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ROCKREADYXJ

March 23rd, 2005, 06:41

As you all know NAC-Fest is comming. I need to get an Idea of who is running what trails. I would like to make an itinerary of each day. So that each trail leader has a set list of trail to hit for the day. this will free up alot of which trail do we go to next and so on. I think everyones had those 1 hour conversations before as to wich trail to go to next. I would like to save alot of that time and replace it with wheeling.
Now even if you have not pre registered I would like to get this information If you could all break it down per day. I know it requires some typing but it will save some time come nac fest.

Now the good news. I have worked out with paragon that on the days we have 76 and up trucks the rate drops to $20 per day + $5 per guest. Everyone please remember to bring your membership cards to present at registration. No card no discount. If your card has been lost or stolen contact Skorpio. I am working hard to try and save some cash for you guys. so lets try and make this the biggest Nac Fest in history.

As far as donations and door prizes I will let you guys know when they are in my hands. I have several lined up a couple of bigger dollar items and some small.

If anyone who is a member and would like to be a trail guide and has experience please feel free to contact me. shop #845-355-7625 you can talk to me or Pete. or a general e-mail to the info@trcoffroad.com

ROCKREADYXJ

March 23rd, 2005, 06:46

Just a sample

thurs. black
fri. red
sat. red
sun. black

I know guy like to go with there buddies and do similar trails but this years we are going to limit it to the max 10 trucks per group. I will plan out trail with the trail leaders and set the trails. all you guys have to do is pick the group with the trails you like. As soon as I get enough response I will post some of the line ups. this will also help us keep track of where everyone is in the park and what time they will finish.

thank you

magoo117

March 24th, 2005, 06:29

hey Joe,How about put me down for all reds and blacks...

4ward

March 31st, 2005, 10:01

Well, the folk's jeep will run the hardest blacks the whole time, possibly a red thrown in for sheetmetal's sake :laugh3:

If I have something built by then, you know what I'll be running. :wave:

Skorpyo

March 31st, 2005, 10:14

blue 2-3 and black 1s for me

JasonXJ

April 2nd, 2005, 14:35

Hey, what did the membership card look like? I have my Paragon reg/safety cards, and I have the NAXJA sticker, but I can't remember what I did with the membership card.

I would want to run Thurs to Sat, and do high blues and black 1s with MAYBE a black 2 thrown in there for good measure. I dont know that I want to lose another exhaust system or side window this year, although since I am towing this time, it probably doesnt matter.

ROCKREADYXJ

April 3rd, 2005, 21:31

Well, the folk's jeep will run the hardest blacks the whole time, possibly a red thrown in for sheetmetal's sake :laugh3:

If I have something built by then, you know what I'll be running. :wave:

wah! I rolled my truck and I can't come.

Have you seen mine lately???? just cut out the glass and put on some new tires and you are OK to go!! You have to beat on it untill it goes no more!! or in your case it runs out of gas on a rock.

hope to see you there Sean

lobsterdmb

April 4th, 2005, 07:44

I will probably be running blues.... but i think i want to give rattler a try since i wussed out on it last year. Besides, i want to see Mike almost step on a snake again :wave:

4ward

April 4th, 2005, 08:13

wah! I rolled my truck and I can't come.

Blah, blah, blah.....

I want/need to build something different. If I didn't retire the 'ol girl, I wouldn't ever get around to building something else. So, she's done. The rear axle comes out this weekend :bawl:

moneypitxj

April 4th, 2005, 11:27

i will be there at least for
saturday: blue 3's and black 1 & 2's
same if i go friday or sunday

OverlandXJ

April 4th, 2005, 12:44

Blah, blah, blah.....

I want/need to build something different. If I didn't retire the 'ol girl, I wouldn't ever get around to building something else. So, she's done. The rear axle comes out this weekend :bawl:

So what do you have your mind set on building next Sean?

Fore Wheeler

April 4th, 2005, 16:06

thurs. black
fri. red
sat. red
sun. black

sounds good to me. I'm gonna try my hardest to beable to make it again this year, gotta do some saving for diesel fuel tho, wow, have you priced that lately?

oh, and speeking of such, anyone in the MI/OH area that might want to share fuel and driving this year? meet me somewhere with your trailer ready to hook to the bus and were off like a prom dress.

fyi, for those in the NAC area that don't know, I'm not married any longer so bring any hot single women that want to wheel, I'll leave a seat open, and ummm, I have an open bed too. :kissyou:

I had so much fun last year, I'm thinking this will be my only NAXJA event this year so look out, I'm not going to be sleeping around the fire again, maybe.

PeterBuilt

April 4th, 2005, 17:14

Dan i guess we will have to hit up all the classy women, at the go go bar in hazelton. Right after we hit up the drive through beer store. Im sure we can find a chick and her aunt there, just like old times. but older. we can invite then back to our spa / campground pond with some bubbles in it.

Pete

Scott Mac.

April 4th, 2005, 17:21

sounds good to me. I'm gonna try my hardest to beable to make it again this year, gotta do some saving for diesel fuel tho, wow, have you priced that lately?

oh, and speeking of such, anyone in the MI/OH area that might want to share fuel and driving this year? meet me somewhere with your trailer ready to hook to the bus and were off like a prom dress.

fyi, for those in the NAC area that don't know, I'm not married any longer so bring any hot single women that want to wheel, I'll leave a seat open, and ummm, I have an open bed too. :kissyou:

I had so much fun last year, I'm thinking this will be my only NAXJA event this year so look out, I'm not going to be sleeping around the fire again, maybe.

I may take you up on one of those two offers. Don't get too excited I don't know which one yet.

Lawn Cher'

April 4th, 2005, 19:49

magoo117

April 5th, 2005, 17:33

Hey Dan,one thing that I have found is the more beer ya drink the better some of the women look...

Fore Wheeler

April 6th, 2005, 15:44

Hey Dan,one thing that I have found is the more beer ya drink the better some of the women look...

you're just now finding that out?? wtf? a couple weeks ago and a few (+/-)captains/cokes, there was, ummm, family board, never mind! :wierd:

Scott, I'll take either, or both. Can she drive a school bus???? cute butt?

Pete, I'm in. we can take the bus to town, that way we can bring more back to camp with us. and by saying that, I mean more numbers, not more of a woman. I can't do 400 pounders, or 300 for that matter. And yea, no one under the age of 15 for you this time young man!!!!! sicko.

Lawn Cher'

April 6th, 2005, 15:54

And yea, no one under the age of 15 for you this time young man!!!!! sicko.

Pete still looks 14, max. Maybe you can draw on a mustache with some bearing grease.

Andy in Pa.

April 7th, 2005, 06:41

magoo117 Hey Dan,one thing that I have found is the more beer ya drink the better some of the women look...

Dude, they don't have enough beer in Hazelton for that!!!!

If yer lucky she'll have a set of false teeth she can pop out. Now that there is some redneck lovin'!!!!

Two words....paper bag... or maybe plastic bag, trash bag.... might wanna be safe and use one of each.

Mike in NJ

April 7th, 2005, 08:24

Gee, NACFest could be real interesting this year, I may have to go.

(Hot women in Hazelton? THAT would be real hoot at the Wal-Mart)

And One-Ton MAY have to build something in order to play? Another shocker!

Joe, right now it looks like I'm only in for Thurs-Fri, and probably on upper blues or a black, but I can't be sure I can get up there, so I wouldn't want to commit as a trail leader again (Besides, it'd be nice just to be a participant for a change)

Lobstah - no diamondback steppin' this year. You'll have to find other entertainment.

Mike in NJ :patriot:

4ward

April 7th, 2005, 10:50

might wanna be safe and use one of each.

Listen to the man, nothing wrong with some added protection :gag:

Looks like my project won't be anywhere near being done for this run(you have to get started on it first). I'll just say this- it will LOOK like a XJ, but it will be radically different than any others that I have seen so far. I gotta win the most innovative again, right?

I'll probably be bringing my buddy's tj that we're building right now.

ROCKREADYXJ

April 10th, 2005, 20:19

Sean When are you heading out will you be there to wheel on thursday?

4ward

April 11th, 2005, 10:36

Pretty sure both vehicles will be there on Thurs. No sense in coming over for just 2 days worth of breakage :wave:

BlackXJ4x4

April 13th, 2005, 09:00

Well I am comming up. I was hoping to be more spotter/photographer as my rig has no lift and this would be my first run. I really don't know what I would be getting myself into. Anybody want to "sponser" me?? I will drive up with a cooler full of beer and food if you will...

Caleb

PeterBuilt

April 13th, 2005, 09:29

I might have a seat open :wave: We will talk at the camp ground

pete

BlackXJ4x4

April 13th, 2005, 09:35

Hey Pete count me in if that seat is available!! What beer do you like? :laugh3:

Caleb

Lawn Cher'

April 13th, 2005, 09:58

I might have a seat open :wave: We will talk at the camp ground

pete

You whore! I'm showing up too, don't forget.

BlackXJ4x4

April 13th, 2005, 10:07

You whore! I'm showing up too, don't forget.

Okay then what kind of beer do YOU like?? :rattle:

Lawn Cher'

April 13th, 2005, 10:39

Okay then what kind of beer do YOU like?? :rattle:

No no, Pete is the whore for offering up my seat to you. I'm not bringing my Jeep. We'll work it out... maybe I'll wrestle you and the winner gets first pick of seating.

lobsterdmb

April 13th, 2005, 10:44

Mark, my girl might have a jeep of her own by nacfest so i might have an open seat.

Lawn Cher'

April 13th, 2005, 10:46

Mark, my girl might have a jeep of her own by nacfest so i might have an open seat.

Cool, thanks. So noone wants to see us wrestle then?

Actually my buddy Scarface is supposed to go and since he is running many of my old parts it only seems right that I get to test the rig out. We'll see if he actually shows up or not.

BlackXJ4x4

April 13th, 2005, 10:53

Cool, thanks. So noone wants to see us wrestle then?

On no we WILL wrestle. Just depends on how many beers into it we are.

Lawn Cher'

April 13th, 2005, 11:05

On no we WILL wrestle. Just depends on how many beers into it we are.

It's AWN!

BlackXJ4x4

April 13th, 2005, 11:09

It's AWN!
Here is a pic of myself for intimidation purposes...

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-3/965100/hhh.jpg

Lawn Cher'

April 13th, 2005, 11:29

My avitar is a self portrait.

BlackXJ4x4

April 13th, 2005, 11:39

Okay then mine too.

PeterBuilt

April 13th, 2005, 19:56

There is 4 days of wheeling with pete. I would wrestle for the first few days because of the known fact that i will break everything by the end of the weekend. And ill be the judge of the wrestling match. If i were you blackxj4x4 i would be armed with a rock hammer, and if i were you lawncher i would be armed with a can of valvoline engine degreaser. just some tips

pete

Lawn Cher'

April 13th, 2005, 20:40

I think we should do a King Solomon scenario and just split him... what do you think Caleb?

BlackXJ4x4

April 14th, 2005, 06:18

I think we should do a King Solomon scenario and just split him... what do you think Caleb?

Or we just wrestle him and take his rig. Then we both have seats! How big is this Pete guy...hmmmm

Fore Wheeler

April 14th, 2005, 08:51

Or we just wrestle him and take his rig. Then we both have seats! How big ir thhp Pete guy...hmmmm

Pete is scrawny. His rig is compensation. :gag:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/ROCKREADYXJ/petestires002.jpg

ROCKREADYXJ

April 14th, 2005, 09:04

Pete is scrawny. His rig is compensation. :gag:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/ROCKREADYXJ/petestires002.jpg

Mark I like how that picture is used in a lot of your posts. I guess I should email you some more.

You guys both for got one thing.

HE MAY NOT EVEN MAKE IT THERE!

But he looks confident!!!

Lawn Cher'

April 14th, 2005, 09:21

Nice pic... is that from Pete's online personal ad? :kissyou:

Was that shot taken in your house, Joe? I thought you kept him in a steamer trunk.
http://www.popswoodshop.com/images/steamertrunksm.jpg

Edit: Oh, you deleted the pic. Pete :arrowr: :rattle:

BlackXJ4x4

April 14th, 2005, 09:37

Nice pic... is that from Pete's online personal ad? :kissyou:

Excellent pic. I think that is the official salute to anyone who disagrees with me. I went to the gym last night so I will be SWOLE by NACfest awwww shite.

Lawn Cher'

April 14th, 2005, 09:48

I went to the gym last night so I will be SWOLE by NACfest awwww shite.

Oh yeah, punk? I went to www.midwestxj.org to practice my web-wheeling SKILLZ, yo. Aww yeah, beyotch. :guitar:

PeterBuilt

April 14th, 2005, 09:51

I guess you guys are really bussy at work. Oh yea that finger is not the rude one its to show you guys how many times that i have gone wheeling in the last 10 years.

Pete

Lawn Cher'

April 14th, 2005, 09:53

Oh yea that finger is not the rude one its to show you guys how many times that i have gone wheeling in the last 10 years.

You've become quite the gentleman, haven't you. You can flip me the bird anytime, pal. :heart:

I guess you guys are really bussy at work.

Government contractor, baby. Your tax dollars at work.

BlackXJ4x4

April 14th, 2005, 09:53

Oh yeah, punk? I went to www.midwestxj.org to practice my web-wheeling SKILLZ, yo. Aww yeah, beyotch. :guitar:

I don't have the password being this is the NAC you know... I wouldn't want to get crossed-up with you fools. I see what happens.

BlackXJ4x4

April 14th, 2005, 09:56

I guess you guys are really bussy at work. Oh yea that finger is not the rude one its to show you guys how many times that i have gone wheeling in the last 10 years.

Pete

Government contractor too. Can't complain about using my company's web becasue you guys are paying for it.

Lawn Cher'

April 14th, 2005, 09:56

I don't have the password being this is the NAC you know... I wouldn't want to get crossed-up with you fools. I see what happens.

Your just skeered, puzzy. :shiver:

BlackXJ4x4

April 14th, 2005, 10:04

Your just skeered, puzzy. :shiver:

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-3/965100/taxitalking.jpg

I don't think so

Lawn Cher'

April 14th, 2005, 10:42

Nice little gun. Good luck.

http://www.army-technology.com/projects/apache/images/apache1111s.jpg

BlackXJ4x4

April 14th, 2005, 11:26

Nice little gun. Good luck.

http://www.army-technology.com/projects/apache/images/apache1111s.jpg

I got a good corner man...

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-3/965100/Holla.jpg

Lawn Cher'

April 14th, 2005, 11:28

Ya got me there... what pray tell, is a "corner man?"

BlackXJ4x4

April 14th, 2005, 11:31

Ya got me there... what pray tell, is a "corner man?"

As in a boxing corner man. Like Mickey was Rocky's corner man. I just got a good homeboy in mine :)

Lawn Cher'

April 14th, 2005, 11:35

As in a boxing corner man. Like Mickey was Rocky's corner man. I just got a good homeboy in mine :)

Oh. That makes sense now.

http://www.bk-sportsmag.se/artiklar/bilder/dolph_lundgren_01.jpg

I will break you.

BlackXJ4x4

April 14th, 2005, 11:59

Well said Dolph.

Lawn Cher'

April 14th, 2005, 12:14

You had to go there, didn't you. Here we go.

Well said, wrestler avitar dude. (Is that HHH?)

BlackXJ4x4

April 14th, 2005, 12:33

You had to go there, didn't you. Here we go.

Well said, wrestler avitar dude. (Is that HHH?)

Yeah it is HHH. Funny how I remember that from my wresteling watching days. Used to go to Hooters to watch the PPV events even. I guess that is what you get for going to college in KY. I like how we made this our own thread.

Lawn Cher'

April 14th, 2005, 12:44

I like how we made this our own thread.

This thread is owned.

I don't follow wrestling, but I had a few friends back in college who did, and I thought I recognized that guy from hanging out and watching it with them one evening.

BlackXJ4x4

April 14th, 2005, 14:53

That stuff is ridiculous anyway. Mostly that people on this board (not naming names(starts with a B)) are the fans.

Should we start a thread abount what to bring to NAC-fest? Who decides what food to bring and crap like that or has this already been though of?

Lawn Cher'

April 14th, 2005, 14:59

I used to do a BBQ Saturday night, but I don't know what they're planning this year.

Ludakris

April 14th, 2005, 19:54

I guess i will be Blues and some blacks..

and i will be flat towing with my QC dakota, so I will have room to bring stuff.. just dont want to break the bank.... and i dont know how many days i will be good for..
oh, and i know this has been asked, but i am lazy and forgot, I can bring a non-XJ with me right? I was thinking of asking my buddy w/ a Rover..

ROCKREADYXJ

April 15th, 2005, 08:37

Yes as a member you can bring one guest but you are responsible for him or her I believe that was the deal after the last incident.

Will he be doing the same trails as you?

Ludakris

April 19th, 2005, 14:52

if he comes, yes he would be doing the same stuff as me.. and he isnt any kind of "liability".... if ya know what i mean..

Andy in Pa.

April 20th, 2005, 07:12

Well, we hope you wouldn't be bringing someone you would consider a liability.

We absolutely welcome guests on these runs, and ALWAYS participate in some ribbing if the guest is driving anything but an XJ!!

But, very simply put, if we (as trail leaders) have problems with a guest on the trail (drinking, smoking pot, confrontations, that type of stuff, has to be a BIG problem) we will ask the NAXJA member who brought them as a guest to leave with the guest. That is the "responsibility" Joe was referring to. As well, the NAXJA member is expected to make sure their guest has everything needed to pass the tech inspection.

Hope this clears it up a little.

Andy

Andy in Pa.

April 20th, 2005, 07:20

Hey Joe!!

What trails are we running? Have you figured this part out yet?

I'll lead whatever trail. Would be nice to be on some mid-high blacks and I'll pick up a red (anyone up for Pitfall again?? I can spot that in my sleep now!! :lecture: ). But I'll take blues and greens if I have to. :rattle:

Andy

ROCKREADYXJ

April 20th, 2005, 08:40

i am up for anything they throw at us I think Pete wants to hit death vally.

Joe

STROKER

April 20th, 2005, 15:44

Hey Andy you might want to re-new your membership. I'd like to see your name in RED again.

STROKER

Andy in Pa.

April 21st, 2005, 07:03

Done. Just waiting for it to process. I was wondering how long it would be before someone noticed.

A.

ROCKREADYXJ

April 22nd, 2005, 04:42

A.

You Canadian now? Drinking warm beer too?

Andy in Pa.

April 22nd, 2005, 07:03

NO!!! I'm not canadian, you hoser!!

Lou

April 22nd, 2005, 07:27

You guys make sound like it's a bad thing! No cold Canadian BEER for you!

Put me down for 1 funny-talker, on sissy(green?) trails. Sat for sure, friday probably.

Thanks.

ROCKREADYXJ

April 22nd, 2005, 07:38

OK Andy good to see your name in Red

Are you going to trailer the XJ this year to ensure you make it there without breaking something?

I thought real Canadians drink warm beer

Andy in Pa.

April 22nd, 2005, 11:37

I like to live dangerously!!! I'm driving that biotch up, not like you pansies that have to trailer your junk everywhere!!!
"OH, THE WHEELS STICK OUT TOO FAR.." "OH, IT DOESN'T HAVE A WINDSHIELD..." "OH, THE WHEELS MIGHT FALL OFF" (that one is for you Pete!) WHAAA...WHAAA...WHAAAAA.... You want to impress me??? Put your bomber helmet and goggles on and let me see you drive that Heep of yours for 2 hours on the road at 80mph!!!

I am going to be driving mine 5.5 hours (560 miles both ways) in two weeks. If its gonna break, hopefully it'll break then!!

Where's Canada again? JK, Dude, bring on the canadian beer. I'll trade you some good Pa beer.

Hey, I'm red again YEAH!!!

A.

STROKER

April 22nd, 2005, 14:19

I like to live dangerously!!! I'm driving that biotch up, not like you pansies that have to trailer your junk everywhere!!!
"OH, THE WHEELS STICK OUT TOO FAR.." "OH, IT DOESN'T HAVE A WINDSHIELD..." "OH, THE WHEELS MIGHT FALL OFF" (that one is for you Pete!) WHAAA...WHAAA...WHAAAAA.... You want to impress me??? Put your bomber helmet and goggles on and let me see you drive that Heep of yours for 2 hours on the road at 80mph!!!

Hey, I'm red again YEAH!!!

A.

Oh man are we pissy... :rattle: well WHAA WHAA yer self....j/k

And yes its good to see you RED again.

STROKER

magoo117

April 22nd, 2005, 17:48

PeterBuilt

April 22nd, 2005, 21:39

That day i lost the tire, the day a wheel bearing cought on fire and locked up the tire, and the day that i still have no idea how i broke a tie rod..... sucked ass. that was the worst day of wheeling of my life! but we did cut some pretty nasty trails. I loved driving my jeep on the street, the trailer thing sucks. just makes me wheel harder and break more things. im starting to think about throwing a steering box in it and putting 33s on it and driving it to paragon. then again 1 ton axles and 33s is about the same clearence as a wheel horse tractor, so ill stick to the trailer

oh yea andy ill let you borrow my trailer after we hit death valley. i think that we should attempt it this year. maby on saturday

pete

Andy in Pa.

April 23rd, 2005, 21:00

Man, sounds like you guys took my trailer rant a little too seriously. If I had a trailer (and a truck to pull it with) I would be using one too, it sucks heading for home after wheeling all day and listening for those "new noises" as your rolling down the road at 60. I'll have a trailer too one of these days. Then I'll be a pansey like the rest of ya.

Hmmm...Death Valley, I could be coaxed. I have walked it a few times, and I would say for "pucker" factor Pitfall has it all over DV. Let just say I think it took Mitch a week to get the grip marks out of his drivers seat!! I will at least spot DV and winch you gents out at the far end (if needed).

Yeah Pete, that was one of the more bizarre tie rod breaks I have ever seen. That thing just sheared right off.

I am looking forward to getting the group together again, should be fun. Maybe we'll get Ben on some HC trails this year.

A.

STROKER

April 24th, 2005, 06:53

I am looking forward to getting the group together again, should be fun. Maybe we'll get Ben on some HC trails this year.

A.

This just might happen....stranger things have...
STROKER

BlackXJ4x4

April 27th, 2005, 06:58

I can't even afford my lift yet and you guys are talking about your trailers therefore I hate you. Actually Pete if that trailer is the way to go so that I can ride up at the fest that is okay with me.

Lawn Cher'

April 27th, 2005, 07:54

Its a constant game of keeping up with the Jones's with these guys. I got out before I got overwhelmed. Or maybe it was too late by then already?

BlackXJ4x4

April 27th, 2005, 13:45

Its a constant game of keeping up with the Jones's with these guys. I got out before I got overwhelmed. Or maybe it was too late by then already?

From the looks of that boat I think you might have other priorities anyway. The lake is a little more relaxing than a trail I bet. You getting ready for retirement already?

Fore Wheeler

April 28th, 2005, 04:59

Its a constant game of keeping up with the Jones's with these guys.

yea, no chit !!! remember when Ron S had that HUGE XJ on 35's? that thing was massive!

Andy in Pa.

April 28th, 2005, 06:32

Its a constant game of keeping up with the Jones's with these guys. I got out before I got overwhelmed. Or maybe it was too late by then already.

Yeah Mark, I suppose that diesel Sub is JUST to tow the boat....

yea, no chit !!! remember when Ron S had that HUGE XJ on 35's? that thing was massive!

Now its "come on, 35's?? All the cool people are running 38's now." I'll be running my 35's til their bald. Hopefully they'll be spun by 9" front and rear axles by the end of this year, but they'll still be the same 35's.

(D@mn those Joneses, they really suck!!)

Rob Mayercik

April 28th, 2005, 11:17

Hope you haven't finished the list yet -

I'm figuring at the moment on coming up for the 9th, 10th, and 11th, and am interested in doing greens and whatever blues I can manage without body damage with 225s and an OME 2" kit on a (former) stocker.

I may revise that later, though, depending on conditions.

Now to start hunting the hotels in the area (camping isn't my thing).

Rob

OverlandXJ

April 28th, 2005, 11:18

Yeah Mark, I suppose that diesel Sub is JUST to tow the boat....

Now its "come on, 35's?? All the cool people are running 38's now." I'll be running my 35's til their bald. Hopefully they'll be spun by 9" front and rear axles by the end of this year, but they'll still be the same 35's.

(D@mn those Joneses, they really suck!!)

I must be way uncool....sitting back down on 33's again, and lovin it! :laugh3:

LongArms go on next weekend...hmmm. :laugh3:

Lawn Cher'

April 28th, 2005, 12:10

I must be way uncool....sitting back down on 33's again, and lovin it! :laugh3:

LongArms go on next weekend...hmmm. :laugh3:

You're already on the downhill side of the Big Meats Bell Curve, John. You reach a certain point when you realize that big tires make most of the trails no fun anymore and you're just tearing the shit outta your rig to spin the big stuff. You eventually come to your senses and drop back down in tire size and its all fun again.

I still have to wheel the 35's I have before I can downsize. I didn't get rid of my 32's yet for precisely that reason. Its what all the cool kids are doing.

Caleb- You might be onto something... one of my recent thoughts is to finish the green machine, sell it, and get one of those new-fangled diesel outboard jets for the boat.

Andy- You figured me out. But I've always wanted a Sub since I was a little kid and moving cross-country was all the excuse I needed.

BlackXJ4x4

April 28th, 2005, 12:49

Caleb- You might be onto something... one of my recent thoughts is to finish the green machine, sell it, and get one of those new-fangled diesel outboard jets for the boat.

Hell my Dad has a trailer on KY lake and I get down there as much as I can in the summer. I try and take a week off just to get some peace from this D.C. crap. His sister has one next door so they throw some major BBQ's. Nothing beats it.

Andy in Pa.

April 28th, 2005, 13:20

Are you still working on the 97 Mark? I thought you were done that a while ago and wheeling it now. Go ahead, wheel the 35's, come to the dark side....(*insert Darth Vader breathing here*) :wierd:

Well, the catch is you just have to find more difficult trails. Those trails that you wheeled with 32's did become easier with 35's, so its time to take the 35's and wheel trails where 38's are needed (with a D30 front axle *GASP*). Thats my (somewhat warped) reasoning and I'm sticking to it.

Lawn Cher'

April 28th, 2005, 13:29

That's still the primary project, Andy, in a state of suspended animation mid-build. I haven't thinned out the collection either, and half my tools are still in boxes, so I've resorted to web-wheeling.

4ward

April 28th, 2005, 16:24

You're already on the downhill side of the Big Meats Bell Curve, John. You reach a certain point when you realize that big tires make most of the trails no fun anymore and you're just tearing the shit outta your rig to spin the big stuff. You eventually come to your senses and drop back down in tire size and its all fun again.

.

On the flip side, you keep building, realizing that your adrenaline pumps the best when you're doing obstacles that only a small handful of people will even attempt. All the while gaining skills at building and maintaining your junk, while those that don't think they have the ability(although everyone does) whimper and moan at the "BIG DOGS". Of course, I don't even have something that's wheelable right now, so what am I saying :wave:

OverlandXJ

April 28th, 2005, 20:07

You're already on the downhill side of the Big Meats Bell Curve, John. You reach a certain point when you realize that big tires make most of the trails no fun anymore and you're just tearing the shit outta your rig to spin the big stuff. You eventually come to your senses and drop back down in tire size and its all fun again.

I still have to wheel the 35's I have before I can downsize. I didn't get rid of my 32's yet for precisely that reason. Its what all the cool kids are doing.

Caleb- You might be onto something... one of my recent thoughts is to finish the green machine, sell it, and get one of those new-fangled diesel outboard jets for the boat.

Andy- You figured me out. But I've always wanted a Sub since I was a little kid and moving cross-country was all the excuse I needed.

Good guess but....nope. :laugh3:

Rig got taller as i got older, and it rode like an empty Tri-Axle running thru the Jersey Pines.

Decided on a different direction for the XJ, got another rig at the ready.

BlackXJ4x4

April 29th, 2005, 13:08

Good guess but....nope. :laugh3:

Rig got taller as i got older, and it rode like an empty Traxle running thru the Jersey Pines.

Decided on a different direction for the XJ, got another rig at the ready.

Fixed it for you.

magoo117

April 29th, 2005, 13:17

BlackXJ4x4

April 29th, 2005, 13:28

Well here is my bad news...I'm scratching from NacFest.I just spent the past five days in the hospital and one knee surgery later I'm home.Without a long story I was riding my Harley last Sunday.We had just got it going.It stalled at a lite and in my attempt to restart it it kicked back and three big fractures to my tib was the result.My advice...old bikes are cool but so is walking,get a starter.Wanna buy a Harley????

Would have been nice to meet you but take care of that leg. Hope to see you at another event.

Caleb

STROKER

April 29th, 2005, 15:59

Well here is my bad news...I'm scratching from NacFest.I just spent the past five days in the hospital and one knee surgery later I'm home.Without a long story I was riding my Harley last Sunday.We had just got it going.It stalled at a lite and in my attempt to restart it it kicked back and three big fractures to my tib was the result.My advice...old bikes are cool but so is walking,get a starter.Wanna buy a Harley????

MITCH MITCH MITCH You better be there broken leg :rattle:, that shouldn't stop you, put a hand throttle on it :), how dare you, what were you thinking.....j/k. :laugh3:

Take care of your leg. It would have been nice to see that new rig in action, well take care and i'll see you at a later date on the trails.

STROKER

OverlandXJ

April 30th, 2005, 05:16

So sorry to hear Mitch...

Listen, if it's a matter of not having enough time to finish your rig i'm sure we can get a "wrenchfest" going, do you and your doc think six weeks post surgery you'll be able to get around...in/out the rig?

Anyone else willing to lend a hand if this is a possibility?

magoo117

April 30th, 2005, 12:32

My biggest problem is that I am totolaly out of commission for up to two months,no weight at all on my right leg.Even if it was done there is now way I could drive it or even get in it.I am going to try and show up on Saturday and say hi.Thanx for the offer on the wrenchfest.

Fore Wheeler

May 1st, 2005, 06:14

I am going to show up on Saturday and say hi and drink beer.

good plan Mitch. (fixed it fer ya)

was hoping to wheel with you again this year, but I'll settle with drinking a beer with ya.

see ya there.

magoo117

May 1st, 2005, 14:41

Dan,c'mon,the beer thing was a given...

lugie

May 1st, 2005, 21:54

All the while gaining skills at maintaining your junk

You... maintenance...I think I just saw a pig fly past my window.

4ward

May 4th, 2005, 09:01

I got your pig! (literally)

Fore Wheeler

May 4th, 2005, 10:01

I got your pig! (literally)

is a pigs pussy pork??

lugie

May 4th, 2005, 12:41

is a pigs pussy pork??

I like my "pork" pink.

Dan you coming on this trip?

Fore Wheeler

May 4th, 2005, 13:45

I like my "pork" pink.

Dan you coming on this trip?

it's all pink in the center. :pig:

hoping to beable to make it, I'd really like find someone from MI to share fuel/driving out there.

BlackXJ4x4

May 4th, 2005, 14:05

it's all pink in the center. :pig:

hoping to beable to make it, I'd really like find someone from MI to share fuel/driving out there.

It's a damn good thing I thawed pork chops this morning becasue that is sounding damn good right about now.

lugie

May 4th, 2005, 16:47

Dan-I know what it's like to be broke...trust me, least your rig runs.

It's going to be a long few weeks getting my junk ready.

CountryXJer

May 4th, 2005, 21:40

Blue 1 and 2 for me. I will be wheeling on saturday. See you all on friday sometime. :wave:

Grizzley

May 13th, 2005, 17:00

I'll be wheeling Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Never been there before so medium to easy stuff for me. Don't want to have to con sidriptide into towing me home. :laugh3:

BIG-G

May 16th, 2005, 15:30

I just may be able to attend on saturday into sunday. As long as i get all of my parts on that i ordered, i should be there then i hope to see alot of u guys that love me so much "Face 2 Face"!!!

Art Triggs

May 16th, 2005, 19:09

I'll be wheeling Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Never been there before so medium to easy stuff for me. Don't want to have to con sidriptide into towing me home. :laugh3:

I'll probly be right behind you, not to worry theres plenty of fun places to ride even in the "mild to moderate" vein....

Lawn Cher'

May 17th, 2005, 09:04

I just may be able to attend on saturday into sunday. As long as i get all of my parts on that i ordered, i should be there then i hope to see alot of u guys that love me so much "Face 2 Face"!!!

:rolleyes: 6" lift on 31" tires with both sway bars connected, Trailmaster drop brackets w/ stock control arms, stock leaves and shackles w/ 2 AALs. I suggest you try Rattler.

Who's doing Tech Inspections this year? Hint: check his front tow points...

BIG-G

May 17th, 2005, 10:03

Lawn Cher'

May 17th, 2005, 10:16

WRONG !!

I'm not clairvoyant, what have you decided to do instead? We've gotta wheel with you and help you fix it so we deserve to know beforehand.

BIG-G

May 17th, 2005, 10:22

I'm not clairvoyant, what have you decided to do instead? We've gotta wheel with you and help you fix it so we deserve to know beforehand.

Ok i tell u when i get there.

Lawn Cher'

May 17th, 2005, 11:39

Ok i tell u when i get there.

I don't know if you realize there are certain minimum safety standards that the tech inspections are looking for... showing up with a POS won't get you on the trails.

Art Triggs

May 17th, 2005, 19:06

:rolleyes: 6" lift on 31" tires with both sway bars connected, Trailmaster drop brackets w/ stock control arms, stock leaves and shackles w/ 2 AALs. I suggest you try Rattler.

Who's doing Tech Inspections this year? Hint: check his front tow points...

hmmmm, after all this discussion this might be fun to watch........rofl :laugh3:

Seriously, Big-G, what are you planning on running? LawnCher is right about the safety requirements, and having been there a few times, tow points are not to be trifled with, the other stuff either.....

sidriptide

May 18th, 2005, 19:39

lugie

May 18th, 2005, 22:16

well i'm definatley in.. it's coming faster than i realized.. i'll shoot for mild/moderate stuff so i can be there to pull out Grizzley and drag him home.. this will be a good work out for the XJ. it's somewhat un-wheeled still so it'll be fun. if i bring the "other jeep" i will shoot for some tougher stuff but the XJ is still the plan of attack for now..

Thread hijack:Are you on neow? I could really go for a trip to "that rd." it's been a while, excellent trail. as much as mass people complain about wheeling areas, you guys have some sweet little trails.

sidriptide

May 18th, 2005, 22:59

Thread hijack:Are you on neow? I could really go for a trip to "that rd." it's been a while, excellent trail. as much as mass people complain about wheeling areas, you guys have some sweet little trails.

hit me with a PM.. i am on NEOW under the same name..

ROCKREADYXJ

May 19th, 2005, 07:12

Any one who is posative they are going and is willing to lead some trails please call me at my shop 845-355-7625 we are here till usually 830pm or so. I need to get confirmation that people will be there

Joe

BIG-G

May 19th, 2005, 12:59

hmmmm, after all this discussion this might be fun to watch........rofl :laugh3:

Seriously, Big-G, what are you planning on running? LawnCher is right about the safety requirements, and having been there a few times, tow points are not to be trifled with, the other stuff either.....

Of course, i completely understand that point. Im not counting my chickens till they hatch right now tho cause plans can still change and NAC-fest is comin up faster then expected so if and when i make it u guys can tech/safety inspect me all day long. Whats over my head is if i break anything i DONT have the spare funding to replace it right now!!

I'll get back to ya on it a bit closer to the fest.

ROCKREADYXJ

May 31st, 2005, 06:40

Reminder that all vehicles going to nacfest must pass Tec inspection for the park and the club. there will be no exceptions. Also any thing that is felt to be not safe for whatever reason may be denied by the park it is in their small writing part of that paper you sign at the park.

Just a heads up I know its getting close.

BIG-G

May 31st, 2005, 12:07

Well im sure that you guys will be glad to know that i wont be attending due to financial reasons. I was not able to get all of my armor on, establish tow points by NAC rules, and ofcourse there were other things i wanted done like the home made snorkle & etc.
In some time later on is now what im hoping for so you can all celebrate the fact that i wont be there!

Urban Redneck

May 31st, 2005, 17:08

magoo117

May 31st, 2005, 17:29

BIG-G

June 1st, 2005, 01:15

Would you please get over your badself? Playing the persecution card, over and over is getting hasta :rolleyes:

HEY REDNECK,,, KISS MY A$$

Lawn Cher'

June 1st, 2005, 08:21

Andy in Pa.

June 1st, 2005, 11:16

BlackXJ4x4

June 1st, 2005, 11:48

OK Mark, WILL YOU PLEASE STOP SCARING AWAY POTENTIAL ATTENDEES???

Jeez, I think I'm routing for BlackXJ4x4 for the wrestling match now...

You guys better be working on your moves and getting limbered up!!

A.

I know Big-G would appreciate this but I have been going to the gym to get ready. I started my weight program just to get ready for the Royale Rumble with Marky-Mark. Don't worry Andy I won't dissapoint!

caleb

Lawn Cher'

June 1st, 2005, 11:54

I've been doing a practical workout by moving rock, gravel and VersaLock block around my yard... I feel like Sisyphus. But I can hoist a full keg over my head now. I'm huge.

What Rd

June 1st, 2005, 21:19

SO sad . . . but there's no chance I'll be ready and able to make this trip after all. I was working on wiring up some goodies under my console and when I reattached the negative battery cable - fzzzzzzztttt! Fried the wiring from the battery all the way back to one of my ARB switches in the console. Completely melted the insulation off the wiring and fused the switch solid. I'm just beginning to tear it all back apart to see where I shorted something. There's a lot of wiring to replace and downstream problems to sort out. After removing the offending wires, it wouldn't even click the starter, so I've got to track down that problem and any others that present themselves.
I KNEW there was a reason I hate wiring.
In any event . . . maybe next year.
:tear: