Who wants to go wheelin'?

[Anthony Weigant]

Pick a place and a weekend, post up and we'll tally the votes after Nationals.

I'm figuring on a Saturday, between the weekends of September 29th, or October 6th.

If there is a better weekend for you, lemme know.


Edit: Can someone make this a sticky, please?

[lev1a]

WOOT WOOT!!!! one vote and I am in the lead!!! Oct. 6th works for me:D

[J.J.]

Would everyone consider Oct 20? I could actually make that one! I don't want to be presumptious to ask to change for me, but that is an open weekend. Now that Levi's junk is running, we could have a pretty good turn out?

I voted Coppenger Cove. Good rides, lots of scenery.

Tony, I didn't see you mention this, but I think once we settle on a weekend, it is come one, come all. Open invite. Tracy City is awful close to our sister club (hint hint SEBA :D )


JJ

[Tucker H]

Looked those places up, no room for my truck, aint got nothing on it other then some 31X10.50 a/t tires. I'd have to skip this one two.

[J.J.]

Looked those places up, no room for my truck, aint got nothing on it other then some 31X10.50 a/t tires. I'd have to skip this one two.

Coppenger Cove you'd be OK. We have had Tony's Scout II in there with no issues other than spotters on certain trees. Other than a spring-over his is stock.

JJ

[Anthony Weigant]

Coppenger Cove you'd be OK. We have had Tony's Scout II in there with no issues other than spotters on certain trees. Other than a spring-over his is stock.

JJ

It's true. I have 35's, so clearance is better, but I have seen and heard of people wheeling 31's out there before......All day long.

For that matter, I did better there when I had my 33's. Less carnage.

If any SEBA fellers are reading this, come on out and break your junk with us!

Heck for that matter J.J., pm Mike and see if he wants to wheel the LT1......

[Caveblazin]

Cant wait to see how my ride(jetta) will articulate... Should be able to get up most of the trails..

[Mike Moore]

Y'all plan it, get all your ducks in a row...and let me know. If I can, I will be there! I have plans, and parts, for an off-road truck, but it is in a sad current state:
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r274/LT4Hawk9/Misc%20Scout%20stuff/img290.jpg

So the LT1 with 31" AT's may be what has to come...IF I can even make it. Matt is in school, and it would be a difficult one to pull off, but possible. Keep me abreast of the situation as soon as you pick a date and venue...:rockon:

[J.J.]

It's true. I have 35's, so clearance is better, but I have seen and heard of people wheeling 31's out there before......All day long.

For that matter, I did better there when I had my 33's. Less carnage.

If any SEBA fellers are reading this, come on out and break your junk with us!

Heck for that matter J.J., pm Mike and see if he wants to wheel the LT1......

paging MIke Moore to the thread please....

Cant wait to see how my ride(jetta) will articulate... Should be able to get up most of the trails..

Thus proving the difference between the four wheel drive and the rental is that the rental WILL go anywhere. Jettas included. Ask Toby :oops:

JJ

[Anthony Weigant]

Cant wait to see how my ride(jetta) will articulate... Should be able to get up most of the trails..

Meh, hack that front splitter off. Screws up aproach angles. :D

[jhnyct]

I really appreciate the invite fellas. I am currently bringing the old Terra out of hibernation and giving it a little revamp. I'm hoping to have it up and rocking by late Octoberish. Plan away and I will see if I can make it. I haven't wheeled since the Golden Mountain trip a couple of years ago. Far too long.

[Anthony Weigant]

I would be happy to set a late October date if you could make it then. Drag Nate and the "Pane" mobile with ya! And with Jeff's suggestion, that makes two.

Is everybody else ok with a later date?

The more rigs there, the happier I am, I'm in the interwebs/jackstands catagory, so more odds of a passenger seat opening up for me. :D

[Monkeyplasm]

Weekend of October 13/14 is no good for me, so later in the month is OK by me.

Plus it'll get me more time to got my rig together...it's looking a little 'frame-and-engine-with-no-axles-or-body-ish' as of late.

:tank:

[Tucker H]

Later in October does seem better. But still i dont even have a soa. Mine is bone stock.

[mormetl]

I would be happy to set a late October date if you could make it then. Drag Nate and the "Pane" mobile with ya! And with Jeff's suggestion, that makes two.

Is everybody else ok with a later date?

The more rigs there, the happier I am, I'm in the interwebs/jackstands catagory, so more odds of a passenger seat opening up for me. :D

Sounds killer, only issue is my annual Wrenchfest I have at the pad. Trying to figure out an October date for it. Would love to have the TVB gents attend this as well, just have to coordinate it so it may be feasible for some. Keep you posted. As far as the "Pane" mobile, she needs a good stretching of her legs - been way too friggin' long - I've got steering issues to address, but dang it, we need to wheel.

[Anthony Weigant]

Sounds killer, only issue is my annual Wrenchfest I have at the pad. Trying to figure out an October date for it. Would love to have the TVB gents attend this as well, just have to coordinate it so it may be feasible for some. Keep you posted. As far as the "Pane" mobile, she needs a good stretching of her legs - been way too friggin' long - I've got steering issues to address, but dang it, we need to wheel.

Good point, Nate. I'd love to make it to a wrenchfest.

Pm me when you're available, and maybe we can work on dates for both together.

[lev1a]

I would 100% be down with pushing the date back if it means we could rope all you far east boys into coming!!!:D:beer:

[crazyeight]

Later works better for me too, more time to get my rig back together!! And by all means hope Nate, Jason, Randy and anyone else in SEBA land can make it!!!

[Anthony Weigant]

Alright kids, looks like the date is going to be set for October 20th. More people are available that weekend to attend. We still need more votes for locations. A couple of the SEBA guys mentioned they want to come over and wheel. I'm going to cast my vote for Golden Mountain, so if they do come over, they can stay at the cabin/hotel/lodge there on site.

Looks like Nate over at SEBA has set his date for his annual wrenchfest to be the weekend after the wheeling expedition, October 27th. I am aiming at attending both events, and would like to drag a couple of TVB'ers with me over to the Carolinas. I will not be hauling anything with me to wrench on, just going to help, and eat, oh, and drink beer.

Anybody wanna go with?

[crazyeight]

I would not mind going to Nate's Wrenchfest Tony, depending on work schedule and funding...:cornfused:

[jhnyct]

Maybe next time fellers. I will be attending the Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta that weekend. I really do hate missing it. I will have my truck ready anyway for the next round for sure. I hope some of you guys can make it out to Nate's.

[J.J.]

Tony,

Great idea going here. When do we want to close the poll? If we are talking Golden Mt, the sooner to rent out the bunkhouse might be better.


JJ in TN

[Anthony Weigant]

Tony,

Great idea going here. When do we want to close the poll? If we are talking Golden Mt, the sooner to rent out the bunkhouse might be better.


JJ in TN

I'll close it the Monday after Nationals, that will give us about six weeks to make reservations for cabins.

By the way, when your not backing up big rigs, writing checks, or unloading disco balls, call me. Wanna run a few things by ya.....

[J.J.]

[QUOTE=Anthony Weigant;790594]I'll close it the Monday after Nationals, that will give us about six weeks to make reservations for cabins.

By the way, when your not backing up big rigs, writing checks, or unloading disco balls, call me. Wanna run a few things by ya.....[/QUOT

hahah. True. I do know exactly how much it costs to FedEx disco balls from Dallas to Red Wing MN...

JJ in TN

[Tucker H]

Well my new location for the next couple of months, and hopefully next 4 years will be cookeville, tn. Moved up here to Tenn Tech yesterday and well i like it up here. Now i just need to trade my car back for my Terra but that's gonna have to wait. Anyone close to Cookeville that wants to hang out one day just message me, classes all week long minus weekends.

[justscoutin]

I voted for golden mtn, cause I've not been there yet, and my buddy says its great. been to coppinger cove a few times. I like it but its my close wheelin spot now that aetna is getting shut down in the near future. but I would still go there if everyone else did.
Guess I need to put this on my phone calendar, so I have a chance of remembering. I don't get on here very often.
Mike

[Anthony Weigant]

Poll is now closed.

Results are:

October 20th, Golden Mountain OHV Park.

Meet there around 9:00 in the parking lot!

I call dibbs on the first empty seat!

[J.J.]

I will be there as well! Probably with an empty seat.

Their website is down, but I was able to source the local phone number.


Are they still in business?


JJ

[J.J.]

I got a return from Jayne at the park. All is well, I have reserved a room at the bunkhouse on Saturday night. :clap:


JJ in TN

[Anthony Weigant]

For anyone else interested, here's a link to the park's website.

http://www.goldenmountainpark.com/

According to their calender, nothing else is happening that weekend, so we should have wide open spaces to play.

[J.J.]

For anyone else interested, here's a link to the park's website.

http://www.goldenmountainpark.com/

According to their calender, nothing else is happening that weekend, so we should have wide open spaces to play.

Hey Tony,
Jayne asked me who was coming, and how many in our party. I told her about Tennessee Valley Binders, and that it was:

1) JJ
2) TTP
3) Mr Scott
4) Mr Ardrey
5) Mr Richardson
6) Mr Perrson

Who else is coming? She was excited to host the event.


JJ in TN

[Tucker H]

hhhmm now if i was to change my mind, and want to go to this place, i know ill be close enough to not have to spend the night there. And i could have my terra along for the ride. What would i have to do to go? Just show up and pay the entrance fee? or call ahead and pay.

[J.J.]

I will be working on my Terra the next few days to get ready. What is everyone else doing to get ready???


JJ in TN

[lev1a]

Built a new front d shaft for the riig, Filled both my propane tanks, thoroughly flogged it on my test trail, topped off the coolant, stripped and repainted the exocage, greased everything and checked all fluids. Mine should be ready to go. :D Also may have a buddy with a jeep on tons coming with us.

[lev1a]

hhhmm now if i was to change my mind, and want to go to this place, i know ill be close enough to not have to spend the night there. And i could have my terra along for the ride. What would i have to do to go? Just show up and pay the entrance fee? or call ahead and pay.

All you have to do is show up and pay at the gate. Simple huh. sooooooo see ya there. :yes: :beer:

[Anthony Weigant]

Hey Tony,
Jayne asked me who was coming, and how many in our party. I told her about Tennessee Valley Binders, and that it was:

1) JJ
2) TTP
3) Mr Scott
4) Mr Ardrey
5) Mr Richardson
6) Mr Perrson

Who else is coming? She was excited to host the event.


JJ in TN



J.J., the last coount I heard was nine rigs, with Levi's Jeep friend, that makes ten.

As far as getting ready, I'm popping all the knuckles in my right hand so I can properly thumb a ride.

Tucker, you could always make eleven. It's not that long of a trip fer ya..... I could be the inspirational guy and say it doesn't hurt when you break your junk, but I'd be lyin'.


Levi, can't wait to see the linker in action. Heck, I'll be the one to grab the rear wheel and pull it back on all fours for ya!

T

[TNSportTop]

Levi has three jeep guys coming. Ben invited Jim so two rubicons will be there. Their excuse is they are lost souls.

[Tucker H]

Put me on a back burner, will ya i'd love to make rig 11 or heck even with the j**ps rig 14 or 15. I will not defiantly know until 12th of oct. Thats my fall break and whatever i get done then is how ill know if i can come the weekend after that. But so far put me up for coming along, just need to know will my stock terra make it up these trails? Im thinking it wont make it easily but it might just make it.

[mormetl]

As much as I'd like to make this happen, I am out. With so much going on this month between starting up my business and getting ready for the Wrenchfest, I just can't squeeze this one in. Sounds like you guys are gonna have a good crowd, so have fun. Catch ya on the next one.
Nate

[justscoutin]

I'm planning on going, and trying to talk my buddy into going with a jeep.
I need to replace my tc adapter I broke off a couple weekends ago, but its sitting in the shop floor waiting on me. ordered a seal kit for the d300 while its out, and need a stiffer spring for the shift detent as well.

[Anthony Weigant]

As much as I'd like to make this happen, I am out. With so much going on this month between starting up my business and getting ready for the Wrenchfest, I just can't squeeze this one in. Sounds like you guys are gonna have a good crowd, so have fun. Catch ya on the next one.
Nate


Poo! Naw, seriously, I understand, but I am holding you to that "next one", bruh.

New business? Congrats!!


Put me on a back burner, will ya i'd love to make rig 11 or heck even with the j**ps rig 14 or 15. I will not defiantly know until 12th of oct. Thats my fall break and whatever i get done then is how ill know if i can come the weekend after that. But so far put me up for coming along, just need to know will my stock terra make it up these trails? Im thinking it wont make it easily but it might just make it.

Tucker, there are a few stock truck trails out there, I did them one year, and apart from runnin' solo, the Scout did fine.

I'm planning on going, and trying to talk my buddy into going with a jeep.
I need to replace my tc adapter I broke off a couple weekends ago, but its sitting in the shop floor waiting on me. ordered a seal kit for the d300 while its out, and need a stiffer spring for the shift detent as well.

Get to wrenchin', boy, looks like we might have more jeeps there than Scouts!

(Pink Floyd voice on.) This will not do.... (Pink Floyd voice off)

[lev1a]

Hell yeah. Gonna be a good turn out!! hope myu junk don't break..:no:

[J.J.]

I am very much looking forward to it!


JJ in TN

[Anthony Weigant]

Hell yeah. Gonna be a good turn out!! hope myu junk don't break..:no:

You got an extra seat?

T

[lev1a]

No Brother I sure don't. The wife and child will be with me.

[J.J.]

You got an extra seat?

T

I got a flat bed and a spare tire :oops:


JJ in TN

[Tucker H]

Thank you for the info on the baby trails. And im looking at it, fixed a annoying brake chatter problem retuned carb, and will be loading it down with all my tools very soon after a little bath.

[TNSportTop]

Two rubicons are out. The one boy broke his collar bone and having surgery thursday and the other fella is going out of the country for some last minute business.

[justscoutin]

Well just got done swapping the guts of my th400 trans into a new case. Guess it cracked the trans when I broke the adapter as well. hopefully I can get it installed again tomorrow. cross your fingers it will work fine. really wanna do some wheelin this weekend!
gonna have to shorten the front driveshaft at least an inch as well.
anyhow, looks like I have two xj's coming with me, so we got the j@#ps covered!

[crazyeight]

Regrets that work will prevent me from making the trip but gotta grab the green while it is there to be grabbed!! Next time my brothers, have fun and someone take some pics!!!!

[Anthony Weigant]

I got a flat bed and a spare tire :oops:


JJ in TN

I would prefer a spare bed and a Fat Tire. :beer:

I grabbed up Mike's empty seat, so's I'm all good anyways....

You would have to put food and drink in me to get me to ride on your spare tire. :D

[Tucker H]

See you guys in the morning..

[justscoutin]

we'll be there. look for the crew of either dodge trucks or trucks with cummins in them!
I think theres 5 of us coming.

[Anthony Weigant]

See you guys in the morning..

we'll be there. look for the crew of either dodge trucks or trucks with cummins in them!
I think theres 5 of us coming.

Woohoo!

Good job gettin' your rigs togethor, fellas.

We'll see you there.

T

[J.J.]

I'm loaded and ready. See everyone in the am.

JJ in TN

[Tucker H]

Still calling.first one here :clap: