Coal Mine Cruiser Classic- who's going?

shmukster · 06-03-08, 06:50 PM

I am hopefult there will be a GREAT turnout from the ALCA at the Coal Mine cruiser Classic. We've offered to lead runs and with any luck we should be able to offer five or six trail leaders to the event. I've been leading trails for years (with Matt Reed's help most of the time) and it's rewarding. It's a great way to meet new people and often to help people get their feet wet (or wetter!!!) in the land cruiser wheeling scene.

I had hoped to do some tech inspection but that doesn't look like it's gonna happen. Shutdown starts at the steel mill where I work on Friday and I will be balls to the wall for five weeks. If we can offer some trail leaders and display our banner at the campground I think that will be a good representation from our club.

I'm staying at the Comfort Inn outside of Pine Grove (off exit 100 of I81), Matt Reed will be there along with Tom Humphries and hopefully Todd Oldenberg. It's a good quiet place, relatively close to the event and various restaurants, and has an indoor pool and hot showers. Free breakfast too. Me and the piggy will be at the campground Wednesday night for socialization (read: beer drinking) and I can hardly wait- it's only five weeks from tomorrow (I think!).

Who all is planning to attend from the club? This is the premier event of the year in our area and there aren't many good reasons why we shouldn't have a good turnout. Let's have a show of hands and see what we can expect from the ALCA! Gary S

zucruisers · 06-03-08, 07:02 PM

me and dom will be there with the buggy if at all possible

kb3gun · 06-03-08, 08:28 PM

I'll be there! Can't wait!!

CJBury · 06-03-08, 08:29 PM

I will not be able to make the entire trip. I will make it atleast one day. I would be more than happy to help anyway I can to support GCLC and ALCA. I will be able to let you know what day I can help a little closer to the event. If I camp it will be at Rausch.

plfj40 · 06-04-08, 07:18 PM

The Polish brothers will be there wednesday afternoon with our fj40.brining the beers and kielbasa. will stay at eco valley campground. should be funn like every year. im also going to ec4rj on the 20 this month so im hoping to see some familiar faces out there. you to garry i hope you are comming. fixed my frame so im hoping to wheel hard this year.

CJBury · 06-04-08, 07:32 PM

I took a PTO day friday the 11th. I don't think I will be there early enough to wheel but I will be good to go on saturday. Can't wait to see everyone and take out some frustrations on the 80.

jamarquardt22 · 06-04-08, 07:45 PM

I may make it up on Satuday. Ive got no vacation to use:( Also PA ttora takeover is being held at the end of July which I had already planned on attending.

I wonder when they need to know by.

davnic6 · 06-04-08, 09:09 PM

We will be there at least one day!! Yee haa.....

Wayneraintree · 06-05-08, 01:42 PM

my plans are in limbo.... stay tuned : (

caz · 06-06-08, 05:41 AM

I am planning to be there. I have never been to rausch - what do I need to do to make sure that I camp near /with all of you?

CAZ

CJBury · 06-06-08, 05:21 PM

I think that the people that are going for the whole event are staying at the camp ground where all the raffels and and stuff are being held. Since I am only going over night I am staying at rausch. We could all try to meet up in the same corner or the park. Who is up for camping friday into saturday? Once we get a list we can keep in touch and work out the logistics.

jamarquardt22 · 06-09-08, 02:26 PM

I wont be coming on this one. Ive just got way too much work to do on the crawler.

kb3gun · 06-09-08, 02:37 PM

CAZ,
If you're camping at the Echo Valley campground, you'll find a spot in the group. If it's like last year, we'll be set-up on the left hand side as you pull into the primitive camping area. I'll get there mid-afternoon on Wednesday like I did last year and stake our claim.

76FJ40 · 06-09-08, 07:19 PM

Bill,

Would you save a spot for me with the ALCA group? I wheel with ALCA more than any other group so I feel like a member.

kb3gun · 06-09-08, 08:35 PM

Will do!

caz · 06-10-08, 04:03 AM

Actually, I just found out that my wife is scheduled for surgery on the 10th. I don't think I will be able to make it this year!

crawlin40 · 06-11-08, 10:43 AM

I will be there though probably not wheeling the stock 80, Shmukster's copilot will be my spot!

caz · 06-16-08, 06:33 AM

Looking like I might be able to make it! My wife's surgery is moved to the previous Monday.

Anyone have an open seat for Saturday? I doubt I will be able to make it for more than Friday night through Saturday afternoon.

Thanks,
CAZ

BROKEROB1 · 06-16-08, 08:38 AM

I will be away on a family vacation during this event. Have fun, all!

CJBury · 06-16-08, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caz

Looking like I might be able to make it! My wife's surgery is moved to the previous Monday.

Anyone have an open seat for Saturday? I doubt I will be able to make it for more than Friday night through Saturday afternoon.

Thanks,
CAZ

I have a seat for you or anyone else who wants one.

cruiserhead · 06-24-08, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caz

Looking like I might be able to make it! My wife's surgery is moved to the previous Monday.

Anyone have an open seat for Saturday? I doubt I will be able to make it for more than Friday night through Saturday afternoon.

Thanks,
CAZ

If you still have those 40 fenders bring them with you.You could ride with me,I`ve got an open seat.Camping is same as last year,only with new shower facilities.Got the Polish Brothers apps.
David

caz · 06-25-08, 04:08 AM

Thanks for the offers from both!

We'll see how the surgery goes on Monday. If she is still feeling pretty bad, I may stay home - or only make it up for Saturday.

I will bring the fenders if I come.

Thanks,
CAZ

Blue77FJ40 · 06-25-08, 06:31 AM

Chris, what, no Jeeper Jim? Who's gonna keep you outta trouble?

CJBury · 06-25-08, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue77FJ40

Chris, what, no Jeeper Jim? Who's gonna keep you outta trouble?

No Jim this year. His daughters first b-day is saturday. That is why I am trying to wheel fri and a little on sat then go to the party.

jonheld · 06-28-08, 07:17 AM

Time grows short boys and girls. Get those apps in ASAP.

Gotham City Land Cruisers

CJBury · 06-28-08, 02:44 PM

I wish I could afford and have the time for the whole trip. Hopefully next year will be better. See you either thursday or friday.

toypu17 · 06-30-08, 09:35 PM

I will be there for the entire event, cant wait

davnic6 · 07-01-08, 09:15 PM

Looks like it will still be in the body shop. :-( Maybe next time....

06-03-08, 06:50 PM	#1
shmukster IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NE PA coal region TLCA# 12019 Posts: 709	Coal Mine Cruiser Classic- who's going? I am hopefult there will be a GREAT turnout from the ALCA at the Coal Mine cruiser Classic. We've offered to lead runs and with any luck we should be able to offer five or six trail leaders to the event. I've been leading trails for years (with Matt Reed's help most of the time) and it's rewarding. It's a great way to meet new people and often to help people get their feet wet (or wetter!!!) in the land cruiser wheeling scene. I had hoped to do some tech inspection but that doesn't look like it's gonna happen. Shutdown starts at the steel mill where I work on Friday and I will be balls to the wall for five weeks. If we can offer some trail leaders and display our banner at the campground I think that will be a good representation from our club. I'm staying at the Comfort Inn outside of Pine Grove (off exit 100 of I81), Matt Reed will be there along with Tom Humphries and hopefully Todd Oldenberg. It's a good quiet place, relatively close to the event and various restaurants, and has an indoor pool and hot showers. Free breakfast too. Me and the piggy will be at the campground Wednesday night for socialization (read: beer drinking) and I can hardly wait- it's only five weeks from tomorrow (I think!). Who all is planning to attend from the club? This is the premier event of the year in our area and there aren't many good reasons why we shouldn't have a good turnout. Let's have a show of hands and see what we can expect from the ALCA! Gary S __________________ 78 FJ55 78 FJ40

06-03-08, 07:02 PM	#2
zucruisers IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northumberland, PA Posts: 644	me and dom will be there with the buggy if at all possible __________________ 97 3500 dually cummins 83 lwb minitruck..needs work, for sale soon 85 sr5 mini, woods truck 88 zuk/yota buggy..amateur comp rig 92 zuk trail rig 95 rusty zuk 90 tracker dd 93 idi diesel f350, for sale soon

06-03-08, 08:28 PM	#3
kb3gun IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Somerset, PA TLCA# 17295 Posts: 249	I'll be there! Can't wait!! __________________ Bill Somerset, PA USA 2007 FJ Cruiser 1966 FJ40 (Website Link:New Project) (on Mud: updated more often) Proud member of ALCA!

06-03-08, 08:29 PM	#4
CJBury IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Suburban Hell TLCA# 15636 Posts: 770	I will not be able to make the entire trip. I will make it atleast one day. I would be more than happy to help anyway I can to support GCLC and ALCA. I will be able to let you know what day I can help a little closer to the event. If I camp it will be at Rausch. __________________ Chris 96 FZJ ALCA Wheel it till it's a buggy

06-04-08, 07:32 PM	#6
CJBury IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Suburban Hell TLCA# 15636 Posts: 770	I took a PTO day friday the 11th. I don't think I will be there early enough to wheel but I will be good to go on saturday. Can't wait to see everyone and take out some frustrations on the 80. __________________ Chris 96 FZJ ALCA Wheel it till it's a buggy


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06-04-08, 07:18 PM	#5
plfj40 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Shelton CT TLCA# 15935 Posts: 11	The Polish brothers will be there wednesday afternoon with our fj40.brining the beers and kielbasa. will stay at eco valley campground. should be funn like every year. im also going to ec4rj on the 20 this month so im hoping to see some familiar faces out there. you to garry i hope you are comming. fixed my frame so im hoping to wheel hard this year.

06-04-08, 07:45 PM	#7
jamarquardt22 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mountville, PA Posts: 123	I may make it up on Satuday. Ive got no vacation to use:( Also PA ttora takeover is being held at the end of July which I had already planned on attending. I wonder when they need to know by. __________________ Andy 98 Taco- lifted 3" on 31" BFG at's Well armored and now e-locked!

06-04-08, 09:09 PM	#8
davnic6 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Edgewater Md TLCA# 18491 Posts: 81	We will be there at least one day!! Yee haa..... __________________ 97 FZJ-80 Sept 07 - 135K, 40th Sage, Factory Lockers, SC, OME 2.5 850/860, 315 75 16 Toyo, IronPig skidplate & rear bumper w/tire carrier, ARB Front, LandTank seat extension..... 94 FJ80 1994 sold 88 FJ60 155K sold 83 FJ60 113K sold

06-05-08, 01:42 PM	#9
Wayneraintree IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Eastern PA TLCA# 9720 Posts: 2,680	my plans are in limbo.... stay tuned : ( __________________ Jeffrey Save Tellico! TreadLightly BlueRibbon Coalition United Four Wheel Drive TLCA.org ALCA- Fledgling Cruiser group of eastern PA

06-06-08, 05:41 AM	#10
caz IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ephrata, PA Posts: 366	I am planning to be there. I have never been to rausch - what do I need to do to make sure that I camp near /with all of you? CAZ __________________ Rate your Cruiser!! - HERE My 40 Build

06-06-08, 05:21 PM	#11
CJBury IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Suburban Hell TLCA# 15636 Posts: 770	I think that the people that are going for the whole event are staying at the camp ground where all the raffels and and stuff are being held. Since I am only going over night I am staying at rausch. We could all try to meet up in the same corner or the park. Who is up for camping friday into saturday? Once we get a list we can keep in touch and work out the logistics. __________________ Chris 96 FZJ ALCA Wheel it till it's a buggy

06-09-08, 02:26 PM	#12
jamarquardt22 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mountville, PA Posts: 123	I wont be coming on this one. Ive just got way too much work to do on the crawler. __________________ Andy 98 Taco- lifted 3" on 31" BFG at's Well armored and now e-locked!

06-09-08, 02:37 PM	#13
kb3gun IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Somerset, PA TLCA# 17295 Posts: 249	CAZ, If you're camping at the Echo Valley campground, you'll find a spot in the group. If it's like last year, we'll be set-up on the left hand side as you pull into the primitive camping area. I'll get there mid-afternoon on Wednesday like I did last year and stake our claim. __________________ Bill Somerset, PA USA 2007 FJ Cruiser 1966 FJ40 (Website Link:New Project) (on Mud: updated more often) Proud member of ALCA!

06-09-08, 07:19 PM	#14
76FJ40 Old Fart Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NOVA TLCA# 8019 Posts: 1,172	Bill, Would you save a spot for me with the ALCA group? I wheel with ALCA more than any other group so I feel like a member. __________________ '76 FJ-40 with a Hula Girl on the dash for me and a '65 FJ-45 LPB for the wife. Life is good.

06-16-08, 08:38 AM	#19
BROKEROB1 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: York, PA TLCA# 16197 Posts: 260	I will be away on a family vacation during this event. Have fun, all! __________________ Rob 97 FZJ80 Coll Ed CDL Switch/7 Pin Mod Aussie Locker Rear Slee Headlight Harn HIR's Slee Step Sliders Slee Trans Case Skid ARB Non-Winch ARB Skid REVO's-road & TRXUS MT's-dirt 130K miles ALL SYN OIL(S)

06-09-08, 08:35 PM	#15
kb3gun IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Somerset, PA TLCA# 17295 Posts: 249	Will do! __________________ Bill Somerset, PA USA 2007 FJ Cruiser 1966 FJ40 (Website Link:New Project) (on Mud: updated more often) Proud member of ALCA!

06-10-08, 04:03 AM	#16
caz IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ephrata, PA Posts: 366	Actually, I just found out that my wife is scheduled for surgery on the 10th. I don't think I will be able to make it this year! __________________ Rate your Cruiser!! - HERE My 40 Build

06-11-08, 10:43 AM	#17
crawlin40 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: May 2003 Location: Kutztown, PA TLCA# 12322 Posts: 50	Count me in I will be there though probably not wheeling the stock 80, Shmukster's copilot will be my spot! __________________ M. Reed TLCA#12322 1997 Sage 80 40th Anniversary locked, OME stock height, stock shocks, and always looking for a 40

06-16-08, 06:33 AM	#18
caz IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ephrata, PA Posts: 366	Looking like I might be able to make it! My wife's surgery is moved to the previous Monday. Anyone have an open seat for Saturday? I doubt I will be able to make it for more than Friday night through Saturday afternoon. Thanks, CAZ __________________ Rate your Cruiser!! - HERE My 40 Build

06-25-08, 04:08 AM	#22
caz IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ephrata, PA Posts: 366	Thanks for the offers from both! We'll see how the surgery goes on Monday. If she is still feeling pretty bad, I may stay home - or only make it up for Saturday. I will bring the fenders if I come. Thanks, CAZ __________________ Rate your Cruiser!! - HERE My 40 Build

06-25-08, 06:31 AM	#23
Blue77FJ40 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: MD Posts: 1,121	Chris, what, no Jeeper Jim? Who's gonna keep you outta trouble? __________________ '77 FJ40: HFS, 33's, Locked and Low'd

06-28-08, 07:17 AM	#25
jonheld IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York, NY TLCA# 5980 Posts: 1,191	Time grows short boys and girls. Get those apps in ASAP. Gotham City Land Cruisers __________________ Jon Held 1991 FJ80 "Lumbering White Rhino" Times Square, New York, USA TLCA# 5980 http://gclcny.com/jh/ Buy your FJ80 FSM here: http://gclcny.com/jh/fsm.html

06-28-08, 02:44 PM	#26
CJBury IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Suburban Hell TLCA# 15636 Posts: 770	I wish I could afford and have the time for the whole trip. Hopefully next year will be better. See you either thursday or friday. __________________ Chris 96 FZJ ALCA Wheel it till it's a buggy

06-30-08, 09:35 PM	#27
toypu17 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: DE Posts: 41	I will be there for the entire event, cant wait __________________ Chris

07-01-08, 09:15 PM	#28
davnic6 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Edgewater Md TLCA# 18491 Posts: 81	Looks like it will still be in the body shop. :-( Maybe next time.... __________________ 97 FZJ-80 Sept 07 - 135K, 40th Sage, Factory Lockers, SC, OME 2.5 850/860, 315 75 16 Toyo, IronPig skidplate & rear bumper w/tire carrier, ARB Front, LandTank seat extension..... 94 FJ80 1994 sold 88 FJ60 155K sold 83 FJ60 113K sold