Alaska Cruiser Trek 2008

[AKcruzr]

Originally Posted by Clutchee

Hey folks.....need to introduce myself.....I'll be DSLTOY's passenger
I truly look forward to meetin & helping out during this experience

Need to go ahead & ask for a "favor" I'll be flying in to participate as will be Chattfj40 brother-we both need a ride to Tok from Anchorage.
Personally I will just be carrying a back pack, my gear will be coming up from TN with DSLTOY in the rig.

My tenative plans are to fly in on the 10th of July to Anchorage & back out on the 20th from Anchorage.

Basically needing a ride to & from.....

Anyone that can help please let me know....

Brian,

I cant count myself out as a ride for you to Tok, I may still be able to go.

Pat

[Clutchee]

Originally Posted by AKcruzr

Brian,

I cant count myself out as a ride for you to Tok, I may still be able to go.

Pat

Hey now that would be cool, hangin in TN then in AK

[vuprop]

I guess I should say hello as well. I am Chattfj40's brother, and will also be flying into Anchorage on the 10th, and flying out whenever(most likely the 20th, but might stay in Anchorage a few days longer). I'll also be traveling very light as my gear will be driving up with the trucks.

I cannot wait.
Andy

[The Dude]

Howdy!

My wife just asked an interesting question, how many women are taking the trip?? So far I think it's just her and Medicbob's daughter?

We are getting very excited. I made what I hope is the final order from Cabelas.

My bumpers are almost done (hanging in the garage with paint drying) and I just have to rig up the shower, compressor and do some PM on both axles. Oh, and install the heavy spring for the Dakkars... And order and install the fridge

I thought I was closer to being ready...

we can't wait to meet you all.

any news on MW

[medicbob]

I won't know if I have room for a rider from Anchorage to Tok for another week or so. I have been loading some things up and wow! I am taking too much I think. Anyway, yes my daughter (Selina) is going. She'll be happy to see another lady type going. Any contact from Mark? My check hasn't been cashed yet. I am assuming that ACT 08 is still on.. I am going to Alaska regardless now. I have a motel in Tok for the night of the 10th and 11th. So if anyone is without a room, a shower would be available for anyone wanting one. I am leaving way early.. June 20th and hitting the sights on the way up.

[DSLTOY]

Have not heard anything from Mark, my check cleared 4/22. I hope it is still on, I bought a bigger truck and am extending my trailer to haul 3 cruisers, we have 2 cruisers registered and one that is still thinking about it.

[The Dude]

Well, like Medicbob said, we are going regardless, I have the time booked off with work!!

We won't have room unless you want to lie down in the back with the gear...not to comfortable.

[Clutchee]

Originally Posted by The Dude

We won't have room unless you want to lie down in the back with the gear...not to comfortable.

If you dont mind me snooring, no big deal.
I'm a small fellow........5'8"

[AKcruzr]

I have been at Marks shop the last 2 days. He has been extremely busy the last few weeks and hasn't been on the net in awhile. YES the Trek is still a go. I will talk with him tomorrow and get him to post up.
We were actually coming up with a priority list of repairs and maintenance required to get all of his rigs ready for the Trek. He may have as many as 3 of his own rigs on the trail. His big tan 40, His wife Melanie will be driving her sprung over 62, and if necessary he will have 1 of his Yota pickups as a support rig carrying extra fuel and gear.
On top of this he still has customer rigs to work on, including a rig that needs power steering, rear disc brakes, sprung over and other stuff before the Trek because this rigs is being built to attend the Trek.

Patrick

[Clutchee]

Originally Posted by AKcruzr

I have been at Marks shop the last 2 days. He has been extremely busy the last few weeks and hasn't been on the net in awhile. YES the Trek is still a go.Patrick

Thanks Patrick.....now get your rig ready & go

[medicbob]

Thanks Patrick for the update. I would love to drive all-terrains up there. (8000 miles round-trip). Got any buddies that might be interested in renting a set of swampers for the trek? Yeh Yeh I know....

[AKcruzr]

Originally Posted by The Dude

Howdy!

My wife just asked an interesting question, how many women are taking the trip?? So far I think it's just her and Medicbob's daughter?

any news on MW

Dude,

I know that Mark's wife and other wives are going, I just dont know how many.

Patrick

[AKcruzr]

Originally Posted by medicbob

Thanks Patrick for the update. I would love to drive all-terrains up there. (8000 miles round-trip). Got any buddies that might be interested in renting a set of swampers for the trek? Yeh Yeh I know....

I dont have any swampers. You could bring up a set of 38.5x15x15 Boggers for my 40 , use em for the Trek and put your all-terrains back on for the drive home just an option. I really dont think you will need to have swampers up here for the Trek put some MTR's on MT's on your rig and call it good.


Mark mentioned he will post up tonight or tomorrow night at the latest.

[Kroll]

Originally Posted by medicbob

I won't know if I have room for a rider from Anchorage to Tok for another week or so. I have been loading some things up and wow! I am taking too much I think. Anyway, yes my daughter (Selina) is going. She'll be happy to see another lady type going. Any contact from Mark? My check hasn't been cashed yet. I am assuming that ACT 08 is still on.. I am going to Alaska regardless now. I have a motel in Tok for the night of the 10th and 11th. So if anyone is without a room, a shower would be available for anyone wanting one. I am leaving way early.. June 20th and hitting the sights on the way up.

If you're planning to drive through Edmonton, give me a shout. I'm leaving on the 3rd of July to AK.

[medicbob]

[quote=AKcruzr;3301407]I dont have any swampers. You could bring up a set of 38.5x15x15 Boggers for my 40 , use em for the Trek and put your all-terrains back on for the drive home just an option. I really dont think you will need to have swampers up here for the Trek put some MTR's on MT's on your rig and call it good.


Thanks for the offer. I would love to help you out if I had a way.. Whats your thoughts on needing those gay limb/cable risers for my pertty 80? Much over growth?

[medicbob]

Originally Posted by Kroll

If you're planning to drive through Edmonton, give me a shout. I'm leaving on the 3rd of July to AK.

My goal was to keep my daughter away from boys this summer Sorry I couldn't resist. Just checked your profile. (age). If the timing is right I will definately give you a shout. Who knows I can be a grandfather figure for you. But not for Selina!

[Kroll]

Originally Posted by medicbob

My goal was to keep my daughter away from boys this summer Sorry I couldn't resist. Just checked your profile. (age). If the timing is right I will definately give you a shout. Who knows I can be a grandfather figure for you. But not for Selina!

Haha no worries. There'll be 2 of us in the 19 year range.
Just offering you help or a place to wash up if you're on the road.

[medicbob]

Originally Posted by Kroll

Haha no worries. There'll be 2 of us in the 19 year range.
Just offering you help or a place to wash up if you're on the road.

No worries taken.. Are you driving your 40 up or trailering it?

[wdFJ40]

How about keeping track of how long it takes to get there, miles driven, ETC...... From TN. If ACT happens in the future, I just might, mabye, get to go.

[Kroll]

Originally Posted by medicbob

No worries taken.. Are you driving your 40 up or trailering it?

Driving her all the way there!
I've taken her out a few times on trips exceeding 400 miles a day to make sure she is fit.
Its going to be a tiring trip up.

[medicbob]

Originally Posted by Kroll

Driving her all the way there!
I've taken her out a few times on trips exceeding 400 miles a day to make sure she is fit.
Its going to be a tiring trip up.

Are you camping on the way up or moteling it? I'd be interested in your thoughts on camp locations or a web site showing locations on the way up. I will definately be going through Calgary on the way. It's crunch time for me. Leave in 4 weeks. I need to stop by Slee's on the way up and get some 4inch heavies on the rear. The mediums I have is not hacking it with this load. I would feel alot better about this trip if Mark would chime in and update us..

[The Dude]

Originally Posted by medicbob

Are you camping on the way up or moteling it? I'd be interested in your thoughts on camp locations or a web site showing locations on the way up. I will definately be going through Calgary on the way. It's crunch time for me. Leave in 4 weeks. I need to stop by Slee's on the way up and get some 4inch heavies on the rear. The mediums I have is not hacking it with this load. I would feel alot better about this trip if Mark would chime in and update us..

x2 on mark.

We are also camping on the way up. We picked up an 08 copy of he Milepost. It lists a lot of good spots and is worth the $30. We got ours online at 2008 Milepost: MCCMagazines Store

I just finished rebuilding front and rear axles and got my OME add-a-leaf for extra heavy in. Made a big difference on this weekends outing. The tire carrier also worked great but I still need to address fuel storage/rack, install the OB shower and the fridge...

[DSLTOY]