Carolina Relic Run 2024 - April 17-21 OFFICIAL Info Thread

[Green Hell Mustang]

@cruiserpatch are you going to be able to make it to the Relic Run or are you on the road?

 

[cruiserpatch]

@cruiserpatch are you going to be able to make it to the Relic Run or are you on the road?

Unfortunately I’ll be on the road this year. Was really trying to make it but my buddy Sargy is getting married the same weekend…

I’ll make it another year. I did donate a box of goodies to the raffle though! I’ll be there in spirit!

 

[Green Hell Mustang]

Unfortunately I’ll be on the road this year. Was really trying to make it but my buddy Sargy is getting married the same weekend…

I’ll make it another year. I did donate a box of goodies to the raffle though! I’ll be there in spirit!

That's too bad man. Well, there's always next year.

Thank you for donating to our cause!

 

[JohnVee]

We've nudged past 140 Drivers and over 95 Passengers & kids so far and are expecting more registrations on site! This will be the largest Carolina Relic Run so far! Thanks to all who registered early. Looking forward to seeing everybody next weekend!

 

[GregFrench]

The Cruisers On The Rocks event at Windrock provides Patch Agan's @cruiserpatch simple little GMRS Channel / Frequency chart as part of their driver registration packet. It would be nice if we did something similar. For now, here's a copy of Patch's chart for folks to use. Take a pic of this pic and either print it or save it to your phone. It comes in handy when trying to get Baofengs , Midland and Motorolas talking to each other on the same GMRS channel.
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Oh wow! THAT is Handy to have!

 

[JohnVee]

Campground layout. Also now included in post #1.

BTW, weather permitting, Saturday dinner and raffle will be held at the bottom corner of the bath house as it appears on this map. There are a fire pit and picnic tables there but bring your own chair anyway.

 

[JohnVee]

For anybody who doesn't already know - This is the route to/from Eldorado Outpost. Riverbend Campground is off of Mullinix Rd, which is slightly offset from Old Thayer Mill Rd. We'll have some signs out; they're blue with green or white arrows.

 

[open country]

The Cruisers On The Rocks event at Windrock provides Patch Agan's @cruiserpatch simple little GMRS Channel / Frequency chart as part of their driver registration packet. It would be nice if we did something similar. For now, here's a copy of Patch's chart for folks to use. Take a pic of this pic and either print it or save it to your phone. It comes in handy when trying to get Baofengs , Midland and Motorolas talking to each other on the same GMRS channel.

Quick note that these frequencies all matched the pre-set GMRS memory channels in my Baofeng UV-5G out of the box.

 

[open country]

There wasn't a T-Shirt order option on my day-pass for Friday - are they going to be available on the merch site later?

 

[JohnVee]

There wasn't a T-Shirt order option on my day-pass for Friday - are they going to be available on the merch site later?

We will have some for sale on site during the event.

 

[thegadgetguy]

With regards to vehicle inspection, what constitutes a "dangerously cracked windshield"? Mine has a pretty substantial crack at the moment.

 

[cruisermatt]

Started packing up raffle prizes today!
If anyone really wants to buy a set of these wheels (or any other large parts) and doesn’t want to take their chance in the raffle, let me know asap and I can bring more. Save on shipping !

 

[JohnVee]

RAFFLE & SPONSOR Update!

We're proud to announce the following sponsors for 2024 in no particular order:

STLCA - Southern Toyota Land Cruiser Association (hosts of GSMTR)
CCLC - Capital Land Cruiser Club
Concentus - Outdoor-oriented IT company
Willow Lawn Service Center - Richmond VA LC enthusiasts
OutdoorX4 Magazine
Dobinsons - parts and accessories vendor
Cruiser Patch - LC parts and accessories
Torq Masters - Aussie Locker and other traction control aids
Cruiser Matt - Florida LC specialist
Southend Bodyshop - Charlotte, NC auto body shop
Zarges - Aluminum storage box experts
SLOCruisers - Lots of stuff for FJ25, FJ45, FJ55 and some newer stuff, too
Mudrak Custom Cruisers - CA-based LC outfitters
Metaltech - Sliders, bumpers, armor, heavy stuff
The Rust Farmers - FJ40 - 70 Series and mini truck stuff
Trollhole's Cruisers - SC-based LC specialty repair shop wizards
Reef Monkey - all the cool LC and Toyota swag you could want, and he also does shirts and hats and...
Hendrick Toyota - Raleigh, NC dealer with a great staff and parts counter
Rack Attack Charlotte - Overlanding stuff for all vehicles.
TLCA - Toyota Land Cruiser Association
Alex Cortani - Branding, Web, Print Design and so much more

Please take notice of how many of these companies are one man shows or very small businesses. Please do what you can to support them whenever the need arises, and let them know ONSC sent you!

 

[JohnVee]

Train of thought list of some of the prizes we've been supplied with for 2024:

Aussie Locker, FJ55 license plate lights, RTIC coolers, Solo Stove Mesa XL's, OEM 40 rims and hub caps, magazine subscription, the ever popular Metaltech bug out bag, magazine subscriptions, recovery gear, winch, Fall Crawl ticket, Vessel JIS kit, OEM Toyota stuff, Zarges aluminum box, FJ55 weatherstripping, FJ60 parts kits, headlamps, Ecoflow River 2 battery bank & solar kit, Toyota parts gift certificate in a SWEET amount, can huggers, duffle bags, spare tire trash bag, tire deflators, YETI cooler, ratchet straps, kinetic snatch rope, recovery straps, fridge slide, Blackstone camp griddle, first aid kit, soft shackles, fire extinguisher, GMRS radios, Battery Tender, creeper.

 

[TachedOutOffRoad]

I’m last min free this weekend!

Anyone coming from Alabama? I’ve love to convoy up.

My “1973” Pig

 

[JohnVee]

Anyone coming from Alabama? I’ve love to convoy up.

@NC LX ???

 

[JohnVee]

With regards to vehicle inspection, what constitutes a "dangerously cracked windshield"? Mine has a pretty substantial crack at the moment.

Our default always is "will it pass a state inspection" but we realize that states have different criteria so we reserve the right to make judgement calls as needed.

And, FYI to everyone - a failed inspection means that the failed vehicle can't participate in an official organized ride. It does not mean that the trails are off limits or that you can't attend. I'll be happy to answer any questions here or onsite after I arrive Wednesday afternoon.

 

[jamesurq]

I have notably been absent. With a very demanding 9 to 5++ job I’ve had to take a backseat in this year’s event planning. I have to say the collaborative effort of all of you has been outstanding!

I hope to see you all this weekend at some point. I may have done almost nothing to help plan this event, but you should see me helping all weekend long. No relic this year unfortunately, my two are both inop. I’ll be driving the tundra that I got exactly a week after last year’s Relic Run.

See you all soon!

 

[JohnVee]

Finally on the way after a horrid morning of pretty much 6-12 months worth of household problems. Water heater, dryer, animals (who knew they could get anal fissures?), etc. The capper was slicing my finger open while cracking ice cubes from their molds. Damn my love of giant cubes!

Hoping to beat the CLCC crew but it'll be close.

 

[Pick]

Safe travels... THANKS so much for all you have done to coordinate this event