[WA] Mt. Gardner exploration
Jun 22, 2004 | 06:59 AM
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Guys, I'm out. Really wanted to do this but I also want to do the run this Sat. and both trucks need work. If I use tonight to wrench I can probably get enough done on the new truck to bring it on Saturday. That way David and I can debut our new Toys on the same day, provided he doesn't drive the LC tonight. A couple more weeks and I'll be settled in and unpacked up here and I can become a regular on the week night runs. Have fun.
Jun 22, 2004 | 07:28 AM
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Bummer Greg. No, won't be taking the LC tonight, and its pretty iffy that it'll make it out of the garage by Sat. Been looking at new crate 350's, fuel injection, and an auto tranny, so it'll be out of commission for a while...
David
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Jun 22, 2004 | 08:48 AM
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Saturday I'm heading back up to Mt. Gardner with JRUZ, Greg, and any of you guys that want to come. The Sat. run was set up a couple of weeks ago before we starting talking about doing midweek runs up there. The idea for Sat. will be do more exploring on spurs we haven't seen yet. With larger groups its too akward trying out new trails and trying to get 8 vehicles turned around on the trail.
Mike,
I've decided to do it right the first time, and resigned myself to not driving the LC for a while. After I watched the most recent "Top Truck Challenge" video and noticed that almost every single one of the rigs had an auto tranny, it was all the convincing I needed to go that route. I'm getting closer to just paying a shop to do it, since its such a huge project. I'd need a much bigger garage than what I have to work in right now to be able to pull the engine out.
Mike,
I've decided to do it right the first time, and resigned myself to not driving the LC for a while. After I watched the most recent "Top Truck Challenge" video and noticed that almost every single one of the rigs had an auto tranny, it was all the convincing I needed to go that route. I'm getting closer to just paying a shop to do it, since its such a huge project. I'd need a much bigger garage than what I have to work in right now to be able to pull the engine out.
Jun 22, 2004 | 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Mad Chemist
I've decided to do it right the first time...
garage. Then you'll have some help with the wrenching and can feel satisfied in doing it yourself. Just my $.02........ 
Jim
Jun 22, 2004 | 12:07 PM
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7:00 as usual i assume, but we wanna get on the trails by 7, so get there closer to 6:30 if possible. i think the exit # is 38, but im not possitive, but aren't we meeting near the other exit since its closer to the trail? so that would be #39 ? i'll let david clear up those exit # questions. its the exit before tinkham though.
i'll let david clear up those exit # questions. its the exit before tinkham though.
Jun 22, 2004 | 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by jruz
Dude, you should buy a house out in North Bend with a big- garage. Then you'll have some help with the wrenching and can feel satisfied in doing it yourself. Just my $.02........
Jim
garage. Then you'll have some help with the wrenching and can feel satisfied in doing it yourself. Just my $.02........ Jim
Jun 22, 2004 | 03:45 PM
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ok i guess i'll leave and get off #38 as told. Im gonna keep callin ppl out on CB so respond. my# is 206-313-5787, anyone know the exact location give me a ring, i'll be on my way. ok then hopefully see you all there then peace
Ray
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Jun 22, 2004 | 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by GRNTACO
Where do we meet for this one??
Originally Posted by David Chem Dude
Anyways, the plan is to meet off exit 38 (I-90 east), 7:00 PM, June 22nd. Remember the last time we did this last summer we aired down in a spot close to the highway, then ending up driving a couple miles down to the actual turn off for the trail. Lets plan on meeting at the trail turn off, not at the spot near the highway.
Jun 23, 2004 | 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Gbost
Pics ?
I had to write a status report and update a spec when I got home last night. I'm working on 3 hours of sleep, but I _have_ resized, cropped rotated, zip'd, uploaded and started a web page skeleton for pics.
Just for you man.
