Ok you Fawkers I'm starting this thread now to call you guys out for next years RUN. This gives you guys about 9 and a half months to get your junk ready and save GAS money for the trip.

So who's in. It will be in September like every year:smokin:

In! See you guys at 2am Firday. (Saturday am for those of you that know better :flipoff2: )

Inny.

Hopefully with more HP, lower gears, and better steering box mount. :D

Doubt I could go.... new job = no long vacations:mad3: Pretty much no vacations at all for a while.:shaking:
Besides my tow rig is still torn apart.(Blown motor):flipoff2:

I will be therelets try it for the 2nd weeend again, deer season opens up the 3rd weekend I believe. ummm the 7,8,9th

I will be therelets try it for the 2nd weeend again, deer season opens up the 3rd weekend I believe. ummm the 7,8,9th
Why do you care what weekend it is, you never get anything:laughing: :flipoff2:

Doubt I could go.... new job = no long vacations:mad3: Pretty much no vacations at all for a while.:shaking:
Besides my tow rig is still torn apart.(Blown motor):flipoff2:
Dude, it's 9 1/2 months away.


I said "Dude" just for BinderBound:p

I am a very tentative in. Long story short, being a new dispatcher, I'll most likely be finishing up training at that time. The good thing is I'll be able to take some vacation, however I'll be near the bottom of the seniority poll when it comes time to bid for vacation. I have a few time frames laid out in my mind for when I'd like to shoot for, and mid-September is one of them. If we could get some dates soon (I don't need them today, but by the end of December/beginning of Jan. would be great.) hopefully I can shoot for them. We do work a 4 days on/4 days off schedule, so even if I only get 4 days it's really 12 in a row I don't have to work. We'll see what happens, new job, so I can't be definite.

Hmmm.....With Binderbounds new truck, maybe I'll convince him to tow two trucks down???:flipoff2: I know looking for dates so early is a pain, but if I continue this dispatcher thing, schedules are planned yearly.

I am not missing this year.

REGARDLESS...

I hope to have Version 2.0 up and running by then. If so, I really want to do it again and see some new (or would they be old by then, :flipoff2: ) friends.

Now accepting donations to my Fuel for the 'Con fund.... 3600 miles of #2 aint cheap! :flipoff2: :flipoff2: :flipoff2:

Maybe..... just maybe, I might be able to squeeze in something else in the PNW region while I'm out that way. Or I could make Reuben happy and just go to the Boardwalk instead. :smokin:

I will be there for sure. Might even have some new mods.

I said "Dude" just for BinderBound:p

Yeah, I caught that. Throw in a few 'bro' and its like I'm there.

Diesel smoke, your gonna have to round up a trailer big enough to haul both rigs. Or find a trailer big enough for HoS's rig too.

Mech, start saving your change. There is roughly 276 days till you roll out. Set aside a buck a day. That would cover a good portion of the fuel costs. That's what I did and it felt funny having a pocket full of money when I left home. Well, for 20 min anyway, till my clutch master cyl blew. :rolleyes:

Yeah, I caught that. Throw in a few 'bro' and its like I'm there.

Diesel smoke, your gonna have to round up a trailer big enough to haul both rigs. Or find a trailer big enough for HoS's rig too.

Mech, start saving your change. There is roughly 276 days till you roll out. Set aside a buck a day. That would cover a good portion of the fuel costs. That's what I did and it felt funny having a pocket full of money when I left home. Well, for 20 min anyway, till my clutch master cyl blew. :rolleyes:
Fuck, dude.... like no way bro. :flipoff2:
Seriously, $276 wouldn't even come close. Last year when I made the trip, my fuel bill alone was $2100. Granted I didn't just go right there and back... my round trip was 4200 miles instead of 3600.

Fuck, dude.... like no way bro. :flipoff2:
Seriously, $276 wouldn't even come close. Last year when I made the trip, my fuel bill alone was $2100. Granted I didn't just go right there and back... my round trip was 4200 miles instead of 3600.

Damn, Where did you go?
For that amount you could have had the rig shipped out and back.
Then get a cheap flight both-ways.:)
I thought about doing it that way so I am not losing days driving on the road. I just need a drop off location, like Reno. I can easily drive that far to the trails.

Looking forward to next years run. For those that need to be reminded how much fun we had on this last trip - http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=509920
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Damn, Where did you go?
For that amount you could have had the rig shipped out and back.
Then get a cheap flight both-ways.:)
I thought about doing it that way so I am not losing days driving on the road. I just need a drop off location, like Reno. I can easily drive that far to the trails.

You are more than welcome to have your rig dropped at my place and fly into Sacramento. Its about 65 miles from my place to the trailhead at Loon and about 30 miles to the airport.
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I am saving as of now :cool2: Don't know if my junk will be torn down or not tho :(

You are more than welcome to have your rig dropped at my place and fly into Sacramento. Its about 65 miles from my place to the trailhead at Loon and about 30 miles to the airport.

Are you trustworthy with my keys?:flipoff2:
I have let people drive The big Scout before and then they get all crazy. They try to run everything over.

Are you trustworthy with my keys?:flipoff2:
I have let people drive The big Scout before and then they get all crazy. They try to run everything over.

I am a builder of big Scouts therefore I am properly certified to take any machine out on a test drive and make sure it is safe for the owner.:evil:




















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Hey Mike, is there any way the run can take place anyother weekend other than the 14, 15 and 16? That's my wedding anniversary weekend, not sure the wife would let me spend it on the Con without her 2 years in a row :mad3:

Come on Jeff, you know his Scout is too big for you to control :eek:

I am a builder of big Scouts therefore I am properly certified to take any machine out on a test drive and make sure it is safe for the owner.:evil:

:flipoff2:




Dear Sir,

In response to your previous post, I now feel my Daughter would be safer in your possession than my Scout.
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At least She can defend herself!



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Dear Sir,

In response to your previous post, I now feel my Daughter would be safer in your possession than my Scout.
:eek:












At least She can defend herself!



:grinpimp:


A classic example of heritage before family :flipoff2:

Chris

I of couse want to go, we'll see..

Damn, Where did you go?
For that amount you could have had the rig shipped out and back.
Then get a cheap flight both-ways.:)
I thought about doing it that way so I am not losing days driving on the road. I just need a drop off location, like Reno. I can easily drive that far to the trails.
KC to the 'con. The 'con to Sacremento. Sac to Moab. Moab to Colorado. Colorado back to KC.

If I go, I'm driving in from Loon and back out to Loon, no more driving all the way to Lake Tahoe for me.

If I go, I'm driving in from Loon and back out to Loon, no more driving all the way to Lake Tahoe for me.

I have been thinking a lot about this too. It doesn't feel right not to run the whole thing, but driving for an extra hour and a half to get to the truck doesn't feel right either.

We'll see if I can even make it all the way through without incident this time!

I am in but will be riding biyach again, I think. Doubt I will take my junk through.

I am in but will be riding biyach again, I think. Doubt I will take my junk through.

Nope, You're riding bitch! I fawkin need my "expert spotter"!:flipoff2:
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This year, my copilot is gonna be staying home. Should be able to hammer down, with a couple of changes. I am working on bringing a couple of local guys and there rigs (IH of course). :smokin:

I"m not going to make it.

:shaking: I"m not going to make it.

Im planning on being there.Just got my broken axle replaced Friday and went for A test drive in the snow Sunday.Works fine.I bought A used front axle identicle to mine,so I have more spares now.Took them 2 months to get it ready for shipping.URGH!Also,I installed A power steering cooler.Will be doing A lift in 2-3 months.And so the list goes on.
I had A blast last time and my rig will be more trail worthy by next time.

:shaking:
What? For the last 3 years I've said I was going to go and didn't. This time I'm trying the other answer and hoping the opposite happens again!

I'm in.

I'm in.

:eek:

Dude...Where the heck have you been...:smokin:

I have to go now...to meet the Legendary ABBA...:cool2:

:eek:

Dude...Where the heck have you been...:smokin:

I have to go now...to meet the Legendary ABBA...:cool2:

Well now that the cool kids are going I have to be there.........:flipoff2:

HOS I'm on the way for you (I think) we should meet up in Nor-Cal.

I'm in fo sho :beer:

I started fixing my junk. I'm real stoked about the year ahead. Here's the new 14 bolt RackTractor Hooked me up with. I have a couple more finish welds I have to run then I have to make the link mounts and get the disk brake crappola.

Fukin splatter fukin sucks. :D

I also rebuilt my t-case using a terra low kit Snoopy gave me a smokin deal on. I don't have any pics so here's more of my axle. :flipoff2:

IS YOUR SHIAT GOING TO BE READY FOR THIS YEARS RUN? :rasta: :cool: :beer:

I dont think that truss is going anywhere.
I will be one this run with a new rig.

Lookin' damn good Josh!!!!! :smokin:

Did you shave the pig? And also, it's hard to tell from your pics, but can you remove the pinion if needed without cutting the truss out of the way?

Lookin' damn good Josh!!!!! :smokin:

Did you shave the pig? And also, it's hard to tell from your pics, but can you remove the pinion if needed without cutting the truss out of the way?


I took the sawzall to the plow and followed it up with the angle grinder so there's roughly an inch of material removed.

I will have to cut the plate to remove the pinion. No problem though. I don't anticipate having to do it more than once or twice in the remainder of that axles life.

Josh, I thought your old axle just needed the old stuff cut off and a new truss added. Sounds like you pick up new axle to start with.

Josh, I thought your old axle just needed the old stuff cut off and a new truss added. Sounds like you pick up new axle to start with.

When Mike said he had a line on a new one for me I jumped all over it. It has been nice building one from scratch applying things I've learned since the first axle buildup.

maybe I can con some of you to come over for a tri tip n beer bbq wrech a thon to get my rig going. Nah, that never works for me - I just drink beer and BS. What I need is a babysitter..

Had to replace a tranny and tcase seal in the DD this weekend so once again no progress on the scout..

I'm in. New Scout should be wheelable in a month, wheeled and adjusted a few times by then. After all Binderbasher offered to help with the wheeling R&D! Probobly no D60s by then but ya never know.

I took the sawzall to the plow and followed it up with the angle grinder so there's roughly an inch of material removed.

I will have to cut the plate to remove the pinion. No problem though. I don't anticipate having to do it more than once or twice in the remainder of that axles life.

I still can't decide whether or not to cut & plate the bottom of my 14b or just trim the lip off like you did. I would like to cut & plate it, but I also don't want to fawk up my housing. These extra wide 72" daully rear ends like I'm using are not as easy for me to come by like the dime-a-dozen 67" housings.

I still can't decide whether or not to cut & plate the bottom of my 14b or just trim the lip off like you did. I would like to cut & plate it, but I also don't want to fawk up my housing. These extra wide 72" daully rear ends like I'm using are not as easy for me to come by like the dime-a-dozen 67" housings.

I would just trim the lip off...Personally for all the extra effort I don't think the gain is worth it...(cut & plate).

Cut & plate was really needed when 38's were huge and 44" tsl's were rare on a rig...

I still can't decide whether or not to cut & plate the bottom of my 14b or just trim the lip off like you did. I would like to cut & plate it, but I also don't want to fawk up my housing. These extra wide 72" daully rear ends like I'm using are not as easy for me to come by like the dime-a-dozen 67" housings.

Don't cut it --- you'll just screw it up and end up with a never ending leak, like mine....

When I get my hands on a new 14 bolt housing I am going to trim the lip and grind it as smooth as can be.

I'm going to try really hard this year, been since '99. I'm looking for a new to me tow vehicle. I'd like to do Moab also.

with my dana 44 /14bolt, there is only a 1" difference, with leaving about 1/8" below the bottom bolt.

ScoutDork

No excuses for me this year. Not yet at least. This year for sure!

I still can't decide whether or not to cut & plate the bottom of my 14b or just trim the lip off like you did. I would like to cut & plate it, but I also don't want to fawk up my housing. These extra wide 72" daully rear ends like I'm using are not as easy for me to come by like the dime-a-dozen 67" housings.

Just grind it. It works well enough. I'm sure you can allways get hung up on your diff no matter what tips and tricks you do.

BTW... I had an "extra wide" 14 bolt. I'm pretty sure they are out of a Van. Regular "mid size" is out of a starndard SRW truck, and the "narrow size" is actually the dually. Housings are the same in narrow and mid, it's just the hubs that are different.

I still can't decide whether or not to cut & plate the bottom of my 14b or just trim the lip off like you did. I would like to cut & plate it, but I also don't want to fawk up my housing. These extra wide 72" daully rear ends like I'm using are not as easy for me to come by like the dime-a-dozen 67" housings.

x2 what HOS said.

my .02 If your doing a truss, like Josh, then a trim is fine, but I run leafs so I did not want to weaken the pumpkin, so I just fill it in with some small plate to make a ramp. (yes Ni rod) I find it slides over stuff, now I just need to make one for the reverse side as that where I get stuck backing up.:eek:

I'm really looking forward to it. I have my 196 lined up. Still deciding on a narrow Trans with doubler or keeping the wide and run the single t case. Oh well, I'll be there.

Just grind it. It works well enough. I'm sure you can allways get hung up on your diff no matter what tips and tricks you do.

BTW... I had an "extra wide" 14 bolt. I'm pretty sure they are out of a Van. Regular "mid size" is out of a starndard SRW truck, and the "narrow size" is actually the dually. Housings are the same in narrow and mid, it's just the hubs that are different.

Here's what I found out during my quest for a fat-ass. There are really 3 types of 14 bolt housings and 3 types of hubs. Like you said, the Narrow and the Mid size use the same housing... ~63" with DRW hubs and ~67" SRW hubs. The Wide is out of '88 to '01 1-ton dually pickups and the housing is ~72" with the DRW hubs. The bastard child seems to be the van housing at ~70" wide. I'm not 100% positive, but I don't think it's housing is the same as any of the narrow, mid or wide. Chiscouter also did some comparing of van hubs and found that the WMS flange is located about 1/2" further inboard than a standard SRW hub.

Ill be there with a few other AS customers:smokin:

Ok you lazy fawkers... 5 months to go. You still in? I'm so stoked to be able to write off a fat vacation. :smokin:

HA! Not until I'm finished paying off my CC from last years trip.

I hate this thread..

I hate this thread..
Just some motivation dude. Ship it up, you can sleep in my spare bedroom, let's hammer it out. :grinpimp:

There is months to go, plenty of time to build a rig from scratch if you need too. I am still in.

I was up there 2 weekends ago. These pics are going in from Wentworth camp ground.
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These extra wide 72" daully rear ends like I'm using are not as easy for me to come by like the dime-a-dozen 67" housings.

Try finding a 75" dana 70 single axle. I think I have the only one ever made from the sounds of trying to find extra axle shafts for it.

I'm in for sure. Actually I was thinking about running it with some Idaho guys on Labor Day weekend and then leaving my scout somewhere and then flying back up whenever we settle on a date. Hopefully I'll have a front locker. I did fix my radiator and motor mounts. I'm looking for some 4 inch lift 52 inch chevy's and some 2 inch lift 56 inch chevy's if someone has a source. They can be a bit tired thats fine. Maybye I'll even strangle another animal for more stories this year.

... Maybye I'll even strangle another animal for more stories this year.

If your story involves a one-eyed gopher, save it for different forum. :laughing: :laughing: :flipoff2:

If your story involves a one-eyed gopher, save it for different forum. :laughing: :laughing: :flipoff2:

you are just jealous because you missed out last year

Got some great stories from some gigs this winter. I'm totally stoked. I still owe binderbound his milage prize. I finally got ken his inverter back a couple months ago. So what is the date for sure? Third weekend or Second weekend.

September 7, 8, & 9

Count me in. I'm hoping to have my 75 built by then. If not then it's the right-hand-drive. Hey RockTractor, what size tires is Nailhead running?

Fuck, dude.... like no way bro. :flipoff2:
Seriously, $276 wouldn't even come close. Last year when I made the trip, my fuel bill alone was $2100. Granted I didn't just go right there and back... my round trip was 4200 miles instead of 3600.

Are you getting 4mpg the whole time? WTF? I can do michigan to tucson round trip for 1000 bux, with a 5500lb tj and a 26ft deck over goose (unknown weight)

if im hot roddin it.

I'm in for sure. Actually I was thinking about running it with some Idaho guys on Labor Day weekend and then leaving my scout somewhere and then flying back up whenever we settle on a date. Hopefully I'll have a front locker. I did fix my radiator and motor mounts. I'm looking for some 4 inch lift 52 inch chevy's and some 2 inch lift 56 inch chevy's if someone has a source. They can be a bit tired thats fine. Maybye I'll even strangle another animal for more stories this year.

Damm those 52" inch chevy springs are pricey new, and I saw a new pair at pickNpull a few months back.:shaking: Had I known I would a grab you a pair, but I think they were 6" lift I'm running 44044 in the front and 56" in the rear.

Count me in. I'm hoping to have my 75 built by then. If not then it's the right-hand-drive. Hey RockTractor, what size tires is Nailhead running?

38x14.5 PJs

And I guess I'll come along again this year. Had a good time at camp. I might bring the wifes Lexus so I can go slow with the rest of the bunch :flipoff2:

Damm those 52" inch chevy springs are pricey new, and I saw a new pair at pickNpull a few months back.:shaking: Had I known I would a grab you a pair, but I think they were 6" lift I'm running 44044 in the front and 56" in the rear.

Yea just keep your eyes peeled. I know where a set of 44044s are at the yard. what are the specs on them? The yard actually owes them to me but they never seem to have time to get them pulled. I finally got tired of getting blown off. Locker up front is my big priority. I can't find any locker options for the 70 out back. Its kinda a one off deal so I'll have to stick with the lock rite thats in there. Doesn't seem to really hook up though. The clutches still look fine?

[/QUOTE] I can't find any locker options for the 70 out back. Its kinda a one off deal so I'll have to stick with the lock rite thats in there. Doesn't seem to really hook up though. The clutches still look fine?[/QUOTE]

How many spline is it, you should be able to get a detroit locker. You still have that power lock rear? Those dont bias as well with the 4t's, as with smaller tires.

Yea still the power lock or lock rite in the rear.

Still in. My Pile O' crap still isnt together but I have a bit to go. Glad we had a 9.5month warning for us lazy bitches!!!

I am going to try to to make it in for day 1 this time instead of rolling itno camp at 3am like usual. :D

I posted about this on the bb event talk section. I hope that was okay

i might be in... let me check dates and work sched. and what i plan on doin to my truck for upgrades:smokin: i now have a tow truck so i dont have to worry bout breakin stuff as much :D

Ill be rollin in late on friday, but im in!:D

2 months to go bro's!

I'm still in:smokin:

I'm o ut due to my Sister's wedding :shaking:

2 months to go bro's!

I'm still in:smokin:

X2 IN

well shit now that sierra trek is canceled :(:mad3: im pissed bout that, i missed last years due to a freak golf kart accident:shaking::shaking:, now this ones canceled! i got nothing better to do with my time then make a trip in sept. with the whole scout gang... count me in bitches!!! ill try to recruit some more!!:flipoff2:

I'm out. Got the job coaching the local high school varsity football team. I'm excited about that but bummed about wheeling. Hopefully I'll have the 4 bt 4l80 combo installed by next year. Hey is there any way to use the adapter and output shaft off my chevy turbo 400 / jeep dana 20 combo and move it to the 4l80?

Only a month left:smokin:

Wish I was going to be able to make this trip this. Have fun guys. Maybe I'll see if Josh or Mike has an open seat :cool:

yeah im countin down... just went wheeling now i got to fix a few things before i go... including the tow rig:shaking: better get my ass in gear!!:flipoff2:

Hey K5 I have a free seat, and if I end up driving my right-hand drive, it will feel kinda like you're driving. Last year sucked without a spotter :confused:, the seat is yours if you want it.

Man this really sucks, I just replaced my engine earlier this summer after spinning a rod bearing. This past Sat. I noticed the oil is Milky:mad3: I drove it around for a while and even changed the oil, but after a trip to Prairie City it's Milky. Hopefully it's just a head gasket. The main issue is balancing family time to get it fixed. Traveled way to much for work this year and that has cut into Scout time big.
I talked with Jeff @ IHONLYNORTH when I spun the rod bearing and he is really booked up this summer and would have more time later in the year to rebuild an engine for me. That was fine as my spare engine was going to hold me over. :shaking: Time to get busy and get this figured out fast.

I've got that spare 345. You will have to go up to Chad's to get it though. Call or pm me.

Yeah, come get this pig, my side yard looks like a scout grenade went off.

2 1/2 weeks to go. :smokin:

2 1/2 weeks to go. :smokin:

Really wish I was going this year. Maybe next year bro.

Post up. Who's gonna make it.:smokin:

im tryin, depends on if my buddy is goin, might end up takin his, cause i just found out from my dad who drove my scout around today that i dont seem to have power brakes anymore, and my choke is gettin stuck... plus i got to get some springs still installed... well see:shaking:

September 7, 8, & 9

Is everybody meeting at the Loon lake side Friday? timeline?







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Yes, we will meet at Loon about 9:00ish Friday morning. I might be up there Thursday night.

Like last year a bunch of us will be leaving from my place early Friday morning to meet at Loon.
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So whats happening with the PNW Boys.

Sounds like I'll be getting towed behind IH4EVER's superduty up and back:flipoff2:

But we will be showing up very late Friday night.






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Sounds like I'll be getting towed behind IH4EVER's superduty up and back:flipoff2:
But we will be showing up very late Friday night.


you got that right... just need to fix the trailer lights and wirin and were good to go... then to usual food and camping stuff... should be a good time

Anyone thats going have a open seat? Friend of mine wants to go but we have no room. He can chip in on gas, beer, etc if need be.
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Me and Polar are leavin in about 20 minutes. See you guys in the AM:smokin:

Channel 10 on the CB for anyone wanting to get ahold of the group. Plan is to leave the spillway no later than 10:00 am.:smokin:
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Me and Polar are leavin in about 20 minutes. See you guys in the AM:smokin:

damn you guys, have a safe and fun trip :mr-t:

Me and Polar are leavin in about 20 minutes. See you guys in the AM:smokin:

Damn early birds:flipoff2:

I'll be heading in late Friday night. Couldn't get Friday off work. :mad3:

Don't worry, I think it'll be easy to find a load of scout boys when you can only park 25 ft off the trail.

Besides, I've got about 13 lights on my pig, which makes night wheeling pretty easy. :goofball:

I dont think you guys will be asleep anyhow, I bet ya all be up talking scout shit.:stirthepot:





:fj:

alright gettin everything ready for a big run... this is the fords first haul, and its a big one, no use going small might as well go all out with about 9k behind you!:eek: should do just fine...

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Dammit!!!! missing another one.

Hey K5 I have a free seat, and if I end up driving my right-hand drive, it will feel kinda like you're driving. Last year sucked without a spotter :confused:, the seat is yours if you want it.


Dang, I woulda liked that seat :p

Great trip,never mind the two broken tie rods,broken fan belt,two sheared leaf spring center bolts,bent drive shaft,cracked right side roll up window,bent back gate and custom pinstriping.I love the challenge and now I know what to work on.Its always A blast to run with other IH rigs.Robert took A lot of pictures and will get them on here soon.Thanks for all the help and see you next time.Ed.

it was sure great to catch up with you again Ed.!!.

Ed you made it back! Can't wait to see the custom pin strips.:laughing: I pick up some spare center spring bolts as they are threaded all the way down. I've changed my spring setup a few times and could not remember what length grade 8 bolts I used :shaking: Motor issue's kept me out of this years run. I will be back next year for sure.

Pics please or you know what the saying is :rainbow:

Rock Tractor, myself, Brian, Chris, Ed and Dennis (4 rigs) came out Sunday afternoon about 4:00 PM. That's just a guess because we were having 'burgers at Robbs around 5:00 PM. Mike and Jeff left early enough to miss out on the $375 ticket the Rangers gave us for sitting around a cold fire pit. They were going to give everyone a ticket but Ed's passenger, Dennis stepped up and took one for the group.

I'm the only one that had any real problems that I needed help fixing, Ed took care of all his issues quickly and un assisted.

Friday - From Loon Lake to Buck Island Lake - tore the drivers side, rear spring pack front hanger off the frame. Pulled the spring out and Rock Tractor welded it all up.

Hot engine all 3 days - still have to figure that one out.

That mini starter I got from IHOnly North worked flawlessly - even under extreme conditions

Sat - Buck Island Lake to Rubicon Springs and back to Buck Island. Going down to the 'springs - no problems, coming up the Big Sluice - exploded the front drivers side hub, replaced it and continued in about a half an hour. Rock Tractor had to tow me through that deep section where it makes the hard right (left going down). Pulling into camp Jeff noticed my inside drivers wheel was bent out about 3 inches. Tried to hammer it back into shape but it wasn't holding air so the spare went on.

Sun - Buck Island to Loon - High engine temps so I was keeping the RPM's up around 1500 - 2200 which uses a lot of gas. As my gas tank emptied, crap started clogging my fuel filter causing the engine to starve and die. Blowing air back into the tank has solved the problem for now.

Unfortunately, not a single picture taken. Hopefully some one got a picture of Abe's 19" trout. Wait a minute, I took a couple of Rock Tractor and Polar on his camera. Maybe he'll post them later.

Kudos to Brian for a well built Scout - not a single problem

ill be postin pics later today or tomorrow got stuff that needs to get done first:shaking: too much going on, i still havent even unpacked my gear from my truck yet:shaking:

dont worry i gots plenty of them...

That sucks about the ticket . I would have at least split the fine with Ed's friend(sorry I forget your name) since I lit the fire Friday night.:mad3:

Sorry we booked out of there early. My body was(and still is) on fire. Thats what I get for running my white ass hairy body around without wearing a shirt on Saturday. I literally look like a lobster. Aside from that Mike was ancy to get going as he wanted to drive home lastnight(and did).

As for damage I managed to scrape my remaining three fender flares. My fuel injection setup has an idleing problem so it made it hard to have full control and wouldn't "crawl" very low. Otherwise no problems.

Try to get what pics I got up soon.
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My friends name is Robert,he took A lot of pictures and says he will find A way to put them on here.He's A computer wiz.Im still in Sacramento visiting old friends.Will be heading home soon.

Kudos to Rob, I couldn't thank him enough.

:beer:X2

Besides that, it was a crazy trip. From the beginning to end would take me a few pages.:


Here's some selected pics,

BigEd or BigFoot ?

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c101/scout254/Rubicon07/P9090047.jpg


Need a bigger sledge ?

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c101/scout254/Rubicon07/P9080040.jpg


Me and Ih4ever

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c101/scout254/Rubicon07/P9080010.jpg


Big Sluice and Ed

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c101/scout254/Rubicon07/P9080030a.jpg


Heading back to camp from the springs

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c101/scout254/Rubicon07/P9080031.jpg

Slab crawling on the way out

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c101/scout254/Rubicon07/P9090049.jpg


BigEd broke another front leaf spring center pin

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c101/scout254/Rubicon07/P9090056a.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c101/scout254/Rubicon07/P9090055.jpg


Me playing on the way out

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c101/scout254/Rubicon07/P9090054.jpg

here are the pics that i got from the con... good stuff... i had a blast being a virgin to the rubicon, i loved every bit of it, besides my tow rig takin a shit on the way there and back:shaking: bastard FORDS!!:mad3:

theres a lot of em so bare with me... but who doesnt like pics...:flipoff2:

and also i want to say thanks to robert for taking the dive for the ticket:smokin: we all owe you one. and thanks for the extra fuel mike couldnt of made it down with out it.. it was GREAT meeting everybody hope we all can get together soon... i had a great weekend

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/ih4ever/100_1963.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/ih4ever/100_1969.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/ih4ever/100_1970.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/ih4ever/100_1975.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/ih4ever/100_1980.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/ih4ever/100_1990.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/ih4ever/100_1992.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/ih4ever/100_1993.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/ih4ever/100_2000.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/ih4ever/100_2006.jpg

thanks for letting us tag along guys...

Awesome pics! Wish I could've made back up there.


Big Ed's Stake bed truck is sweet!!!

Awesome pics! Wish I could've made back up there.


Big Ed's Stake bed truck is sweet!!!

You did'nt even come by and say Hi when we were working the cantina. And my rig was parked by the Taco booth where I was working.

I'v only got a couple pics. One I took and one Randy took of Me and Polar.
Randys rig
http://beer.thisdysfunctional.org/TDOGallery/d/43826-2/sep+14+001.jpg
Me and Polar
http://beer.thisdysfunctional.org/TDOGallery/d/43822-1/sep+14+007.jpg
A kick Ass weekend for sure. I even made $40 and two beers welding up a TieRod for a jeep. I usually just ask for a couple Rockstars or some beers for the fellas, but the guy made me Take the money and two beers:smokin:.

Pics please or you know what the saying is :rainbow:

:rainbow:is when folks make sure the date accommodates you and then you flake.

Pics from my camera are up - http://www.ihonlynorth.com/forums/norcal-scouts/31-rubicon-run-07-a-2.html
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Makes me wish I could have been there. :(

That IH truck is Cool.:smokin: I really like it.

:rainbow:is when folks make sure the date accommodates you and then you flake.

You are right about that :homer:. Shitty time right now:crybaby2:. Looks like you guys had a great time as usual. Thanks for the pics, now I can put the laptop on the dash of the Scout and pretend I was there :shaking:.

Hey guys, sorry for the delay getting this link up. Had a great time on the Rubicon with you. Hope to do it again sometime soon. Check out this link for a ton of photos. http://picasaweb.google.com/sac.tipsy Check out the last few as Ed had to pull up a Ford towing a Jeep on a trailer up the side of the dam. Good stuff... Rob Z

Hey guys, sorry for the delay getting this link up. Had a great time on the Rubicon with you. Hope to do it again sometime soon. Check out this link for a ton of photos. http://picasaweb.google.com/sac.tipsy Check out the last few as Ed had to pull up a Ford towing a Jeep on a trailer up the side of the dam. Good stuff... Rob Z

Thanks for posting those up Rob.:smokin:

You did'nt even come by and say Hi when we were working the cantina. And my rig was parked by the Taco booth where I was working.


I stood around the taco stand for about 30 minutes eating my tacos and snapping photos of your rigs. Problem is I don't know anyones faces or names.

I stood around the taco stand for about 30 minutes eating my tacos and snapping photos of your rigs. Problem is I don't know anyones faces or names.

You should have just yelled "Who owns that piece of shit Scout", then you would have met me:laughing:. :p

Next year!:D