Cliffs with a Pinzgauer, in Late April or Early May

[kenton]

Unfortunately the Pinz can go Saturday but not Sunday. I'm still planning to be there Sunday, however those who wanna see a funky German 4x4 in the flesh will have to wait.
Has anyone been to Cliffs lately, whats the river like?
Kenton

[PhilC64]

I'm out this weekend completely. I need to be at work Sunday morning by 7:30am. I hate working with a hangover.

[Gumby]

Originally Posted by PhilC64

I'm out this weekend completely. I need to be at work Sunday morning by 7:30am. I hate working with a hangover.

Just pull up behind the Dunkin' Donuts with the rest of the squad cars and take a little nap.

Tell dispatch that you're code 5 for the rest of the shift.

[PhilC64]

Originally Posted by Gumby

Just pull up behind the Dunkin' Donuts with the rest of the squad cars and take a little nap.

Tell dispatch that you're code 5 for the rest of the shift.

I'd love to do that but I'll be directing traffic near Soldier Field for the Police Memorial service. It's a yearly event and it my unit's turn in the barrel. Breakfast will be Advil with a Maalox chaser.

[kenton]

I just looked at the weather in marseilles-- lots of rain. I'm not keen on taking my 80 through an epic mud-fest, although I'll deny saying that under penalty of ejection from the Man club. What are the other attendees planning-- 4rnr, your group is just taking a part-day spin around 10, to exercise some new engines?

I'm considering trying again in late May early June, my neighbor really wants to go and it's hard for me to drop my responsibilities for two fun weekends that close together.

I'd take my 4runner but the clutch finally gave up (still drivable on the road, but any resistance like 4wheeling and it slips terrible) and I was too lazy this winter to get off my a-- and swap in a new clutch (which I have, along with a heavier flywheel, sitting on my bench).
Kenton

[Gumby]

There's a slight chance of rain this far south tonight, a good chance tomorrow, and maybe more on Saturday. Any big rain and the cliffs will be a muddy, nasty mess. No place for street tires.

I'll be testing lockers, so it might work well for me.

[4rnr]

I will be there rain or shine. Ive got 2 guys who have never wheeled and are in new trucks. (no ricky your virginity grew back). One fj60 on 33's, arbs, and a winch. and a 88 runner on 33's.

So I was thinking a quick (hopefully) shot around maybe #1. I havenet been on 1 in at least a year. and then depending on how they are feeling maybe 10, maybe down hill 7... who knows. Iam up for anything this side of "land cruiser" or #8. But its up to the green horns.

Like gumby said if it rains good and there is no sun or wind to dry it up. It can get damn scary on street tires. All terrains are better. But between me and gumby we should have no issues getting you out of anything.

Im not looking to go nuts just putz around.

BTW Kenton are you the same guy I wheeled with a few years back at the badlands.

[anthonycds]

I really wanna join you guys-never wheeled yet, but looks like I won't be able to make it, sorta promised some buddies I'd go to the Beer at the Pier saturday.
4rnr-would've been a great opportunity for me to tag along with your two friends who've never wheeled either.
Hoping some of you will get some great pics.

[PhilC64]

You wouldn't have enjoyed yourself at all Anthony. What you'll miss is 4Rnr doing a lot of bench wheeling and a tour of the parking lot.

[4rnr]

Originally Posted by PhilC64

You wouldn't have enjoyed yourself at all Anthony. What you'll miss is 4Rnr doing a lot of bench wheeling and a tour of the parking lot.

Well come on my 4runner is still a babie, Everyone starts somewhere.

[PhilC64]

Did you get the trans temp issue settled yet John?

My FJC is still in the shop. I'm going to start demanding conjugal visits soon!

[kenton]

Hi 4rnr, yes indeed that is my POS with the unpainted fiberglass fenders. I'm Lorax on some boards (or was back in the day when I used to post more... and 2400 baud was kickin'). Tell Goebs he needs to give me those tires 'n wheels...
I'll call tomorrow and see what conditions are like, help me decide whether to go Sunday. I won't be in that 4runner, it's slipping to badly, I'll be in my 80.

[4rnr]

Originally Posted by PhilC64

Did you get the trans temp issue settled yet John?

My FJC is still in the shop. I'm going to start demanding conjugal visits soon!

Yeah I changed the trans from a 340h to a 340f and threw the 3.4L in while I was in there

[4rnr]

Originally Posted by kenton

Hi 4rnr, yes indeed that is my POS with the unpainted fiberglass fenders. I'm Lorax on some boards (or was back in the day when I used to post more... and 2400 baud was kickin'). Tell Goebs he needs to give me those tires 'n wheels...
I'll call tomorrow and see what conditions are like, help me decide whether to go Sunday. I won't be in that 4runner, it's slipping to badly, I'll be in my 80.

I also planned to call Tom tomorrow just to see what the park is like. But im going reguardless of conditions.

[OLDNSLO]

I'll prolly be there on Sunday

[4rnr]

Talked to Tom he said the Cliffs hasnt seen rain in a week!! So the trails should be nice and tacky!

[kenton]

yep weather sounds great, should be alot of fun.
Unfortunately, I've decided to bail this time. I'm going to aim for May 31st/June 1st (NOT memorial day weekend, which is the weekend before). I can't manage two wheeling weekends in one month, and my Pinzgauer bud Richard is pushing hard to go ASAP.
I hope I can see some of you there soon-- I haven't nailed the 31st/1st date down yet, but hope to by next weekend.
Phil/Archie/Rob, as well as those going this Sunday, let me know if the 31st/1st is open. The next open weekend after that for me is June 14/15, and then not until mid-July. If we push it back enough, I'll have my 4Runner ready (I'm getting motivated to get'r done, spend some late week-nights, hopefully the baby'll be sleeping better then).
Kenton

[4rnr]

Originally Posted by kenton

yep weather sounds great, should be alot of fun.
Unfortunately, I've decided to bail this time. I'm going to aim for May 31st/June 1st (NOT memorial day weekend, which is the weekend before). I can't manage two wheeling weekends in one month, and my Pinzgauer bud Richard is pushing hard to go ASAP.
I hope I can see some of you there soon-- I haven't nailed the 31st/1st date down yet, but hope to by next weekend.
Phil/Archie/Rob, as well as those going this Sunday, let me know if the 31st/1st is open. The next open weekend after that for me is June 14/15, and then not until mid-July. If we push it back enough, I'll have my 4Runner ready (I'm getting motivated to get'r done, spend some late week-nights, hopefully the baby'll be sleeping better then).
Kenton

Lame

keep the 25,26,27th open of July for The Chicago Toyota Jamboree @ the cliffs. I just picked up another sponsor (Advanced auto parts)

[OLDNSLO]

I should be up there around 900-930.....looks like I'm bringing the FJC...I couldn't get the 40 finished in time...

Brian

[PhilC64]

I'm open anytime that weekend Kenton. I'll be on vacation then and am free. Give me about a weeks notice and I'll be good. I've already informed the events coordinator that weekend is now booked for me.

My steel is here so I should have at least some sliders on the 62 by then. I'm trying to figure out if I should weld or bolt them to the frame. Brian you want that set of sliders for the FJC? I'll have them ready for you.

[Gumby]

A good day.

The pig lost the shifter cable about a half hour onto the first trail. The other guys talked me into continuing in first for the rest of the day. Other than that it was a quality trip. No major carnage.

[OLDNSLO]

Some pics!....from my 9 y.o. son....

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Nice to meet some new people...had a great time on #10...

Brian