Wheeler Lake

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Re: Wheeler Lake

Postby ZOSO » Wed Jul 30, 2014 5:44 am

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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Re: Wheeler Lake

Postby jw0747 » Wed Jul 30, 2014 5:55 am

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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Re: Wheeler Lake

Postby Jesus_man » Wed Jul 30, 2014 5:58 am

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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Re: Wheeler Lake

Postby cravenbronco » Wed Jul 30, 2014 5:25 pm

So what would you call (equipped) for this trail?
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Re: Wheeler Lake

Postby ZOSO » Wed Jul 30, 2014 5:36 pm

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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Re: Wheeler Lake

Postby cravenbronco » Wed Jul 30, 2014 5:41 pm

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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Re: Wheeler Lake

Postby Jesus_man » Thu Jul 31, 2014 12:39 am

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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Re: Wheeler Lake

Postby cravenbronco » Sun Aug 03, 2014 10:14 am

so is anyone going to take 285 up to Fairplay ?
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Re: Wheeler Lake

Postby Kinder » Sun Aug 03, 2014 12:10 pm

Maybe I should call in sick so I can go play.
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Re: Wheeler Lake

Postby ZOSO » Sun Aug 03, 2014 12:38 pm

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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Re: Wheeler Lake

Postby cravenbronco » Sun Aug 03, 2014 1:57 pm

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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Re: Wheeler Lake

Postby cravenbronco » Sun Aug 03, 2014 2:08 pm

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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Re: Wheeler Lake

Postby ZOSO » Thu Aug 07, 2014 5:12 am

see first post.
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Re: Wheeler Lake

Postby Rox Crusher » Thu Aug 07, 2014 5:35 am

ZOSO wrote:see first post.


caravan up sounds good, see you there
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Re: Wheeler Lake

Postby Sandblaster » Sun Aug 10, 2014 7:10 am

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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Re: Wheeler Lake

Postby cravenbronco » Sun Aug 10, 2014 10:35 am

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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Re: Wheeler Lake

Postby ZOSO » Sun Aug 10, 2014 3:40 pm

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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Re: Wheeler Lake

Postby TOOLMAN » Mon Aug 11, 2014 6:23 am

I'm still planning on going.

Is anyone planning on camping Friday or Saturday night?
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Re: Wheeler Lake

Postby cravenbronco » Mon Aug 11, 2014 7:47 am

My buddy John has a IH scout and might tag along.
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Re: Wheeler Lake

Postby Booger » Tue Aug 12, 2014 2:50 am

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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Re: Wheeler Lake

Postby cravenbronco » Tue Aug 12, 2014 1:37 pm

Has anyone heard about a mud slide after the boulder field ?
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Re: Wheeler Lake

Postby ZOSO » Tue Aug 12, 2014 3:42 pm

nope. where did you hear that?
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Re: Wheeler Lake

Postby cravenbronco » Tue Aug 12, 2014 4:48 pm

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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Re: Wheeler Lake

Postby Woodscaper » Tue Aug 12, 2014 10:04 pm

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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Re: Wheeler Lake

Postby casadejohnson » Tue Aug 12, 2014 10:47 pm

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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Re: Wheeler Lake

Postby ScottBarnes » Wed Aug 13, 2014 4:01 pm

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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Re: Wheeler Lake

Postby ZOSO » Wed Aug 13, 2014 4:36 pm

Yes Scott meet at the trail head around 8 or so.
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Re: Wheeler Lake

Postby Moab Mike » Wed Aug 13, 2014 7:07 pm

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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Re: Wheeler Lake

Postby casadejohnson » Wed Aug 13, 2014 10:18 pm

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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Re: Wheeler Lake

Postby Rox Crusher » Thu Aug 14, 2014 5:18 am

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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