Toys for Tots, Badlands Indiana, Dec. 1

Goebeler · 11-11-07, 09:01 PM

Woody and I have been talking about heading down for this trip. I recall him mentioning someting about Gumby working on a trail ride......
This may ba a repost. Either way, just wondering if folks are heading down for the weekend.
This is always a nice trip and a great cause.
Hope to have a great turnout.

Goebs

4rnr · 11-12-07, 05:48 PM

Gumby, woody and I were working on a Mission Impossible run for a few of us, but being TFT weekend...MI is already spoken for, so we will have to stick to the normal trails.

However, I wont be there bc I got into an accident yesterday w/ the 4runner and ended up doing some good ditch jumping and the front axle/suspansion is wrecked (yes again)

woody · 11-12-07, 06:55 PM

just re-confirmed my hotel reservation....arriving on Thurs, out on Sunday....

Goebs, I'll be swingin to your cabin on Wed before Thanksgiving to pick up your FJ40...PM me a reminder set of directions...only have time for a day run tho...I don't even fly home now until the 20th....

Gappy · 11-13-07, 04:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4rnr

Gumby, woody and I were working on a Mission Impossible run for a few of us, but being TFT weekend...MI is already spoken for, so we will have to stick to the normal trails.

However, I wont be there bc I got into an accident yesterday w/ the 4runner and ended up doing some good ditch jumping and the front axle/suspansion is wrecked (yes again)

John, sorry to here that, what happen?

4rnr · 11-13-07, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Gappy

John, sorry to here that, what happen?

passing a 17yr old in a stratus on a 2 lane road. When I got along side him he decided to pass the person in front of him and didnt see me. my pass frt tire ate his door then my truck went ditch diving and got some air when I came to a driveway. (I did almost the same thing 5 months ago

)

Damage:
bent housing
bent crossmember
centering pins in leafs are broke
damaged knuckle housing

and I havent opened it up yet so I anticipate trunions, seals....

The worst part was the kids mom showed up after the cop cited the kid for misuse of lanes and she bitched until the cop threw up his hands and said fine ill write you both a ticket and you can figure it out in court

He cited me for passing 2 cars at once.......I didnt even pass one car!! I asked what his proof was and he said the kid says that is what he thought you were thinking . SO I GOT A TICKET BC OF WHAT THE KID THOUGHT I WAS THINKING I WAS GOING TO DO

anywho so yeah TFT.....have some prime rib for me

Gappy · 11-13-07, 01:18 PM

That really sucks!!
Assuming he is insured, you know damn well the insurance companys will say 50/50 instead of spending time/money on arguing it. And his damage is peanuts to yours.

Is this the sign that you needed to wheel the 62??

Gumby · 11-13-07, 02:25 PM

This is the sign to start wheeling the 88.

Or buy Tom's 40

Goebeler · 11-13-07, 10:25 PM

Woody,
I will shoot you the address Friday. I am headed south to pick up some old cruiser I recently had to purchase....
I will be back Thursday eve. Short trip! Nothing like a two day 1600 mile road trip.
As for next Wednesday, I will be leaving Il. around noon or so . I will make it to the cabin around 5 or so. Hope you can stay for dinner and a beer or three. Be prepaired for a full house and lots of little kids!
I will call Jeff along the way to book my room for the trip.

Who is running Troy's Trail? And why can't we join or run behind? Did anyone speak with Troy in person?
I may try to reach him while traveling.

Goebs

hitt · 11-14-07, 12:13 AM

wow you guys have to travel a long way to get to the badlands

im glad it only about 65 miles from my driveway

i talked to (peebels) and he said he has to work

i think i will go topless in my zuk this year

it will be the first time out with the new cage

and i hope i dont scuff it just yet

but if i do thats what its made for

i would rather scuff the cage then me or the kids

4rnr · 11-14-07, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goebeler

Woody,
I will shoot you the address Friday. I am headed south to pick up some old cruiser I recently had to purchase....
I will be back Thursday eve. Short trip! Nothing like a two day 1600 mile road trip.
As for next Wednesday, I will be leaving Il. around noon or so . I will make it to the cabin around 5 or so. Hope you can stay for dinner and a beer or three. Be prepaired for a full house and lots of little kids!
I will call Jeff along the way to book my room for the trip.

Who is running Troy's Trail? And why can't we join or run behind? Did anyone speak with Troy in person?
I may try to reach him while traveling.

Goebs

Last time we (Gumby, and I ) were at the Badlands we mentioned MI to troy and he said that we shouldnt have a problem with it and if we want to run it then he trusts woody to lead us. since then Gumby and I had talked to woody about setting the run up for TFT but there is already a group running it and Troy like to keep the group small and capable.

If I were you I would talk to Woody about it, Ive been out of the loop for a while on it.

woody · 11-14-07, 01:36 PM

I talked with Troy, he had no problem with us running it....but yer right, there will be a crew there...but likely the group of buggy boys I wanted to hook with some anyways....gotta be stupid a LITTLE after my summer! haha

BTW: John, I have a couple spare front mini housings laying around....should only take us a few hours to get one installed....

4rnr · 11-14-07, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by woody

BTW: John, I have a couple spare front mini housings laying around....should only take us a few hours to get one installed....

I might hit you up for one. I have to see what the insurance company is going to do. I will have an appraiser come by this week....He has no idea what he is getting himself into

Do you think State Farm has 30 Spline Longfields in there parts data base....

Polak · 11-15-07, 11:29 AM

Me & the

are in as long as it ain't snowin', cause if it is I'm plowin'!$$$

x factor · 11-15-07, 04:56 PM

Vicky and I will be there, so she can try out the new "Oh $#!+" bar.

Gappy · 11-16-07, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by x factor

Vicky and I will be there, so she can try out the new "Oh $#!+" bar.

Are the flames repainted (at least the one corner)?

x factor · 11-17-07, 03:39 AM

Not yet, I figured I wait just in case I had another

moment on this run. I did take the fender off and roughed it out for bondo though. It came out good enough to be able to paint just the red part of the flames.

joez · 11-19-07, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4rnr

Last time we (Gumby, and I ) were at the Badlands we mentioned MI to troy and he said that we shouldnt have a problem with it and if we want to run it then he trusts woody to lead us. since then Gumby and I had talked to woody about setting the run up for TFT but there is already a group running it and Troy like to keep the group small and capable.

If I were you I would talk to Woody about it, Ive been out of the loop for a while on it.

Its to bad, i was looking forward to it. Im pretty sure with the group we had planned being "capable" wasnt going to be an issue in the least either.

Oh well, if i get my rig running ill most likely be in Michigan doing some wheeling up there.

4rnr · 11-20-07, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joez

Its to bad, i was looking forward to it. Im pretty sure with the group we had planned being "capable" wasnt going to be an issue in the least either.

Oh well, if i get my rig running ill most likely be in Michigan doing some wheeling up there.

Sure. I didnt mean our group wasnt capable enough (me, tom, you, gumby, woody, clint...). Theres just no room for us

Goebeler · 11-20-07, 05:54 PM

Booked room at the Hotel with Jeff. I was stuck with a sleeping room cause Woody has the last one with a bathroom. I just told him to switch the rooms around and he was cooll with that! Sorry about that Brian!!!!!

Let me know your plans for heading to the lake via my cell.

Goebs

SAR_Squid79 · 11-25-07, 10:04 PM

I was planning on going to this run, but my wife is transferring for her work for 3 months, and that is her last day before she leaves.

...I don't think she'll take too kindly to me going wheeling on the last day before she leaves me for 3 months.

Gappy · 11-26-07, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SAR_Squid79

I was planning on going to this run, but my wife is transferring for her work for 3 months, and that is her last day before she leaves.

...I don't think she'll take too kindly to me going wheeling on the last day before she leaves me for 3 months.

Bring her along!!!

x factor · 11-27-07, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gappy

Bring her along!!!

x2 !

woody · 11-27-07, 07:10 PM

I'm 'bout ready.....picked up Goebs rig and loaded it up on Saturday afternoon....did some adjustments to the DMax today and the 40 has no oil leaks worth checking (AND it actually started!!)...tools are packed, parts are packed, water is packed, warm clothes are packed....hhhmmmmm

pickin up Goebs about 2:30 Thursday in Chicago, then off to Attica to watch the Packers beat the Cowpokes...

just gotta see if there is room on the trailer to squeeze my 40 on....might be a bit tight....

Gappy · 11-27-07, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by woody

then off to Attica to watch the Packers beat the Cowpokes...

Woody, you probably know this already, but that game is not on network TV. It can only be seen on the NFL Network, which is Dish. I have cable, no game for me. Make sure the Attica Hotel has dish so you can watch Romo choke in front of his childhood hero (Favre)!!!!!

woody · 11-27-07, 07:57 PM

it's on network here locally, and if I have to, I'll just tape it.....

uuuugh....never thot of that.....

11-11-07, 09:01 PM	#1
Goebeler IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 485	Toys for Tots, Badlands Indiana, Dec. 1 Woody and I have been talking about heading down for this trip. I recall him mentioning someting about Gumby working on a trail ride...... This may ba a repost. Either way, just wondering if folks are heading down for the weekend. This is always a nice trip and a great cause. Hope to have a great turnout. Goebs __________________ 71 fj55, 72 fj40, 75 fj40, 76 fj40, all sucking my wallet dry... This recession doesn't help either!

11-12-07, 05:48 PM	#2
4rnr IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Plainfield, IL TLCA# pfft Posts: 538	Gumby, woody and I were working on a Mission Impossible run for a few of us, but being TFT weekend...MI is already spoken for, so we will have to stick to the normal trails. However, I wont be there bc I got into an accident yesterday w/ the 4runner and ended up doing some good ditch jumping and the front axle/suspansion is wrecked (yes again) __________________ 1988 4runner 3.0 5spd soft top stock DD 1990 fj62 stock 1992 4runner 3.4, auto, dual inchworms (5:1, chromo output, twinstick, 10*) marlin sas, 5.29's, lockrite's, 30 spline longs, hydro assist, custom exo, 37" PBR's, DIY beadlocks, hs9500i/synthetic, AWshifting electronic shifters...

11-12-07, 06:55 PM	#3
woody Admin Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Appleton, WI TLCA# 1548 Posts: 7,671 Blog Entries: 1	just re-confirmed my hotel reservation....arriving on Thurs, out on Sunday.... Goebs, I'll be swingin to your cabin on Wed before Thanksgiving to pick up your FJ40...PM me a reminder set of directions...only have time for a day run tho...I don't even fly home now until the 20th.... __________________ Brian 'woody' Swearingen 1974 FJ40 'The Raisin' - Pitbull Rockers, 30-spline Longfields, SOA - 1/4 ellip 1996 FZJ80 'Gretchen' - MetalTech, ARB, OME, IPOR, 4x4Labs 2003 2500HD Duramax - Edge/Juice/Attitude, 285 Nitto Terra Grapplers, 4" exhaust

11-13-07, 01:18 PM	#6
Gappy IH8MUD Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kendallville IN TLCA# 15086 Posts: 771	That really sucks!! Assuming he is insured, you know damn well the insurance companys will say 50/50 instead of spending time/money on arguing it. And his damage is peanuts to yours. Is this the sign that you needed to wheel the 62?? __________________ Tom 1978 FJ40 400 SBC, SM465 SOA, SR, 4 Wheel Disc Saginaw Steering, Marlin HySteer 1990 FJ62 OME/HD Lift w/33" MT's SROR Sliders, ARB Bullbar Rear Aussie Locker, SROR Rear Bumper MAF U-Bolt Flip, Outback Offroad Armor Warn 9K# Winch

11-13-07, 02:25 PM	#7
Gumby Former Wheeler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Knee deep in hookers and gin TLCA# 5658 Posts: 5,061	This is the sign to start wheeling the 88. Or buy Tom's 40 __________________ War Pig and the nameless 45lv "Don't you know, Stan, it's *always* between a Giant Douche and a Turd Sandwich."

11-13-07, 10:25 PM	#8
Goebeler IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 485	Woody, I will shoot you the address Friday. I am headed south to pick up some old cruiser I recently had to purchase.... I will be back Thursday eve. Short trip! Nothing like a two day 1600 mile road trip. As for next Wednesday, I will be leaving Il. around noon or so . I will make it to the cabin around 5 or so. Hope you can stay for dinner and a beer or three. Be prepaired for a full house and lots of little kids! I will call Jeff along the way to book my room for the trip. Who is running Troy's Trail? And why can't we join or run behind? Did anyone speak with Troy in person? I may try to reach him while traveling. Goebs __________________ 71 fj55, 72 fj40, 75 fj40, 76 fj40, all sucking my wallet dry... This recession doesn't help either!

11-14-07, 12:13 AM	#9
hitt IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Staunton,Indiana Posts: 20	wow you guys have to travel a long way to get to the badlands im glad it only about 65 miles from my driveway i talked to (peebels) and he said he has to work i think i will go topless in my zuk this year it will be the first time out with the new cage and i hope i dont scuff it just yet but if i do thats what its made for i would rather scuff the cage then me or the kids __________________ If your not living on the edge your taking up to much space!!!!!!!!!!!

11-14-07, 01:36 PM	#11
woody Admin Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Appleton, WI TLCA# 1548 Posts: 7,671 Blog Entries: 1	I talked with Troy, he had no problem with us running it....but yer right, there will be a crew there...but likely the group of buggy boys I wanted to hook with some anyways....gotta be stupid a LITTLE after my summer! haha BTW: John, I have a couple spare front mini housings laying around....should only take us a few hours to get one installed.... __________________ Brian 'woody' Swearingen 1974 FJ40 'The Raisin' - Pitbull Rockers, 30-spline Longfields, SOA - 1/4 ellip 1996 FZJ80 'Gretchen' - MetalTech, ARB, OME, IPOR, 4x4Labs 2003 2500HD Duramax - Edge/Juice/Attitude, 285 Nitto Terra Grapplers, 4" exhaust

11-15-07, 11:29 AM	#13
Polak Zemsta! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: KIND TLCA# 15431 Posts: 560	Me & the are in as long as it ain't snowin', cause if it is I'm plowin'!$$$ __________________ '96 FZJ80 OE Lockers, 2.5" OME Heavy, 285/75/16 Nitto Terra Grapplers.... '75 FJ40 SOLD but not forgotten

11-15-07, 04:56 PM	#14
x factor IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germantown, IL TLCA# 18254 Posts: 146	Vicky and I will be there, so she can try out the new "Oh $#!+" bar. __________________ Bill '84 Flamed flatbed Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preseved body,but rather to skid in broadside, totaly worn out & proclaming "WOW WHAT A RIDE!"

11-17-07, 03:39 AM	#16
x factor IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germantown, IL TLCA# 18254 Posts: 146	Not yet, I figured I wait just in case I had another moment on this run. I did take the fender off and roughed it out for bondo though. It came out good enough to be able to paint just the red part of the flames. __________________ Bill '84 Flamed flatbed Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preseved body,but rather to skid in broadside, totaly worn out & proclaming "WOW WHAT A RIDE!"

11-20-07, 05:54 PM	#19
Goebeler IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 485	Booked room at the Hotel with Jeff. I was stuck with a sleeping room cause Woody has the last one with a bathroom. I just told him to switch the rooms around and he was cooll with that! Sorry about that Brian!!!!! Let me know your plans for heading to the lake via my cell. Goebs __________________ 71 fj55, 72 fj40, 75 fj40, 76 fj40, all sucking my wallet dry... This recession doesn't help either!

11-25-07, 10:04 PM	#20
SAR_Squid79 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Diego, CA TLCA# 17716 Posts: 185	I was planning on going to this run, but my wife is transferring for her work for 3 months, and that is her last day before she leaves. ...I don't think she'll take too kindly to me going wheeling on the last day before she leaves me for 3 months. __________________ ~Jamie 1990 FJ62 Daily Driver 2000 TRD 4WD PreRunner Supercharged, Locked, Armored. Mountain - she can crawl it. Ass - She can haul it.

11-27-07, 07:10 PM	#23
woody Admin Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Appleton, WI TLCA# 1548 Posts: 7,671 Blog Entries: 1	I'm 'bout ready.....picked up Goebs rig and loaded it up on Saturday afternoon....did some adjustments to the DMax today and the 40 has no oil leaks worth checking (AND it actually started!!)...tools are packed, parts are packed, water is packed, warm clothes are packed....hhhmmmmm pickin up Goebs about 2:30 Thursday in Chicago, then off to Attica to watch the Packers beat the Cowpokes... just gotta see if there is room on the trailer to squeeze my 40 on....might be a bit tight.... __________________ Brian 'woody' Swearingen 1974 FJ40 'The Raisin' - Pitbull Rockers, 30-spline Longfields, SOA - 1/4 ellip 1996 FZJ80 'Gretchen' - MetalTech, ARB, OME, IPOR, 4x4Labs 2003 2500HD Duramax - Edge/Juice/Attitude, 285 Nitto Terra Grapplers, 4" exhaust

11-27-07, 07:57 PM	#25
woody Admin Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Appleton, WI TLCA# 1548 Posts: 7,671 Blog Entries: 1	it's on network here locally, and if I have to, I'll just tape it..... uuuugh....never thot of that..... __________________ Brian 'woody' Swearingen 1974 FJ40 'The Raisin' - Pitbull Rockers, 30-spline Longfields, SOA - 1/4 ellip 1996 FZJ80 'Gretchen' - MetalTech, ARB, OME, IPOR, 4x4Labs 2003 2500HD Duramax - Edge/Juice/Attitude, 285 Nitto Terra Grapplers, 4" exhaust