3/22 Shakedown run?

zebrabeefj40 · 02-26-08, 07:21 PM

Gents,

I am making every effort to attend this ride with my Cruiser. I've had it since Labor Day weekend of last year and have yet to hit the trail.

To say I'm jonesin to wheel is a minor understatement.

Like 4rnr I'm probably gonna head up Friday after work and stay at the hotel (if they're open). Makes for a long day Saturday otherwise. If anyone is interested in riding Sunday I could be convinced to drive up Saturday instead to wheel the following day. An extra day of riding makes my fuel bill look less painful too.

How about it? Who else is planing to make the ride?

Nick

4rnr · 02-26-08, 08:49 PM

I know tom wimberly (TNT4x4) doesnt post here but he is planning on coming down and he might bring his bronco (its sweet). I think he said he is going to try to get Steve (Cliffs owner) to come as well now that he has a rig. The both of them havent been to the badlands in many years... My other buddy Joe (Joez) might make it as well.

Gappy · 02-27-08, 04:47 PM

That weekend is the front end of our Spring Break but I'm thinking it should work out for one long day Saturday.

PhilC64 · 02-27-08, 10:19 PM

Depending on my parts install progress I might bring the 62 for a debut run. If not then the FJC gets the honors.

After seeing Tom's rig this past Sunday I'd love to see that in action!

Gappy · 02-28-08, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by PhilC64

Depending on my parts install progress I might bring the 62 for a debut run. If not then the FJC gets the honors.

After seeing Tom's rig this past Sunday I'd love to see that in action!

Did you see my rig at Carl's shop or are you talking about a different Tom?

PhilC64 · 02-28-08, 04:35 PM

Tom Wimberly (TNT4x4) at the Cliff's this past Sunday

traxman25 · 03-02-08, 10:47 PM

I'll be there. That Friday is Good Friday, would anyone be up for wheeling Friday and Sat? The boys have off school and I really want to wheel, and it would be nice to make the trip a little more worth while. Diesel is EXPENSIVE!! Say like noon Friday. I think we are going to stay over in Danville IL though, got the indoor pool to keep the boys entertained...

SAR_Squid79 · 03-02-08, 11:58 PM

I take it we're talking about Badlands?

4rnr · 03-03-08, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by traxman25

I'll be there. That Friday is Good Friday, would anyone be up for wheeling Friday and Sat? The boys have off school and I really want to wheel, and it would be nice to make the trip a little more worth while. Diesel is EXPENSIVE!! Say like noon Friday. I think we are going to stay over in Danville IL though, got the indoor pool to keep the boys entertained...

Good, you can see whats left of your x-member.

traxman25 · 03-04-08, 01:20 PM

Anyone care if this gets cross posted to other forums?

Cruiser Clint · 03-04-08, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by traxman25

Anyone care if this gets cross posted to other forums?

Please do, the more the merrier!

Clint

traxman25 · 03-04-08, 10:13 PM

Same feeling here. I had a guy from Lafayette call and order some parts today, he said he's up for it.

Gappy · 03-05-08, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by traxman25

I'll be there. That Friday is Good Friday, would anyone be up for wheeling Friday and Sat? The boys have off school and I really want to wheel, and it would be nice to make the trip a little more worth while. Diesel is EXPENSIVE!! Say like noon Friday. I think we are going to stay over in Danville IL though, got the indoor pool to keep the boys entertained...

More kids....cool......how old?

traxman25 · 03-05-08, 06:36 AM

6 and 14.

tonyota · 03-05-08, 04:03 PM

I will be there on Saturday, bright & early. I might bring my son, he's 22. I am up for the day, but not Friday or Sunday. So lookin forward to this event. Later, Tony.

tonyota · 03-05-08, 04:04 PM

I think Johnnys gonna come too.

4rnr · 03-07-08, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by traxman25

I'll be there. That Friday is Good Friday, would anyone be up for wheeling Friday and Sat? The boys have off school and I really want to wheel, and it would be nice to make the trip a little more worth while. Diesel is EXPENSIVE!! Say like noon Friday. I think we are going to stay over in Danville IL though, got the indoor pool to keep the boys entertained...

me and the misses will leave here friday afternoon. pobably get there around prime rib time. Then, since we wont be camping (I dont think), I will likely drink myself obnoctious.

But no wheeling on friday for me, at least not as of now.

traxman25 · 03-07-08, 11:52 AM

When does Prime Rib start?

4rnr · 03-07-08, 04:18 PM

when im hungry

Unless someone else is going to join me. then Ill figure it out when I get there.

PhilC64 · 03-07-08, 06:13 PM

I could never imagine you obnoxiously drunk John! :thefinger: I might just have to head out there that Friday to watch the fireworks!

Gumby · 03-08-08, 03:27 PM

The pig should be ready for a good shake down run with the EFI and locker mod 12.2

New tires on the trailer too, so no more Gumby napping my co-driver/truck guard.

Even got a new batch of TEQ stickers. Maybe some pig ones too. Good for 10 hp each.

PhilC64 · 03-08-08, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Gumby

...New tires on the trailer too, so no more Gumby napping my co-driver/truck guard.

Even got a new batch of TEQ stickers. Maybe some pig ones too. Good for 10 hp each.

Gumby was more problems than what he was worth. The little bastid had this funky smell to him that drew flies! lol Stickers? Cool! I want a dozen of 'em so I can go faster than my wife's 4 cylinder minivan!

toyman317 · 03-16-08, 07:15 PM

This thread needs a bump. Plan to be there Sat. early. Looking forward to it.

traxman25 · 03-16-08, 10:32 PM

This weekend I finally admitted to myself the fact that I have a very weak Pass side front spring pack. Not sure what, if anything I'll be able to do about it this week though. I'll still be there, but I might have a saggy front right end. :( I don't have the truck here at the shop so that complicates things a lot. I might pulling apart a spring pack I have here and try swapping out a few leaves if I have time.

Dbl Blk <> · 03-17-08, 07:44 AM

Bummer I won't be able to make it. Hopefully, after this semester I can come to an event again. Have fun you guys!

BTW, Tom, your rig is looking better all the time!

4rnr · 03-17-08, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by traxman25

This weekend I finally admitted to myself the fact that I have a very weak Pass side front spring pack. Not sure what, if anything I'll be able to do about it this week though. I'll still be there, but I might have a saggy front right end. :( I don't have the truck here at the shop so that complicates things a lot. I might pulling apart a spring pack I have here and try swapping out a few leaves if I have time.

I have a set of marlin leafs (f & r) I doubt they are the right length, but let me know if you want me to grab one

traxman25 · 03-17-08, 11:40 AM

John,

If I can't get anything worked out Thursday and we are having troubles with it Friday afternoon I'll give you a call. Thanks!

Gappy · 03-17-08, 01:05 PM

I should be there Sat morning. I have to pick up my rig from Carl on Thursday or Friday, he is fabbing up some "Orange Trail Protection".
The whole family may tag along this time, even the wifey!

Gappy · 03-17-08, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Dbl Blk <>

Bummer I won't be able to make it. Hopefully, after this semester I can come to an event again. Have fun you guys!!

Remember that skipping classes is not just for the young!!!

PhilC64 · 03-18-08, 04:13 PM

Sorry folks but I won't be able to make this one. My birf parts weren't delivered and are now going back to Kurt thanks to the USPS. The morons could deliver a fart in an elevator without screwing it up. Kurt will have them shipped back to me FEDEX next week. In the meantime enjoy the mud!