The SoCal Crew

[Jefe]

Originally posted by Stic-o
Miller sounds good but we may run into some snow still, which would make it interesting.

My problem is, I'd like that I'm not so sure you would. I've been up there when it was snowy/muddy, and my friend was open f/r, so we had to turn around.

Originally posted by Stic-o
Not in March maybe, May or so we should do Big Bear. Have ever gone there Jefe? I ve never heard you say a thing about it?

Nope, haven't made it out to Big Bear yet Every trip that i plan to go, something comes up. I'd love to head out there once the weather settles down.

 

[Stic-o]

I'd love to head out there once the weather settles down.

I think you would really like it. Only thing I hate is Traffic! On the dam trail.. I mean really what is it coming too now!

 

[jobunn]

I just called the Mt. Pinos Ranger station and they say that Lockwood/Miller is closed until at least mid March, probably April. Do you have another way in there Jefe?

Also if you want snow we could Big Bear now. Though maybe a little too much snow.

 

[Jefe]

Originally posted by jobunn
I just called the Mt. Pinos Ranger station and they say that Lockwood/Miller is closed until at least mid March, probably April. Do you have another way in there Jefe?

I didn't know that they actually "closed" the trail. I don't remember there being a gate on the trail anywhere.

 

[jobunn]

Originally posted by Jefe
I didn't know that they actually "closed" the trail. I don't remember there being a gate on the trail anywhere.

I made the mistake of going up there too early last year and there is a gate just past that first small creek crossing before the Lockwood creek crossing. I don't know if they lock it from the top of the mountain at the other end.

What is odd is that the Forest Service closes the Miller Jeep trail due to snow but not the John Bull.
Their discretion I guess.

 

[Mike 92 XLT]

If we're going to do Miller, I'm going to probably want to bum a seat from someone. However, once I get my apartment taken care of (which looks to be on track for the first of March), I'm going to start building the Jeep. Lift, tires and lockers (rear at least) will be first. So if I can't run with you all in March, I should be able to get out there in the summer.


Mike

 

[Stic-o]

If we're going to do Miller, I'm going to probably want to bum a seat from someone. However, once I get my apartment taken care of (which looks to be on track for the first of March), I'm going to start building the Jeep. Lift, tires and lockers (rear at least) will be first. So if I can't run with you all in March, I should be able to get out there in the summer.

If by some miracle I get 33's by then we could throw my 31's on your jeep Mike.

 

[Josh S.]

Originally posted by Jefe


Last Chance Canyon: Red Rock/Jawbone/Dove Springs area (out past Mojave) trail heads up a wash, with both rock crawling and high speed areas. very doable with a stock explorer (not so doable with an H2 ) As with Miller, we can go play in Dove Springs or Jawbone afterwards.

I was just in Jawbone/Dove Springs all this past weekend dirtbiking. It wasn't bad weather during the day in the flats, a little cold/snowy up near the top of SC65. Me and a buddy went up that trail around 2pm on sunday up to the cabin trail thats maintained by the Gear Grinders 4x4 club. We ended up getting stuck in the snow/ice/dark and got back to camp freezing our freakin ***** off at 8pm. It was damn fun tho

We were camped on the lower aqueduct road, just south of SC51 where that little water tower is.

 

[Mike 92 XLT]

Originally posted by Stic-o
If by some miracle I get 33's by then we could throw my 31's on your jeep Mike.

Got a 3.5" lift too so I can fit them? Actually, if you do get 33s, I should buy your 31s off you.


Mike

 

[TDG]

Originally posted by Mike 92 XLT
Got a 3.5" lift too so I can fit them? Actually, if you do get 33s, I should buy your 31s off you.


Mike

I just got a new plasma cutter.. no need for a lift now.

 

[Jefe]

Originally posted by TDG
I just got a new plasma cutter.. no need for a lift now.

He he. . .just remember its a unibody

 

[Stic-o]

I just got a new plasma cutter.. no need for a lift now.

Tim....buddy....pal..How ya doing? Your my new best friend!

I was just think'n though...you got all these neat tools, a truck to build, and most of the parts to build the truck.

how do I put this.... WHAT THE HELL IS YOUR PROBLEM! stop sleeping or something and start build'n that sonna of *****!

Sorry I lost it....I'm open you just tell me when and' i'll be over to help. If you wanna work on it in the evenings or on the weekends. Just make an effort to start building it.

 

[Mike 92 XLT]

Originally posted by Stic-o
Sorry I lost it....I'm open you just tell me when and' i'll be over to help. If you wanna work on it in the evenings or on the weekends. Just make an effort to start building it.

IBStic-ogetsadivorceforspendingtoomuchtimewithtim'struck

Now that was a JU moment.


Mike

 

[Stic-o]

IBStic-ogetsadivorceforspendingtoomuchtimewithtim'struck

LMFAO!

I'm just try'n to help!

Besides my wife has school Mon. & Thurs. nights and on some weekends.

I know if I had garage full of tools.....Well lets just say Arr-Arrr- Arrr...Need more Power! Then I would be Tim Tim Taylor any way!

 

[TDG]

LOL. Tim's truck... the myth.

Truth be told... after getting up at 4am and working a high stress job all day and getting home at 6pm I'm usually not in the mood for anything other than web wheeling.

There are other considerations like space (plenty of it, none of it flat) my neighbors (try arc welding in the back yard at 9pm) and I'm still paying for all the tools I buy.

Everytime I get a plan together something comes along and screws it up and drags it out further. I think that my latest plan is a keeper and don't forsee any changes that will prevent progress in 04. Hope to have it going by mid summer.

Here's a spy shot from Tim's garage... amazing what too much ebay at work can get ya... this was a mock up that's why the brakes are messed up.

Let the smart ass remarks about my ‘work bench’ commence.

 

[Stic-o]

Let the smart ass remarks about my ‘work bench’ commence.

Is that plywood on a plasic trash can? BWWAAAA!

It's ok I don't even have that, so I will just admire yous!

..and 4am to 6pm? You work too much! But you gotta pay for it some how. I get up at 7am and home by 5:30

I se to go out in my dads garage at 10 at night running the drill press and the grinder...and yeah neighbors were not to happy..

..and I'll keep my eye out for a real work bench for ya!

 

[Josh S.]

Shoot man, I was expecting a little more in the way of your supposed "smart ass remark." And you already know how I feel about your workbench ...finally got off my lazy ass and put the plasma cutter away in its new home (temporary). Can't wait to bust out some mad sheeit on sum metal...maybe tomorrow or Sunday if I'm not too lazy/hungover...thanks again 4 da Coors btw...this is what I'm doing right now...

 

[TDG]

Originally posted by Stic-o
Is that plywood on a plasic trash can? BWWAAAA!

..and I'll keep my eye out for a real work bench for ya!

No, it's plywood on TWO plastic trash cans.

Thanks for lookin out, I just wouldn't have anywhere to put a work bench.. at least not anywhere flat. There is a work bench in the back of the garage but I like to do all of my welding and cutting toward the front since I don't like breathing the byproducts of either process and both set the garage smoke alarm off. The two trash can plywood thing works great, don't knock it till you've tried it. Once I cover the plywood with some metal it will make a crappy welding table that won't burn... as you can tell from the condition of the plywood the current table tends to get set on fire a lot.

 

[TDG]

Originally posted by Josh S.
Shoot man, I was expecting a little more in the way of your supposed "smart ass remark." And you already know how I feel about your workbench ...finally got off my lazy ass and put the plasma cutter away in its new home (temporary). Can't wait to bust out some mad sheeit on sum metal...maybe tomorrow or Sunday if I'm not too lazy/hungover...thanks again 4 da Coors btw...this is what I'm doing right now...

It beats 4 jack stands.

And where would the temporary plasma cutter home be? Outside next to the trash can in the rain?

 

[TDG]

Originally posted by Jefe
He he. . .just remember its a unibody

I was thinking that I could cut it into little tiny pieces in which case there would be no need for a lift.