down idea is great... especially for a daily driver! Don't worry about drilling holes... once you put a snokel on you'll never worry about holes again... LOL.

What part Vegas are you located?

Re: Hello from Vegas

Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 8:43 pm
by SinCityBrian
FlyingWil wrote:The fold down idea is great... especially for a daily driver! Don't worry about drilling holes... once you put a snokel on you'll never worry about holes again... LOL.

What part Vegas are you located?
Hi Wil

Not sure I'm going to keep the FJ long term so don't want to drill holes yet. I might change my mind on drilling holes after I put the bird meter on it & see how well the antenna works down their.

I'm in an older area of Vegas called section 10, all 1/2+ acre lots ie: just more room for stuff. Due west of The Strip less than 10 miles.

Re: Hello from Vegas

Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 8:59 pm
by SinCityBrian
Some pics of my FJ from the http://www.VV4W.org" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; outgoing officers run

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Re: Hello from Vegas

Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 9:11 pm
by SinCityBrian
Some pics of my past rigs

Jeep RubiScrambler a 2005 Rubicon Unlimited that I converted into a Scrambler
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Jeep Redneck Porsche a 2003 Rubicon w/RELA, AiRock, RockShots a 4 knight vision camera system for self spotting on the rocks ect.
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Kaiser Jeep M715 & Flatfender, my MB not pictured but friends CJ2A is.
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Re: Hello from Vegas

Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 11:54 pm
by cruiserlarry
Welcome to OAUSA, Brian... Those were some outstanding rigs you've had... :mrgreen:

Re: Hello from Vegas

Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 1:25 am
by SinCityBrian
cruiserlarry wrote:Welcome to OAUSA, Brian... Those were some outstanding rigs you've had... :mrgreen:
Thanks Larry

Out of the dozen plus rigs I've built those turned out the best :D

Forgot to post pic of the CJ-6s I have in my back yard, might do a resto-mod on the white one & diesel/SVO repower

The 59 CJ-6
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The 71 CJ-6
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Re: Hello from Vegas

Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 6:44 am
by Cnynrat
Welcome aboard Brian , good to see you over here. The FJ is looking good as usual.

Re: Hello from Vegas

Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 9:30 am
by FlyingWil
I am in Vegas for work about once a month... typically around the airport area. Maybe next time I am there I can bump into you and meet you for a beverage or two!
SinCityBrian wrote:Some pics of my past rigs

Jeep RubiScrambler a 2005 Rubicon Unlimited that I converted into a Scrambler
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Did you use the AEV kit or similar for the conversion?

Re: Hello from Vegas

Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 11:42 am
by SinCityBrian
Cnynrat wrote:Welcome aboard Brian , good to see you over here. The FJ is looking good as usual.
Thanks Dave

Looks like transition of A4x4 members is going well