Rubithon 2008 June 18th- 22nd, 2008

[cruiserdan]

Actually that was the second time. He broke the left side the day before..

 

[LukeZero]

For next years event- I'm working on getting each participant a commemorative John Evans bobblehead doll. Now, if I can just find a vendor to make that ginormous head....

 

[mr_manny]

Actually that was the second time. He broke the left side the day before..

Dan,
Was referring to the two knuckle stud issues that contributed to Sunday's exit strategy delays on Cadillac Hill.

But, you bring up a good point.
early stud pattern knuckles, taller-tires and Rubicon don't play nice together ;p

without Gary, I'm sure delays would have been much LONGER


everyone else,
My buddy Craig told me a neat stud-fix trick:

Battery powered dremel or something similar
Cut simple slot into top of broken studs
Use regular screw-driver to remove studs
Apply propane-torch if you used red lock-tite on studs

thanks for the tip

 

[woody]

IH8MUD Photo Gallery - Rubithon 2008

All of mine from the event....KILLER time, can't wait to be there next year with my own rig and spend more time!!

 

[FJ40_owner]

Great write up and superb photos on Pirate

Pirate4x4.com - The largest off roading website in the world.

 

[cruiserdan]

IH8MUD Photo Gallery - Rubithon 2008

All of mine from the event....KILLER time, can't wait to be there next year with my own rig and spend more time!!

I'll work on anything....

 

[woooody]

IH8MUD Photo Gallery - Rubithon 2008

All of mine from the event....KILLER time, can't wait to be there next year with my own rig and spend more time!!

I sure am glad that you were able to capture all of my foul ups on Wednesday, fawker

Great to see you and all of the Trail Team guys.

 

[mr_manny]

Rubithon is ALWAYS an awesome time

I never get to wheel as much as I would like, but doing Rubithon (driving or passenger) always makes up for it

This year I was in the Wednesday Wagon-Run, lead by Andrew and his A-team: Rick, Joe, Jeff and Alvaro.
You guys did an awesome job, of not only getting everyone through but talking care of carnage along the way.


a few highlights:
Tony's last year as Rubithon Chairman...will be difficult to fill his shoes.
FJ80's can wheel
Terri passing the Lead Kitchen Role to Ross does not mean "hell's kitchen"...good luck with your embroidery business
Never been so exited about a cooking apron...Marlin's/TLCA/Rubithon aprons are
Early knuckle studs with taller-tires on the con don't mix, but you guys already knew that.
RC Crawlers on the con


Yesterday I saw that miller beer commercial, the one where this guy walks into a bar which actually turns out to be heaven.
for me Rubithon, along with my friends and family would definitely be part of my Heaven....God, can I have a spot please

enjoy the pics,
manny


album
Picasa Web Albums - manny

slide-show
Picasa Web Albums - manny - rubithon2008

 

[chappysfj40]

sweet pics Manny, you got a bunch of me(FJ60) and my buddies steve(FJ45) and Rob (Camo FJ40) AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!! thanks again

cheers chappy

 

[rmirandayopo]

Great Pics!!!

A lot a faces that I know… the trucks as well…

But you guys play to switch drivers? I know the cars, but the driver’s face is not the face that I was expecting…

Rick, you must have those pink shackles… and some elephant stickers as well…

Sammy, your truck looks like the Ultimate 80!!! Pismo is waiting for you for the Ultimate test drive, roll over again and continues playing…

 

[landcrusher909]

Thanks

Manny Great pics and see you and the next run

 

[woooody]

Terri passing the Lead Kitchen Role to Ross does not mean "hell's kitchen"...good luck with your embroidery business
Never been so exited about a cooking apron...Marlin's/TLCA/Rubithon aprons are

I love Gordon, but I certainly didn't want you to feel like you were in Hell's kitchen. You and Greg were a huge help to me, I hope you know that!

The aprons were cool, it was a nice change to the normal shirt. Next year I'll order more.

Thanks again to you, and everyone else who helped pull off the event!

 

[Hanna Quality]

thanks for the push Ross

 

[Hanna Quality]

every year I meet and wheel with more cruiser heads and discover new places...Rubithon just gets better and better

cant wait till next year and another 20 years of wheeling Land Cruisers on the Rubicon

 

[cruiserdan]

Rick, you must have those pink shackles… and some elephant stickers as well…

Actually that is my wife's truck.....

 

[rmirandayopo]

LOL Dan, next time I order spares from you, add few shackles to my list...

 

[chappysfj40]

every year I meet and wheel with more cruiser heads and discover new places...Rubithon just gets better and better

cant wait till next year and another 20 years of wheeling Land Cruisers on the Rubicon

Actually that is my wife's truck.....

It is great to now be able to put names to faces... glad i got to meet you guys out there, and i will see you at FHL in the near future. Cheers

 

[alvarorb]

On the way from The Springs to Tahoma La Cabra was quite heavy. Besides her catering role, she was carrying stuff for 4+ people.
When I saw Rick going up Million Dollar Hill, I knew that it was best to use the winch.

Here's a pic of La Cabra at her best:

BBQ Ribs & ham and cheese croissants

Regards

Alvaro

 

[LukeZero]

On the way from The Springs to Tahoma La Cabra was quite heavy. Besides her catering role, she was carrying stuff for 4+ people.
When I saw Rick going up Million Dollar Hill, I knew that it was best to use the winch.

Here's a pic of La Cabra at her best:

BBQ Ribs & ham and cheese croissants

Regards

Alvaro

Have you been reading "Manifold Destiny"?

Amazon.com: Manifold Destiny: The One! The Only! Guide to Cooking on Your Car Engine!: Chris Maynard, Bill Scheller: Books

 

[mr_manny]

Here's a pic of La Cabra at her best:

and they were tasty
super tender, going to have to remember that one for next time...

thanks again Alvaro