Cruise Moab 2005 - midwest contingency

alia176 · 03-11-05, 10:08 AM

Trying to figure when people are gonna swing through Chicago so that we can hop in the convoy. As of now, we're planning on departing on April 30, Saturday. Let me know when some of you are going through the Midwest on I-80/I-55.

Thanks.
Ali

nuclearlemon · 03-11-05, 05:52 PM

having lived in chitown (and driven the burbs to denver three times in a 40), i don't envy your trip.

alia176 · 03-11-05, 09:43 PM

Yeah, I made that trip a few times...but being in an 80 with mild tires and lift, ain't too bad.

kenton · 03-12-05, 06:32 PM

Hey Ali, I'm planning to fly in thu or fri night, and leave Sunday. Hey, is salt lake city the nearest airport?

Kenton

DSRTRDR · 03-12-05, 11:20 PM

Canyonlands Airport (connection only from SLC, some $$) some 5-10 miles from town - shuttle available, or Grand Junction (reasonable $$ depending on date) are the closest airports. Too bad no major airline flies into Canyonlands anymore (used to be served by United) but I can see there was no way to please the safety requirements after 9/11 given fence on only one side of the runway. Montrose is another possibility, but either way, you have to estimate >2 hours of driving time to Moab from Grand Junction or Montrose; nice scenery, though. Good luck, Claudia

kenton · 03-13-05, 12:24 AM

Thanks Claudia, Grand Junction was the clue I needed!

I am booked on united, landing at GJT at 3:30pm on Thursday, and leaving from there Sunday at 10:30am. If no one's swinging through to pick me up/drop me off at convenient times, then I'll rent a car. I assume I can take a Taurus to the Cruise Moab trailhead/meet-up spot?

The last thing I'll need is a place to stay-- I wonder if anyone will have an extra bed, or someone with a tent will have room, if I bring my sleeping bag.

Looking forward to it,
Kenton

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Originally Posted by DSRTRDR

Canyonlands Airport (connection only from SLC, some $$) some 5-10 miles from town - shuttle available, or Grand Junction (reasonable $$ depending on date) are the closest airports. Too bad no major airline flies into Canyonlands anymore (used to be served by United) but I can see there was no way to please the safety requirements after 9/11 given fence on only one side of the runway. Montrose is another possibility, but either way, you have to estimate >2 hours of driving time to Moab from Grand Junction or Montrose; nice scenery, though. Good luck, Claudia

DSRTRDR · 03-13-05, 02:02 PM

Rental cars are usually quite cheap in Grand Junction; take the Colorado River turn-off to Moab, windy road, but more scenic along the river. You can always make it to the City Market parking lot, which is where the trail rides typically start. Have fun (I won't be able to make it) Claudia

nuclearlemon · 03-13-05, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenton

Thanks Claudia, Grand Junction was the clue I needed!

I am booked on united, landing at GJT at 3:30pm on Thursday, and leaving from there Sunday at 10:30am. If no one's swinging through to pick me up/drop me off at convenient times, then I'll rent a car. I assume I can take a Taurus to the Cruise Moab trailhead/meet-up spot?

The last thing I'll need is a place to stay-- I wonder if anyone will have an extra bed, or someone with a tent will have room, if I bring my sleeping bag.

Looking forward to it,
Kenton

go to slickrock campground...that's where the inspection/registration is, along with the rising sun base camp. there will be plenty of people willing to offer you a seat.

alia176 · 04-01-05, 09:04 PM

Checking to see who all is going from the Midwest...

Clutchee · 04-01-05, 09:53 PM

New wife & I leaving from MS on Sunday the 1st headed west...MOAB for a honeymoon!

alia176 · 04-01-05, 10:31 PM

Now, that's what I'm talking about! Congrats. My wife and I got engaged on the Fordyce creek trail (aka Sierra Trek).

See ya there. We'll be at the Slickrock campground.

archie · 04-07-05, 11:23 PM

You need an extra driver? I don't think I'll drive out with my truck but if you need somebody to share gas and chit chat along the way maybe you might twist my arm

. Did you finish rehabing your bathroom?

alia176 · 04-08-05, 08:04 AM

My wife is going with me but we do have two other vehicles that should have empty seats. Send me a PM and we can discuss it offline.

alia176 · 04-29-05, 10:13 AM

Three vehicles (1 FZJ80, 1 LR, 1 Rubi) will be leaving the Chicagoland area on 7am tomorrow, Saturday for Moab. We're hoping to spend the night in Denver Sat night and show up in Moab on Sunday afternoon.

See y'all there.

Ali

hatfieldcb · 04-29-05, 10:35 AM

I'm leaving the Denver area Sunday morning and would be happy to hook up with you for the caravan out.

Chris

303-324-8751 cell

alia176 · 04-30-05, 03:03 AM

Ok, I'll call you if we end up in Denver on Sat night and leaving the area on Sun morning.

Ali

03-11-05, 10:08 AM	#1
alia176 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Tijeras, NM TLCA# 15941 Posts: 3,494 Blog Entries: 1	Cruise Moab 2005 - midwest contingency Trying to figure when people are gonna swing through Chicago so that we can hop in the convoy. As of now, we're planning on departing on April 30, Saturday. Let me know when some of you are going through the Midwest on I-80/I-55. Thanks. Ali __________________ TLCA # 15941 KE5LED Currently working PA

03-11-05, 05:52 PM	#2
nuclearlemon IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: meh-ico, colorado TLCA# 1431 Posts: 8,200	having lived in chitown (and driven the burbs to denver three times in a 40), i don't envy your trip. __________________ seven cruisers and 3 of em run and four are for sale

03-11-05, 09:43 PM	#3
alia176 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Tijeras, NM TLCA# 15941 Posts: 3,494 Blog Entries: 1	Yeah, I made that trip a few times...but being in an 80 with mild tires and lift, ain't too bad. __________________ TLCA # 15941 KE5LED Currently working PA

03-12-05, 06:32 PM	#4
kenton IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: NW suburbs of Chicago Posts: 220	Hey Ali, I'm planning to fly in thu or fri night, and leave Sunday. Hey, is salt lake city the nearest airport? Kenton __________________ 1997 FZJ80, stock 1987 RN61, not stock

03-12-05, 11:20 PM	#5
DSRTRDR I can mangle anything... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: BTR, PHX, OMA TLCA# 14706 Posts: 1,916	Canyonlands Airport (connection only from SLC, some $$) some 5-10 miles from town - shuttle available, or Grand Junction (reasonable $$ depending on date) are the closest airports. Too bad no major airline flies into Canyonlands anymore (used to be served by United) but I can see there was no way to please the safety requirements after 9/11 given fence on only one side of the runway. Montrose is another possibility, but either way, you have to estimate >2 hours of driving time to Moab from Grand Junction or Montrose; nice scenery, though. Good luck, Claudia __________________ Claudia '72FJ40 with a no-number 2F, new MAF headers, 4spd, 33x10.5 BFG MT, 4" lift, roll cage, ARB lockers f/r, MAF disk brakes f/r, hand throttle, Painless wiring, dual advance dizzy, Bilsteins, 4+ front bumper/rear shackles/U-bolt flip, Kevin-improved frame, finally a functioning CB, with ChaseTruck yes, MANUAL steering Copper State Cruisers #40 www.desertrider.net


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03-13-05, 02:02 PM	#7
DSRTRDR I can mangle anything... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: BTR, PHX, OMA TLCA# 14706 Posts: 1,916	Rental cars are usually quite cheap in Grand Junction; take the Colorado River turn-off to Moab, windy road, but more scenic along the river. You can always make it to the City Market parking lot, which is where the trail rides typically start. Have fun (I won't be able to make it) Claudia __________________ Claudia '72FJ40 with a no-number 2F, new MAF headers, 4spd, 33x10.5 BFG MT, 4" lift, roll cage, ARB lockers f/r, MAF disk brakes f/r, hand throttle, Painless wiring, dual advance dizzy, Bilsteins, 4+ front bumper/rear shackles/U-bolt flip, Kevin-improved frame, finally a functioning CB, with ChaseTruck yes, MANUAL steering Copper State Cruisers #40 www.desertrider.net

04-01-05, 09:04 PM	#9
alia176 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Tijeras, NM TLCA# 15941 Posts: 3,494 Blog Entries: 1	Checking to see who all is going from the Midwest... __________________ TLCA # 15941 KE5LED Currently working PA

04-01-05, 09:53 PM	#10
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04-01-05, 10:31 PM	#11
alia176 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Tijeras, NM TLCA# 15941 Posts: 3,494 Blog Entries: 1	Now, that's what I'm talking about! Congrats. My wife and I got engaged on the Fordyce creek trail (aka Sierra Trek). See ya there. We'll be at the Slickrock campground. __________________ TLCA # 15941 KE5LED Currently working PA

04-07-05, 11:23 PM	#12
archie IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NW side of chicago Posts: 1,055	You need an extra driver? I don't think I'll drive out with my truck but if you need somebody to share gas and chit chat along the way maybe you might twist my arm . Did you finish rehabing your bathroom? __________________ 88 fj62 w 209k 94 80series 167k

04-08-05, 08:04 AM	#13
alia176 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Tijeras, NM TLCA# 15941 Posts: 3,494 Blog Entries: 1	My wife is going with me but we do have two other vehicles that should have empty seats. Send me a PM and we can discuss it offline. __________________ TLCA # 15941 KE5LED Currently working PA

04-29-05, 10:13 AM	#14
alia176 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Tijeras, NM TLCA# 15941 Posts: 3,494 Blog Entries: 1	Three vehicles (1 FZJ80, 1 LR, 1 Rubi) will be leaving the Chicagoland area on 7am tomorrow, Saturday for Moab. We're hoping to spend the night in Denver Sat night and show up in Moab on Sunday afternoon. See y'all there. Ali __________________ TLCA # 15941 KE5LED Currently working PA

04-29-05, 10:35 AM	#15
hatfieldcb IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colorado TLCA# 2768 Posts: 968	I'm leaving the Denver area Sunday morning and would be happy to hook up with you for the caravan out. Chris 303-324-8751 cell __________________ Chris Hatfield KCØZAB TLCA#2768, Ad Sales Manager, Toyota Trails/tlca.org "As long as you're skating on thin ice, you may as well dance!" '97 FZJ80, '69 FJ40 "Project Orange" Rising Sun 4 Wheel Drive Club Cruise Moab 2008 Advertise in TLCA's award winning Toyota Trails magazine.

04-30-05, 03:03 AM	#16
alia176 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Tijeras, NM TLCA# 15941 Posts: 3,494 Blog Entries: 1	Ok, I'll call you if we end up in Denver on Sat night and leaving the area on Sun morning. Ali __________________ TLCA # 15941 KE5LED Currently working PA

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