Alaska Cruiser Trek 2008 - Page 15

medicbob · 07-07-08, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Ratpuke

Deny had a funeral to go to? That seems very odd. Anyway, doesn't matter.

Deny is in Fort Nelson right? I called him after I called 74monster and sounded to me like he was headed south to a funeral. It wouldn't be the first time I've been ditched. Can you work any magic on this weather? Doesn't look too good..

medicbob · 07-07-08, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by medicbob

Deny is in Fort Nelson right? I called him after I called 74monster and sounded to me like he was headed south to a funeral. It wouldn't be the first time I've been ditched. Can you work any magic on this weather? Doesn't look too good..

My bad that was Dean in Fort Nelson. I am tired..

73fj · 07-07-08, 10:27 AM

74monster is Dean in Ft Nelson, and yes he was on his way to a funeral.

medicbob · 07-07-08, 10:58 AM

My shattered sunroof..

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Windshield cleaning break in N. Montana

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Deny · 07-07-08, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by medicbob

Deny is in Fort Nelson right? I called him after I called 74monster and sounded to me like he was headed south to a funeral. It wouldn't be the first time I've been ditched. Can you work any magic on this weather? Doesn't look too good..

Nope, I'm in Fort St. John. You called me in the morning from Grande Prairie, I was heading off to the field for work just north of Dawson Creek. I assumed you passed me while I was out there and decided to just head further north instead of waiting around for me to get back into town. Sorry I missed you hope the rest of your trip goes well.
Cheers,
Deny

The Dude · 07-07-08, 04:40 PM

Thanks for the great visit Charla, you are THE perfect hostess!!

And seeing deny do those sweet jumps on the Free Spirit...

In Whitehorse tonight.

Deny · 07-07-08, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by The Dude

And seeing deny do those sweet jumps on the Free Spirit...

Hey if I had a few more PSI in the tires and a few more beer in me I woulda popped a few sweet wheelies too.

medicbob · 07-07-08, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by The Dude

Thanks for the great visit Charla, you are THE perfect hostess!!

And seeing deny do those sweet jumps on the Free Spirit...

In Whitehorse tonight.

Whitehorse had some beautiful weather today. I could definately spend more time here. Heading out tomorrow. Staying at Riverside Inn. My verizon wireless doesn't work up here. Sorry about the confusion on everyones name. The extra daylight here has made it hard on my sleep..

74monster · 07-07-08, 07:32 PM

I'm back at home now if anyone needs help or wants to stop by for a beer. Dean

73fj · 07-07-08, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 74monster

I'm back at home now if anyone needs help or wants to stop by for a beer. Dean

Is it cold?.........the Beer that is

The Dude · 07-08-08, 04:21 PM

lowenbrau · 07-08-08, 04:25 PM

Bottom picture looks like the area south of Muncho lake. That came as a pleasant surprise for me last year as it was the first time I haven't drive up the Cassiar. Beautiful area.

The Dude · 07-08-08, 10:47 PM

Yup, Muncho Lake. Just outside of Tok tonight and into Anchorage in the morning. It is so beautiful up here. I can't wait to get on the trail. It has been raining since we left FSJ. I think it is going to be wet.

JACOBYWESTERN · 07-09-08, 01:13 AM

You have our numbers. Call Mark when you get to Palmer if you want to visit his shop. That's the first thing I did when I drove up the ALCAN exactly 10 years ago last week. 'Course Mark will then complain that I never went home!

It's another 40 min. on into Anchorage. Give me a call, we'll do lunch....

Here's my little project this evening. I sewed it myself! A sunblock/privacy curtain for sleeping in the 80.

-Darrell

coldtaco · 07-09-08, 05:42 AM

To all you guys that will make it to Anchorage this week I would like to meet with you if possible say hi. I will be here till Friday unless my schedule changes. My cell 907-347-4961. Welcome

The Dude · 07-09-08, 02:12 PM

Bugs are okay, but it hasn't stopped raining. The Tok river is FULL. Heading into Anchorage tonight. We will get a hold of you guys tomorrow.

We are going to hunt down Mark for a quick visit and then go gear up..

Here are some more pictures.

73fj · 07-09-08, 06:34 PM

Cool pics Dude, keep em comin.

I really wish I was there instead of watching thru a laptop.

The Dude · 07-09-08, 07:17 PM

I just came from Mark's shop. We got talking about the amount of rain and water now in the Tok river. Plans may change due to very deep river crossings.

Bob, if you get this, please give Mark a call at the shop. Also if you see Todd and Roger get them to give him a call as well or relay what Mark tells you. We are going to meet up with him on friday for the ride out whatever he decides, it looks like we may meet at the Eureka Lodge.

chattfj40 · 07-09-08, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by The Dude

I just came from Mark's shop. We got talking about the amount of rain and water now in the Tok river. Plans may change due to very deep river crossings.

Bob, if you get this, please give Mark a call at the shop. Also if you see Todd and Roger get them to give him a call as well or relay what Mark tells you. We are going to meet up with him on friday for the ride out whatever he decides, it looks like we may meet at the Eureka Lodge.

We got to Tok about 3:00 local & met Bob on the way in, got rooms at the Tok motel, dinner at Eddie's. We'll call Mark in the noting to check in. If we decide to meet in Eureka, we'll load the Cruisers back on the big truck and head that way on Friday. 200 miles in the cruisers is a bit much.

Looks like we'll know the plan tomorrow...

JACOBYWESTERN · 07-10-08, 11:58 AM

Glad ya'll made it - welcome to Alaska.

If we're going to change locations of the Trek, it would be great to get some more eyes on the Tok River to help us decide. So if you're bored today in Tok, you could take the cruisers 20 miles down the Tok Cut-off highway (South towards Anchorage & Glennallen) to the Tok River bridge and get a look at the water level. On the North side of the bridge, West side of the road is a little dirt pullout with a trail that heads out to the river bar. I'm not advising heading up river and doing crossings or anything but you guys can probably get an idea if the river looks high and if it is totally un-crossable.

If it's easier to just load them up or you guys need a break from the highway, it's no big deal. Just thought I'd mention it since we're 7 hrs. from the trailhead and you guys are 30 mins.

The Dude · 07-10-08, 02:19 PM

When we went by the Tok there was no sand bars visible and the water was running in the ditches. We are all for the river crossing if possible. unfortunately we didn't take any pictures. Maybe one of the guys in Tok can snap a few for us...

bluecruiser · 07-13-08, 09:35 PM

awesome pics and posts so far...pls continue to post for us wanting to go in 2010...

Thanks

rapovt · 07-19-08, 03:03 PM

..................we are patiently waiting.................

The Dude · 07-19-08, 03:55 PM

Fun was had by all. It's funny seeing two guys from Florida wake up in the snow in the middle of july!!

I will try and get some pics up in the next couple of days. Carnage was minimal and we had a great time.

Thanks Mark and Darrel!

The Dude · 07-20-08, 03:50 PM

just a few pictures:

The 'Duke helping out a unimog early on in the Trek. He decided to head back at this point. 25000lbs + and slick mud is a tough combination.

Todd making a nice hill climb on a twisty section:

Darryl showing us how to stay dry in a river crossing. This was one of hundreds (I am going to guess close to over 400 crossing on the whole trek)

and an antler Jen found. We saw caribou, moose and grayling (fish) :

07-07-08, 10:27 AM	#423
73fj Always wrenchin Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta TLCA# 7236 Posts: 566	74monster is Dean in Ft Nelson, and yes he was on his way to a funeral. __________________ I ain't gonna hit ya..........ahhh the hell I ain't! - John Wayne I have a RED cruiser fetish. Support our Troop's. Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker. http://forum.ih8mud.com/trailer-tech...ding-pics.html, http://forum.ih8mud.com/trailer-tech...b-trailer.html Sometimes I drink beer and surf mud.................at the same time! Then I can't remember what I posted

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07-07-08, 04:40 PM	#426
The Dude IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saskatoon, SK TLCA# 8113 Posts: 895	Thanks for the great visit Charla, you are THE perfect hostess!! And seeing deny do those sweet jumps on the Free Spirit... In Whitehorse tonight. __________________ Brad T 88 HJ61 "Marmaduke " 12H-T, A440, extreme valve body, PI, cable lockers, PTO winch, SOA, 2" body lift, FF, ARP studs, Longfields, 5.29s, 38x14.5R16 Toyo MTs... 78 BJ 40/42/60

07-08-08, 04:21 PM	#431
The Dude IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saskatoon, SK TLCA# 8113 Posts: 895	__________________ Brad T 88 HJ61 "Marmaduke " 12H-T, A440, extreme valve body, PI, cable lockers, PTO winch, SOA, 2" body lift, FF, ARP studs, Longfields, 5.29s, 38x14.5R16 Toyo MTs... 78 BJ 40/42/60 Last edited by The Dude; 07-08-08 at 04:29 PM.

07-08-08, 04:25 PM	#432
lowenbrau IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Calgary AB TLCA# 5513 Posts: 2,466	Bottom picture looks like the area south of Muncho lake. That came as a pleasant surprise for me last year as it was the first time I haven't drive up the Cassiar. Beautiful area. __________________ Rocky Mountain Land Cruiser Association TLCA # 5513 '87BJ74, '86BJ70, '78FJ45, '53M100, '90M101cdn I support our Troopies

07-07-08, 07:32 PM	#429
74monster IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ft. Nelson BC TLCA# 8933 Posts: 95	I'm back at home now if anyone needs help or wants to stop by for a beer. Dean

07-08-08, 10:47 PM	#433
The Dude IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saskatoon, SK TLCA# 8113 Posts: 895	Yup, Muncho Lake. Just outside of Tok tonight and into Anchorage in the morning. It is so beautiful up here. I can't wait to get on the trail. It has been raining since we left FSJ. I think it is going to be wet. __________________ Brad T 88 HJ61 "Marmaduke " 12H-T, A440, extreme valve body, PI, cable lockers, PTO winch, SOA, 2" body lift, FF, ARP studs, Longfields, 5.29s, 38x14.5R16 Toyo MTs... 78 BJ 40/42/60

07-09-08, 01:13 AM	#434
JACOBYWESTERN IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: at the end of a winch rope TLCA# est. 1996 Posts: 46	You have our numbers. Call Mark when you get to Palmer if you want to visit his shop. That's the first thing I did when I drove up the ALCAN exactly 10 years ago last week. 'Course Mark will then complain that I never went home! It's another 40 min. on into Anchorage. Give me a call, we'll do lunch.... Here's my little project this evening. I sewed it myself! A sunblock/privacy curtain for sleeping in the 80. -Darrell Attached Images

07-09-08, 05:42 AM	#435
coldtaco IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 462	To all you guys that will make it to Anchorage this week I would like to meet with you if possible say hi. I will be here till Friday unless my schedule changes. My cell 907-347-4961. Welcome __________________ Hybrid in progress

07-09-08, 02:12 PM	#436
The Dude IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saskatoon, SK TLCA# 8113 Posts: 895	Bugs are okay, but it hasn't stopped raining. The Tok river is FULL. Heading into Anchorage tonight. We will get a hold of you guys tomorrow. We are going to hunt down Mark for a quick visit and then go gear up.. Here are some more pictures. __________________ Brad T 88 HJ61 "Marmaduke " 12H-T, A440, extreme valve body, PI, cable lockers, PTO winch, SOA, 2" body lift, FF, ARP studs, Longfields, 5.29s, 38x14.5R16 Toyo MTs... 78 BJ 40/42/60

07-09-08, 06:34 PM	#437
73fj Always wrenchin Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta TLCA# 7236 Posts: 566	Cool pics Dude, keep em comin. I really wish I was there instead of watching thru a laptop. __________________ I ain't gonna hit ya..........ahhh the hell I ain't! - John Wayne I have a RED cruiser fetish. Support our Troop's. Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker. http://forum.ih8mud.com/trailer-tech...ding-pics.html, http://forum.ih8mud.com/trailer-tech...b-trailer.html Sometimes I drink beer and surf mud.................at the same time! Then I can't remember what I posted

07-09-08, 07:17 PM	#438
The Dude IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saskatoon, SK TLCA# 8113 Posts: 895	I just came from Mark's shop. We got talking about the amount of rain and water now in the Tok river. Plans may change due to very deep river crossings. Bob, if you get this, please give Mark a call at the shop. Also if you see Todd and Roger get them to give him a call as well or relay what Mark tells you. We are going to meet up with him on friday for the ride out whatever he decides, it looks like we may meet at the Eureka Lodge. __________________ Brad T 88 HJ61 "Marmaduke " 12H-T, A440, extreme valve body, PI, cable lockers, PTO winch, SOA, 2" body lift, FF, ARP studs, Longfields, 5.29s, 38x14.5R16 Toyo MTs... 78 BJ 40/42/60

07-10-08, 11:58 AM	#440
JACOBYWESTERN IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: at the end of a winch rope TLCA# est. 1996 Posts: 46	Glad ya'll made it - welcome to Alaska. If we're going to change locations of the Trek, it would be great to get some more eyes on the Tok River to help us decide. So if you're bored today in Tok, you could take the cruisers 20 miles down the Tok Cut-off highway (South towards Anchorage & Glennallen) to the Tok River bridge and get a look at the water level. On the North side of the bridge, West side of the road is a little dirt pullout with a trail that heads out to the river bar. I'm not advising heading up river and doing crossings or anything but you guys can probably get an idea if the river looks high and if it is totally un-crossable. If it's easier to just load them up or you guys need a break from the highway, it's no big deal. Just thought I'd mention it since we're 7 hrs. from the trailhead and you guys are 30 mins. Last edited by JACOBYWESTERN; 07-10-08 at 01:18 PM.

07-10-08, 02:19 PM	#441
The Dude IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saskatoon, SK TLCA# 8113 Posts: 895	When we went by the Tok there was no sand bars visible and the water was running in the ditches. We are all for the river crossing if possible. unfortunately we didn't take any pictures. Maybe one of the guys in Tok can snap a few for us... __________________ Brad T 88 HJ61 "Marmaduke " 12H-T, A440, extreme valve body, PI, cable lockers, PTO winch, SOA, 2" body lift, FF, ARP studs, Longfields, 5.29s, 38x14.5R16 Toyo MTs... 78 BJ 40/42/60

07-13-08, 09:35 PM	#442
bluecruiser IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 476	awesome pics and posts so far...pls continue to post for us wanting to go in 2010... Thanks __________________ 99 100 2.5 in. OME lift..863 rear, N74L's, NTG 295-75-16's, sliders, new front arb'd diff, 4wd again

07-19-08, 03:03 PM	#443
rapovt IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chester,vt. TLCA# 14086 Posts: 602	..................we are patiently waiting................. __________________ 1975 FJ40 2H/H55 1975 FJ40 Lifted,locked,toyboxed,woods rig 1971 PIG 1HZ,H55,60 axles(in Progress) 1980 HJ47 Troopy

07-19-08, 03:55 PM	#444
The Dude IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saskatoon, SK TLCA# 8113 Posts: 895	Fun was had by all. It's funny seeing two guys from Florida wake up in the snow in the middle of july!! I will try and get some pics up in the next couple of days. Carnage was minimal and we had a great time. Thanks Mark and Darrel! __________________ Brad T 88 HJ61 "Marmaduke " 12H-T, A440, extreme valve body, PI, cable lockers, PTO winch, SOA, 2" body lift, FF, ARP studs, Longfields, 5.29s, 38x14.5R16 Toyo MTs... 78 BJ 40/42/60

07-20-08, 03:50 PM	#445
The Dude IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saskatoon, SK TLCA# 8113 Posts: 895	just a few pictures: The 'Duke helping out a unimog early on in the Trek. He decided to head back at this point. 25000lbs + and slick mud is a tough combination. Todd making a nice hill climb on a twisty section: Darryl showing us how to stay dry in a river crossing. This was one of hundreds (I am going to guess close to over 400 crossing on the whole trek) and an antler Jen found. We saw caribou, moose and grayling (fish) : __________________ Brad T 88 HJ61 "Marmaduke " 12H-T, A440, extreme valve body, PI, cable lockers, PTO winch, SOA, 2" body lift, FF, ARP studs, Longfields, 5.29s, 38x14.5R16 Toyo MTs... 78 BJ 40/42/60

07-20-08, 04:02 PM	#446
The Dude IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saskatoon, SK