The Southern Shine Crawl 2012 - Black Mountain

[67fastback]

May 25- 28th 2012
Black Mountain
Harlin ,Ky



This was from Tim Jones:
"The Southern Shine Crawl will be May 25th to the 28th. Stock races are on the 25th and the big races will be held on Saturday the 26th. We have already contracted with a professional Mud Bogging team to come in and put on a show.

If I can help you in any additional way please don’t hesitate to contact me directly at this email or by phone. 606-573-5111 office
Thank you,
Tim Jones
tjones@prolendersltd.com "
:thumbup:

[93 Krawler]

Can't wait... :thumbup:

[jwend]

Last southern shine was the last time my rig was out, it sux.. it will be done and ready for this ride.. i almost have it done. Picking up headers today and gona try and do the drive shafts this coming week. Those are the last parts to do the final assembly..:thumbup:

[tjjeepjeep]

Awesome wondered about the date. Thanks for sharing

[Jeffd]

We`ll be there if nothing happens LOL I haven`t missed one yet
Later Jeff

[frankensteinxj]

Ive never been.
If I finally get my junk together by then Ill try to make it out.

[xplorer55]

How far away is it from cincy? Ill probley pass on it being I have to drive my rig. Id hateto get there n break somthing n be stuck foreveer far away lol

[twiztedzuki]

i hope to bring new yota rig down if i can get it finished, date sneaking up though!

[67fastback]

How far away is it from cincy? Ill probley pass on it being I have to drive my rig. Id hateto get there n break somthing n be stuck foreveer far away lol

4-5 hours away... google everts,ky
70 miles from corbin exit.:D

[93 Krawler]

How far away is it from cincy? Ill probley pass on it being I have to drive my rig. Id hateto get there n break somthing n be stuck foreveer far away lol

Add all the places you have been around here, multiply them by ten and add steroids, that's what Harlan is like. Oh yeah... :thumbup:

[jwend]

How far away is it from cincy? Ill probley pass on it being I have to drive my rig. Id hateto get there n break somthing n be stuck foreveer far away lol

Do not drive your rig doen there planing on driving it home.. just saying.

Harlan is awesome thats for sure it is my favorite place to be.

[xplorer55]

Ya I just finished a full build..it hasn't even seen road yet til the ghd run a next weekend will be the first run besides the 4 or 5 runs around the block lol. If any one has a open spot for a 88 2dr cherokee ill pay gas for the drive down I could follow in my car. If no one has a open spot on a trailer then count me out! Sorry.

[Coppertop]

Hmm.... I'm planning on it...:thumbup:

Nick

[Drivermod]

I'm gonna try to get the new buggy done for this.

[67fastback]

rent a trailer,put the rig on it, then wheel the snot out of it...
brake it then put it back on trailer and drive home all good..:thumbup::beers:

drive rig there, brake = very bad day! :eek::sweatin:

[xplorer55]

I just sold my truck on this site awhile back lol or I would rent. A trail.

[carwash]

No way my new ride will be done, and I'd try to get down there with the TJ, but I believe im at a bachelor party in vegas that weekend... bummer.

[twiztedzuki]

No way my new ride will be done, and I'd try to get down there with the TJ, but I believe im at a bachelor party in vegas that weekend... bummer.



hookers and whiskey:thumbup:

[tjjeepjeep]

No way my new ride will be done, and I'd try to get down there with the TJ, but I believe im at a bachelor party in vegas that weekend... bummer.

hookers and whiskey:thumbup:

Vegas will never be the same....

[Trigger]

I plan on going, but I doubt I'll do much in the JK. Damn, I miss my beat up TJ!

[94Dodge Truggy]

I may attend. Remind me when it gets closer!

[Trigger]

Scott, if you don't go, can I borrow the RZR? LOL.

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[94Dodge Truggy]

Scott, if you don't go, can I borrow the RZR? LOL.

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Possibly if it is not sold by then!

[gothodgie]

Possibly if it is not sold by then!

you better be taking the JK to harlan....:D

[mckeddie]

I plan on going to see the shake down run of humpy's new pig. :D

[93 Krawler]

you better be taking the JK to harlan....:D

Yeah, Mason Jar is calling your name... :thumbup:

[cincygman]

How bad could it be to drive there, wheel, drive back? :rolleyes:
There are about four months to get spares ready.

[93 Krawler]

How bad could it be to drive there, wheel, drive back? :rolleyes:
There are about four months to get spares ready.

Well that depends on how brave you get. You can wheel the whole weekend and have a blast, but unless you bring spares for everything, stay off the higher rated trails. Beware of 4's and 5's.

[gothodgie]

How bad could it be to drive there, wheel, drive back? :rolleyes:
There are about four months to get spares ready.

i know coppertop has done it a few times... I also know a few yota guys that have drove there and coal creek and they beat on there trucks pretty good...

IMHO it's not that bad as long as u know your vehicle from top to bottom and are prepared to fix what ever you need to in order to get back home...

:beers:

[94Dodge Truggy]

I will probably bring the JK and the RZR S.

[jwend]

I plan on going to see the shake down run of humpy's new pig. :D

you know this is for this years southern shine right.... Haha.. if he builds buggys like he orders parts he is screwed.

[humpy]

you know this is for this years southern shine right.... Haha.. if he builds buggys like he orders parts he is screwed.

If u finish jeeps as good as u call people back yer screwed.... We be goin to southern shine 2015 together

[humpy]

I plan on going to see the shake down run of humpy's new pig. :D

Wait... What? I never committed to this? Lol I'll be lucky to wheel this summer... I'm gettin lazy

[Trigger]

Honestly, I plan on going as mostly an observer. The great thing about Harlan is that there are bypasses for just about everything and there is tons of stuff to do and see just by driving around. Don't not go if you're afraid of breaking. Just use some common sense and you will do fine. I know that nobody in any group I run with will intentionally try to get your rig damaged, especially if your rig isn't built to handle something.

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[jwend]

If u finish jeeps as good as u call people back yer screwed.... We be goin to southern shine 2015 together

Haha the rig wheel these days is finished, its called polaris xp900 lol

[93 Krawler]

Haha the rig wheel these days is finished, its called polaris xp900 lol

I bet the XP is a blast in Harlan. :thumbup:

[jwend]

I bet the XP is a blast in Harlan. :thumbup:

I cant wait to find out, i am gona beat the eys out of it down there though for sure

[cincygman]

Honestly, I plan on going as mostly an observer. The great thing about Harlan is that there are bypasses for just about everything and there is tons of stuff to do and see just by driving around. Don't not go if you're afraid of breaking. Just use some common sense and you will do fine. I know that nobody in any group I run with will intentionally try to get your rig damaged, especially if your rig isn't built to handle something.

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OK, talking to my Event scheduler (read "wife") and going to see if it fits into this year. I would really like to go to this one. 4 months to plan..... :sweatin:

[humpy]

Haha the rig wheel these days is finished, its called polaris xp900 lol


Roger that! After seein yers we kinda want one... :D

[mckeddie]

Wait... What? I never committed to this? Lol I'll be lucky to wheel this summer... I'm gettin lazy

Yeah, I know, I just figurd id go ahead and commit you to it. I doubt ill go, wont have any vacation left by then at the rate this winter is going.

[humpy]

Yeah, I know, I just figurd id go ahead and commit you to it. I doubt ill go, wont have any vacation left by then at the rate this winter is going.

I'm pretty sure there is NO chance of me bein ready for the shine... I wish there was but it ain't lookin good.... :beers: here's to bein hopefull lol

[gubni]

Already reserved a place to stay. Cya there!

[67fastback]

Yeah need to get Reservation in for this also...
Going to stay on the Everts side above gas station again!

Anyone else plan on doing the same. I put in for the whole week vacation so I have time to play around before going down or go down weds - sun of that week ..:) make it a big long trip...:D

Also something we love to do before we leave on Sunday is make a trip up to Helo pad ( trail 10?) and get a group rig picture... becoming a tradition now...

[tjrider]

Hey gary, I'm gonna follow coppertop down this year in the tj, you should convoy with us. Its gonna be one hell of an ultimate adventure! I think they call us expedition rigs... According to Ian on xtreme 4x4

[jwend]

Best shine is on the mountain... where I will be.. always camp on right right after the cabin, stop by and have a drink!! We will plan on leaving thursday am and prob wont get out of here till Friday night.. the way it always goes

[tjrider]

You shut your mouth when your talkin to me!.... I'm in for some shine! I've been known to partake in a cocktail from time to time :rolleyes:

[cincygman]

Hey gary, I'm gonna follow coppertop down this year in the tj, you should convoy with us. Its gonna be one hell of an ultimate adventure! I think they call us expedition rigs... According to Ian on xtreme 4x4

Yes, expedition rigs.... that's us! You got sleeping arrangements made yet? Camping? Motel? Back of the Jeep? Looking for one of those cool pop up tent thingy's for my expedition rig :D I guess we need to get together to make plans.

[tjrider]

As of last plan, we were planning on tenting it. But that's subject to change. As far is I know it just me and nick drivin together unless you join

[Coppertop]

Yep,tenting....I like camping at Putney Trailhead.I'm flexible and wanna stay where the group camps.Gary, you and anyone are welcome to join the convoy.

Nick

[tjrider]

I can pop a tent anywhere...:D

[cincygman]

I can pop a tent anywhere...:D

Really, TMI

[cincygman]

Always good to go tent camping as long as its not in November :D (2010 rocked to the core event 20 degree nights) Looking forward to this and warned the Mrs. to keep that weekend open.

[93 Krawler]

We might go the week before the shine. We just got back from Harlan and it was nice not having a lot of people there. We were about the only ones there. This was the first time I'd been on a non event weekend, and I liked it. :thumbup:

[Coppertop]

Friend of mine just bought a 2000 Ford 550.Says, he'll let me borrow it, to tow my heep anytime.I just need to help with the maintence.

Jeff and Gary looks like we have a tow rig for the trip.:D
Nick

[67fastback]

Friend of mine just bought a 2000 Ford 550.Says, he'll let me borrow it, to tow my heep anytime.I just need to help with the maintence.

Jeff and Gary looks like we have a tow rig for the trip.:D
Nick

Sweet!

[cincygman]

Friend of mine just bought a 2000 Ford 550.Says, he'll let me borrow it, to tow my heep anytime.I just need to help with the maintence.

Jeff and Gary looks like we have a tow rig for the trip.:D
Nick

I have access to trailers, none big enough to haul two heaps that I know of but will be on the look out :thumbup:

[Coppertop]

I have access to trailers, none big enough to haul two heaps that I know of but will be on the look out :thumbup:

Good deal.I'm going to stop by his shop this week and check it out.

Nick

[tjrider]

Oh snap! Now I can beat it like a screen door in a hurricane!:thumbup:

[cincygman]

Oh snap! Now I can beat it like a screen door in a hurricane!:thumbup:

LOL.... OK :eek:

[93 Krawler]

Oh snap! Now I can beat it like a screen door in a hurricane!:thumbup:

Then you need to hit Mason Jar, Lower Damnation, and Trouble. :thumbup:

[jwend]

Lions den, well rock at mason jar, can open, upper damnation and little jager if you want to really have fun... Be glad ya bought a trailer after yer done though, and will be fun walking to work lol... Can't wait to go!

[jwend]

Any one have dates on fall crawl yet?

[93 Krawler]

Lions den, well rock at mason jar, can open, upper damnation and little jager if you want to really have fun... Be glad ya bought a trailer after yer done though, and will be fun walking to work lol... Can't wait to go!

How many of those have you made it through?

[jwend]

How many of those have you it through?

I shackled out on well rock that's why I four linked the front so never up and over, little jager never made it all the way up, never dropped in the lions den, not waiting in line for it.. done all the rest though

[93 Krawler]

I shackled out on well rock that's why I four linked the front so never up and over, little jager never made it all the way up, never dropped in the lions den, not waiting in line for it.. done all the rest though

Never tried well rock, or lions den, can't remember if I've tried little jager. I'm hoping to have my exo finished so I can hit lions den in may.

[jwend]

Yeah I am going to try all of them again.. hope to stay together for it.. if I don't my RZR will be there for back up lol

[Coppertop]

Someday,I wanna wheel lions den..I have visions of tearing the hatch off.I've only seen two xj's get through ,without major body damage.The best one was Core member beer goggles 009 last year during the cherokee crawl.One of my best vids.

http://youtu.be/zzKC7jUuA6g

Nick

[Trigger]

I did a u-turn in the middle of Lion's Den in my TJ last year. That was interesting. I ended up having to winch over that tree/rock.

[kkoepper]

I watched an almost stock XJ on tractor tires go through lion's den at fall crawl last year. Little body damage (considering), and no driveline breakage with stock dana 30 and 35. I was amazed.

[twiztedzuki]

last fall crawl upper damnation was nasty slick!!! it harder to me than lil jagger

[BIGRAM]

I did a u-turn in the middle of Lion's Den in my TJ last year. That was interesting. I ended up having to winch over that tree/rock.

I seen that done last year. Looks like a helluva ride over the rock,,,

[BIGRAM]

last fall crawl upper damnation was nasty slick!!! it harder to me than lil jagger

You going weezer? I think I will be ridin' with BUBBA, may be a weekend to remember!!!

[ajnoe3]

Would love to go to this since I've wanted to go to Harlan forever. I always go to Haspin and need to venture here. I've seen pics and magazine articles about this place, problem is I would have to stay off 4/5 rated trails as I can't trailer down there. If there are other people going down who are going to be doing 3 and maybe 4 rated trails I might be interested in going down.

[twiztedzuki]

weezer??? hells yeah i going! gonna b blast Corey, u probly b driving bubba around towards end of day!! probly sum jeepers that b on lite trails

[Coppertop]

Since I'm on vacation ...My plan is to be there either wednesday night (23rd)or thursday night (24th) and stay till sunday (27th).Curious if anyone else is planning on showing up around the same time.I like wheeling the med to hard stuff.Mason Jar,Fish Crawl,Lower Damination,and all the rock gardens.

Nick

[93 Krawler]

Hoping to get there by Thursday evening and get set up for wheeling friday morning. It depends on the other two in the group. May not leave till Friday am. We will stay till Monday. We're trying like hell to get Tool Mans rig done for the trip. :sweatin:
You can barely tell it's a Bronco anymore. :thumbup:

[yellowjacket]

Hoping to get there by Thursday evening and get set up for wheeling friday morning. It depends on the other two in the group. May not leave till Friday am. We will stay till Monday. We're trying like hell to get Tool Mans rig done for the trip. :sweatin:
You can barely tell it's a Bronco anymore. :thumbup:

I can donate a jeep grill to zip tie to the front....:)

Might help it climb those rocks better:D

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[gothodgie]

Hoping to get there by Thursday evening and get set up for wheeling friday morning. It depends on the other two in the group. May not leave till Friday am. We will stay till Monday. We're trying like hell to get Tool Mans rig done for the trip. :sweatin:
You can barely tell it's a Bronco anymore. :thumbup:

If you want to leave thursday afternoon let me know for sure, i will have to take the day off work too... I already scheduled off friday thru monday... That's cool with me It will give all day thursday to get my chit together :D..

:beers:

[gothodgie]

I'm not f'n around for this trip. I'll be taking off Thursday too.

Kevin what time were thinking of leaving on Thursday?

added thursday to my request tonight... If we are really going down on thursday we should try and leave earlier in the day so we are not setting up camp in the dark...

:beers:

[93 Krawler]

Kevin what time were thinking of leaving on Thursday?

added thursday to my request tonight... If we are really going down on thursday we should try and leave earlier in the day so we are not setting up camp in the dark...

:beers:

If we leave around 3pm, we should have a few hours to set up camp before it's dark.

Should have the rear suspension on Tim's rig finished this week. Then the cage is all that's left. :thumbup:

[cincygman]

Since I'm on vacation ...My plan is to be there either wednesday night (23rd)or thursday night (24th) and stay till sunday (27th).Curious if anyone else is planning on showing up around the same time.I like wheeling the med to hard stuff.Mason Jar,Fish Crawl,Lower Damination,and all the rock gardens.

Nick

Was planning on leaving Thursday afternoon.....

[Coppertop]

Was planning on leaving Thursday afternoon.....

Sounds good.That should give us plenty of time to setup camp before dark.

Nick

[gothodgie]

Hey i'm missing a hammer... Maybe we can go on that hiking trail again this year so i can find it... :evilgrin:

:beers:

[bgwyllys61]

where are you guys staying?

[93 Krawler]

Hey i'm missing a hammer... Maybe we can go on that hiking trail again this year so i can find it... :evilgrin:

:beers:

LOLOLOL. Tim will drive you. :rolleyes:

where are you guys staying?

Most of us stay in the camping area straight ahead of the Guard shack in Evarts.

[gothodgie]

LOLOLOL. Tim will drive you. :rolleyes:

:thumbup:

Most of us stay in the camping area straight ahead of the Guard shack in Evarts.

As long as we don't camp on the gravel again:D... I think we should camp acroos the creek from where we did last year, over by where Jwend was... I think Tim's rig will make it around there if it is not all wet...

[93 Krawler]

As long as we don't camp on the gravel again:D... I think we should camp acroos the creek from where we did last year, over by where Jwend was... I think Tim's rig will make it around there if it is not all wet...

It's always muddy over there. We will see. I'm all for the gravel, but I am sleeping in a trailer. :D Just pitch your tent on Tim's trailer.

[gothodgie]

It's always muddy over there. We will see. I'm all for the gravel, but I am sleeping in a trailer. :D Just pitch your tent on Tim's trailer.

I'll just be better prepared, it really wasn't that bad... If put my tent on Tim's trailer it would be very likely i could fall on my arse crawling out in the middle of the night to go to the potty :D... I am also hoping to have a bigger tent this time, something i can stand up in :cool:...

[Coppertop]

Most of us stay in the camping area straight ahead of the Guard shack in Evarts.

I'm not familiar with the Evarts side.Wondering if the area is large enough to fit a large group.Any showers over there?

I am also hoping to have a bigger tent this time, something i can stand up in :cool:...

Yes,I'm planning on having a larger tent too.The two person tent gets old after a night.Bass Pro should have a few deals during their Camping Sale.

Nick

[93 Krawler]

I'm not familiar with the Evarts side.Wondering if the area is large enough to fit a large group.Any showers over there?



Yes,I'm planning on having a larger tent too.The two person tent gets old after a night.Bass Pro should have a few deals during their Camping Sale.

Nick

The only thing I didn't like about Putney was the drive through the mountain to get to all the good stuff. It rained and made it hell to get to the Evarts side. Not mention if you broke something. You would never get it back.

There are showers at the campground in town. http://www.evartskentucky.com/north_evarts_campground.html
Portable crappers are placed around where we camp. I read somewhere there were free shower houses in Evarts somewhere.

I have a 10x14 condo tent that was used once. It's easy up and huge. I sleep in the trailer, so I don't really need it.

We stay on the mountain, so it's just us and nature. A shower would be nice though...

[67fastback]

Well I plan to leave out Thursday morning ( like to check in around noon) and stay till Sunday. We are staying in the cabins above the gas station on Everts side.

:thumbup:

[Coppertop]

Your right about staying on the Putney side.With the crowd,the narrow trail up and down the mountain is a pain.Thanks for the shower info,I will check into it.The tent you mention,I'm interested...How much?

Hmm, cabins on the Evert's side.

Nick

[cincygman]

Your right about staying on the Putney side.With the crowd,the narrow trail up and down the mountain is a pain.Thanks for the shower info,I will check into it.The tent you mention,I'm interested...How much?

Hmm, cabins on the Evert's side.

Nick

HMMMMmmmm...... Cabins.......

[93 Krawler]

Your right about staying on the Putney side.With the crowd,the narrow trail up and down the mountain is a pain.Thanks for the shower info,I will check into it.The tent you mention,I'm interested...How much?

Hmm, cabins on the Evert's side.

Nick

Hodgie beat you to the tent.

There are lots of different rentals in Evarts. It helps to know people that have rented them before.

[kkoepper]

I'm mostly just a lurker,but I thought I'd post up since I'm going to be at Harlan this week-end. I usually stay at the public campground in Everts. I'll be pulling the crawlers down with a motorhome, so I have to have somewhere easy to get to. Hope I get to wheel some with you guys. I'll be in a white XJ with an orange exo and/or an orange buggy. I think I saw some of you at fall crawl lat year.:beers:

[93 Krawler]

SOUTHERN SHINE CRAWL
MEMORIAL WEEKEND Saturday, MAY 26th.
THIS YEAR’S EVENTS WILL INCLUDE:
CMRA MUD RACING
Featuring: Modified and Pro-Stock Contenders’
With $4000 total purse payout
RACE STARTS: 1:00 PM Drivers meeting at noon.


For more information call 931-216-1759 www.cmramudracing.us

ROCK CRAWLER OBSTACLE COURSE’S
Friday: local stock/semi stock course at 6:00 pm
Saturday: 4:00 pm Featuring: 37 tires and bigger class and 36
and lower tire class, with cash and a trophy too the winners
RACE STARTS: 4:00 PM Drivers meeting at 3:00


Attention Local Stock
4WD Trucks!!
Come Be a Part of This Exciting Event!!!
Bring your Stock 4x4 truck and make a pass
thru the 125 foot mud-pit
FASTEST TIME RECEIVES A TROPHY

Heres a link to the flyer http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg278/KyRosepic/SouthernShine2012-1.jpg

Live Music and more, camping $20 for the weekend
ALL AT THE VERDA FIELD, HARLAN COUNTY KENTUCKY
For more information call Ron Daniels at 606-273-7722 or visit www.kymc.org
Visit the Black Mountain Off Road Adventure Area and Zip-line http://www.harlancountytrails.com

[Coppertop]

HMMMMmmmm...... Cabins.......

Gotta admit it's tempting...;) With the high gas prices my budget won't allow a cabin rental this year.

Nick

[cincygman]

Gotta admit it's tempting...;) With the high gas prices my budget won't allow a cabin rental this year.

Nick

Yea..... I know... $$$$$$

[67fastback]

Ok 2 weeks left who is in for this ride? Planning to leave out Thursday earily and drive down...evarts side...:thumbup:

[coachholland]

I'll be down there with a small group. My rig, built xj, built tj and couple of built YJ's. Two of the guys are staying on the mountain and the rest of us are behind Dairy Hut.

[cincygman]

Ok 2 weeks left who is in for this ride? Planning to leave out Thursday earily and drive down...evarts side...:thumbup:

2 WEEKS :eek: OH NO, I HAVEN'T DONE ANYTHING TO GET READY! Wasn't it 4 months ago I said time to plan? Hmmm....... what to do, what to do.........

[Coppertop]

I'm in....:thumbup:

Nick

[Runoveru2]

WHATS THE DATE AGAIN??????? jims son lol

[67fastback]

WHATS THE DATE AGAIN??????? jims son lol

Really!!???
:eek:

[93 Krawler]

Ok 2 weeks left who is in for this ride? Planning to leave out Thursday earily and drive down...evarts side...:thumbup:

2 weeks... You going a week early? I count 3 weeks. Don't be rushin it, we are still trying to get Tool Mans truck ready. This will be the first trip with his truggy.

[comanchedude]

Yuuuuup

[Coppertop]

Yuuuuup

What's it been like ten years since we wheeled Harlan??;)

I think you will like all the new stuff.

Nick

[67fastback]

just got to get you thinking about it so you can get it all done...:thumbup:

[gothodgie]

oh it's begining to be a last minute race for me too... I keep finding more stuff i should fix... But i can see the light at the end of the tube... :D

:beers:

[cincygman]

oh it's begining to be a last minute race for me too... I keep finding more stuff i should fix... But i can see the light at the end of the tube... :D

:beers:

Could you send some of that light my way?

Started on the rocker guards today

Ordered the front brake hoses

Found rust where I didn't think there was any............

[Coppertop]

Your making progress,you'll see the light say late next week...:D

Nick

[67fastback]

Toolmans rig is in trouble. Still can't get a ps pump to work right. Outa money to buy another pump and outa time to send it back to psc.

use it with out pump... manual steering..lol!! :eek:

[93 Krawler]

Toolmans rig is in trouble. Still can't get a ps pump to work right. Outa money to buy another pump and outa time to send it back to psc.

I'll figure something out. It will be ready to go.

[bbtank45]

Plan to be there.....on quads :mad: tryin to get a cage on the runner b4 any Harlan trips again. Went to the Fall Crawl in Oct. and had a great time

[93 Krawler]

We're rolling out by noon Thursday. Still bustin ass to finish Tool Mans rig up.

This is what his rig looked like last year at the Southern Shine. It sure doesn't look like that now. :D

[67fastback]

We I finally got Splattt back together and ready to go after year and a half, thanks to woodsrail1915 for all your help in getting the axles all welded up and put back in it. nice drive shafts also, ss break lines are fixed up now also..
Just need to doa check over it all to make sure it is ready to go for sure...:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:


Harlan Here it comes...

[Coppertop]

We're rolling out by noon Thursday.

I hope my caravan can make that same time.

Nick

[gubni]

I rented a big house for $125 a night and some guys backed out on me. If we can get enough people it will be cheaper than tent camping. It across from buddy's gas station so pretty close to the trail and plenty of parking. Pm me if you want in.

[93 Krawler]

I rented a big house for $125 a night and some guys backed out on me. If we can get enough people it will be cheaper than tent camping. It across from buddy's gas station so pretty close to the trail and plenty of parking. Pm me if you want in.

How many do you need?

[boomhauer]

i will probably head down wednesday at the latest. got to get there and hit all the hard stuff b4 the crowd rolls in and it starts to back-up on every obstacle. camping same place as last year with jason, joey, shawn, and whoever ever else wants to come hang with the cool people.

jason...don't forget the beverages, lol

[jwend]

Boom let me know when you go we are off and ready whenever.. ready to wheel

[67fastback]

anyone around Northern Cincy that is leaving for Harlan Friday morning, gf might need to bum a ride down to Evarts...:thumbup: other wise she would have to drive the car down and back...:eek::evilgrin:

PM me and we can set somthing up...

[gothodgie]

12 more days... :singingbev:

[67fastback]

smileypoke:sweatin::beers::thinking::thumbup::part y:12 more days... :singingbev:

[93 Krawler]

jason...don't forget the beverages, lol

Jason, Make sure to keep those beverages away from Tool Man this time. Remember Haspin? :eek: LOL

[Tool Man]

Jason, Make sure to keep those beverages away from Tool Man this time. Remember Haspin? :eek: LOL

I dont drink anymore!!!! And i dont drink any less:beers::beers::beers::beers::singingbev:

[93 Krawler]

I dont drink anymore!!!! And i dont drink any less:beers::beers::beers::beers::singingbev:

I have strict orders from your woman to tazer your ass if you get any where near said beverages... :evilgrin:

[gothodgie]

I have strict orders from your woman to tazer your ass if you get any where near said beverages... :evilgrin:

what happens in Harlan stays in Harlan.... :evilgrin:

:party:

[krawlin85toy]

I have strict orders from your woman to tazer your ass if you get any where near said beverages... :evilgrin:

I'll bring the tazer and said beverages just to see if the will power is strong in this one i say!!!!!:evilgrin:

[biggin69]

anyone around Northern Cincy that is leaving for Harlan Friday morning, gf might need to bum a ride down to Evarts...:thumbup: other wise she would have to drive the car down and back...:eek::evilgrin:

PM me and we can set somthing up...

Whats that old saying? "Grass, Gas, or Ass - No one rides for free!" I do not smoke grass and the tank will be full! :evilgrin:












































































Just Kidding!!! I am not going!

[93 Krawler]

what happens in Harlan stays in Harlan.... :evilgrin:

:party:

What stays in Harlan is our trucks if he breaks anything... :eek:



I'll bring the tazer and said beverages just to see if the will power is strong in this one i say!!!!!:evilgrin:

You might as well start tazing... :D

[jwend]

Jason, Make sure to keep those beverages away from Tool Man this time. Remember Haspin? :eek: LOL

That was one of the scariest things i have ever seen def top 5 i thought he was dead... never my fault whos hands the end up in i just leave them laying around lol!!

[93 Krawler]

That was one of the scariest things i have ever seen def top 5 i thought he was dead... never my fault whos hands the end up in i just leave them laying around lol!!

Yeah, that was not cool, especially making us run across the field like that... LOL

You guys camping in the same spot as last year? If so, we'll be across the creek from you again. We'll have to hook up and do some wheelin.

[boomhauer]

i'll call you on tuesday sometime jason. just waiting on one more tire and maybe a new torque converter. am planning on leaving wed. morning so i can get some wheeling in b4 it rains and the crowd gets there.

[Tool Man]

Yeah, that was not cool, especially making us run across the field like that... LOL

You guys camping in the same spot as last year? If so, we'll be across the creek from you again. We'll have to hook up and do some wheelin.

lets just say lesson learned:thinking::thinking::beers::beers::beers::b eers::beers::beers::beers::beers::beers::beers::si ngingbev:

[gothodgie]

7 days and counting....
:beers:

[93 Krawler]

And the weather is lookin pretty good so far.
http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/Harlan+KY+USKY0979:1:US

[tjjeepjeep]

Take some pictures for us web wheelers, please...

[gothodgie]

Take some pictures for us web wheelers, please...

:(
:thumbup:

[Coppertop]

And the weather is lookin pretty good so far.


For sure,mostly dry and hot.A rain free wheeling weekend would be nice.

Nick

[jwend]

Anyone going Down Wednesday night, Thursday morning? I may be not sure yet

[cincygman]

Well I'm out for this run.... :( Things just didn't come together the way I had hoped. Maybe next time. Anyway, someone gotta stay up here and keep an eye on TJRider :D

[67fastback]

I cant wait, i need a wheeling trip bad.. been working too many hours. I need some R and R...:thumbup::beers:

[67fastback]

well so fare it is looking like rain Tuesday and Wednesday and nice the reast of the weekend so seems it will keep the dust down and make some mudd holes to play in for a great wheeling trip...:thumbup:

[Coppertop]

Anyway, someone gotta stay up here and keep an eye on TJRider :D

You have your hands full...:p

I cant wait, i need a wheeling trip bad.. been working too many hours. I need some R and R...:thumbup::beers:

Me too...In my opinion theres no better place to get your wheelin' fix,than Harlan.:beers:

Nick

[93 Krawler]

Me too...In my opinion theres no better place to get your wheelin' fix,than Harlan.:beers:

Nick

Harlan is like crack. You just gotta have more. :D

[cincygman]

You have your hands full...:p



Me too...In my opinion theres no better place to get your wheelin' fix,than Harlan.:beers:

Nick

Thanks for rubbing it in guys..........

[tjrider]

Yeah... I know! Just ask my poor wife :beers:

[jwend]

I am loaded and ready to go,, I am pulling out Thursday morning around 9 or 10.. if any one wants to hook up to go down.,, i have 10ft or so of open deck on my goose if anyone needs a tow up or back.. cash, grass, or ass.. prefer cash lol :evilgrin::beers:

[67fastback]

I am loaded and ready to go,, I am pulling out Thursday morning around 9 or 10.. if any one wants to hook up to go down.,, i have 10ft or so of open deck on my goose if anyone needs a tow up or back.. cash, grass, or ass.. prefer cash lol :evilgrin::beers:

GOOD TO KNOW... pulling out friday morning some time... staying till monday... old splattt will make it return to Harlan.... :thumbup: still need to button a few things here before I load up..add the new winch on.. check the fuilds and get rain gear for Friday.. other wises it will be a great weekend...:beers:

yeah got get food...lol..

[Coppertop]

A few more issues to address and I'm ready...Waterproofed both pairs of boots and the tent yesterday.Just in case it rains...:rolleyes:Debating on bringing a spare transfer case.I guess it will come down to if I can find the room.

I'm thinking about doing the zip lines.Anyone else planning on it?

Nick

[93 Krawler]

I'm thinking about doing the zip lines.Anyone else planning on it?

Nick

Heard it was $85. I'll pass...

I'm ready to go. Can't say if the other 3 in my group are though.

[93 Krawler]

Weather still looking good. :thumbup:

http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/Harlan+KY+USKY0979:1:US

[Coppertop]

Heard it was $85. I'll pass...


Yeah,The cost is what's got me on the fence about doin' it..

Weather still looking good. :thumbup:


It's looking like flip flops and shorty shorts wheelin'...:D

Nick

[gothodgie]

Heard it was $85. I'll pass...

I'm ready to go. Can't say if the other 3 in my group are though.

I'm.... almost.... ready....:D
I just have a few things to button up and i am good to go...

[twiztedzuki]

fall crawl and april fools ride zipline was half price all weekend

[Coppertop]

Half price would be a good deal...I'll give them a call tomorrow and see what kinda deal they will offer.

Nick

[cincygman]

So now where's everybody going?

[Coppertop]

So now where's everybody going?

Same place(Harlan).. Talking about doing the zip lines ,which are located in the same area ,where we are camping.

It's not to late to join in....:)

Nick

[BIGRAM]

fall crawl and april fools ride zipline was half price all weekend

Which half?

[comanchedude]

Heard it was $85. I'll pass...

I'm ready to go. Can't say if the other 3 in my group are though.

but you get 11 Lines! 1.5 Miles! Up To 400 Feet High at 60 Miles Per Hour!
looks to be $60.00 for wheelers

Black Mountain Off-Road Permit Holders
*Must show valid permit $60 per person

[cincygman]

Same place(Harlan).. Talking about doing the zip lines ,which are located in the same area ,where we are camping.

It's not to late to join in....:)

Nick

Still can't do Harlen.... Thanks anyway

[Coppertop]

I gave them a call.They will be running a special this week for the holiday .It's 49.00 a person.They recommend everyone call to make a reservation,due to the large crowds this weekend.
http://www.harlancountytrails.com/blackmountainthunder.php

Think I'm going to do it thursday night.:beers:

Nick

[93 Krawler]

In the home stretch. Looks like it gonna be dry. Oh yeah. :thumbup:

http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/Harlan+KY+USKY0979:1:US

[Runoveru2]

I am packed up and ready to go, I'm leaving to head down around 3pm Thursday. Anybody else around that time ?

[beer_goggles_009]

What is the plan for the group leaving around noon to meet up for the ride down? meeting at the Rest Stop in KY like last year?



Jim

[Coppertop]

Me and Comanchedude(Tom) are planning on leaving around 10am thursday to arrive in time to set up camp ,before the zip line experience at 6:00pm

Anyone and everyone are welcome to join the convoy.

Nick

[93 Krawler]

Me and Comanchedude(Tom) are planning on leaving around 10am thursday to arrive in time to set up camp ,before the zip line experience at 6:00pm

Anyone and everyone are welcome to join the convoy.

Nick

We're leaving somewhere between you guys and Jim.

[tjrider]

A few more issues to address and I'm ready...Waterproofed both pairs of boots and the tent yesterday.Just in case it rains...:rolleyes:Debating on bringing a spare transfer case.I guess it will come down to if I can find the room.

I'm thinking about doing the zip lines.Anyone else planning on it?

Nick

Don't forget your extra motor nick:D

[NKYJEEPSTER]

will be leaving the florence ky area around 430 on thursday evening.

[93 Krawler]

What is the plan for the group leaving around noon to meet up for the ride down? meeting at the Rest Stop in KY like last year?



Jim

We are all leaving from Ross. Hodgie is coming to my house. Toolman is bringing our rigs down later in the evening. We're getting down there early to set up camp before the rigs get there.

[Coppertop]

The xj is loaded..I shouild be pitching a tent in Harlan in 24 hours.

:beers:
Nick

[jwend]

All ready to go, leaving at 830am at the latest

[Drivermod]

Uhhhggg! this is killing me. Stuck at home trying to get this buggy finished. Have fun guys. I though I had a guy at work talked into going but he backed out.:(

[93 Krawler]

Catch ya'll in Harlan tomorrow. :thumbup:

[yellowjacket]

Uhhhggg! this is killing me.

yup:(

everyone have fun, wear your helmets and be safe:cool:
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[jwend]

Catch ya'll in Harlan tomorrow. :thumbup:

I have some absoulte fire ball shine.. proofs around 180 lol be good times

[gothodgie]

I have some absoulte fire ball shine.. proofs around 180 lol be good times

mmmm....:party:

[George]

I have some absoulte fire ball shine.. proofs around 180 lol be good times

how much you bringing so i know how much to bring,there is 2 gallons of applie pie in the frezzer

[67fastback]

Pullling out Friday around 10 am from Mason if anyone is heading down later and wants to tow together...

[jwend]

how much you bringing so i know how much to bring,there is 2 gallons of applie pie in the frezzer

I am short, 2 and a half quarts.. so bring it on..

[67fastback]

well sounds like a good time .....:beers:

[Coppertop]

The Heep never let me down .... :) Even though at times,she was gettn' a good beating.:sweatin:

Pics to follow..:beers:
Nick

[Runoveru2]

I will get my son to post up some pics today, looks like they turned out pretty good.

[Coppertop]

I will get my son to post up some pics today, looks like they turned out pretty good.

Excellant,I can't wait to see the pic of one of my KM2 tires ready to pop on the waterfall at the beginning of Rail bed.Man,that was close...:sweatin:

Nick

[93 Krawler]

I didn't get many pics. Here's what I got.

[93 Krawler]

Few more.

[Coppertop]

Nice pics Kevin.The first pic should give you a idea how hot it was,I was half naked before lunch .:D

http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd335/xjwheeling/Harlan%20May%202012/HarlanMay2012002.jpg

http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd335/xjwheeling/Harlan%20May%202012/HarlanMay2012017.jpg

http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd335/xjwheeling/Harlan%20May%202012/HarlanMay2012027.jpg

http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd335/xjwheeling/Harlan%20May%202012/HarlanMay2012068.jpg
Toolman's new rig on Fish Fossil.:thumbup:

http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd335/xjwheeling/Harlan%20May%202012/HarlanMay2012095.jpg

http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd335/xjwheeling/Harlan%20May%202012/HarlanMay2012080.jpg

The rest here..
http://s529.photobucket.com/albums/dd335/xjwheeling/Harlan%20May%202012/

Nick

[93 Krawler]

Thanks Phillbilly for cutting me off by the guard shack. Your trail etiquette sucks...

[twiztedzuki]

lets see some creampie vids!!!

[humpy]

lets see some creampie vids!!!

Wrong website!!!!! LMFAO!!

[Runoveru2]

:thumbup: FOR COPPERTOP

[Coppertop]

:thumbup: FOR COPPERTOP

Thanks Jim,Maybe the KM2 sidewalls are stronger than I thought.:evilgrin:

Nick

[Runoveru2]

Without a doubt the sidewall is awesome, I think the picture doesn't do much justice.:)

[WrenchMonkey]

Thanks Jim,Maybe the KM2 sidewalls are stronger than I thought.:evilgrin:

Nick

Maybe... I've still got two split ones that say otherwise. :mad:

Glad you had better luck, and a good trip!

Robert

[Coppertop]

I think the picture doesn't do much justice.:)
It's a good pic..I agree it looked alot worse in real time.

Glad you had better luck, and a good trip!
Robert
I agree,I got lucky..That never happens.:rolleyes: I got jammed between the tree root you see in the pic and a large rock on the pass side rear tire.It took a high lift jack and some winching from the side to save the tire.

Nick

[kentuckytwostep]

Maybe... I've still got two split ones that say otherwise.

Yeah, I'm not putting my money on them.

[67fastback]

Thanks Phillbilly for cutting me off by the guard shack. Your trail etiquette sucks...

Humm dont remember cutting you off... sorry :confused::confused::confused:


Here are my pics of the fun we had , vids will come as soon as I can upload them to youtube I got quiet a bit of vids say like 100 or sooo

All in all we had a great time even thought my starter was on the fritz and John yellow tracker starteer went out in the lion's den and had to get a jeep to winch him out for 2.5 hours...got some nice vids of all that...:thumbup:

i get the Hybusa engine sami goin up little jagar but the camera woman decided to run when he was flipping down the the hill so did not get that part on film.. hope some one got that ...:thumbup:

[67fastback]

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.466342776724749.124624.100000470923305&type=3&l=5d529262b1

my pics... I forgot to post the link...:eek:

[gothodgie]

Here are the 2 videos i took and the few pics i managed to take...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRa3_FJyZhE&feature=plcp

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZFmcfcLBCI&feature=context-chv

[94Dodge Truggy]

New "TIMMAE" buggy looks good Tim and Kevin! Poor ole bronco! :beers:

[93 Krawler]

New "TIMMAE" buggy looks good Tim and Kevin! Poor ole bronco! :beers:

And where were you at? Thought you were going. It's always a real bang when you go. :D

[beer_goggles_009]

nice Vids Chris thanks for posting them... Just a note they are labeled incorrectly. that is Upper rock Garden, not Middle.


I'm always amazed how tame everything looks in the vids. When I was sliding down the rock sideways knowing there was a drop there. It was a pucker moment, looks like nothing in video.

[gothodgie]

[QUOTE=beer_goggles_009;65148]nice Vids Chris thanks for posting them... Just a note they are labeled incorrectly. that is Upper rock Garden, not Middle.
QUOTE]

thanks... fixed...
:beers:

[67fastback]

ok I finally got all the vids upload and renamed.. over 100 vids...

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL339BA123F1DB1FE6

that is the playlist for all the Southern Shine Crawl 2012

you can also find them if you search using that in the search engine on youtube...:thumbup:

dont forget to subscribe also.. thanks for viewing...:thumbup:

[67fastback]

found some other vids.
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[gothodgie]

I was under the Toyota the other night and found some more crap... :D

Nick(Coppertop) I guess that rock in the lower Rock Garden got me a little more than we thought it did... Tcase hit the floor board and shifted everything about 1/2" to the drivers side when it broke my make shift solid trans mount... My welds don't look like they held up to well either :cool:... So far i don't see anything else, but time will tell...

:beers:

[Coppertop]

Hodgie,when I arrived on the scene,that rock already had you hung up.You must have dropped down on it pretty hard to cause all the carnage.

Time for a skid plate.
Nick

[yellowjacket]

u need a patented hydro skid...the cutting edge technology that cushions while it simultaneously stores extra transmission fluid:)

them rocks bite hard!

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[67fastback]

Hodgie I feel for you I found some stuff too..
Well been working on the splattt today and got the starter swapped out and the chick at autozone looked at the starter I took in there and said you just took that off a running sami? yes... It was all rusted up and full of mudd... I just laughed at her and said it still works when you tap it a few times..lol... she tested it and nothing... then I asked her to test the new and when she put it in the machine she did not clamp it down so when it started up it spun in the box and she jump a mile high.. I just laughed again and said ok Ill take it...

while swapping out the start I looked up and noticed that the left side of the zor snatch and saw that the frame mount that it bolts to had almosted riped off the frame.. guess I need to make a new support now.. and i did ripe out the rear upper shock mount.. man more carnage than I thought from Harlan....
:eek::rolleyes::mad:

[gothodgie]

u need a patented hydro skid...the cutting edge technology that cushions while it simultaneously stores extra transmission fluid:)

them rocks bite hard!

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Pics of the prototype so i can copy it ? :D

:beers:

[gothodgie]

Hodgie,when I arrived on the scene,that rock already had you hung up.You must have dropped down on it pretty hard to cause all the carnage.

Time for a skid plate.
Nick

Yea the more i think about i remember a good jaring when i abruptly came to a stop there... There a scratch on the tcase, that i couldn't get a good pic of that looked like where the contact was nade... That dent in the floor board is like a dipple the exact same shape as the top of the tcase... about an 1/8" deep...:eek:

[Drivermod]

u need a patented hydro skid...the cutting edge technology that cushions while it simultaneously stores extra transmission fluid:)

them rocks bite hard!

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Shhhhh! The patents not pending yet on that one. Moderators, please delete thread.







:p

[gothodgie]

Shhhhh! The patents not pending yet on that one. Moderators, please delete thread.







:p

lol... :beers:

[98tjls]

Late but some of our trip.