Coal Mine Cruiser Classic 2013 - July 17-20

[ordoman]

We have 2 special presentations lined up this year

Radio Tech session presented by Ed Morthimer
Date: Thursday July 18th 2013
Time: 7:30pm
Location: GCLC camping area at Twin Grove Campground

Ed will discuss the following:

• The technical differences between CB and VHF radio communications: frequencies, transmit power & range, modulation, antennas, etc.
• The operational differences between commercial VHF and Amateur (or Ham) VHF radio
• Types and costs of Amateur and commercial VHF radios
• FCC rules & licenses
• Radio modifications
• VHF antenna types, mounting location pros & cons and SWR
• Tips & techniques for wiring DC power to the radio

A Group Discussion With Noted Land Cruiser Guru Jim Chenoweth
Date: Friday July 19th 2013
Time: 7:30pm
Location: GCLC camping area at Twin Grove Campground

Jim will select 3 CMCC particpants to line up their Cruisers to evaluate current & future repairs & modifications. Audience participation is encouraged as we consider the safety, ease and effectiveness of various techniques for fixing up this old Cruiser. The goal is to learn what is right (and occasionally wrong) and why. Jim C will moderate this group directed discussion, so bring your Cruiser for possible consideration and bring your ideas.

 

[rain76king]

Air conditioned cabins, pools with frozen drinks, Toyotas wheeling Rausch.....Looking forward to it.

 

[Wrench]

Yeah! Just a walk in the park!

 

[ordoman]

Air conditioned cabins, pools with frozen drinks, Toyotas wheeling Rausch.....Looking forward to it.

So bohemian!

 

[SandCrawlr]

when is everyone planning on heading south? Maybe we can get a caravan of rigs headed that way?

 

[rain76king]

We plan on leaving Wednesday night after work, 7ish 8ish. Should get us there around 2am.

 

[VTrocker]

Just a heads up FYI, Twin Grove changed their reservation policy 2 months ago: that you have to "pay in full" one week in advance for reservations.... We booked before then, and they said if that's the case you can pay when you get there.

Leebridge and I are caravaning Tuesday, hopefully leaving northern-ish VT around 9-11am Tuesday... don't know if anyone is along our route but it would be cool to travel with more Yotas. One week to go!!!!!

 

[SandCrawlr]

Just a heads up FYI, Twin Grove changed their reservation policy 2 months ago: that you have to "pay in full" one week in advance for reservations.... We booked before then, and they said if that's the case you can pay when you get there.

Leebridge and I are caravaning Tuesday, hopefully leaving northern-ish VT around 9-11am Tuesday... don't know if anyone is along our route but it would be cool to travel with more Yotas. One week to go!!!!!

I am also planning on running down tue. Would like to meet up - maybe week can set up a meeting spot and time to shoot for??

 

[VTrocker]

sorry Jimmy, apparently my was planning the trip for me the other night. We are departing on Wednesday AM. See ya down there man!

 

[Wrench]

Got AC?

 

[rain76king]

Hell yes! Plus a ac'd cabin! FTW!

 

[SandCrawlr]

not yet, gonna buy a little unit to put in the camper i'm borrowing so that i can sleep at night. altho my truck is still not put all the way back together yet... still have a day or so... but it does have a cage now

 

[Wrench]

I can't believe you wheeled without a cage. Looks good.
Are you tandem towing the camper?

 

[Wrench]

Should I bring a tarp?

 

[plfj40]

Should I bring a tarp?

So i can lay on while fixing your junk, sure!

 

[Wrench]

So i can lay on while fixing your junk, sure!

Ha ha ha.

80 is all loaded up and on trailer. This will be the trailers maiden voyage.

 

[Mad Jack]

Pretty sure I spotted the Sandcrawlr rig/rigs heading through Wareham earlier! Looks like you are all set!! Tried to get a pic but I was headed back to the Cape. Have fun all!

 

[plfj40]

Im all set for this weekend!

 

[Wrench]

Here's mine.

 

[scrowley]

Can't wait for some camping and wheeling....On another note I did a knuckle rebuild today and on the pass side it seemed to have an aftermarket wheel speed sensor....which was plastic....and the tube that cover the electronics cracked off. I epoxyed it back together and put a little silicone on it when I re-installed.

My question is does anyone have a good used one they could bring to CCMC and sell me? My 80 is a 96. I didnt go for a test drive after I was done so I'm not sure on the fix yet. I dont think the internals would be messed up but you never know.

Thanks, Scott