Wheeler Lake

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Moneypit is currently in silverton for the week running the all 4 fun event. I will contact him when they get back.
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Well I'll be... Mr. JW! How's things? I hope these boys show you a good time! Wish I were in the area to join![/quote]

Things are good especially leaving Texas summer heat for a few days to the Colorado mountains. Wish you could be there too. Are you still overseas, Germany right?
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jw0747 wrote:Things are good especially leaving Texas summer heat for a few days to the Colorado mountains. Wish you could be there too. Are you still overseas, Germany right?


Yessir, Germany. Just got word we'll be here an additional year (we requested this) so it'll be two years from this month when we move next.
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So what would you call (equipped) for this trail?
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I like atleast 33's and one locker. But it's not required as there are bypasses around the hardest obstacles. Many stock rigs run it so no worries either way.
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04 Mustang Cobra, KenneBell 2.2 feeding a lot of boost on E85. Tire shredding machine

New project: 77 Bronco Ranger, body work and more body work.

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ZOSO wrote:I like atleast 33's and one locker. But it's not required as there are bypasses around the hardest obstacles. Many stock rigs run it so no worries either way.



cool I have a 5.5 inch lift with 35s and a rear locker
I don't need any body damage tho
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You'll be setup for the trail pretty well. If you're gearing is high or if the rocks are wet, I'd avoid the major obstacles if you don't want body damage.
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so is anyone going to take 285 up to Fairplay ?
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Maybe I should call in sick so I can go play.
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Yep i'll head down 285 to fairplay. Thinking of meeting at the sinclair gas station in fairplay 715ish. Bronco will be in tow.
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04 Mustang Cobra, KenneBell 2.2 feeding a lot of boost on E85. Tire shredding machine

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ZOSO wrote:Yep i'll head down 285 to fairplay. Thinking of meeting at the sinclair gas station in fairplay 715ish. Bronco will be in tow.



Cool ill meet you there around 7. I'm going to fill up in bailey so I don't have to pay the high prices up there.
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kinder wrote:Maybe I should call in sick so I can go play.



Just tell them you have a bad itch to take the Donkey out. :)
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see first post.
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New project: 77 Bronco Ranger, body work and more body work.

Very little left of a 72 durango tan explorer sport
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ZOSO wrote:see first post.


caravan up sounds good, see you there
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This is Ron Bradley I will be towing my 76 bronco and will meet you all at the gas station between 730 and 800. Am looking forward to the trip.
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Ill have the 74 on the trailer and will meet up with you at gas station in Fairplay Saturday morning
I'm ready to go play
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So far the "in" list is:

ZOSO
Rox
Craven
JW
SandBlaster
Coach Scott(jeep)
Jim (cj8)
Willie (YJ)


Maybe:

Kinder
ToolMan

Jim and willie are buddies of mine. Jim may also have a few buddies tagging along.
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74 Ranger EFI351w, 4r70w, ARB 5.13 9in, ARB 5.13D44, and a bunch of other goodies. Best of all the family memories.

04 Mustang Cobra, KenneBell 2.2 feeding a lot of boost on E85. Tire shredding machine

New project: 77 Bronco Ranger, body work and more body work.

Very little left of a 72 durango tan explorer sport
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I'm still planning on going.

Is anyone planning on camping Friday or Saturday night?
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My buddy John has a IH scout and might tag along.
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Wish I didn't have a prior commitment or I'd be riding along in my old Bronco. Have fun and enjoy the views.
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Has anyone heard about a mud slide after the boulder field ?
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nope. where did you hear that?
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04 Mustang Cobra, KenneBell 2.2 feeding a lot of boost on E85. Tire shredding machine

New project: 77 Bronco Ranger, body work and more body work.

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I heard that from a guy up at one of the local shops I really try not to listen to him ( He is not all there ) crazy icon
I just said if so we will still make it Cause we have EARLY BRONCO'S
I still plan on going no matter what.
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I just read on another forum that a group just ran it and made it to the lake, you guys will be fine.
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I think we are going. I have a power steering pump leak that I can't address between now and then but I plan to through a little stop leak crap in there to see if I can slow / stop the bleeding. If it looks like she can hold her fluids ( Most of them at least ) we will load her up and meet up for the caravan. I'll try to test it out tomorrow and then make the call.
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I'm getting caught up on this trip while sitting in a freakin' hotel room in beautiful downtown Detroit! ARGH.

I'm a little lost on times -- I'll be coming from Breck, so will probably just meet ya'll at the trailhead. Is it an 8:00 a.m. meet there?
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Yes Scott meet at the trail head around 8 or so.
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04 Mustang Cobra, KenneBell 2.2 feeding a lot of boost on E85. Tire shredding machine

New project: 77 Bronco Ranger, body work and more body work.

Very little left of a 72 durango tan explorer sport
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ScottBarnes wrote:I'm getting caught up on this trip while sitting in a freakin' hotel room in beautiful downtown Detroit! ARGH.

I'm a little lost on times -- I'll be coming from Breck, so will probably just meet ya'll at the trailhead. Is it an 8:00 a.m. meet there?


Funny, I'm about 2 1/2 hours from you on the west side of Michigan, over in Bridgman, MI. Going home on the 15th.
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Ok, I / We will be there. I'll plan on being at the meet point and joining the caravan up to Fairplay.

Eck- I'll bring your parts down. We just need to figure out our meet up for the hand off.

Jeff- I'm happy to shuttle your parts as well. The only issue might be getting the wiper cover picked up. If you talk to him, he could drop the parts at my place or maybe I can have Michelle meet him someplace to grab it for you.
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casadejohnson wrote:Ok, I / We will be there. I'll plan on being at the meet point and joining the caravan up to Fairplay.

Jeff- I'm happy to shuttle your parts as well. The only issue might be getting the wiper cover picked up. If you talk to him, he could drop the parts at my place or maybe I can have Michelle meet him someplace to grab it for you.


Glad you can join us wheelin'.

If it works with the wiper cover that will be awesome. Mike lives in Eaton so you guys live pretty close.

Thank you very much.
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