SAS Solid Axle Summit #4 Official Thread 2020

[Manitou Decline]

does anybody have a status on when Colorado will open its national forest campgrounds? I was hoping to go up to Grand Mesa above Delta and Montrose and explore those places. Per Jeremiah Proffitt the ones around him are still closed.

I went camping last weekend in Bonanza in the National forest there. I didn't see a soul around us and it was beautiful. Just no fires still.

 

[Rockymtnreaper]

Update from Silverton FB group. Full alpine loop from Silverton to Lake City via Engineer pass and American Basin and Cinnamon back to Silverton.

 

[Yackster]

With a recent blown head gasket/compression in the radiator I believe the whole 62 decided to start the LS swap now here’s where I’m at who thinks I can make it

 

[John McVicker]

@Yackster sorry to hear about this...but we know you can get it done. Get after it and good luck.

 

[NookShneer]

With a recent blown head gasket/compression in the radiator I believe the whole 62 decided to start the LS swap now here’s where I’m at who thinks I can make it

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Sounds like the timing was just right.

Get the parts in line and call on some late work nights with friends and anything is possible in a very short amount of time.

 

[POTATO LAUNCHER]

It's in the right place. Gathering parts and beer for a successful transplant.

 

[thatcabledude]

With a recent blown head gasket/compression in the radiator I believe the whole 62 decided to start the LS swap now here’s where I’m at who thinks I can make it

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I did mine in 3 months of weekends and after work a few afternoons a week.

You’ve got it!

 

[FJBen]

Still getting ready for a trip...

 

[Yackster]

With a recent blown head gasket/compression in the radiator I believe the whole 62 decided to start the LS swap now here’s where I’m at who thinks I can make it

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Update on the progress on engine build/LS swap got the align bore finished,cylinders bored and honed I’ve had the advanced adapters kit for about two years just received the engine overhaul kit and the holly terminator X recently

 

[Manitou Decline]

In light of good news. Someone posted on the Colorado Toyota 4x4 page that they made it to the top of Engineer Pass today

 

[POTATO LAUNCHER]

Continue to get good reports from the area.
Stand fast my friends. Things are looking up for our quaint gathering.

 

[Rockymtnreaper]

More good news

 

[John McVicker]

@Rockymtnreaper we are liking what we are seeing for sure!

Have you heard anything about Imogene?? Asking for a friend. . (@rhah )

 

[mattressking]

@Rockymtnreaper we are liking what we are seeing for sure!

Have you heard anything about Imogen?? Asking for a friend.. (@rhah )

Not even on the list...that doesn’t sound good?

 

[POTATO LAUNCHER]

Maybe at least to the summit soon. T-Ride isn't very open yet. Don't think the snowpack is much of an issue this year.
Yankee isn't listed either.

 

[Yackster]

@Rockymtnreaper we are liking what we are seeing for sure!

Have you heard anything about Imogene?? Asking for a friend. . (@rhah )

yes it requires “4wd”

 

[Yackster]

Update on the progress on engine build/LS swap got the align bore finished,cylinders bored and honed I’ve had the advanced adapters kit for about two years just received the engine overhaul kit and the holly terminator X recently

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Update: rods reconditioned, rotating assembly weight matched and crank balanced. Should be ready to assemble the short block this evening.

 

[POTATO LAUNCHER]

For you folks that don't know @Yackster , Zach has a full service engine shop. When you have the tools and skills you balance and do the trade secrets to your own builds easily. If you need advice or his services he is always happy to help.

 

[Rockymtnreaper]

Imogene is getting plowed up to the top. Word is the middle of June for it to be open.

 

[samtoddlee]

Reviewing my promotional Ouray area map. Anticipation is on the rise.