It's been a long time...

[River Beast]

hey all!

Just wanted to stop by and give a shout to all you FSJer's... old timers and newcomers!!!

Im still alive and well... living outside of Reno, NV ( Fernley ). Working hard and trying to get my life back in order for quite some time now. I have not forgotten about anyone here as you all know, friends are forever! It's tough to come back here every now and then.... some of you truely understand what I mean when I say that.

I still have the 'urge' every now and then to build another FSJ, the timing is not right just yet.

For the record.. I do have ALL the documentation I have done on 'RIVERBEAST' saved to CD's... pics and all. I will most likely get it all together and send it to Tad so he has it... not sure when... but I will.

I have to truely say that I miss this place and all the friendship we share, its just really hard to stay in the mix when I have many other pressing issues. I do lurk in the shadows and check out the boards from time to time and my email addy is still good as some of you know and keep in touch with me... thanks... it means a lot to me.

Safe wheelin and godspeed to all the FSJers! I will be around here and there....

y'all take care of yourselves, your families and your FSJ's....

[billyrb]

nice to see you're still around. I hope things your way are well, sir!

[COLOFIREMAN]

Well dang good to see you on this site again!!!! Welcome back!:thumbsup:

[fulsizjeep]

Howdy Todd! Good to hear from you! :fsj:

[orangecherokee]

Todd, it's good to hear from you. I still have no clue what went down but I'm glad you seem to be on the up and up. I'm sure if you do decide to build another it will be even better than RB. We'll be here waiting when you get back. See you then.

[janie]

Todd,

It always does my heart good to see you here. Hope as time allows you'll be able to spend more time with us and get back into another SJ.

Take care darlin!

[malodin]

just saying hi, hope youll be able to start posting up more often:) your rig was and is an inspiration to me(and i can safely say most of us here on the board)

[scott taylor]

HEY TODD,

WARMS THE HEART TO SEE YOU POST UP!!!! <sorry for yelling> it's just good to see you're still around!!! "River Beauty" is still rollin around and lovin the dunes... Hope all's well...

God Bless
scott

[Jeepstress]

SQUEEE!! Todd! It's great to hear from ya! Tell the fam we say hey! When you need a new project just call Flint. I'm sure we have one we can sell you. ;)

[Don S]

..

... Good to hear from you friend!!!! :thumbsup:

Have a good one while you can still laugh about it.. Don S..

[fulsizjeep]

When you need a new project just call Flint. I'm sure we have one we can sell you. ;)wha??? Krista, just don't call Belts Salvage until you talk to me first. :( Pulease? :p

[DieselSJ]

RB!!!!!

Great to hear from you! Don't stay away so long.

[gwinn]

Hey Todd,

I hope all is well with the Grisko clan!:) Drop in more often amigo!

I've had the pleasure of wheeling with scratchpad and the former River Beast. He's made a few more mods and it is currently under construction once again. It should be trail ready about the time Johnson is rockin' again next Fall. Right scratchpad? ;)

You better get crackin on another project. FSJ Rubicon '09! :)

[GWDriver]

Semper Fi, Todd.........Semper Fi.

Glad to see you're still around. Finally got my GW on the road but I'm still not finished. Your work has been an inspiration.

[jaber]

Good to see you poping in. I was also inspired by RB. Cant wait to see what you'll do next. :thumbsup:

[bigun]

Tod glad to see you are still alive! RB was the rig that got excited about doing something with what is now known as Crom!

[FSJ Guy]

Good to hear from ya! Hope all is well!

[Merc69]

Glad to see you are doing well and getting along in the civilian world. I see a SJ in your future...:fsj:

[JeepBountyHunter]

Hey Stranger!!! Good to hear from you...
When your ready to 'dive' back into the addicition...and need parts, I've got some around...(including some smog stuff I got off yah)...
(Oh btw, your next project should be a J Truck :D)...
Aaron

[710 Burner]

Its always nice to hear from an old friend. Don't be a stranger.

[The PIG Smith]

Todd, you always knew you were welcome here!

I sure did enjoy our visit at your mother's home in Long beach way back in '04 (Wow! Has it been that long?)
I hope someday, somewhere we can visit each each again!

Take care and come back often!

[Tad]

Reno?
Career change?

:eek:

[River Beast]

Thanks for the replies from all!!!

To answer a few questions.... the boys are great... Anthony and Timothy will be 17 in July and Daniel will be 15 in August... man how time flies....
http://a616.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/80/l_a59558863f5789112fa924dce956505f.jpg

Sammy was 4 in May...

http://a208.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/71/l_7fb9c796d843273acfbf237e9b909ec7.jpg

Tad,

I did a career move.. yes.... Kim and the boys are are still in CA... we are not together anymore... things happen.... ( not the place for discussion on this )

Glad to see all the FSJers still remember me ( blowing the dust off the IFSJA link)

;)

[krek]

I'm new since you left but Riverbeast is the stuff of legend on here. Welcome back!

[j20brett]

I'm new since you left but Riverbeast is the stuff of legend on here. Welcome back!

X2...hope all goes well for you and the family. See ya around!

[Jeep Jeep]

Todd, glad to here from you. I just drove through your area a couple of weeks ago, on a trip to Fallon. I'm still in Lemoore and will retire in a year and a half. 26 is enough for me.

Dudley

[Lindel]

Hey Todd, good to see you're still alive and kicking.

Talk about your career moves, I'm leaving for Chicago in the next two weeks! :eek:

[Dmntxn77]

Im still alive and well... living outside of Reno, NV ( Fernley ). Working hard and trying to get my life back in order for quite some time now.

What kind of work does a tired old Marine get in Reno? :eek:



:D

[sportsidedan]

nice hearing from you... who's driving your old jeep???

[Heavy_Metal_Thunder_81]

I was just joining up around the time RB was being sold. 3 FSJs later I still have yet to build a rig anywhere near as cool as RB. Hope things get back on track with you and you can build another sweet rig...Im thinkin a W/T Chero is in order :thumbsup:

Hey Todd, good to see you're still alive and kicking.

Talk about your career moves, I'm leaving for Chicago in the next two weeks! :eek:
YOU JUST SPILLED THE BEANS!!!

[Chrome]

Hey Todd good to hear from ya Bud!!! As always you know if you need anything just drop a line. When you get ready for your next FSJ project just let me know. I've got lots of YELLOW engine paint sitting around. ;) :D

[Lindel]

Originally posted by Heavy_Metal_Thunder_81

YOU JUST SPILLED THE BEANS!!!

I told CJM the other day, I figured that was better than showing up at his house with him not being there.

Anyway, I'll be there on or around the 20th or so.

Todd, best of luck and life to you. Don't be a stranger.

[shimniok]

Hey Todd, it's great to hear from ya! It's been too long :D

[Shaggin' Wagon]

Hey man! They have an OT section now so I finally have something to offer! Good to see a post from ya.

[CowKiller]

nice to hear from ya, i just did the same thing the other day. first time on in almost 2 years last week.

[gwinn]

nice hearing from you... who's driving your old jeep???

A guy down here in Arizona bought the old River Beast. His ifsja handle is scratchpad. He's made some good mods since he picked up the rig. Doesn't post much. Below is a pic from the AZFSJC Martinez Canyon trail ride last year.

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w305/azfsjc/scratchpad.jpg

[wickedwagon767]

:thumbsup:

RiverBeast and Cappas Hot Dog drew me into SJ's

Wish you well on your path

[grand_wag_85]

Good to hear from ya, take care of yourself man:thumbsup:

[79_Limited]

Todd,

Glad to hear things are moving along for you. I also sold my Jeep a while back to another member. Although I am Jeepless I still hang around and peep in with old friends from time to time.

Greg

[Hump]

Sucks to see that you've been through some rough times.

Life kept me away for a time too. A guy recently called for some help finding some rare parts, and now I can't help myself again.

Good luck with what you're doing.

[sportsidedan]

A guy down here in Arizona bought the old River Beast. His ifsja handle is scratchpad. He's made some good mods since he picked up the rig. Doesn't post much. Below is a pic from the AZFSJC Martinez Canyon trail ride last year.

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w305/azfsjc/scratchpad.jpg
cool: time to get back to the full-sizing my friend!!!

is that a sportside j10 in the back??? looks good from what i see. has anyone got more information about that one?

[wickedwagon767]

A guy down here in Arizona bought the old River Beast. His ifsja handle is scratchpad. He's made some good mods since he picked up the rig. Doesn't post much. Below is a pic from the AZFSJC Martinez Canyon trail ride last year.

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w305/azfsjc/scratchpad.jpg


I want to know what mods he's made to RB

[gwinn]

is that a sportside j10 in the back??? looks good from what i see. has anyone got more information about that one?


Don't have a lot of info on it. It's Kevin's brother Nick's truck. I think his handle is kaiseramc.

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w305/azfsjc/P1010016.jpg

I want to know what mods he's made to RB
Scratchpad was having some overheating problems with the Caddy engine so he installed an aluminum radiator and made a few other cooling mods. The problems continued and he found something wrong with the engine. I'm not sure what though. Last I knew he located a rebuilt Caddy engine and was going to swap it out. I know he did more work on the front end, but also can't remember. He installed a Rhino Grille :cool:. There really were quite a few items on the list when I talked to scratchpad last year. My memory sucks!

[FSJeeper]

Todd,

Its good to hear from you. I hope you are doing fine and everything is going your way.

I would be interested in the detailed pics you took of your WT conversion on Riverbeast. I want to do the exact same thing on my new Wagoneer.

Take care my friend.

[-Bluegill-]

I'm new since you left but Riverbeast is the stuff of legend on here. Welcome back!
X3! it was an inspiration for my Chero.

Good to hear from you!

[Sambo]

glad 2 see old faces toddels

SAMBO SLAPS RIVERBEAST AROUND WITH A LARGE TROUT!:D

[Millerluck]

Good hear from you.

Larry

[Marvin Gates]

Hey Todd, as you can tell a lot of people miss you around here. Anyway, I wish you the best at whatever you decide you want to do.

[COLOFIREMAN]

Todd,

Its good to hear from you. I hope you are doing fine and everything is going your way.

I would be interested in the detailed pics you took of your WT conversion on Riverbeast. I want to do the exact same thing on my new Wagoneer.

Take care my friend.

Send me an email and I'll send you the pic's TAD sent me on that swap. www.cgsjeepguy@msn.com (http://www.cgsjeepguy@msn.com)