Ziggy's 2007 FJ storm chase vehicle

**Ziggy_ks1** · 03-26-2008, 05:24 PM

Not the greatest build yet so far. But here it is. More pics to be added as time goes by.
After many years of great use. It was time to put the old storm chase vehicle to rest. The old Toyota 4X4 xtra cab pickup had seen it's days. Here in Central Kansas. Shortly after getting the new FJ a few things had to begin to be added.
Had all the factory "goodies" installed ahead of time as far as option packages goes.
TRD exhaust and K&N intake. Then a set of Toyo Open Country MT 265/70/R17 tires were in order. Before the first trip to Colorado last year.
Added a TomTom 520 then changed to a 720 this year. Modified the front cup holder to hold the base and make it removable to still use it if needed.
With a little help from a friend and the bro. Got the Warn front bumper and Powerplant HD winch installed over the last couple of days. (lousy weather to try it in one day)
A couple of before and after pics.
After the fun taking the front end off part.

After getting the bumper installed.

A couple of bruises trying to reach the bolts and a fat lip laying underneath and a wrench slip. The results for now.
After winch install.

Another shot showing some of the graphics I made up on the vinyl cutter.

Have the OME heavy springs and shocks ready to go on. As soon as I either decide to have them put on. Or go the do it myself route again.
Next up to come either before or after the next trip to Colorado are the rear bumper and some sliders for now.
I like the stereo the way it is for now, buuuuuut. Since I'm used to 2,000 watts of home stereo beating on me in the house. May be upgrading that as well.
As it sit's that's what I have for now. More additions later of course. I just don't know what they are.
Zig

**toytaco** · 03-26-2008, 05:49 PM

Nice! and welcome to the forum

FJC8871 · 03-26-2008, 05:50 PM

Great color! Welcome!

DoWork · 03-26-2008, 05:53 PM

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Ziggy_ks1 previously said:

Not the greatest build yet so far. Zig

I dont know! looks pretty good to me

**volhoo** · 03-26-2008, 05:57 PM

Looks good...

Chrs · 03-26-2008, 09:38 PM

Wow! I was looking at the background of your pics and was like "that reminds me of Salina." I checked your location and you are from Salina!

I was born in Salina and lived there until I was about 14-15.

**timbo2** · 03-26-2008, 09:42 PM

Welcome to the forum! Like the bumper, it was my first choice until I decided to go all ARB. BTW, I grew up in Pittsburg KS! Go Jayhawks!

Tim

Weathernut · 03-27-2008, 07:32 AM

OOOO! a fellow storm chaser with an FJ!!!!!

Welcome!

I will be curious to see where you mount your laptop and other gear!!!!

**Ziggy_ks1** · 03-27-2008, 11:18 AM

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Chrs previously said:

Wow! I was looking at the background of your pics and was like "that reminds me of Salina." I checked your location and you are from Salina!

I was born in Salina and lived there until I was about 14-15.

Yes good ole Salina,KS. I live out in Hollybrook the old airbase section in the south part of town. Born here and mom moved us back here in 1975. Sheesh that was a long time ago.: )

**Ziggy_ks1** · 03-27-2008, 11:23 AM

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Weathernut previously said:

OOOO! a fellow storm chaser with an FJ!!!!!

Welcome!

I will be curious to see where you mount your laptop and other gear!!!!

I'm looking into a Ram Mount from RAM-MOUNT.COM for the Pavillion. But have to go through a dealer it seems. And if they have one that will fit. Other equipment I use are just the cameras. An Olympus E500 and JVC digital video camera now. Also keep a smaller Kodak digital right next to the front seat at all times. Ya never now what's going to happen and when. I have a few pictures on my web page if you are interested. members.cox.net/mswenson1

Zig