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Title: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: smichaelR22 on November 16, 2009, 11:31:10 AM
[color=0000CC]ROCK RUN[/color] [color=FF3300]WHAT:[/color] Rock Run Toys4tots [color=FF3300]WHEN: [/color] Dec 13th [color=FF3300]WHERE:[/color] Patton PA [color=FF3300]MEETING TIME:[/color] TBD [color=FF3300]MEETING PLACE: [/color]TBD [color=FF3300]RESTRICTIONS: [/color]open [color=FF3300]COST: [/color]15$ bring a new toy [color=FF3300]Info:[/color] On Sunday December, 13 Rock Run Will be sponsoring a Toys for Tots ride. Bring a new, unopened toy and registration is only $15 per rig (driver and passenger included). Registration begins at 9 AM and the ride will start at 10 AM. After the ride, join us for door prizes and free hot chocolate and coffee. Help make Christmas special for those kids less fortunate and ride with us out at Rock Run!
[color=FF3300]The List:[/color] Smike Eric Erik Cora
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: MrMindless on November 16, 2009, 11:33:08 AM
passengering? towing your junk? wheeling?
maybe.....
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: smichaelR22 on November 16, 2009, 11:43:02 AM
if the CJ isnt torn apart for a buggy build im wheeling. this place is far, its going to be cold, whan wha wah.
I want to go back.
they have an awesome camping setup with really nice grounds. not alot of land, but more than enough for a day of wheeling. Guided yes, but so what. something new and different than rausch creek.
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: carchameleon on November 16, 2009, 11:43:34 AM
would my cj survive? tj on 33\'s?
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Post by: CoraC143 on November 16, 2009, 02:01:27 PM
we could be up for it, my finals wiill be over.
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: etk300ex on November 17, 2009, 07:58:09 AM
planning on it!
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Post by: meangreen on November 17, 2009, 08:08:05 AM
dammit, Figures I will be down there the week before for thanksgiving and hunting the week after, can\'t justify two trip down this year. dammit!!!!!! (plus I need more time to get my house ready to put it up for sale)
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: ollllllo on November 17, 2009, 08:48:39 AM
paul this park is just like rausch. they have an assortement of trails ranging in difficulty. some of the black trails we ran had rocks and holes bigger that a jeep. so it really depends on what trails you decide to run when you get there. smike, cora & I will most likely run some of their easier blacks as a warm up. then head to the hard stuff.
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: smichaelR22 on November 17, 2009, 11:04:27 AM
i cleaned the junk out of this thread, stop your bickering.
this park was pretty fun, unfortunatly due to my CJ being very angry we didnt see much of it. im looking forward to the trip.
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: smichaelR22 on November 17, 2009, 12:40:59 PM
will the MJ be ready?!?!
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: luvmyxj on November 17, 2009, 01:26:19 PM
pffft,is your buggy done
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: smichaelR22 on November 17, 2009, 06:03:20 PM
is that a challenge?
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: luvmyxj on November 17, 2009, 06:26:36 PM
add a mortgage,car payment,wife,2cats and a dog on your bankroll and your on.
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: smichaelR22 on November 18, 2009, 04:12:33 AM
you got me there. sorry :)
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: ollllllo on December 02, 2009, 02:53:05 PM
so what about ryans new project? are we looking at some all nighters?
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: smichaelR22 on December 02, 2009, 07:47:32 PM
ryan has already wussed out. we could do it though-
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: MrMindless on December 03, 2009, 05:31:02 AM
anyone need a ride down?
I may have some parts to pick up nearby but I keep hearing that my junk won\'t even fit there, so.....
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: smichaelR22 on December 03, 2009, 10:05:11 AM
mike your good to go with out the cap on now, id do it.
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: MrMindless on December 03, 2009, 11:19:40 AM
need money and a driveshaft too. the fitting isn\'t the ONLY issue....
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: smichaelR22 on December 03, 2009, 01:59:13 PM
meh
do we need to pre register? i guess i should do some research since im the events coordinator.
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: etk300ex on December 04, 2009, 07:40:23 AM
thats probably a good idea and work on wheeling saturday :-D
i was just thinking I need to test fit the toyota on my uncles trailer this weekend, i think it may be too wide now, it bearly fit with the 34\'s :-?
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: ollllllo on December 07, 2009, 06:23:30 AM
Progress update... new power steering pump
remove/replace rear diff cover warped and leaking (i welded the inside after machining)
Dana 300 twin stix delivered mon
new factory GM 14 bolt yoke (strap style, u-bolt style national backorder)
new rear drive shaft
rock lights??? maybe!
enclosed 24ft trailer!!!!!!!!!! probably!
lets go wheeling!
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: smichaelR22 on December 07, 2009, 12:54:06 PM
erik, i can show you what i did to my yoke and made it a u bolt style. took 20 minutes with a cutoff wheel and a drill
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: ollllllo on December 07, 2009, 01:52:13 PM
where did you get the ubolts? its not installed yet so im game
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: smichaelR22 on December 07, 2009, 05:32:01 PM
they are just 1350 ubolts normal. you just cut some of the back of the yoke off and grind it down to make room for nuts and washers. then drill the holes out. i was forced to do this, because i snapped a bolt off inside and had to drill it out anyway.
i brought back from my pile in buffalo my extra 14bolt rear pinion assembly if you want to give it a shot.
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: etk300ex on December 08, 2009, 04:21:33 AM
so whats the plan, no wheeling on saturday?
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: smichaelR22 on December 08, 2009, 04:24:50 AM
ill find out today.
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: etk300ex on December 08, 2009, 07:27:09 AM
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: CoraC143 on December 08, 2009, 07:33:18 AM
Wohoo!!
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: smichaelR22 on December 08, 2009, 01:09:19 PM
totally got swamped at work today and forgot to call.
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: smichaelR22 on December 08, 2009, 01:28:21 PM
hmm the number on their site says they are closed from november - april
thats no help.
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: ollllllo on December 09, 2009, 07:09:20 AM
I couldn\'t find any info regarding camping from either rock run or maryland creepers forums. it could be because im on my phone. I hope we can camp, I don\'t think holiday inn will appreciate a camp fire in their parkinglot.
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: etk300ex on December 09, 2009, 09:10:50 AM
called the campground number which is a different number and it sounds like a fax machine
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: etk300ex on December 09, 2009, 09:11:53 AM
no info on camping on the bent, broke, and twisted, or rock run forums either
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: etk300ex on December 09, 2009, 09:18:23 AM
registered on both forums and apparently you have to wait for an administrator to approve on both of them
update -posted on rock run forum
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: smichaelR22 on December 09, 2009, 01:08:30 PM
finding info is really hard. No wonder this place is struggling.
i send Dan @ Maryland Crawlers an email about saturday and camping. he seems to be the point man.
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: etk300ex on December 09, 2009, 04:57:40 PM
Homemadexj: \"The park is currently closed for the season so I don\'t think the campground is available for this event. If you check under services you can find the number for several places with lodging around the area. Glendale does have some campsites if you want to camp that evening. Be forewarned there maybe snow for the weekend in that area so it might get a little cold.\"
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: etk300ex on December 10, 2009, 12:02:13 PM
so whats the plan?
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: JeepGeneral on December 10, 2009, 12:27:11 PM
Hi Fellas,
I joined up to help you get some info on Rock Run this weekend. I\'ll try and find out about camping Saturday night for you.
The only hold-ups I would see is finding someone to let you in the gate Saturday evening. Since the park is only open for the event, the place is quiet. Hunting season is in though so there may be someone there on Saturday (I believe they don\'t allow wheeling there when deer season is in since people hunt on the land).
The weather has been windy and cold with a little snow, nothing compared to what you are used to I\'m sure!
Tom
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: JeepGeneral on December 10, 2009, 01:02:11 PM
Here is what I got so far:
\"Due to it being off season I am pretty sure there isn\'t camping allowed for this. But if they would like to check out nearby Prince Gallitzin State Park I know they have some nice campsites as well as cabins. (888) PA-Parks is to give info on the State park campsites.
There is more lodging info at RockRunRecreation.com in their services section. As for who to call to double check...I called Matt last night about it and said as far he and the committee knew it was a no...but west pac would be the ones to contact. \"
It looks like it won\'t be open to camp Saturday night. There are some other lodging options listed on this page as well: http://www.rockrunrecreation.com/Services.aspx
Tom
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: smichaelR22 on December 10, 2009, 02:02:22 PM
we have camped and woken up to 7 degrees when the sun comes up. we are use to it and prepared.
Are we going or bailing and just going to rausch for two days?
thoughts?
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: MrMindless on December 10, 2009, 03:01:09 PM
I have no vote since my pile is a pile.
BUT that said, I\'d go to Rausch and put my money (and toys) where they actually cater to those who have to travel. Maybe someday things will be better. I really hope so.
If it was midsummer with 14+ hours of daylight my vote might go the other way since one day can be a lot of wheeling, but in winter when time is short a one day trip is completely worthless.
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: MrMindless on December 10, 2009, 03:02:14 PM
By the way, thanks for popping in and sharing some info, Tom. It\'s greatly appreciated.
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: etk300ex on December 10, 2009, 03:15:48 PM
I got to agree with mindless on this one. If I\'m driving 5 hours I\'d rather wheel 2 days plus know we got a place to camp!
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: smichaelR22 on December 10, 2009, 03:18:06 PM
10am to what 4pm?
hmm.
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: Ryan_25 on December 10, 2009, 04:28:41 PM
I can post my anti-rock run list again if anyone cares.
Maybe when they get a bit bigger it will be better for the people that travel 5 hours to wheel.
Guided wheeling just does not work.
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: smichaelR22 on December 11, 2009, 05:14:09 AM
rausch it is.
semi packed.
im not in any hurry to get out on the roads during rush hour.
it will be dark regardless, so whats it matter.
ill be shooting to leave between 6-7.
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: ollllllo on December 11, 2009, 05:23:20 AM
we are 75% packed . working 1/2 day. definetly ready to leave by 6. where are we meeting?
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: etk300ex on December 11, 2009, 05:28:07 AM
I\'m packed but have to go to Albion to get my junk. I can meet you guys in Dansville?
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: ollllllo on December 11, 2009, 06:09:57 AM
did anyone contact lynn to let her know we will be camping tonight. I don\'t have room for my bolt cutters.
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: etk300ex on December 11, 2009, 07:40:38 AM
Actually I think I\'m going to head out after lunch, load up and head down!
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: smichaelR22 on December 11, 2009, 09:35:33 AM
nice. anybody that can grab some fire wood. ill bring a chain saw, but something dry would be nice to start with. i used all mine last trip.
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: Ryan_25 on December 11, 2009, 10:01:05 AM
You all suck, I wish I was going. Blah, I hope you freeze. :-)
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: ollllllo on December 11, 2009, 10:59:15 AM
I\'ve got plenty for tonight. nice dry mahagony 5/4 decking. and some scrap hardwood. I have my saw also. better bring lots of clothes and diesel. 17deg tonight. 30mph winds. but sunny & 34 sat
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: smichaelR22 on December 11, 2009, 11:14:54 AM
i emailed lynn.
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: smichaelR22 on December 12, 2009, 07:27:47 AM
so i didnt make it to rausch last night. jackknifed the truck and trailer around Mt Morris last night on a bridge that was icy. truck and trailer, and a little jeep damage. trailer separated when we hit hard and i kept going.
All and all looking at it in the day light its not so bad, and most importantly im ok.
thanks again mike for the wrecking / towing help.
cruse control in 2wd is bad on ice.
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: Wingman on December 12, 2009, 08:33:46 AM
Glad you\'re OK! Stuff can be fixed or replaced. A lot harder with the human body. Also good that you weren\'t far from home yet.
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: MrMindless on December 12, 2009, 11:38:38 AM
MikeMike\'s Towing & Recovery, at your service 23.5 hours a day.
(nobody wreck or break today, okay? 2 days in a row is plenty :))
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: ollllllo on December 13, 2009, 04:07:31 PM
Well sat you guys missed a beautiful day of wheeling. Fri night was typical 17deg and windy. but sat was high around 35 and nothing but sunshine. made for a great day. a little cold on the face, traveling from east to south without a windshield. but we managed to cover almost the entire park. (not every trail, but alot of them.) some in directions i had never run before. We were cooking and sitting around the fire sat night when aprox. 8pm a husband and wife driving a tj and yj rolled out of the trails and into the campsites. they had spent 4 hours winching and towing a broken vehicle out of the west property. they even called AAA for a tow from the bar at the edge of the park. cora made them some food and we soaked up the fire. they are a husband wife welders. sun am we decided to leave because it was raining. when we hit the main road it was a sheet of ice. Eric and I decided to go for it and try to make it to the truck stop. after about an hour of driving with one wheel in the ditch for traction, we made it to the bottom of the mountain. the rest of the trip took aprox 7 hours. we encountered 2 instances where the interstate was shut down because of accidents. freezing rain the entire way home , made for a very long drive at an average of 40mph . im tired. when is the next trip
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: smichaelR22 on December 13, 2009, 04:12:48 PM
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: MrMindless on December 13, 2009, 04:21:43 PM
holy crap. I don\'t dig freezing rain. makes me want tire chains.
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: ollllllo on December 13, 2009, 05:38:02 PM
i uploaded some pics from the weekend. didnt get anything on the ride home. too busy trying not to die!
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: smichaelR22 on December 13, 2009, 05:52:57 PM
looks like i missed a good trip. how did the toyota hold up?
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: etk300ex on December 14, 2009, 05:11:27 AM
It was closer to 2hrs to get down the hill to the truck stop :banghead: I think that was the most white knuckle drive of my life.
Toyota did awesome, very happy. Sprung a leak in the tank, damn rust, time for fuel cell. Needs an aussie up front too.
Pics and vids http://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/etk300ex/rousch%20creek%2012-12-09/
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: smichaelR22 on December 14, 2009, 05:35:41 AM
ya, i think i would have turned left out of the park, some of those hills to the truck stop are nasty. howd the new tires on the titan perform?
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: etk300ex on December 14, 2009, 05:57:44 AM
We should have turned left but we were pretty much commited as soon as we turned right.
Titan tires did good, threw it in 4LO, 1st gear, rear locked and idled all the way down the hill at 2-3mph, slipped sideways on some of those banked turns in a couple spots but pretty much stayed planted.
Just remembered, there was a guy pulled over about 1/4 way down the hill and me and brian saw him get out and fell immediatly on is a**.
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: ollllllo on December 14, 2009, 06:00:19 AM
we needed coffee, and I needed a bathroom.
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: MrMindless on December 14, 2009, 06:47:19 AM
I think I\'d have turned back in the lower entrance, started a fire, and waited till the ice melted.
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: CoraC143 on December 14, 2009, 07:07:36 AM
as soon as we turned right, we slid 10\' down the hill and couldn\'t get back up. erik ad I were thinking about hanging out at the truck stop for a bit but 81 didn\'t look too bad, so we went for it.
amazing weekend, long drive home. it seems every trip has unique and memorable experiences.
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: MReinh3233 on December 14, 2009, 03:42:20 PM
Looks like you all had fun.
Glad everyone got home safe.
Mike
Title: Re: ROCK RUN Dec 13th
Post by: ollllllo on December 14, 2009, 04:52:21 PM
maybe we should have gone here instead! BeaveRun Motorsports Complex Press Release
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