VA Wheeling - Saturday 12/17

[Felix]

I know it will have only been a couple weeks since a lot of you guys went out, but is anyone up for another day trip this Saturday the 17th?

A couple of the CLCC guys and I are planning on taking on some trails. Where, you ask? Well, my first thought was GWNF, of course. I've only done Salt Shed, so it would be great to try some of the other trails.

But, we're open to suggestions. So, anyone have any ideas?

Felix

[stuck in GA]

I would but I am heading back to Atlanta that day after exams. We definitly have to go again soon though. Have fun!

[BlueCruiser84]

I could be up for it. But i still need to assess the damage from the last run, i.e. change fluids and look at a new leak form the t-case. I'll let you know.

-Brian-

[jcj_78FJ40]

I think I would be up for it.

I have done Salt Shed and Flag Pole Knob but I have not done 2nd Mountain or Dictum Ridge.

With the snow and ice that we are supposed to get this week, anything would be interesting.

[green73]

DAMN! I have no driveshafts, and a Christmas party!!!! I really wanna test out the new gears and front locker too.



OH CRAP!!! I said "Christmas" please don't sue me or anything.

[76FJ40]

Green 73,

What driveshafts do you need?

[green73]

My pinion flanges are mini truck bolt pattern, and t-case outputs are Cruiser. SOA, stretched wheelbase, so basically custom shafts. I am waiting in a new set of springs before getting new shafts, as I know thay will screw with angles, etc..

[Felix]

Cool, so we have jcj, maybe Brian, anyone else? Chris? Brandon? Jamie? bk? Chuck? Neil?

[Cruiserhead05]

I would, but im working. Sorry.

[Felix]

jcj,

9:30 at the Sheetz on Rt. 33 sound like a good meeting place and time?

Felix

[filthyrich]

hmmm. It is cold as all.....I need to get my fluids swapped. I have all the Amsoil in my truck.....
Let me see what the wife needs done. she has a baby shower on Sunday, so I might be able to get out.

I'll let you guys know

[reffug]

To damn busy this time of year. Sides that gonna be working on getting the M12 into the ARB this weekend. Although it would be fun I don't see any way its gonna happen till 06.

[bkfj40]

I have a few more things to do before I can wheel....I need to finish my steering and brakes on the truck - AND - the wife said no more wheeling until the cabinents are in at the cabin.

Anyone driving near Haymarket, VA on the way down? I have a bumper I need to have picked up - I'll pay your gas + beer money (no Mr. Bascom - I don't think I can pay all your beer money, just some of it)

bk

[Felix]

I'll be driving through Haymarket, but it will be pretty early. Around 7:30 or so, depending on the meeting time in H-burg we decide on. Will whoever has the bumper be awake on a Saturday morning?

And will it fit in the back of my 40?

Felix

[apcoleman]

Originally Posted by reffug

To damn busy this time of year. Sides that gonna be working on getting the M12 into the ARB this weekend. Although it would be fun I don't see any way its gonna happen till 06.

You still haven't put that thing in yet?

[reffug]

Originally Posted by apcoleman

You still haven't put that thing in yet?

Do you realize how many hours I have been putting in lately.

[apcoleman]

Originally Posted by reffug

Do you realize how many hours I have been putting in lately.

I forgot about that. Give me a call if you need any help.

[jcj_78FJ40]

Originally Posted by Felix

jcj,

9:30 at the Sheetz on Rt. 33 sound like a good meeting place and time?

Felix

Sounds Good.

I’m pretty sure I know where this Sheetz is. Is this the one in H-burg on 33 just west of 81?

[73Goat]

I would like to make it, but somehow I lost my brake master cylinder cap. I have been trying to find a replacement today but no luck. I have checked all the local parts stores, Toyota parts depts, etc, but it sounds like I can't get one until next week. Does anyone out there have one I can buy? I need the large front one for a '73. I think they were the same size from '70-'80.

If not I guess I will have to pass this time.

[Nay]

Originally Posted by jcj_78FJ40

I think I would be up for it.

I have done Salt Shed and Flag Pole Knob but I have not done 2nd Mountain or Dictum Ridge.

With the snow and ice that we are supposed to get this week, anything would be interesting.

A couple of thoughts:

1) Don't eat the tomato sandwiches at Sheetz or you may be replacing the two "ee's" with an "i".

2) Second Mountain was the first wheeling trip I ever took back when I lived in VA. It was raining and there had been a lot of snow in previous weeks. We got to the last half mail of the trail on the north side of the hill, and ran into 2 feet of rain soaked snow (and for some reason decided to go forward). It took 7 hours to get back off the trail. Those were in my stock Cherokee days. It's a very easy trail without the snow issue...lots of fun with the snow.

Nay

[DaGrvedigr]

Hey I know they have been shutting down some trails up there, can't remeber which ones but......

[76LC]

SOunds like fun, but I'll be out of town this weekend. Post a write-up though afterwards though!!

[TheGr8Doughboy]

I'm workin this weekend... but there'd better be pictures again.

Have fun

Chris

[76FJ40]

BK,

It might be worth the trip just to get some beer money from you. How about another keg like you did at CMCC?

Steering, who needs steering when you've got a perfectly good ratchet strap?

[Felix]

jcj, yeah that's the Sheetz I've got in mind.

I'll call the forest service tomorrow to check on any trail closings.

Rick, that sucks about the cap. I'll see if anyone I know has a spare.

Felix

[RUfj40crazy]

Originally Posted by bkfj40

I have a few more things to do before I can wheel....I need to finish my steering and brakes on the truck - AND - the wife said no more wheeling until the cabinents are in at the cabin.

Anyone driving near Haymarket, VA on the way down? I have a bumper I need to have picked up - I'll pay your gas + beer money (no Mr. Bascom - I don't think I can pay all your beer money, just some of it)

bk

I drive between H-burg and Chantilly at least three days a week. I imagine that i can fit a bumper in the back of the Lumina. Shoot me a e-mail thru the forum or call my cell 540-250-2113 let me know.

As far as the trail ride I'm gonna have to opt-out again I'm about 2/3 done with paint and the truck is in a few hundred pieces AGAIN. Cold weather is a bitch for painting btw. (and no garage)
It ALSO happens to be December graduation and an old roomate from Radford is graduating...so... I dont think ill be in any shape to walk much less drive until sunday after noon.

Be safe, weather seems to be nasty thru friday afternoon and looks like its gonna be a cold one!

Peace
~Neal

[BeaterToyota]

Originally Posted by DaGrvedigr

Hey I know they have been shutting down some trails up there, can't remeber which ones but......

About a year ago they closed most of Kephart, which was one of the best trails still open.

Second Mountain is sometimes closed at the gate at the bottom because of trail access disputes with the local residents, but it can be accessed from the top where it meets with Dictum, Gauley Ridge, etc.

From what I've seen lately, everything else should be open.


I have a bunch of stuff to do this weekend, otherwise I'd head down for the day.

[bkfj40]

Originally Posted by 76FJ40

BK,

It might be worth the trip just to get some beer money from you. How about another keg like you did at CMCC?

Steering, who needs steering when you've got a perfectly good ratchet strap?

mmmm....

I think I'll keg another batch for gsmtr

I can wheel with the best of them in a straight line.....

Rufj40crazy and Felix, sent you both a PM for the info on the bumper

bk