Coal Mine Cruiser Classic July 10-12,2008

cruiserhead · 02-07-08, 08:24 AM

Registration form is up on Gotham City Land Cruisers Just click the Coal Mine link.Hope you can join us.
David

bkfj40 · 02-10-08, 03:14 PM

is your 40 back together and ready for another Coal Miner?

bk

76FJ40 · 02-10-08, 05:22 PM

We need beer BK!

cruiserhead · 02-11-08, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bkfj40

is your 40 back together and ready for another Coal Mine?

bk

Yes it is.A few different shades of green though.

cruiserhead · 03-13-08, 05:55 PM

July is closer than you think.It`s allready the middle of March.
David

reffug · 04-09-08, 03:54 AM

Any updates on camping etc...................

I heard last year the campground left something to be desired.

woody · 04-09-08, 06:47 AM

camping is the people, not the place

great event, hope you have a good time there!

reffug · 04-10-08, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by woody

camping is the people, not the place

great event, hope you have a good time there!

I completely agree Mr. single guy.........................

However a certain 4 and 7 year old might not........

Not to mention the

.

cruiserhead · 04-10-08, 06:13 AM

Camping is set at Echo Valley Campground.Improvements are being made for shower facilities.There are hotels in the area if camping isn`t your thing.Hope to see you there.
David

Junk · 04-10-08, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bkfj40

is your 40 back together and ready for another Coal Miner?

Not like you'd actually be there anway.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruiserhead

July is closer than you think.It`s allready the middle of March.
David

Actually it's early April. Gotta send in my form I 'spose. Hope I don't fall through the floor before the event

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Originally Posted by reffug

Not to mention the

.

She'll be fine in tent.

Just walking a little gingerly the next day.

plfj40 · 04-22-08, 06:57 PM

I thought this years cmcc will be at the camp-a-while campground?

cruiserhead · 04-22-08, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by plfj40

I thought this years cmcc will be at the camp-a-while campground?

Nope it`s at Echo Valley.

76FJ40 · 04-23-08, 07:58 AM

Camp-A-While has its own set of problems - it's too small, there's only 1 or 2 shower stalls, 1 or 2 shitters, and you get to hear jake brakes all night. CAW works OK for a small gathering like the Pig Run, but it's too small for the CMCC.

ordoman · 05-07-08, 06:04 AM

CMCC 08 Event web site has been updated with the most up-to-date information.

ordoman · 05-28-08, 06:47 AM

CMCC 08 web site update again with camping information.

BUCKEYE4X4 · 06-04-08, 08:54 PM

ttt

I mailed my application and look forward to the event, I missed it last year!

Help me out here...I have never been to Raush (sp?) and am trying to figure out how long to go for, so the question is, how many days can you wheel Raush if you are interested in hard trails and not be hitting the same trail over and over.
...85 4runner, 37mtr, geared and locked.

thanks

76FJ40 · 06-05-08, 01:09 PM

There should be enough good trails to hold your attention for a couple of days.

kirk · 06-07-08, 05:32 AM

I will be there. If possible I may bring the shortbus and the V8 80 series. My trailer can haul them both.

cruiserhead · 06-18-08, 09:54 AM

Get your apps in.Getting down to the wire folks.
David

Blue77FJ40 · 06-19-08, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruiserhead

Get your apps in.Getting down to the wire folks.
David

I'm sending in mine today, Dave.

cruiserhead · 06-22-08, 10:47 AM

Thanks,Dan.

John Smith · 06-23-08, 10:45 AM

I am sending in my application today.

I just got back from RC and EV after going to the 4Runner Jambo this weekend and am happy to report the new shower trailer is finished and very nice. The trailer and everything inside is clean and new.

They have been doing more clear cutting at RC and the "Stout" trail is no more. For those thinking about camping at RC... I would reconsider. Unless you camp in the old area by the old office you are camping in a dust bowl with no tree cover getting cooked by the afternoon sun. Add to this the constant truck traffic driving past creating clouds of dust as they enter and leave the park. They moved the entrance/office and staging area to where the man made comp section is. If they let you camp in the old area it could be pleasant but the new area is not so nice IMHO.

Looking forward to another great CMCC!

cruiserhead · 06-23-08, 12:21 PM

John,thanks for the update at EV.It`s good to here positive things.I`ll be looking for your application.Recieved another 5 or so over the weekend.
David

macneill · 06-25-08, 10:35 AM

So who's going?

I doubt I can take Thurs and Fri off.

Might be just a day trip for me.

Working for the man sucks.

Blue77FJ40 · 06-26-08, 07:54 AM

No lie on the dust bowl newer camp area, we'll need to bring tarps/hoopties for shade next time we camp at RC. Last 2x I checked with Lynn, she said lower/old camping area is off limits, as it's not their property. Maybe someone can persuade her, as Jeff had no such luck.

Good news on the EV shower sitrep. Light at the end of a tunnel is always good times.

Treeless wheeling really takes away from the experience, but there's not a lot of choices out there.

Sounds like you had a good time at EC4J!

Jester · 06-27-08, 07:08 AM

Registration hit the mailbox this morning. See you guys in a couple weeks.

Lovey · 06-27-08, 12:00 PM

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02-07-08, 08:24 AM	#1
cruiserhead GCLC President Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: North Jersey TLCA# 15185 Posts: 559	Coal Mine Cruiser Classic July 10-12,2008 Registration form is up on Gotham City Land Cruisers Just click the Coal Mine link.Hope you can join us. David __________________ 1971-80 FJ40 Hey,I used what I had.Trail and plow truck. 1978 FJ40 under construction-soon to get a 3FE `93 Chevy 1500 Suburban family hauler, wifes DD,`05 GMC 2500HD SLE Extra Cab 4x4 Cruiser Hauler,`95 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 www.gclcny.com Installer of Metal Tech products Crum`s Custom Welding,LLC ccw1@optonline.net Bumpers to roll cages,FJ40 skid plates-fits stock 3,4 speed & Orion trans and transfer case combos.1 year in development and Telico tested

02-10-08, 03:14 PM	#2
bkfj40 some 6, no 4, and more 6 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: shenandoah valley, va TLCA# 7909 Posts: 1,173	is your 40 back together and ready for another Coal Miner? bk __________________ KJ4HFL 76fj40 * 77fj55 * 85fj60 * 00uzj100 * 90Hilux Crew Cab (ex)Diesel * 81hj47 * 07Tundra 5.7DC "I spend most of my money on beer, land cruisers, and women...the rest I just waste" - Curran

02-10-08, 05:22 PM	#3
76FJ40 Old Fart Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NOVA TLCA# 8019 Posts: 1,256	We need beer BK! __________________ '76 FJ-40 with a Hula Girl on the dash for me and a '65 FJ-45 LPB for the wife. Life is good.

03-13-08, 05:55 PM	#5
cruiserhead GCLC President Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: North Jersey TLCA# 15185 Posts: 559	July is closer than you think.It`s allready the middle of March. David __________________ 1971-80 FJ40 Hey,I used what I had.Trail and plow truck. 1978 FJ40 under construction-soon to get a 3FE `93 Chevy 1500 Suburban family hauler, wifes DD,`05 GMC 2500HD SLE Extra Cab 4x4 Cruiser Hauler,`95 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 www.gclcny.com Installer of Metal Tech products Crum`s Custom Welding,LLC ccw1@optonline.net Bumpers to roll cages,FJ40 skid plates-fits stock 3,4 speed & Orion trans and transfer case combos.1 year in development and Telico tested

04-09-08, 03:54 AM	#6
reffug grown up MOD Join Date: May 2004 Location: 'in dat der briar patch' TLCA# 14549 Posts: 3,777	Any updates on camping etc................... I heard last year the campground left something to be desired. __________________ "If it wasn't a Landcruiser and hadn't been built the way it was you do realize you would be DEAD." VA State Police Officer

04-09-08, 06:47 AM	#7
woody Admin Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Appleton, WI TLCA# 1548 Posts: 7,671 Blog Entries: 1	camping is the people, not the place great event, hope you have a good time there! __________________ 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

04-10-08, 06:13 AM	#9
cruiserhead GCLC President Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: North Jersey TLCA# 15185 Posts: 559	Camping is set at Echo Valley Campground.Improvements are being made for shower facilities.There are hotels in the area if camping isn`t your thing.Hope to see you there. David __________________ 1971-80 FJ40 Hey,I used what I had.Trail and plow truck. 1978 FJ40 under construction-soon to get a 3FE `93 Chevy 1500 Suburban family hauler, wifes DD,`05 GMC 2500HD SLE Extra Cab 4x4 Cruiser Hauler,`95 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 www.gclcny.com Installer of Metal Tech products Crum`s Custom Welding,LLC ccw1@optonline.net Bumpers to roll cages,FJ40 skid plates-fits stock 3,4 speed & Orion trans and transfer case combos.1 year in development and Telico tested

04-22-08, 06:57 PM	#11
plfj40 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Shelton CT TLCA# 15935 Posts: 11	I thought this years cmcc will be at the camp-a-while campground?

04-23-08, 07:58 AM	#13
76FJ40 Old Fart Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NOVA TLCA# 8019 Posts: 1,256	Camp-A-While has its own set of problems - it's too small, there's only 1 or 2 shower stalls, 1 or 2 shitters, and you get to hear jake brakes all night. CAW works OK for a small gathering like the Pig Run, but it's too small for the CMCC. __________________ '76 FJ-40 with a Hula Girl on the dash for me and a '65 FJ-45 LPB for the wife. Life is good.

05-07-08, 06:04 AM	#14
ordoman IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: LINY TLCA# 8616 Posts: 43	CMCC 08 Event web site has been updated with the most up-to-date information. __________________ Novus Ordo Seclorum 1975 FJ40 / 2007 FJC Gotham City Land Cruisers TLCA #8616 Shameless plug here: (Bumper End Cap Replacement (Diamond Plate)) to support my mods

05-28-08, 06:47 AM	#15
ordoman IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: LINY TLCA# 8616 Posts: 43	CMCC 08 web site update again with camping information. __________________ Novus Ordo Seclorum 1975 FJ40 / 2007 FJC Gotham City Land Cruisers TLCA #8616 Shameless plug here: (Bumper End Cap Replacement (Diamond Plate)) to support my mods

06-04-08, 08:54 PM	#16
BUCKEYE4X4 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Columbus, Ohio TLCA# 3215 Posts: 393	ttt I mailed my application and look forward to the event, I missed it last year! Help me out here...I have never been to Raush (sp?) and am trying to figure out how long to go for, so the question is, how many days can you wheel Raush if you are interested in hard trails and not be hitting the same trail over and over. ...85 4runner, 37mtr, geared and locked. thanks __________________ TLCA 3215 85 4RUNNER 05 GMC D/A

06-05-08, 01:09 PM	#17
76FJ40 Old Fart Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NOVA TLCA# 8019 Posts: 1,256	There should be enough good trails to hold your attention for a couple of days. __________________ '76 FJ-40 with a Hula Girl on the dash for me and a '65 FJ-45 LPB for the wife. Life is good.

06-07-08, 05:32 AM	#18
kirk IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Akron, Ohio Posts: 327	I will be there. If possible I may bring the shortbus and the V8 80 series. My trailer can haul them both. __________________ 1994 LT1V8 FZJ80, 1974 Diesel FJ40 2nd Owner of the famous "SHORTBUS"

06-18-08, 09:54 AM	#19
cruiserhead GCLC President Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: North Jersey TLCA# 15185 Posts: 559	Get your apps in.Getting down to the wire folks. David __________________ 1971-80 FJ40 Hey,I used what I had.Trail and plow truck. 1978 FJ40 under construction-soon to get a 3FE `93 Chevy 1500 Suburban family hauler, wifes DD,`05 GMC 2500HD SLE Extra Cab 4x4 Cruiser Hauler,`95 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 www.gclcny.com Installer of Metal Tech products Crum`s Custom Welding,LLC ccw1@optonline.net Bumpers to roll cages,FJ40 skid plates-fits stock 3,4 speed & Orion trans and transfer case combos.1 year in development and Telico tested

06-22-08, 10:47 AM	#21
cruiserhead GCLC President Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: North Jersey TLCA# 15185 Posts: 559	Thanks,Dan. __________________ 1971-80 FJ40 Hey,I used what I had.Trail and plow truck. 1978 FJ40 under construction-soon to get a 3FE `93 Chevy 1500 Suburban family hauler, wifes DD,`05 GMC 2500HD SLE Extra Cab 4x4 Cruiser Hauler,`95 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 www.gclcny.com Installer of Metal Tech products Crum`s Custom Welding,LLC ccw1@optonline.net Bumpers to roll cages,FJ40 skid plates-fits stock 3,4 speed & Orion trans and transfer case combos.1 year in development and Telico tested

06-23-08, 10:45 AM	#22
John Smith In the garage Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Maryland TLCA# 9074 Posts: 1,789	I am sending in my application today. I just got back from RC and EV after going to the 4Runner Jambo this weekend and am happy to report the new shower trailer is finished and very nice. The trailer and everything inside is clean and new. They have been doing more clear cutting at RC and the "Stout" trail is no more. For those thinking about camping at RC... I would reconsider. Unless you camp in the old area by the old office you are camping in a dust bowl with no tree cover getting cooked by the afternoon sun. Add to this the constant truck traffic driving past creating clouds of dust as they enter and leave the park. They moved the entrance/office and staging area to where the man made comp section is. If they let you camp in the old area it could be pleasant but the new area is not so nice IMHO. Looking forward to another great CMCC! __________________ 79 FJ40 & 78 FJ55

06-23-08, 12:21 PM	#23
cruiserhead GCLC President Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: North Jersey TLCA# 15185 Posts: 559	John,thanks for the update at EV.It`s good to here positive things.I`ll be looking for your application.Recieved another 5 or so over the weekend. David __________________ 1971-80 FJ40 Hey,I used what I had.Trail and plow truck. 1978 FJ40 under construction-soon to get a 3FE `93 Chevy 1500 Suburban family hauler, wifes DD,`05 GMC 2500HD SLE Extra Cab 4x4 Cruiser Hauler,`95 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 www.gclcny.com Installer of Metal Tech products Crum`s Custom Welding,LLC ccw1@optonline.net Bumpers to roll cages,FJ40 skid plates-fits stock 3,4 speed & Orion trans and transfer case combos.1 year in development and Telico tested

06-25-08, 10:35 AM	#24
macneill Rollin’ on 33s... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Brooklyn / Edgartown / Oak Bluffs TLCA# 12733 Posts: 3,369	So who's going? I doubt I can take Thurs and Fri off. Might be just a day trip for me. Working for the man sucks. __________________ 1981 FJ60 - Martha’s Vineyard - 210K, OME, BFG ATs, MAF header, hi-flo cat and Magnaflow, Surco Safari Rack, Rod Racks. 2002 UZJ100 - Brooklyn - 44K, OME 865, OME T-Bars, TJM T-15, TJM RB8, Slee Diff-Drop, Slee Tube Sliders, African Outback Roof Rack, Borla & SLP Exhaust, Warn, IPF, PIAA, Toyo Open Country ATs. Gotham City Land Cruisers Yankee Toys Bay to Blue Ridge Cruisers

06-26-08, 07:54 AM	#25
Blue77FJ40 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: MD Posts: 1,157	No lie on the dust bowl newer camp area, we'll need to bring tarps/hoopties for shade next time we camp at RC. Last 2x I checked with Lynn, she said lower/old camping area is off limits, as it's not their property. Maybe someone can persuade her, as Jeff had no such luck. Good news on the EV shower sitrep. Light at the end of a tunnel is always good times. Treeless wheeling really takes away from the experience, but there's not a lot of choices out there. Sounds like you had a good time at EC4J! __________________ '77 FJ40: HFS, 33's, Locked and Low'd

06-27-08, 07:08 AM	#26
Jester IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 261	Registration hit the mailbox this morning. See you guys in a couple weeks. __________________ TLCA #13916 Bay to Blue Ridge Cruisers 40th Anniversary FZJ80 - Wife's dog hauler with a new head. '77 FJ40 - Who needs fenders? '06 Taco TuRD - Yes, it does tow the 40. '08 HD XL1200L - Commuter vehicle, 57 mpg!