491 on 9-26...

[WrenchMonkey]

<Edit> Rescheduled for 10-3...

I thought Nick was going to post up, but since he hasn't, I guess I will.

(B'sides, I've been recently criticized for insufficient chattification...)

Anyhoo, we're planning a nice casual run to the Critter-den, if anybody'd like to join us!

Robert

(For reference, the fun we had back in April: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21F0ncytAG4 )

[HumminNBoatin]

Hmmmm How HUMMER friendly is this park? I have been told its very similar to Haspin and better for ATV's. I am not really Too concerned about terrain but more so is it all mudholes and are the trails wide enough?

[jmb8813]

im in

[WrenchMonkey]

Hmmmm How HUMMER friendly is this park?

Well, you're more than welcome to try!

When we were first there in March, the trails were really tight. They've opened up a lot since then, but I think it'd still be quite a challenge to get an H2 through there.

I'd love to see it, though!

:beers:

im in

Sweet!

Bring that fancy new winch! :D

Robert

[Coppertop]

I'm in... Can't wait to try out my new snorkel in the creek.:D

Nick

[tjjeepjeep]

Can't wait to try out my new snorkel in the creek.:D


Well that sounds like a photo opp...

[94Dodge Truggy]

Why not go with us to WV :beers: that weekend you CORE members? Sceered? :eek:

[Coppertop]

Well that sounds like a photo opp...

We can only hope..Think I'll wear my swimming trunks under my camos.:D

Why not go with us to WV :beers: that weekend you CORE members? Sceered? :eek:

Wish I could join you guys. But ,the wheeling funds are low for this month.

Nick

[Flxratd]

Hmmmm How HUMMER friendly is this park? I have been told its very similar to Haspin and better for ATV's. I am not really Too concerned about terrain but more so is it all mudholes and are the trails wide enough?

you know eric if you go this time the next time the trails will be wider :evilgrin:

[boomhauer]

Hmmmm How HUMMER friendly is this park? I have been told its very similar to Haspin and better for ATV's. I am not really Too concerned about terrain but more so is it all mudholes and are the trails wide enough?

if you are going to wheel a hummer you are gonna have to kiss a few trees and rocks sooner or later!!!

[HumminNBoatin]

My rock tubes know all about kissing trees and rocks. But I really don't like them kissing my body panels lol. Anyway I will be dying to get it offroad ASAP and try out my new front locker that I started the install on tonight. However Rubberduck4x4 may have my truck on that date to be building a prototype over the hood H1 type brush guard for th H2. So I will do my best to make it.

[jmb8813]

NICK.....if you still have them d35 shafts w/ the clips bring them and ill take them off your hands....THANKS

[Coppertop]

NICK.....if you still have them d35 shafts w/ the clips bring them and ill take them off your hands....THANKS

PM Sent

[Coppertop]

Got the rest of my parts today.. So a long day(sunday) in the garage and I'll be ready to wheel!!:D

Nick

[WrenchMonkey]

The winch is mounted, should be wired and operational by showtime...

Pics to follow. (I'm pretty proud of it...)

Robert

[Coppertop]

Sweet! Can't wait to see it...

Nick

[WrenchMonkey]

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb201/rmhull/Winchmount%20909/Winchplate05.jpg

For the time being, I skipped the sideplates I showed you I was thinking about, and just used the mounts I already had.

It's not quite done yet... The angled faceplate is just mocked up with cardboard, and I still plan to modify my old grill guard to fit.

And I think I'm going to separate the remote plug from the solenoid pack, so I can stuff the solenoids under the hood. The owners manual says that if you submerge the sol-pack, you need to replace it, for a cool $311.

I can't imagine they're really that delicate, but I would like to keep it dry.

And since I'll have to rewire everyting to make it work, I'll eventually tap into it for an in-cab controller...

More pics here:

http://s208.photobucket.com/albums/bb201/rmhull/Winchmount%20909/

See ya!

[jmb8813]

i got my winch on last night also

[Coppertop]

Looks good Robert.Looking forward seeing yours and Jamie's...

Looks like you still have a good approach angle.

Nick

[WrenchMonkey]

Looks good Robert.Looking forward seeing yours and Jamie's...

Looks like you still have a good approach angle.

Nick

That's what I was going for. The winch is right up against the crossmember. The only way to get the angle better would be to move the winch up about 4", to clear the crossmember, then you could push it back about 2", right up against the radiator. But then you'd be completely blocking it.

Or, I guess you could just throw the thing in the back, out of the way, and just whip it out when you need it! :D

See ya

[WrenchMonkey]

i got my winch on last night also

Oh, you can't just throw that out there without pics!

Robert

[Coppertop]

Or, I guess you could just throw the thing in the back, out of the way, and just whip it out when you need it! :D

See ya

Dang wish I thought of that.:D

Mine is ready to wheel.. Wait till you see the carnage on the rear.( Harlan Rocks) I used flat washers to angle the rear bumper down for now . The hatch now closes without catching. I'm gunna have to do some rear crossmember reinforcement. (Winter Project)

Nick

[Coppertop]

Just watched the weather forecast for saturday 70% chance of rain..:mad:

Well they have been wrong before.

Nick

[WrenchMonkey]

Yeah, I feel awful...

You guys were going to go last week, and it was beautiful, and rescheduled for me...

Sorry!

Robert

[WrenchMonkey]

For what it's worth, Sunday looks a lot better -- 10% instead of 70.


Would that work for you two?

Robert

[tjjeepjeep]

For what it's worth, Sunday looks a lot better -- 10% instead of 70.


Would that work for you two?

Robert

hmmm if you go on Sunday, I might be interested in taking a shot at copilot...WVA just didn't work out for me to go, but I'd like to get out.

[jmb8813]

either day works for me but the weather man changes it every day

[WrenchMonkey]

Well, I doubt Nick will want to miss the Bengals/Steelers, but it is a late game, 4:15...

Nick? What says you?

See ya

Robert

(I've only got one taker that sounds serious over on TORC, I'll check with him, too...)

[jmb8813]

the rain will just make it more fun

[Coppertop]

Looks like sunday will be the best choice. Still going to be very muddy...

I've got a side job planned on sunday.. Then of course the bengals /steelers game late.

What about postponing it till next saturday (10/3)??

Nick

[WrenchMonkey]

What about postponing it till next saturday (10/3)??

Nick

Works for me...

James?

[jmb8813]

that works

[Coppertop]

Sweet!! :beers:

See Ya next saturday..

Nick