Bills 491 John Rudde Memorial ride April 9th

[Jonesy]

A good friend of mine and many others including Bill passed away in a car accident last week. So Bill is putting together a memorial ride on April 9th to honor a guy that we all thought was invincible.

Still pinning down details on if any events, raffles, etc will be held. I'll update this post as I get more information.

Thanks and God bless

[KennyTJ]

Interested, never been down to 491.

[simpletoy]

Will definitely be there with some friends that knew him better then me.

[underpowered]

He will be missed, but i know many will show in his honor.

[kydc2]

I will be there!!! RIP Rudde, you will be missed.

[tjrider]

Ill be there, I love 491 and always so support

[twiztedzuki]

can sumone post directions pleaz

[Jonesy]

can sumone post directions pleaz

From Ohio take 75 south to exit 166 (crittenden)
Left off the exit (491)
Right onto US-25, go .9 miles
Left onto US-491, go 6.9 miles
Bills is on the left

[dougg01]

I'd like to try and get ready to do this one, but i have GOT to wheel with other folks covering similar terrain. I will not go alone again and will not wheel alone period (even when I do get more experienced). FUBAR and SNAFU bit my butt in a moment of inattention when I am normally overly cautious. Not again.

A coordinated effort of some kind would be nice. I won't travel (even if it is only 25min from my door) to try and find someone to wheel with. It'll end up disappointing the boys if i can't find someone and we go back home and then I'll be tempted to go out alone and that ain't happening... Best not even get in the situation to begin with.

for now....consider it a stock 97 blazer with 31s.

its got more, but I am scrambling to get the loose ends tied up that the weather has been hampering.

[Jonesy]

Doug, is the blazer a driver or will it be trailered? My Dad is wheeling a mid 90's blazer with 31's also. Look for a red 2 door ZR2 and there group he is with. I'm sure there will be a pretty decent turn out so it shouldn't be hard to find a group to tag along with if you can't hook up with us.

[underpowered]

Doug, is the blazer a driver or will it be trailered? My Dad is wheeling a mid 90's blazer with 31's also. Look for a red 2 door ZR2 and there group he is with. I'm sure there will be a pretty decent turn out so it shouldn't be hard to find a group to tag along with if you can't hook up with us.

X2. his is a stock 98 ZR2 blazer on 31" MT's. you will be just fine.

should be plenty out there, wheeling alone will not be an issue, we don't leave anyone in the woods, always willing to lend a hand to be sure everyone makes it out and home safely

[dougg01]

X2. his is a stock 98 ZR2 blazer on 31" MT's. you will be just fine.

should be plenty out there, wheeling alone will not be an issue, we don't leave anyone in the woods, always willing to lend a hand to be sure everyone makes it out and home safely


Thanks. If we can get ready we will make the ride.

It's a driver. Disco'd sway, no rear sway, bump stops, torsen diff, etc. Nothing special.

Last fall our Jimmy was yanked out by a Zuk and a great bunch of guys. The carcass from that is still being stripped of all good meat. Momentary duh ruined a absolute great day wheeling with my boys. I won't enter again unless part of a group.

[Red Dog]

Count me in, sounds like a fun spot and for a good cause. When is everyone getting there.

[Red Dog]

I wanna push on her a little harder but i also want to be able to drive it home. Is it gonna be an all day run?

[Jonesy]

I wanna push on her a little harder but i also want to be able to drive it home. Is it gonna be an all day run?

I'll be there really early and will be helping around the shop. There should be a good crowd so it won't be hard to find a group to ride with.

[underpowered]

I wanna push on her a little harder but i also want to be able to drive it home. Is it gonna be an all day run?

all day, all night, some will stick around till sunday i am sure.

[Red Dog]

May do the overnight thing not sure yet depends on the weather and who comes down with me. Thanks for the info. I don't have a winch only a tow strap so i will need a group to go with. I will be in the middle of the pack so i can see where not to drive.

Jon

[underpowered]

May do the overnight thing not sure yet depends on the weather and who comes down with me. Thanks for the info. I don't have a winch only a tow strap so i will need a group to go with. I will be in the middle of the pack so i can see where not to drive.

Jon

most of us in the group me and Jonesy go with do not wheel with winches, as we always have someone to give a hand to help you get unstuck.

[simpletoy]

Had a ride there last weekend and it wasnt too muddy the creek was up some but not terrible. Weather is lookin good and that means a great turn out. Cant wait

[454stepside]

i might try to make it out and meet all of you. have to go to the gravel rama swap meet first and find some tires and rims.

[Jonesy]

i might try to make it out and meet all of you. have to go to the gravel rama swap meet first and find some tires and rims.

Good deal. Be sure to look me up if you show up. Ask Bill (the owner) or anyone working the front desk for JT.

Weather is looking good so far. From the sounds of it, we will have a really good turn out for the memorial ride.

FYI. The entrance fee will be $20 per person on saturday. 10 to Bill to cover his costs (insurance is ridiculous) and the 10 will go to Johns family. Originally was just going to be a saturday event but with the crowd and the weather there will most likely be a lot of people camping out friday and saturday nights. So bring a tent and spend the night. Sorry no electric or water hookups for campers.

[adamkn]

Thanks for the info. I don't have a winch only a tow strap so i will need a group to go with. I will be in the middle of the pack so i can see where not to drive.

Jon

I'm in the same boat - I'd like to check this out, but I want to make sure I have some people to meet up with. I've never been to Bill's 491, so it'd be great if I could find some people that know their way around.

Just an idea - could we set a time either Saturday or Sunday for a group of us to meet up in the parking lot? And hopefully someone would be willing to lead the group around the park? :beers:

[no mods]

What time is every one getting there? I work sat morning but would like to see if I can't get out for the afternoon.

[Jonesy]

I'll be there most of the day friday, all day saturday, and maybe some sunday if I don't break. Nick, I'll be in the same truck, except I have tractors on the rear now.

[underpowered]

I'm in the same boat - I'd like to check this out, but I want to make sure I have some people to meet up with. I've never been to Bill's 491, so it'd be great if I could find some people that know their way around.

Just an idea - could we set a time either Saturday or Sunday for a group of us to meet up in the parking lot? And hopefully someone would be willing to lead the group around the park? :beers:

i should be there around 11 or so, maybe earlier in a Green Beat up ZJ. can't miss it would be willing to show any of you around. its not a big park, so ya can't get lost.

[Red Dog]

Plan on being there by 830 or so. Gonna try to run most of the day. Jonsey I will try to find ya in the office when i get there.

Jon

[no mods]

Ill be there before noon I think hodgy is meeting me if anyone else is headed down later in the am we plan to leave the Oakley area at 1030 1040 time frame

[Red Dog]

Will keep an eye out for ya

[underpowered]

short lived day. pretty sure i saw Red Dog wheelin around the bottoms with a guy in a WJ, and i saw Nick and hodgy as i was pulling out, they were jsut getting there it looked like.

Dana 35 in the ZJ bit the dust.

[Red Dog]

Yep it was me down there. The rain came too soon and too heavy. Gonna head back out tomorrow morning, about 930 or so, my son can't get enough. And yeah it was Nick and hodgy they were coming down the hill as i was coming up to leave.


Jon

[no mods]

Too bad it was raining as hard as it was . The 100 plus people made everything ultra sloppy!! Hope Hodgey is OK we got into some mess. Ill be putting a tire back on the wheel and he will be prolly banging out a few dents. At least we got a few Funny pics ... :)

[simpletoy]

The creek was way deep but ridin was fun either way. Had a decent time until I had to pull my buddys truck up to the top by myself. Needless to say I probly blew a head gasket again