Got a cool picture of me on the Crack. This was the first time I ever successfully climbed it. <IMG SRC="smilies/glasses.gif" border="0">

http://home.earthlink.net/~smrnof100/crackscout.jpg

Just say no to Crack. HeHe. <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> Seriously though guys, he made it look SOOO EASY..........2 days in a row!
Jay

Where is that. That in Wa?

Yep, Funny Rocks, Little Naches area.
Jay

WOO HOO! Looks like lots o fun!

What's it like coming down? hehe.

ouch, i can just hear the sheetmetal wrinkling.......rocks cant be too good for front driveshafts can they ben?

Originally posted by 61Scout:
<STRONG>Got a cool picture of me on the Crack. This was the first time I ever successfully climbed it. <IMG SRC="smilies/glasses.gif" border="0">

http://home.earthlink.net/~smrnof100/crackscout.jpg </STRONG>


Very cool Ben.

Run down the stats on your rig again for me.

Thanks


http://www.ihssii.org/pagegraphics/HooperB.jpg

These pics are when he did it again the next day.
http://www.pirate4x4.com/ubb/uploads/scoutcrack1.JPG
http://www.pirate4x4.com/ubb/uploads/scoutcrack2.JPG

Any tire pick? Bet not. Not in a scout. Maybe the rear as he crested?

I don't think so. He has LOTS of droop.
Jay

Originally posted by Jeepdude_Jay:
<STRONG>I don't think so. He has LOTS of droop.
Jay</STRONG>

Uh, yep. It looks like it

http://www.geocities.com/scoutguy61/manash090300/driversdroop.jpg

This shot is off his web site. It is a year or so old, I think.

Lots of droop. What springs are those?

http://www.ihssii.org/pagegraphics/HooperB.jpg

Joe V - I haven't come down it yet, but I plan to next time I'm up there. Should be interesting. <IMG SRC="smilies/eyemouth.gif" border="0">

blazerboy - wrinkles only hurt the first time. My driveshaft did take a beating that weekend. <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

Hooper - Its a stock 1961 Scout 80. 472/TH400/D20 Fullwidth GM D44F IH D60 rear. 4.10's, powerlock front/lincoln lock rear. 36x12.50 TSL's. I think I was carrying the front drivers tire a little bit, but I didn't stick my head out to look. <IMG SRC="smilies/tongue.gif" border="0">

Originally posted by Hooper:
<STRONG>Uh, yep. It looks like it

http://www.pirate4x4.com/ubb/uploads/driversdroop.jpg

This shot is off his web site. It is a year or so old, I think.

Lots of droop. What springs are those?

</STRONG>

In that pic they are CJ7 rear springs in the front, but in the crack pic I'm running 4" Procomp YJ springs.

Originally posted by 61Scout:
<STRONG>In that pic they are CJ7 rear springs in the front, but in the crack pic I'm running 4" Procomp YJ springs.</STRONG>

Hey, who's that leaning out of his rig and lookin' like a goof? <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/csmile.gif" border="0">

I should be cruisin' through Yakima early afternoon in 2 weeks. <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> No Travelette though. <IMG SRC="smilies/frown.gif" border="0">

Like I said, one day you realize you're always leaning out looking like a goof, and you stop doing it. <IMG SRC="smilies/tongue.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/tongue.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

Originally posted by tsm1mt:
<STRONG>
I should be cruisin' through Yakima early afternoon in 2 weeks. <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> No Travelette though. <IMG SRC="smilies/frown.gif" border="0"></STRONG>

Cool, wanna go wheelin'? <IMG SRC="smilies/glasses.gif" border="0">

Originally posted by 61Scout:
<STRONG>Cool, wanna go wheelin'? <IMG SRC="smilies/glasses.gif" border="0"></STRONG>

oooh, now that's tempting! 'cept I'll be enroute to Snohomish and probably convoying with Earl Culley.. <IMG SRC="smilies/frown.gif" border="0">

Originally posted by 61Scout:
<STRONG>Like I said, one day you realize you're always leaning out looking like a goof, and you stop doing it. <IMG SRC="smilies/tongue.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/tongue.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"></STRONG>


Whatever it takes to get up the trails. Look a lot less goofy with my head sticking out the side, then I would with my rig on its side
<IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">


Tom is just jealous his doors don't come off easily.

http://www.ihssii.org/pagegraphics/HooperB.jpg

Originally posted by 61Scout:
<STRONG>Joe V - I haven't come down it yet, but I plan to next time I'm up there. Should be interesting. <IMG SRC="smilies/eyemouth.gif" border="0">

blazerboy - wrinkles only hurt the first time. My driveshaft did take a beating that weekend. <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

Hooper - Its a stock 1961 Scout 80. 472/TH400/D20 Fullwidth GM D44F IH D60 rear. 4.10's, powerlock front/lincoln lock rear. 36x12.50 TSL's. I think I was carrying the front drivers tire a little bit, but I didn't stick my head out to look. <IMG SRC="smilies/tongue.gif" border="0"></STRONG>


Lots of clearance issues up there, even with your 36's (?)


http://www.ihssii.org/pagegraphics/HooperB.jpg

Originally posted by Hooper:
<STRONG>
Lots of clearance issues up there, even with your 36's (?)


http://www.ihssii.org/pagegraphics/HooperB.jpg </STRONG>

Not really. Big tires aren't all that neccessary around here. 33's are fine.

Originally posted by Hooper:
<STRONG>
Tom is just jealous his doors don't come off easily.
</STRONG>

Are you kidding? Michelle n' I would be in casts 365 days a year with cuts n' bruises all over if it wasn't for the steel doors. <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

I hate to think what that tree would've done to her if the door hadn't gotten in the way.

Or was it that OTHER tree I was worried about? No, I think it was that one that...

"Michelle, if the window implodes, just remember to close your eyes, m'kaayy?"

"Ever'body stand back!"

<IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/thefinger.gif" border="0">

(That's usually about the time I hear, "Let me out so I can take pictures.." in a rather urgent tone.)

I think she actually feels safer in the race truck.. at least there's the 5pts and full 'cage.

Originally posted by tsm1mt:
<STRONG>Are you kidding? Michelle n' I would be in casts 365 days a year with cuts n' bruises all over if it wasn't for the steel doors. <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

I hate to think what that tree would've done to her if the door hadn't gotten in the way.

Or was it that OTHER tree I was worried about? No, I think it was that one that...

"Michelle, if the window implodes, just remember to close your eyes, m'kaayy?"

"Ever'body stand back!"

<IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/thefinger.gif" border="0">

(That's usually about the time I hear, "Let me out so I can take pictures.." in a rather urgent tone.)

I think she actually feels safer in the race truck.. at least there's the 5pts and full 'cage.</STRONG>

You are scaring me!!! <g>

http://www.ihssii.org/pagegraphics/HooperB.jpg

Originally posted by 61Scout:
<STRONG>Not really. Big tires aren't all that neccessary around here. 33's are fine.</STRONG>

You mentioned your driveshaft took a beating. What were you banging it on?

Originally posted by Hooper:
<STRONG>You mentioned your driveshaft took a beating. What were you banging it on?</STRONG>
I don't think he actually hit the driveline on anything. He did however twist the tube on it about 90 deg.

<IMG SRC="smilies/eek.gif" border="0">
Jay

Have a good day

<IMG SRC="smilies/skull.gif" border="0"> That picture is great. I have been over to funny rocks a couple of times this year. In fact my wife is heading there right now while I slave over a hot computer all weekend. It's great to see scouts have the capability to do things like the crack as I get into building my first scout. Keep great pictures like this one coming in to inspire more folks to take their trucks and prove they can do anything another truck might do.

Ritch <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/sleep.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/sleep.gif" border="0">