I am organizing/leading a snow run Jan 26th. We roll from the Safeway in Molalla at 8am sharp. If you need directions, its the intersection of highway 211 and highway 213.

Rig requirements:
minimum 35" tire
at least 1 locker
CB
food
shovel
appropriate recovery gear
no fear of body damage
be in good enough shape to pull winch cable
not have a shitty attitude

Extra stuff thats nice to have:
Extra clothes
winch
camera
trailer

We will be heading up into the 'Goat Mt' area but going higher than the towers. Last year we got into the 5'-6' foot deep range.

This is for advanced wheelers/rigs only. If its your first time wheeling ever and you just got brand new 35's to fit on your XJ, this might not be your run.

Probably want to leave the kids at home.

I'm bringing some wood to start a fire with when we take a lunch break, you can if you want too.

We probably wont get back till late. 99% of the guys/girls who have already committed to this run are trailering, you should too.

If you show up and dont meet the above requirements, dont expect help when you get buried in the 1st 10 minutes.

Always, pack it in, pack it out.

I'm not kidding about the body damage.

Post up if your interested. Maybe some vehicle specs too.
http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/2706/hpim0613ua5.jpg
http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/64/hpim0618fq3.jpg

I'm in! I will try to remember some wood this time :shaking:

73 Scout II, FI'ed 345, 727, spicer 20, 35 spline 60 rear, 44 front, locked up, 36" IROKS, etc., and bla, bla, bla.

hopefully you wont mind a yota tagging along,
39.5's locked front and rear. full exo. duals with 4.7's. plus a bunch of other bs

hopefully you wont mind a yota tagging along,
39.5's locked front and rear. full exo. duals with 4.7's. plus a bunch of other bs

No, your more than welcome. Make/model doesnt matter. As long as its 4wd. Glad to have you.

Body damage???? I guess I could try... my rig is pretty straight right now...
http://www.binderbulletin.org/photopost/data/500/2371IMG_1005_1_.jpg?6443

You available some time next week to p/up some mud flaps?

Body damage???? I guess I could try... my rig is pretty straight right now...
http://www.binderbulletin.org/photopost/data/500/2371IMG_1005_1_.jpg?6443

You available some time next week to p/up some mud flaps?

Mid week. Wednesday or thursday I'll be over in that area. Since your door-less now, can have the window cranks back?

you bet.
you can have the whole damn doors if you want...
maybe I should save the outer skins just in case for the future though.

Interested

mildly built 57 LR on 37s, f/r lockers.

Interested

mildly built 57 LR on 37s, f/r lockers.

Great. If we see you, we see you. If not, watch for pics after the run.

I requested the day off work, but haven't heard back yet as the boss hasn't been in with New Year's and all. I really don't know if the Scout will make it up or not, but at the very least I plan on showing up and seeing if I can catch a bitch seat.

Hey Binderbound...

I just went on a fun little snow run yesterday. It was in Cottage Grove. check out this post of mine and the link to my pix & vids. There was a nice BIG green Scout with us.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showpost.php?p=7681151&postcount=1


-Bruce

I requested the day off work, but haven't heard back yet as the boss hasn't been in with New Year's and all. I really don't know if the Scout will make it up or not, but at the very least I plan on showing up and seeing if I can catch a bitch seat.

Unacceptable! Put a good front tire on it and get Phil to tow it for you. I think your scout would do great since its so light and what not. 35's might hold you back a little but I doubt it would be THAT big of a deal.

I'm in.

Almost forgot to posty some stats like everyone else seems to be doing -- And to ask if I can come!!!!

IH with all the gearing the factory saw fit to offer...
36" IROK's
Hammered body.

Unacceptable! Put a good front tire on it and get Phil to tow it for you. I think your scout would do great since its so light and what not. 35's might hold you back a little but I doubt it would be THAT big of a deal.

Well Damn, I'll do my best. Talked to the boss today and it looks like a go, but we'll have to wait and see how the schedule shakes out before it's 100%, probably the last Saturday event I'll be attending for a great while.

I'm in.

Almost forgot to posty some stats like everyone else seems to be doing -- And to ask if I can come!!!!

IH with all the gearing the factory saw fit to offer...
36" IROK's
Hammered body.

Liar. I dont think IH offered a 72 scout with a wide ratio T-19/D300 and 4.56'ed 44/14bolt. You can still come though.:flipoff2:

Well Damn, I'll do my best. Talked to the boss today and it looks like a go, but we'll have to wait and see how the schedule shakes out before it's 100%, probably the last Saturday event I'll be attending for a great while.

Well it only makes sense that your last outing will be the most rightously kick ass one. Dont forget your ski goggles and chap stick if you do bring your rig.

I fear body damage and my attitude sucks........Besides I don't think I could keep up with you guys.:(

I'd like to go, but I have a shitty attitude....

I'd like to go, but I have a shitty attitude....

If your not home by 4pm you turn into a pumpkin. I'm starting to think your afraid of the dark :laughing:


Binder-that didn't stop you last year. Long ways to go for some snow but you know your always welcome. You might be bored since its not comp practice but who knows, it might get interesting.

Well it only makes sense that your last outing will be the most rightously kick ass one. Dont forget your ski goggles and chap stick if you do bring your rig.

Ugly told me today that he's got the friday before the run off, so we can haul the Scout to Phil's house in Colton before the run and then I suppose I can drive it from there. How many miles are we going to be on "legal" roads before we hit not normall patrolled? Also how far are we towing up, are we going to be towing through the snow?

Ugly told me today that he's got the friday before the run off, so we can haul the Scout to Phil's house in Colton before the run and then I suppose I can drive it from there. How many miles are we going to be on "legal" roads before we hit not normall patrolled? Also how far are we towing up, are we going to be towing through the snow?

Hopefully there won't be any snow to tow through. Depending on turn out, we might unload at the high school and run the 2 miles of backroad. Otherwise, we unload at the gun club gate. I'm just worried that we all won't fit at the gun club. You can only fit about 12 trucks/trailers. So far the trailer count is 9.

We'll just have to see. . .

Went up today for a little pre-run. Took the NonPirateScouter's rig up. Every trip up she gets better at wheeling.:smokin: Snow was deep and there were a lot of people up there. A few pics...
http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/919/dscn0024ki9.jpg
http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/6207/dscn0028wm6.jpg
http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/3505/dscn0034nl1.jpg
those are 36" iroks on top of about a foot of packed snow.

Gonna be a great run!

http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/3505/dscn0034nl1.jpg
those are 36" iroks on top of about a foot of packed snow.

Gonna be a great run!

DAMN!! And her truck is tall too, it's going to swallow up poor little RockScout!:D:laughing: Looks great, I am going to freeze my ass off!

DAMN!! And her truck is tall too, it's going to swallow up poor little RockScout!:D:laughing: Looks great, I am going to freeze my ass off!

I had on long johns, sweat pants, and snow board pants for bottoms. Up top I had T-shirt, long johns, long sleaved shirt, sweat shirt, snowboard jacket. When we had to dig a few times I got HOT but otherwise I was perfect all day. Not too fat, right?
http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/4171/hpim0982hf2.jpg

As for buring rock scout, I'm gonna have Hugh and Berne lead with thier 44's/42's then the rest of us. Maybe you should run closer to the back so the snow is easier to clear.

As for buring rock scout, I'm gonna have Hugh and Berne lead with thier 44's/42's then the rest of us. Maybe you should run closer to the back so the snow is easier to clear.


wait.....what? how'd I get wrangl'd into dragging you around.....


how about you go first, and I'll give you a push.

:cookie:

wait.....what? how'd I get wrangl'd into dragging you around.....


how about you go first, and I'll give you a push.

:cookie:

Oh you know you like it. You guys didn't have any problems last year.

You can push if you want. Why do you think I have the stinger back there? :flipoff2:

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Just picked up a handful of 1350 u-joints to build a new driveline.... Just gotta get it done.... (The parts counter guy didn't know what a 1350 u-joint was, and wouldn't cross reference it for me his quote "Whose part number is that...?" :shaking:

With or without the new drive line I will be there!!!

And I will avoid driving off the road into the ditch...
http://www.ihsto.org/updates12_20/5a.JPG

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And I will avoid driving off the road into the ditch...
http://www.ihsto.org/updates12_20/5a.JPG

where the fun in that?

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Just picked up a handful of 1350 u-joints to build a new driveline.... Just gotta get it done.... (The parts counter guy didn't know what a 1350 u-joint was, and wouldn't cross reference it for me his quote "Whose part number is that...?" :shaking:

With or without the new drive line I will be there!!!

And I will avoid driving off the road into the ditch...
http://www.ihsto.org/updates12_20/5a.JPG

where the fun in that?

You know, I do remember that day, and it was quite fun. Had one broke truck, two stuck trucks, the sun going down and my Dad sitting by the camp fire in the dark and snow wondering where we were. I'll be in at work tomorrow afternoon (friday) and get to find out weather or not I have Saturday off or not.

Back to the top...

Spent the last 2 days getting my shit together. Tomorrow I'll do the final once over, fluid top off, load up, tie down, gas up.

I will be ready. See you Saturday!

Edit* most of us will be unloading at the Colton High School if anybody is coming from that direction. Probably around 8:45ish

My cell# is 503 481 4171 if anybody is lost or dumb saturday morning...

I'm still in - loading up tonight to try the new arrangement a bit tomorrow (trailer time!) Hopefully no snags on the new un-tested arrangement.

I got the truck running today and it will be hauled out to Phil's house tomorrow before work. I am going out right now to put the "new" tire on and change the oil.

I'm still in - loading up tonight to try the new arrangement a bit tomorrow (trailer time!) Hopefully no snags on the new un-tested arrangement.

You buy a tow rig? I know your tacoma can't pull it. Shit, your junk weighs enough, my dodge had a hard time pullin it:laughing:

You'd be surprised what that little tacoma can do :D, though i traded it in on a 2500HD just to be safe.
Confirmed my buddy from seattle coming too - '76 FJ40 soa on 36"ers

Looking forward to this - I haven't played since last summer (pic posted earlier in this thread)

You'd be surprised what that little tacoma can do :D, though i traded it in on a 2500HD just to be safe.
Confirmed my buddy from seattle coming too - '76 FJ40 soa on 36"ers

Looking forward to this - I haven't played since last summer (pic posted earlier in this thread)

Wow. Fancy pants. I guess your broke now, so we'll have to wait a while on that 4 link and bob? Oh well, good for you.

See you Saturday!

Still in.
I got Diesel Smokes Scout towed out and dropped off at the 'staging area' -- it was pretty chilly out there even at 10am... Gonna be fun for all you guys with out heat or doors :flipoff2:

Hey everyone new here to pirate but not to wheelin. I would love to go with if it's ok, but need directions from vancouver. I have a yj with a tbi 350 and 41" iroks that is 4 linked front and rear with full hydro steer and I aint scared to use the skinny pedal or ride the ditches if need be. Todd

We are leaving the 'couv near Walmart at 7.30 if you want to join our caravan. We can swing through the Walmart parking lot at 7.30 and get ya if you'd like. My first time towing, so i'll probably not go too fast down there.

I'm out. Parents came in to town unexpected. hopefully I can catch up with you guys next time. thanks lewd. Have fun, Todd

Hey everyone new here to pirate but not to wheelin. I would love to go with if it's ok, but need directions from vancouver. I have a yj with a tbi 350 and 41" iroks that is 4 linked front and rear with full hydro steer and I aint scared to use the skinny pedal or ride the ditches if need be. Todd

Hell ya bro. Bring your junk and warm clothes. See ya!

We are leaving the 'couv near Walmart at 7.30 if you want to join our caravan. We can swing through the Walmart parking lot at 7.30 and get ya if you'd like. My first time towing, so i'll probably not go too fast down there.

Leaving the couve at 730? You must be meeting us in colton. Cool dude. You have my cell # if you need anything.

Just about ready to turn in. See you all in about 6 hours!!:flipoff2::flipoff2:

We survived the trip -- We lost a few members right in the beginning - One truck turned back between the trailers and the trail head (Ignition/EFI/power problems) - another turned back after the first big climb (Failed coiling fan).

The rest of us struggled on in heavy rain/snow/sleet/wind/ and more snow. If you weren't soaked you weren't trying :D Lots of 3500 rpm assaults at hills to break trail, lots of backing up and hitting it harder. Lots of tires at 4 - 7 psi.

It turned into a long night as two of our planned exit routes were too deep or had enough downed trees to make them impassable. So we turned back to leave the way we came.

So after turning towards home I decided I didn't like driving on 4 tires and decided to rip one almost all the way off the rim, causing a huge delay and lots of back tracking for the lead group. To make matters worse I had noticed my spare was flat when I was unloading at the start of the day, AND the only other spare that would have worked was in one of the trucks that left early. SO - we had to re-seat and inflate the bead on my spare as there was no way the tire on the truck was going to go back together without some tire tools. We tried regular air which didn't seat the bead, we switched to lighter fluid and a lighter which almost worked the 1st time, failed the second time, and started a small tire fire the third time -- But we managed to get it to work after the third time, it softened up the tire enough to make it seat and seal with some air. So we got it all back together and were back on our way -- it was dark and very wet by now.

Then we all started running out of GAS!!! :shaking: First Diesel Smoke ran out, then I ran out, then Dan ran out. We had enough gas for Diesel and I -- but by the time Dan ran out we had used up all the spare cans. So he was strapped out a fair distance - while Diesel ran into town - switched to a different Scout (with a top and heater) got a can of gas, and ran back and topped off Dan so he could drive the last few miles to the trailers on his own... At about 8:30 pm.

Not many pics as I was driving hard most of the time...

Dan breaking trail:
http://ihsto.org/pirate/dan.JPG


The real warriors of the day Diesel and BigPhil:
http://ihsto.org/pirate/carl.JPG

Yeah, like Uglyscout posted above, this run lived up to its name. It turned into a huge bitch. The order of shit goes... NonPirateScouter intermitant EFI issues, Jon(not on pirate) electric fan died, I broke my traction bar, Lewd lost a tire, Diesel smoke ran out of gas, Uglyscout lost a tire, Uglyscout ran out of gas, I ran out of gas. I had a great time. It was a lot of fun to be out with rigs that were prepared(except for gas:rolleyes: )and had the right attitude. It was a great feeling knowing we were on top of 4+ feet of snow at any time. I need to put my $$ down on some bead locks after watching so many tires come off the rim.

I didnt take too many pics. I was busy driving. This was the first trail of the day. You can tell I was in the same spot:laughing:
http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/360/dscn0036ne7.jpg
http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/8438/dscn0037uo3.jpg
http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/7613/dscn0038hw5.jpg
http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/2513/dscn0041jg9.jpg

Big thanks to Andy(dont know his pirate name) with the FJ40. He dragged me for miles after my no gas incident.

Thanks again to everyone who showed up. It was a blast and I'll be looking forward to next years run.

Those of you who missed out really MISSED OUT!! We had a damn good time and got into some great snow. Before I go any farther I want to thank NonPirateScouter for making Binderbound take the BBQ and the hot dogs, they really hit the spot, and melted one of his mud flap contraptions, maybe he'll fab up something bling bling to replace them!!

Okay, what few pics I have, only shot a few as I spent most of the day trying to keep warm, dry and driving.

Binderbound airing down
http://www.binderbulletin.org/photopost/data/501/Dan-Airing-Down.jpg

The rest of the group
http://www.binderbulletin.org/photopost/data/501/Rest-of-the-groupd.jpg

From front to back we've got Uglyscout, Lewd and Andy driving the FJ.

Binderbound breaking trail
http://www.binderbulletin.org/photopost/data/501/Dan_Breaking_trail.jpg

And lastly my ride, Rock Scout as it's called trying to pose as a winter driver.

http://www.binderbulletin.org/photopost/data/501/Rock-Scout.jpg

Great Pics. It was a good time. Even with all the bullshit, I still had a blast. I guess it wouldnt be wheelin without some BS.

Yeah, we had a blast also:shaking:
By 2PM the POS looked like this: :mad3:

http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/6021/dsc0618fm5.jpg

Yeah, like Uglyscout posted above... ...I need to put my $$ down on some bead locks after watching so many tires come off the rim.

Thinking back, I think it was the ditch run at low psi that loosened my bead - that side loading.

I was very surprised at the continual good attitudes by all, even when wet, cold, etc. Great group to be a part of - thanks to all!

Yeah, we had a blast also:shaking:
By 2PM the POS looked like this: :mad3:

http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/6021/dsc0618fm5.jpg

Umm.....wow!:eek::eek: No sense in fucking around I guess.

Umm.....wow!:eek::eek: No sense in fucking around I guess.

They think its a head problem and an FI problem. They are getting the heads re-done and possibly a closer to stock cam grind. Then I think they are going old school carb and points.if that doesn't satisfy, there is a 6bt that might find a new home :evil:

They think its a head problem and an FI problem. They are getting the heads re-done and possibly a closer to stock cam grind. Then I think they are going old school carb and points.if that doesn't satisfy, there is a 6bt that might find a new home :evil:

I was thinking about the 6bt that's just sitting there in the shop.:evil::evil: I hope it works out, speaking from experience nothing is more of a pain in the ass then a truck that will run perfect one day and crappy the next.

I was thinking about the 6bt that's just sitting there in the shop.:evil::evil: I hope it works out, speaking from experience nothing is more of a pain in the ass then a truck that will run perfect one day and crappy the next.

That 6BT is a real possiblity, I was saving it for my 40's something pickup project, but it would be cool in the scout.
Depends on a few things:
what i find out with the 345 heads.
How much it costs to get the injector/pump rebuilt
how much help a certain fab guy and his girlfriend are willing to provide.
if that 727 is still any good.

That 6BT is a real possiblity, I was saving it for my 40's something pickup project, but it would be cool in the scout.
Depends on a few things:
what i find out with the 345 heads.
How much it costs to get the injector/pump rebuilt
how much help a certain fab guy and his girlfriend are willing to provide.
if that 727 is still any good.

I'll be swinging by Rip's on thursday to chat injector's/pump's. If we go ahead with it, I will promise 8 hours a weekend. Either Saturday or Sunday, depending on the weekends events. I can also try to swing a few hours here and there during the week, business permitting. As for the 727, maybe we should have it looked at? Or atleast talk to a few tranny shops and see what the weak points/failure rate is on them. I wonder if we could get an SEA#4 bellhouse and run that T-19 behind it?:evil::evil::grinpimp:

I'll be swinging by Rip's on thursday to chat injector's/pump's. If we go ahead with it, I will promise 8 hours a weekend. Either Saturday or Sunday, depending on the weekends events. I can also try to swing a few hours here and there during the week, business permitting. As for the 727, maybe we should have it looked at? Or atleast talk to a few tranny shops and see what the weak points/failure rate is on them. I wonder if we could get an SEA#4 bellhouse and run that T-19 behind it?:evil::evil::grinpimp:

I've had really good luck with Columbia Transmission in Portland, if you guys don't already have a tranny shop. They were right around 500 bucks for a bench job and about a day turn around time.