SilverPath Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 I am knocking myself to a maybe. My front end is in such bad shape, worn out bushings all over, bad struts and bearings. The fundage I dropped into my clutch and school starting back up has made me poor again. I will see if I can get anything done before Oct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5523Pathfinder Posted September 19, 2011 Author Share Posted September 19, 2011 Ok boys and girls, just under two weeks away! Lets keep the roll call going!!! Please copy, paste and add your name as needed... Going: SilverPath-Camping Silverton-Camping (I plan to be out there Thur-Sun) Mr.510-Camping Thurs-Sun MrJim-Camping Fri,Sat Maybe: Kyle94(plus one other?)-camping enginerd - will camp if attending Skulptr - plus 1, plus jeep and 1 Unfortunatly not going to make it: 5523Pathfinder If you are going to camp, please let other members know if you are interested in company. Once again, we should be meeting day of as stated above..... There is a Safeway that appears to have a big enough parking lot to make grouping up easy here: 804 W. First, Cle Elum, WA 98922 QUESTIONS? Post them now as not to be left behind or left in the cold!!!! The eastside of the Cascades should be dry this time of year. Even though, please pack accordingly!!! Be sure to bring pleanty of food and WATER for you and any passengers you may be carrying. Remember RECOVERY GEAR!!! Tow ropes, chains, jack(Hi-Lift always recommended), tools, ect. Even if you dont plan to take on certian obstacles, you may need to help out! Oh, and dont forget your CAMERA!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverPath Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 (edited) Going: Silverton-Camping (I plan to be out there Thur-Sun) Mr.510-Camping Thurs-Sun MrJim-Camping Fri,Sat Maybe: Kyle94(plus one other?)-camping enginerd - will camp if attending Skulptr - plus 1, plus jeep and 1 Unfortunatly not going to make it: 5523Pathfinder SilverPath Rig is in bad shape and so are my finances. I can't risk the 9 hour drive plus beating on it in the rocks. Hopefully next year things will pick up... Have fun! Edited September 22, 2011 by SilverPath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Pickles Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 I have to chime in as no-go as well. A combo of 1 year old baby/new job/ Etc. has me throwing in the towel. I hope you guys have a blast, and I hope to catch you next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginerd Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 I can only go if I leave Saturday at the end of the day or camp and then bail early Sunday morning. Is anyone else on that schedule that we can head out together? Or, if I camp, is it a bad idea to head out on my own? Me = 2nd timer, stock truck with 31" MTs. I suppose I only plan on making it on the easy trails anyway, so it's probably OK. Let me know if this sounds like a bad idea and I'll catch everyone next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJim Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 I had a bad week. The sump pump failed in my apt building, causing 3 floors of sewage to back-flow into my apt through my shower. I called my landlord for hours and she was taking her time getting me help and all the time I was fighting this flow with all my towels, clothes, blankets, etc. trying to keep it out of as much of my apt as I could. I kept it isolated to basically half my apt and I was literally covered with other people's sewage for hours. I basically ended up getting so sick that I wound up in the hospital from Tuesday morning until Friday. Its was really crappy and that is no pun intended. In that time, I missed a couple of deadlines on going to meet with mechanics about Pathfinder, so now I may have to have them just put the engine back to a running state and to make it past next week's run. They did some initial things to it while trying to see where biggest issues where in engine, like tighten down everything, change oil, run it a few times, etc. and they were asking for input from me, but I was laid up in hospital without my phone. It might be smoking a little at the run, but its still kicking. I will just get rebuild done afterwards. I will just trailer it up there with my F250. No Hummer escort this year. The F250 will tow it better than the Hummer did anyway. It has a 460 in it that was just rebuilt. Hey maybe we can pull the 460 and transmission, to pry into the Pathfinder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Well add another to the no go list this year. Combination of the truck not really being ready or up to the task and work over running everything for the past few months... oddly though, the money flow has not kept up with work flow (oh wait that was at least partly due too two kids birthdays followed immediately by the new school year kicking in ) And given the fact that I will be working in Montana for half of October, I can't really chance something happening to the truck just before I go. I do however hope that everyone who does make it to this years event has a great time and takes lots of pictures. You know, to make me and all others who will miss this years event, regret not being able to go even more than we already will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.510 Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 (edited) Jim: Dude, that sucks bad! What a freaking mess. I have to machine valve reliefs into my pistons and then I'm ready to assemble the new VG34 for my Pathy. In theory the motor will be together this weekend and I'll get it installed Mon-Tues as Dennis and I plan to leave Thursday morning to run the Naches Pass trail on the way over from Enumclaw. We'll see if it all comes together in time. I've been thrashing full time for a week to get the engine together so I can go on this run. I'm expecting somewhere in the 215-225hp range so it should be moderately entertaining and will probably get better mileage due to the higher compression ratio of 10.5:1. Time will tell... Edited September 24, 2011 by Mr.510 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverton Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 I can only go if I leave Saturday at the end of the day or camp and then bail early Sunday morning. Is anyone else on that schedule that we can head out together? Or, if I camp, is it a bad idea to head out on my own? Me = 2nd timer, stock truck with 31" MTs. I suppose I only plan on making it on the easy trails anyway, so it's probably OK. Let me know if this sounds like a bad idea and I'll catch everyone next time. As long as you dont have any step rails, you should be fine And one of us could escort you out, so that's not a big deal, i wheeled my truck a bunch when it was stock on 31's and they do surprisingly well! This run seems to be turning out to be super low-key. Since the run is only a week out, let's see if we can get these "Maybe's" figured out, I'm just going to assume "not going" otherwise. Let's go ahead and make the meet up time 9:30am at the Safeway in Cle Elum on Saturday. Derek, if you could, copy some of the more informative posts in to the OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginerd Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Thanks for the help Dennis. I'm in for sure, camping overnight Saturday, and will head home Sunday AM. After last time I got some decals from fleurys and I promised photos which are way overdue but I couldn't sent a shot with it parked on the street... I posted your meetup info with the current list below for the next person to copy and add to. Meet at 9:30am at the Safeway in Cle Elum on Saturday. Going: Silverton-Camping (I plan to be out there Thur-Sun) Mr.510-Camping Thurs-Sun MrJim-Camping Fri,Sat enginerd - Camping, leaving Sunday AM Maybe: Kyle94(plus one other?)-camping Skulptr - plus 1, plus jeep and 1 Unfortunatly not going to make it: 5523Pathfinder SilverPath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle94 Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 (edited) Going: Silverton-Camping (I plan to be out there Thur-Sun) Mr.510-Camping Thurs-Sun MrJim-Camping Fri,Sat enginerd - Camping, leaving Sunday AM Maybe: Skulptr - plus 1, plus jeep and 1 Unfortunatly not going to make it: 5523Pathfinder SilverPath Kyle94(plus one other?)-camping Edited September 24, 2011 by Kyle94 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJim Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Jim: Dude, that sucks bad! What a freaking mess. I have to machine valve reliefs into my pistons and then I'm ready to assemble the new VG34 for my Pathy. In theory the motor will be together this weekend and I'll get it installed Mon-Tues as Dennis and I plan to leave Thursday morning to run the Naches Pass trail on the way over from Enumclaw. We'll see if it all comes together in time. I've been thrashing full time for a week to get the engine together so I can go on this run. I'm expecting somewhere in the 215-225hp range so it should be moderately entertaining and will probably get better mileage due to the higher compression ratio of 10.5:1. Time will tell... That is much like my situation. I am doing all I can to get things together to be at the run. The worse case scenario for the Pathfinder is that it might just be a little better off mechanically than it was a few weeks ago, but smoking and valve noise still there, since they hadn't yet started the actual rebuild, though I thought it was underway for weeks. Frustrating, but could be worse. I feel as though I personally have like 5% of my energy back so far. The Doctor told me I would be fine, and that it would just take a little time to get my strength back. Its disappointing to see all of the people dropping out this year. I know first hand how obstacles can keep popping up that could cause participants to fall the wayside. I am determined to make it and hope to see lots of NPORA members there. Good luck Mr 510. Hope to see you there. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverton Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 With this just being a few days away.... skulptr, hurry up and get your name off the maybe list! And just posting again, meeting at the Safeway in Cle Elum at 9:30... we'll probably hang out for an hour before heading out on the trail. Here is my cell phone number in case you're running late. 206.359.2506 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reshma Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I cant wait till next year. FULL LICENSE. I WILL BE THERE (if my Sash doesnt break down first.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDY Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 cant wait to see the pictures of the run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJim Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 With this just being a few days away.... skulptr, hurry up and get your name off the maybe list! And just posting again, meeting at the Safeway in Cle Elum at 9:30... we'll probably hang out for an hour before heading out on the trail. Here is my cell phone number in case you're running late. 206.359.2506 I will be coming in on Friday evening. Where can I find you guys? Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverton Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 I will be coming in on Friday evening. Where can I find you guys? Jim That's a fine question! We'll probably be camping somewhere, but we aren't even sure if we'll make our little "before the run" run now, we should be there saturday though, at least, WE BETTER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJim Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Maybe I should just come up Saturday then? I am going to spend at least one night there. I worry that I won't be able to locate everyone once I arrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverton Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Perhaps? me and david SHOULD be there saturday morning, pending on if we can get his truck reassembled. Most of the front end is torn apart. And we'll probably end up camping saturday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5523Pathfinder Posted September 30, 2011 Author Share Posted September 30, 2011 Good Luck Guys! Be safe! Have fun and take lots of pics! Im very jealous and bummed I cant make a Jim run! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.510 Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 I'm not going to make it. My back has been too messed up to re-assemble my Pathy this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJim Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Is there just the two of us going? Starting to look like a bust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginerd Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 I'm still in if you guys are. But I'm the newbie, it's your call. Dennis, i'll stick with your issaquah meetup unless I hear otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverton Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 It only takes two to wheel! We'll have more fun with just the three trucks anyway, takes less time to wheel through obstacles. But it looks like it'll be MrJim, Enginerd, and myself. I'll see you guys at the Issaquah Fred Meyer @ 8:30! I plan to be there a tad early to do some junk food shopping. Loaded up and ready to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJim Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Finally wrapped everything up at 3:30am. Trying to get off the computer and get a little sleep. Need to get up at 6:50 to be able to meet the others in Issaquah by 8:30. I got a month's worth of projects done in last 24 hours. Gonna sleep good Sat night... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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