Haven't seen much traffic on this board from Zukimelt goers.....

Who's making the trip over there this year? Expedia says its a 24 hour drive from my house, wondering if anyone from further West than Utah is going to brave the long trip???

Originally posted by Rocky Road
Expedia says its a 24 hour drive from my house

Now THAT's a road trip! Are you driving a Suzuki? Might wanna add a few hours to that. ;)

Last year, some folks drove a Samurai down from Canada, over 30 hours for them if I remember correctly.

It takes me ~7hrs, running 75 MPH with my Zuk.....






















......on a trailer behind my F-150. :)

Actually, I'll be in the X90. I'm towing a trailer full of giveaway goodies, but I should still be able to make decent time. Juts hope my kid doesn't beat me up with "are we there yets" for 1,654 miles of driving.

Ah, the X90. I saw that one on your website, cool rig. I'm proud to see you building that one up, that vehicle has been kinda overlooked. I know I've probably seen 100 X90's in the past, but never gave them a second look.

i'll be there......14 hours for me :flipoff2:

Anyone need a spotter/co-pilot/shit-talker to fill the passenger seat? I'm thinking about goin but I will be zukless for a while. I can get there but don't wanna be just a spectator. Let me know, I really wanna go.

:usa: :beret:

At the current moment looks like it'll be me only in my rig but wont know for positive until next weekend

Well 3 from are club Bob Norman in the Killer Bee Myself and my copilot

I'm trying to pull it together.

Houston, TX -> Attica, IN

Total Distance: 1037.40 miles
Total Estimated Time: 19 hours, 40 minutes

Damn!

Originally posted by NC ZUK GUY
Anyone need a spotter/co-pilot/shit-talker to fill the passenger seat? I'm thinking about goin but I will be zukless for a while. I can get there but don't wanna be just a spectator. Let me know, I really wanna go.
:usa: :beret:


If its anything like other Zuk events we've been to, there's always an extra seat to be had. Zuk folk is good folk too. If you wanna go, just do it and you'll surely find someone who'd love to have a passenger along.

Dam just lookin at some of the time you guys gotta drive ouch
my total drive is 4Hrs maybe 210 miles? I ve got it easy should be rollin in around 9:00pm on thursday nite see you guys there and have a SAFE trip

Only 724 miles from here. Should take around 12-13 hours I guess. Anyone else from Eastern NC headed that way?

:usa: :beret:

If all goes well I'll be going. Ihave been planning it since the Melt lat year but it seems like my plans are going to sh*t. Hopefully it will pan out.

I'm plannin on it. Got the gooseneck hitch installed Friday, now if I can just find a trailer.. :)

I'll be taking Jayson with me, his wife has a family renunion that weekend in AZ. Her folks were not happy when she told them she was going wheelin' instead.... :p :D

Plan to leave EARLY thur morning. It's right at 12 hour drive from Claremore OK. Hit the road about daylight, should be rolling in just before dark. Depending out how my GMC likes pulling a 12K lb trailer with two TALL zooks... :)

NC ZUK GUY, I don't if I'll have an open seat yet. We've got a friend that wants to ride, but he's notourious for backing out at the last minute. Probably won't know for sure 'till Thur morning. :rasta:

I'll probably go next year, this year I don't have the time or the cash to make it down there. Not to mention my zuk is uninspected and without anything resembling a lift at the current time...

Thanks for all of the invites. I would love to wheel with any of you. I'm renting a ford ranger and driving up on thursday. Man, I can't wait!!!!!!!:D :D

:usa: :beret:

He NC when you get in look for the 4play4wheelers banner at the campground thats where the Killer bee and the Rat will be hangin

Originally posted by NC ZUK GUY
I'm renting a ford ranger and driving up on thursday.
:usa: :beret:

From Budget ;) Scope thier inventory before you go inside, see if the have any 4wd rangers and request it, thats what I do when I need a P-up :D can always play in the dunes with it

I thought all the allowed in the park that weekend was zukis:question:

Well, if its like last year, the park is open like normal, we just have our event, and only Suzuki based vehicles can pay our rate. there's plenty of room there .. a bunch of times I was just playing around alone in the dunes and hadnt saw anything else for stretches of time, and that was with 200 Zuks last years, plus the Dirtbikes, 4 wheelers and anything else

I am interested in going to the Zukimelt, but heard they are kind of strict on how much Samurai you have left in your vehicle. My Sammy still uses the frame and body, but the rest has been "slightly modified" : rockwells, 44" tires, 5.7 liter, 400 turbo, 205. Just wondering if I will be welcome. I talked to some of the guys from Attica at the EROCC contest in Jellico and they said to just come on up.

NC Zuk,
I'll be there too. Look for a desert cami zuke on MTR's.


350Samurai,

Suzuki Samurai, SJ-series, LJ-series, Sidekick, X-90, XL-7, Grand Vitara
Geo/Chevrolet Tracker
Custom-built rigs that utilize Suzuki components

That came off of the Izook.com site...So if you still have any zuk components you seem to be welcome to me. I'd sure like to see a Zuk built that big...

Originally posted by 350Samurai
I am interested in going to the Zukimelt, but heard they are kind of strict on how much Samurai you have left in your vehicle. Just wondering if I will be welcome

Last year there was a Frame with a Mercedes diesel engine, auto tranny, dont know what kinda axles, coil springs, with a cage .. Oh it had a Suzuki sticker on the back of the frame ... it was there.

There will be the "purists" who say it isnt a samurai anymore, but oh well, to each his own, its as much samurai as you want it to be, and seeing as how it still has the body :cool2:

Who's making the trip over there this year? Expedia says its a 24 hour drive from my house, wondering if anyone from further West than Utah is going to brave the long trip???
I just came back from Moab to the Ann Arbor Mi. area, it took me a bit over 24 hours TOWING the Zukie behind my Xploder. I'd give yourself at least 30 hours, especially with your Kid, your stop time will be increased with a passenger along, I was alone.

As far as open Passenger seats for the Event, Mine is currently open, but I will not be going on the extreme trails, I dont have my full cage in, or a winch as of yet...Lack of $$$.

Looking forward to being there :D

peace :D

I'll be there for the 3rd year, but this time I will actually have the rig with me :grinpimp:


See you all there --:cool:

Oh Man - I don't think I'm gonna make it THIS year. The Gnewt still needs more money poured into her to be ready to hit it...

But maybe I'll just go anyway....
Nope - can't go - helping some friends/putting on a fund-raiser that weekend. Oh well, next year EJS & the Melt...

I'll be there again this year... I guess i'm considered one of the original "dirty dozen" which means it'll be the 4th year for me. I won't have a zuk with me this year though,:rolleyes: as my project isn't finished. I will be running around with the grand poobah, TD (Troy Graham) or one of his other minions.
I am interested in going to the Zukimelt, but heard they are kind of strict on how much Samurai you have left in your vehicle. Just wondering if I will be welcome.
Dude, i don't know who told you that, but i can assure you they were talking out their ASS!:eek: Bring it!:D Getting to see how different and radical all the rigs are is one of the coolest things about the z-melt.

OILBURNER, CSR, It will be cool seeing you fellow's again,:beer::beer::beer:, and finally getting to see that diesel :smokin:

It's looking like I'm gonna go. I'll be heading out by myself. Anyone around Houston going?

Just got back from the badlands tonight been down there for 2 days Holy shit, I was there in April and they have already changed to of the Rock gardens and Purgatory I ran both 50 deg angles and a strap to get through a couple spots. Blew the clutch out 1/2 way through Purgatory last run today all I can say is WOW
got to get fixin for next weekend Ill post some picks later

Heres is a few from Yesturday and today
http://4play4wheelers.com/Gardenentr_IMG.jpg
My 6 year old at the entrance to garden 1 this is completely changed since april


http://4play4wheelers.com/Goingup_IMG.jpg

http://4play4wheelers.com/Framed_no_locker_IMG.jpg
Yes I had to use it
http://4play4wheelers.com/Purgatory_IMG.jpg
Purgatory pic doesnt do it Justice but its definatly off camber gauge read 50 Deg and there is nothing on the pass side to stop ya if ya go over
http://4play4wheelers.com/Rockgarden1_IMG.jpg
Garden entrance 2 made this one with out pullin or be in pulled
anyway small taste got to get to fixin the clutch

looks like fun as usual. i have heard that things some things have changed there quite a bit. now i have some more insperation to get my ass wrenchin.

cheers,

jj

Originally posted by DougO


Last year there was a Frame with a Mercedes diesel engine, auto tranny, dont know what kinda axles, coil springs, with a cage .. Oh it had a Suzuki sticker on the back of the frame ... it was there.

There will be the "purists" who say it isnt a samurai anymore, but oh well, to each his own, its as much samurai as you want it to be, and seeing as how it still has the body :cool2:

Its still there and 4sale

I am in the market for a piece of Steel diamond treadplate - I don't need a whole sheet, only a leftover scrap piece at least
6" x 36" or so. If any of you fabricators are driving to the 'Melt and would be willing to part with a piece, shoot me a pm or email!


Thanks -

OILBURNER

DougO, okcrawler, rockrat, tZUKnami, and anyone else goin, I'm still looking to occupy someones passenger seat on Friday. Let me know if there is a vacancy. :D Hopefully Shrock will make it (man, just come!) and I will wheel with him on Saturday, if not i'll be begging again. Give me a shout!

:usa: :beret:

NC I'm 95% sure and I've got a seat for you

Oilbuner, may have what you need too. It's 1/4" though.

Im booked unless ya want to strap your self to the rollbar but youll have to bring your own seatbelt sorry but hope ya come out anyway

Originally posted by NC ZUK GUY
DougO, okcrawler, rockrat, tZUKnami, and anyone else goin, I'm still looking to occupy someones passenger seat on Friday. Let me know if there is a vacancy. :D

I've not heard from the guy that was going to ride along, so I'm also 95% sure I'll have an open seat.....
We'll be in line for Pergatory the first day :). It sound like they may have something more challenging for us this year.. ;)

Originally posted by okcrawler


I've not heard from the guy that was going to ride along, so I'm also 95% sure I'll have an open seat.....
We'll be in line for Pergatory the first day :). It sound like they may have something more challenging for us this year.. ;)

Im tellin ya was there monday and Tuesday there's deffinatly going to be some pucker moments

Originally posted by Rockrat
Im tellin ya was there monday and Tuesday there's deffinatly going to be some pucker moments

Sounds Great! I can't wait!

Is Purgatory an extension of "Dirty Steve's Trail" from last year? That was cool, too short though.:)

Im not sure I no the entrance is completly new then it runs into something that was already there before but even that has changed since April I was in one spot that needed just body weight on the strap to keep from going over and it hasnt rianed in awhile down there so the Rocks are all coated with dirt and a silty dust so ya slip around alot Ive runn it a couple times so Ive got a pretty good idea of the line but ist rough

hello all
will be there 1 way or another and i to have an empty seat just in case see ya there
rabidray

Originally posted by CSR
Is Purgatory an extension of "Dirty Steve's Trail" from last year? That was cool, too short though.:) [/B]

Yea that was a cool spot. Not much of a trail though... :)