SAS Solid Axle Summit 2017 Official Thread (2 Viewers)

[Jason hansen]

For those that are coming to Moab first I will be offering some extra credit recreational opportunities.

 

[EasternYeti]

For those that are coming to Moab first I will be offering some extra credit recreational opportunities.View attachment 1501672

Extra incentive to keep me on schedule

 

[rhah]

Just got back from fj summit.

It was Good and all but waaaaay more excited for our summit!

Can't wait to see you guys there is less than a month!

 

[POTATO LAUNCHER]

Nice man. Any more temperature issues once you git there?

 

[Mr Cimarron]

Just had a coworker come back from there and he said it was awesome.

 

[Mr Cimarron]

Just got back from fj summit.

It was Good and all but waaaaay more excited for our summit!

Can't wait to see you guys there is less than a month!

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I'm assuming by the photo Black Bear is open on both sides of the pass?

 

[rhah]

No temp issues on this rig just the diesel.

Black bear is open now all the way

Heavy rains shut down Imogene for a day but they got it opened back up in no time.

Weather was perfect and after talking to the locals sounds like our directors picked a good time sounds like no one will be there and trails should be all by empty

 

[4Cruisers]

Wrapping up some more work on the '76 FJ40 to get ready for a couple of trips, this Sunday and Monday (23rd and 24th) for a meet and baton hand-off with @Reznugget in Pagosa Springs, and for the SAS. Since my meet in Santa Fe with @POTATO LAUNCHER and his brother for the baton hand-off the FJ40's developed a knocking sound, what I believe is the original water pump (~64,400 miles on the vehicle) is finally going out and will be replaced probably tomorrow. I'll also finish pulling the radiator to have the drain petcock re-soldered to the bottom of the radiator to replace my last-minute temporary fix on the day of my Santa Fe meet. Along with that will be new hoses and clamps, an FJ60 oil cooler set-up, and new thermostat and housings. And while I'm down there, the long planned upgrade to an FJ60 distributor/coil/igniter and dented side cover, along with new plug wires. It looks like it's going to be three more busy days in a row for me.

Had to cancel the Colorado trip yesterday at the last minute - my drain petcock repair failed on me. I was able to get everything else done except for the coil/igniter. Water pump and thermostat went well though.

 

[4Cruisers]

Of the 4 FJ40s I know of 2, mine and @POTATO LAUNCHER's. I missed my baton (briefcase) hand-off this morning due to the radiator issue so will re-schedule. Will either of the 2 other FJ40s be heading SW towards Arizona after the SAS? I still hope to meet @Reznugget later this summer, but a fall-back position for the baton would be nice.

 

[Mr Cimarron]

I'll be heading back to Austin afterwards. Wish I had time to go west.

 

[EasternYeti]

Someone clue me in on the batons? Genuinely curious even thought it's a 40' thing

 

[POTATO LAUNCHER]

Here is the short run down. 40's carrying a briefcase and two tool boxes that are loaded with items starting in the east and crisscrossing their way west. It must be driven in a 40. Each participant adds things from their region and trek. We are about mid continent with all three at this point.

This is the link and a couple of pics from my legs of the handoff.

FJ40 Cross-Country Expedition: Will YOU join us???

Last one is of @4Cruisers and myself on the Plaza in SantaFe.

 

[EasternYeti]

This is FANTASTIC. Wish the 60' guys had something like this

 

[POTATO LAUNCHER]

Start a thread man. Thats how SAS and Criss Country began.

 

[4Cruisers]

This is FANTASTIC. Wish the 60' guys had something like this

Yep, get one started, I know I'd participate in that one as well. I bet @POTATO LAUNCHER would also.

 

[POTATO LAUNCHER]

Absolutly! It was fun in the 40, all 1500 miles or so. I wouldn't be as picky about the weather in the 60. Anytime would be cool.

 

[EasternYeti]

Absolutly! It was fun in the 40, all 1500 miles or so. I wouldn't be as picky about the weather in the 60. Anytime would be cool.

Following the summit I might have to set this up, even though the lazy northerners are leaving me to solo the journey this year.

Also, I'm trying to procure a large U.S. interstate map. I'd like to get each driver to highlight and sign their route to Colorado. It'd give a good perspective, and show the distances people come togeather to appreciate like minded folk

 

[POTATO LAUNCHER]

Great idea.
The guy that inspired the whole idea is from your area. He did a 5 week west to east trip in his 40 last year. Docomented it all, camping, backroads, national parks. Its a cool thread.

 

[EasternYeti]

Great idea.
The guy that inspired the whole idea is from your area. He did a 5 week west to east trip in his 40 last year. Docomented it all, camping, backroads, national parks. Its a cool thread.

PM that thread link if you can

 

[John McVicker]

EasternYeti...solo journey?? Does that mean no co-driver for your trek out to Moab prior to SAS??