Alaska Cruiser Trek 2008 - Page 6

RockDoc · 02-07-08, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Kroll

It's my only full year off of school, so I decided to invest in my cruiser and experience this trip !
Besides Calgary...anyone else from Alberta ?

Yup.....

Would love to get up there, but time is a factor, and my truck wouldn't be up for it without mods I can't afford moneywise, or since it's my DD. Maybe a kiddy run without the 35x12.5 requirement?

I have thought about convoying up that way with the ACT travellers and exploring some of the less remote areas of AK and the Yukon if I have the free time though.

Kroll · 02-07-08, 10:58 PM

Too bad :(
Its my only chance this year, the next 4 summers will be set aside for restoring my "40. And perhaps an oil burner conversion to a future "45

RockDoc · 02-07-08, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Kroll

Too bad :(
Its my only chance this year, the next 4 summers will be set aside for restoring my "40. And perhaps an oil burner conversion to a future "45

Hmmm, maybe you need 180lbs on the pass side to balance the weight in your truck?

The Dude · 02-08-08, 09:57 AM

In the process of getting new driveshafts and ordered an intercooler. Looking at getting an Engel fridge for the trip as well.

Not sure what to do about OBA, the 12H-T doesn't lend itself well to a york so it's going to be an electric and/or Co2.

The other big project is the rear tire carrier and Nato can holder.

I still haven't heard from Mark, but the plan is to still attend.

Kroll · 02-12-08, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by RockDoc

Hmmm, maybe you need 180lbs on the pass side to balance the weight in your truck?

Well Maybe...
My buddy may come, but he changes his word from week to week. So i may just have to contact you about it.

I'm waiting for my swing out Kaymar tire carrier to arrive. Then a CB to mount. ARB in the rear. Oh and my t-case could benefit from an overhaul.

RockDoc · 02-12-08, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Kroll

Well Maybe...
My buddy may come, but he changes his word from week to week. So i may just have to contact you about it.

I'm waiting for my swing out Kaymar tire carrier to arrive. Then a CB to mount. ARB in the rear. Oh and my t-case could benefit from an overhaul.

Yah, don't worry much about it. I might be too busy with research stuff in the summer anyway. Hopefully I'll get some decent trips in for fieldwork regardless.

Ratpuke · 02-12-08, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by RockDoc

Yah, don't worry much about it. I might be too busy with research stuff in the summer anyway. Hopefully I'll get some decent trips in for fieldwork regardless.

Screw that. I'll go.

RockDoc · 02-13-08, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Ratpuke

Screw that. I'll go.

Lend me some 35s and a sawsall, and we can both go. It's not like I would be doing anything the rust won't accomplish with time anyway.

Hey, I've almost caught you in post count!! I guess I better get a life soon.

Ratpuke · 02-13-08, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by RockDoc

Lend me some 35s and a sawsall, and we can both go. It's not like I would be doing anything the rust won't accomplish with time anyway.

Hey, I've almost caught you in post count!! I guess I better get a life soon.

Yeah...especially when you see that I joined in 2002!

35s= done, assuming Deny doesn't trash them on me this weekend, sawsall - no problem!

JACOBYWESTERN · 02-15-08, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by The Dude

For those of you that have gone in the past, what did you use for a time line to get there and to get home? I think our plan would be to get there as fast as possible and then take it easy on the way back. Would you recommend taking some time before the trek or after to do some sight seeing.
Thanks
Brad & Jen

That's a good plan. Getting up here quickly would be three 18 hr. days from Saskatoon.

A yr. ago I did:

day 1: Grand Forks, ND to Saskatoon
day 2: Sask. to Ft. St. John
day 3: FSJ to almost to Whitehorse
day 4: almost Whitehorse to Anchorage

Four days would be safer considering summer traffic.
Take your time on the way back and leave room for unforeseen delays after the trek.

Kroll · 02-17-08, 09:25 PM

I'm not sure if its been discussed yet, but what are the tentative dates for the trek ?
I'm still waiting to hear back...

Ducks · 02-17-08, 10:44 PM

"In 2008 the Trek will be held from Saturday the 12th of July through Friday the 18th of July. Inclusive.Seven days on the trail." - from the packet.

The Dude · 02-18-08, 07:50 AM

Is it an e-packet, or is Mark mailing these things out?

I need to make holiday arrangements by the end of next week and haven't heard from Mark.

Can someone else send me the info?

Kroll · 02-19-08, 10:06 PM

Same here.

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Originally Posted by The Dude

Is it an e-packet, or is Mark mailing these things out?

I need to make holiday arrangements by the end of next week and haven't heard from Mark.

Can someone else send me the info?

medicbob · 02-20-08, 07:21 PM

I'll email it to you tonite. The version without pics.. Looking forward to the trip! According to Mark I was the first to sign up..

medicbob · 02-20-08, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by medicbob

I'll email it to you tonite. The version without pics.. Looking forward to the trip! According to Mark I was the first to sign up..

Woops. I can't figure this attachment thing out. Kroll and The Dude, if you send me your email addresses I will forward you my copy. Sorry about that..

The Dude · 02-25-08, 09:02 AM

Thanks for the package. I also received one from Mark.

Now all we need to do is get permission from work to take holidays. Ugh, even writing that was hard. I need to become self employed.

Oh, and there is the issue of getting the truck back together...

medicbob, are planning on taking the 80?

medicbob · 02-28-08, 09:38 PM

Yes, I'm driving the 80 from Phoenix to Tok. Not sure which route to take yet. I am taking my 17 y/o daughter. She wants to hit all the tourist places (national parks) on the way up. I would rather go the backroads up. I'm thinking 3 weeks up, 10 days there and 2 weeks back. Trying hard not to pack too much and find a balance on dependability and goability....

D'Animal · 02-29-08, 06:50 AM

I live just outside of the Sequia National Forests near Exeter. I'm east of hwy 99 in central California.

You can crash at my place if you need a place for you and your daughter to stay. We have a 3br house and we only use one of them. If your daughter does not like Beagles she may have to sleep in a tent in the front yard since our three Beagles have the run of the place.

I'm exactly 596 miles from Gilbert, AZ so it would be a nice landingpad after you first days drive.

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Originally Posted by medicbob

Yes, I'm driving the 80 from Phoenix to Tok. Not sure which route to take yet. I am taking my 17 y/o daughter. She wants to hit all the tourist places (national parks) on the way up. I would rather go the backroads up. I'm thinking 3 weeks up, 10 days there and 2 weeks back. Trying hard not to pack too much and find a balance on dependability and goability....

medicbob · 03-03-08, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by D'Animal

I live just outside of the Sequia National Forests near Exeter. I'm east of hwy 99 in central California.

You can crash at my place if you need a place for you and your daughter to stay. We have a 3br house and we only use one of them. If your daughter does not like Beagles she may have to sleep in a tent in the front yard since our three Beagles have the run of the place.

I'm exactly 596 miles from Gilbert, AZ so it would be a nice landingpad after you first days drive.

Thanks for the offer.. If I can solve all my mechanical issues before the trip I'll head that way up. If not I'm going to head toward Slee's shop on the way up. Your name sounds familiar. Are you from out here>

Kroll · 03-05-08, 09:57 PM

Well if you come in the area of mid west alberta, i can drive up with you. Mind you i'll be in my '40 humming along around 60 miles an hour. A caravan of land cruisers on the highway to AK would be quite the sight!

Quote:

Originally Posted by medicbob

Yes, I'm driving the 80 from Phoenix to Tok. Not sure which route to take yet. I am taking my 17 y/o daughter. She wants to hit all the tourist places (national parks) on the way up. I would rather go the backroads up. I'm thinking 3 weeks up, 10 days there and 2 weeks back. Trying hard not to pack too much and find a balance on dependability and goability....

medicbob · 03-09-08, 08:46 AM

Thanks Kroll. Still a little early yet for me to nail down the route to take. Too many choices. It would be cool to caravan up though. Are you going by yourself?

Kroll · 03-18-08, 11:40 PM

Well alone as in one vehicle.
But my buddy should be riding up with me !

Any lick sending that info pack to me through my email?

it's polonia09@hotmail.com if you need to try again.

Ducks · 03-18-08, 11:47 PM

I forwarded it to you. The attachment is 9 MB so it might be bouncing off your hotmail account. Do you have a different email address? It works fine with gmail.

02-07-08, 10:58 PM	#152
Kroll dirty white boy... Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Edmonton, AB TLCA# 17860 Posts: 65	Too bad :( Its my only chance this year, the next 4 summers will be set aside for restoring my "40. And perhaps an oil burner conversion to a future "45 __________________ (Purple People Eater) 1972 FJ40: F155, OME Springs, 33MT's, WARN 8247, Downey Header, Kaymar Bar / Tire swing out RD124 ARB Locker in the rear w/4.11s, H42 Conversion, Snorkel 1986 HJ60: Stock Copper paint with Cancer, 485 000km, In need of some love, Future BioDiesel or Veggy Oil Guinea Pig

02-08-08, 09:57 AM	#154
The Dude IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saskatoon, SK TLCA# 8113 Posts: 890	In the process of getting new driveshafts and ordered an intercooler. Looking at getting an Engel fridge for the trip as well. Not sure what to do about OBA, the 12H-T doesn't lend itself well to a york so it's going to be an electric and/or Co2. The other big project is the rear tire carrier and Nato can holder. I still haven't heard from Mark, but the plan is to still attend. __________________ 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

02-17-08, 09:25 PM	#161
Kroll dirty white boy... Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Edmonton, AB TLCA# 17860 Posts: 65	I'm not sure if its been discussed yet, but what are the tentative dates for the trek ? I'm still waiting to hear back... __________________ (Purple People Eater) 1972 FJ40: F155, OME Springs, 33MT's, WARN 8247, Downey Header, Kaymar Bar / Tire swing out RD124 ARB Locker in the rear w/4.11s, H42 Conversion, Snorkel 1986 HJ60: Stock Copper paint with Cancer, 485 000km, In need of some love, Future BioDiesel or Veggy Oil Guinea Pig

02-17-08, 10:44 PM	#162
Ducks IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Davis, CA TLCA# 17334 Posts: 1,115 Blog Entries: 2	"In 2008 the Trek will be held from Saturday the 12th of July through Friday the 18th of July. Inclusive.Seven days on the trail." - from the packet. __________________ Chad... K7DUX.......1984 FJ60 - Daily Driver......Web Album ................"Non impediti ratione cogitationis" - Conloquium Currus ..

02-18-08, 07:50 AM	#163
The Dude IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saskatoon, SK TLCA# 8113 Posts: 890	Is it an e-packet, or is Mark mailing these things out? I need to make holiday arrangements by the end of next week and haven't heard from Mark. Can someone else send me the info? __________________ 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

02-20-08, 07:21 PM	#165
medicbob Friend of Mud Guppy Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, Arizona TLCA# 8584 Posts: 107	I'll email it to you tonite. The version without pics.. Looking forward to the trip! According to Mark I was the first to sign up.. __________________ 1977 FJ40 ARB F&R H41 Gored, 1996 FZJ80 Locked, Slee 4" Lift, ARB Fridge, Bull Bar, Warn 12000, Lightforce, Hanna Sliders ,Tire and Fuel Rack, 4:88's, Part-time kit, 315 85r 16 KM2's AO Drawers, AO Roof rack and Columbia RTT. HAM KE7-JKV

02-25-08, 09:02 AM	#167
The Dude IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saskatoon, SK TLCA# 8113 Posts: 890	Thanks for the package. I also received one from Mark. Now all we need to do is get permission from work to take holidays. Ugh, even writing that was hard. I need to become self employed. Oh, and there is the issue of getting the truck back together... medicbob, are planning on taking the 80? __________________ 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

02-28-08, 09:38 PM	#168
medicbob Friend of Mud Guppy Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, Arizona TLCA# 8584 Posts: 107	Yes, I'm driving the 80 from Phoenix to Tok. Not sure which route to take yet. I am taking my 17 y/o daughter. She wants to hit all the tourist places (national parks) on the way up. I would rather go the backroads up. I'm thinking 3 weeks up, 10 days there and 2 weeks back. Trying hard not to pack too much and find a balance on dependability and goability.... __________________ 1977 FJ40 ARB F&R H41 Gored, 1996 FZJ80 Locked, Slee 4" Lift, ARB Fridge, Bull Bar, Warn 12000, Lightforce, Hanna Sliders ,Tire and Fuel Rack, 4:88's, Part-time kit, 315 85r 16 KM2's AO Drawers, AO Roof rack and Columbia RTT. HAM KE7-JKV

03-09-08, 08:46 AM	#172
medicbob Friend of Mud Guppy Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, Arizona TLCA# 8584 Posts: 107	Thanks Kroll. Still a little early yet for me to nail down the route to take. Too many choices. It would be cool to caravan up though. Are you going by yourself? __________________ 1977 FJ40 ARB F&R H41 Gored, 1996 FZJ80 Locked, Slee 4" Lift, ARB Fridge, Bull Bar, Warn 12000, Lightforce, Hanna Sliders ,Tire and Fuel Rack, 4:88's, Part-time kit, 315 85r 16 KM2's AO Drawers, AO Roof rack and Columbia RTT. HAM KE7-JKV

03-18-08, 11:40 PM	#173
Kroll dirty white boy... Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Edmonton, AB TLCA# 17860 Posts: 65	Well alone as in one vehicle. But my buddy should be riding up with me ! Any lick sending that info pack to me through my email? it's polonia09@hotmail.com if you need to try again. __________________ (Purple People Eater) 1972 FJ40: F155, OME Springs, 33MT's, WARN 8247, Downey Header, Kaymar Bar / Tire swing out RD124 ARB Locker in the rear w/4.11s, H42 Conversion, Snorkel 1986 HJ60: Stock Copper paint with Cancer, 485 000km, In need of some love, Future BioDiesel or Veggy Oil Guinea Pig

03-18-08, 11:47 PM	#174
Ducks IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Davis, CA TLCA# 17334 Posts: 1,115 Blog Entries: 2	I forwarded it to you. The attachment is 9 MB so it might be bouncing off your hotmail account. Do you have a different email address? It works fine with gmail.