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Mark W,
Could you send me an info packet? You might have to make it smaller again like the 2008 info packet you sent. When are you at your shop? I have dropped by a few times but nobody was home.
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08-20-09, 11:22 AM
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I am wondering how would IFS holdup on the "Hardcore Sightseeing" trip, mainly Land Cruiser 100 Series or FJ Cruiser with 35's and lockers. My take is that there should not be a problem for either of these since this is not a "rock Crawling adventure" requiring a lot of articulation. Any insight to IFS vs Alaska would be greatly appreciated.
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For this run, either where we want to spend out time or our fall back area, the IFS will be fine. Over some of the rougher sections it may beat you a bit more but those are not a major part of the Trek. We have had IFS rigs with us before and I am sure we will again.
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08-20-09, 11:26 AM
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Mark W,
Could you send me an info packet? You might have to make it smaller again like the 2008 info packet you sent. When are you at your shop? I have dropped by a few times but nobody was home.
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I am at the shop all the time. except when I am not 
Might be there all day on any given day, might be there all night too... Or I might be working elsewhere, running for parts, looking at a rig in Anchorage or out on a trail. Just give a call before you head my way to be sure.
I need your email for the packet Stephan.
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08-20-09, 12:00 PM
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Is Gmail down for anyone else the last 24+ hours :(
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08-20-09, 12:10 PM
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Is Gmail down for anyone else the last 24+ hours :(
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Nope.
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1987 FJ60 - MoonShine - SROR Front Bumper, H55f, 2-low, SOA, 62+AAL fronts w/ Ironman rears, 36's, FF w/ 4.11's, Round Eyes, KMR's Tailgate Hatch, desmog + headers, Storage / Sleeping system, etc. -- DD w/242k
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08-20-09, 12:34 PM
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Turned out I just needed to kick my computer in the head. Back into Gmail now
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08-20-09, 04:09 PM
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Matt,
You need to ask the US customs what they want from you for you to drive in the US. AK DMV don't care I think. You probably only need to have proof of insurance and a round trip ticket for you and any of your passengers and your cruiser. I think you can get like a 6 month tourist visa.
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I need what is call a carney which is basically a complete list of everything I bring, so you can prove you have taken it all out so not to incur any taxes. Along with Valid Rego doc from Vic roads as we don't have what you call a title, which I know all too much about form shipping HJ47 and BJ42 from Oz to the USA. Insurance a must too. Hence I'm not too interested in shipping a few bits with me as it will just create a head ache. Also have ambulance cover which covers me for been air lifted too.
That way no taxes to pay, already on to it but Tks.
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08-20-09, 10:01 PM
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Is that the insurance coverage to actually fly you home in the event of an accident? I know a few guys who work in the russian far east who have insurance like that.... just because the medical care there is scary.
Our medivacs here are usually done by the Air National Guard in the types of places we will be in if we need to call for help. No charge for that service normally.
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08-20-09, 10:03 PM
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Yeah, ACT2010!
I moved to Alaska 10 yrs. ago pretty much to participate in cruiser-wheelin' up here. Somebody mentioned it's a "bucket list" kinda trip and I'd have to agree. Heck, my wife births our kids on odd-year summers so I'm free to take off for a week during even-year ACT events 
Someone else mentioned water intrusion into rigs. I think all the water crossings are a highlight of wheelin' in Alaska and learning how to do them just adds to your repertoire of 4wheelin' skills, especially for you guys that like to travel all over the country and off-road in all sorts of diverse terrain.
Water intrusion into rigs during crossings not-gone-wrong seems to be a function of the age of the rig. Old 40's means lots-o-water unless you spend extra time sealing it up. 80's stay pretty darn dry inside. After ACT08 and hundreds of crossings, the carpet on my 80 was wet about 4" inside all of the door seals. A week later it was dry.
Mark has said it before. It's the people just as much as the Alaska surroundings that make an event like this so enjoyable. You could also call this trip, "24/7 on the trail". 24 hrs./day for a week with just 20 something folks makes for an intimate experience.
May everyone's plans come to fruition! 
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08-20-09, 10:29 PM
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Hey Darrell!! I should be putting out some info on our local list this evening. Keeping my fingers crossed for nominal rains in 2010... really want to get back out to Glacier 13. Looking at exploring the Robertson River drainage too.
Mark...
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08-20-09, 10:44 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark W
Is that the insurance coverage to actually fly you home in the event of an accident? I know a few guys who work in the russian far east who have insurance like that.... just because the medical care there is scary.
Our medivacs here are usually done by the Air National Guard in the types of places we will be in if we need to call for help. No charge for that service normally.
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I don't care about me as long as they get my 40 home 
On a serious note yes it covers costs of flying home if needed.
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DYNO'd at 8PSI 181kw/244hp & 560Nm/413ftlb @ the RW 8th Dec 08
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Links
Mac's Space
On the rev limiter
Advanced (HB) Intercoolers
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08-22-09, 12:03 PM
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Hi Mark,
My email is flyc46@gci.net
Thanks.
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08-22-09, 01:20 PM
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Sent.
Mark...
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08-22-09, 01:20 PM
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A bit of hiking above Gillette Pass
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08-22-09, 06:25 PM
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MArk, you have the info packet scanned at all?
I'd love to know the ins and outs of the trek.. I want to do it one year. But am not sure I have the truck for it (either 40 or 60)
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08-22-09, 06:47 PM
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The packet is in email format... an MS .docx
Send me your email and I will forward you one... the vehicle requirements are not daunting.
Mark...
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MIBS Rules!
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08-22-09, 08:16 PM
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Thanks Mark.
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08-22-09, 08:32 PM
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08-22-09, 09:51 PM
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hey mark very interested in thins trip as well if you wouldn't mind sending a packet my way
expofzj80@gmail.com
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08-22-09, 10:44 PM
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Both packets sent
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MIBS Rules!
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08-23-09, 01:33 AM
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Would like very much to meet with you and see this country, someday soon I hope.
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08-23-09, 02:23 AM
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It is still early, but we are anticipating a pretty good line up of people and rigs in 2010. Not all that far from you compared to what some folks are considering... 
Mark...
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08-23-09, 03:45 PM
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Mark
The TN/FL group enjoyed the 2008 treck so much we are already making plans for ACT 2010. This year we have a 4 car trailer to pull behind the Little Red Truck. The addition to the group will be my son Rob and his diesel 40 and assuming I get it togher and tested I will be bring a 6.5 Turbo Diesel powered FJ-62, and Todd has a 6.5 Turbo diesel FJ-80. Please send packets to: rgrtheurer@aol.com , todd_shirley@yahoo.com , telicorob@peoplepc.com , archie@tilemarket.com.
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08-23-09, 04:20 PM
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mark, i am also very interested in the trip. Not sure if i will be able to make it but i would really like to get an info pack just in case. would love to check out the details of the trip.
thanks, Jason (boozecruiser40@hotmail.com)
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08-23-09, 09:18 PM
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If everybody shows up, your target # of 15 is going to be a little low.
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08-23-09, 10:41 PM
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Roger it is great to hear you guys are coming back again. We will get your packets off tonight.
Based on monies already received and my estimation of some of the folks who want to make it... I am assuming that we have about 8 visiting rigs so far. Four of the fifteen slots will be taken by Charla, Kevin, myself, and whoever I have driving the support truck. We may have to consider raising the limit on the rigs a little bit... Really can not raise it much without negatively impacting things.... but maybe 3-4 more rigs... at the most... if we need to.
Mark...
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MIBS Rules!
The first primordial slug that sprouted gripping pods to pull itself out of the ocean onto the slick rocks of the world beyond was the original proponent and carrier of MIBS. It has been onward and upward since. Embrace MIBS! Leave the other slugs behind!
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08-24-09, 02:55 AM
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packet as well please
landtank@comcast.net
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08-24-09, 11:50 AM
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It looks like that that link that Ducks posted for the converter for Word 2007 back to earlier versions was lost in the crash. Anyone have that to repost?
Mark...
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MIBS Rules!
The first primordial slug that sprouted gripping pods to pull itself out of the ocean onto the slick rocks of the world beyond was the original proponent and carrier of MIBS. It has been onward and upward since. Embrace MIBS! Leave the other slugs behind!
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08-24-09, 11:57 AM
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Waiting to be installed:
York 210 OBA, shocks, lots of little things....
1967 Stevens Mfg. Co M416 - almost RUST FREE!!!
Previous Rig:
1987 FJ60 - Big Red
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08-24-09, 11:59 AM
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Quote:
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It looks like that that link that Ducks posted for the converter for Word 2007 back to earlier versions was lost in the crash. Anyone have that to repost?
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http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/pr...686761033.aspx
There is a link on that page to download the compatability pack so older versions of Word can read the Word 2007 *.docx format.
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