haha sucks for you matt
u 2 :histerica

I'll thumb wrestle you for the bed.

It IS her and a child, you met Steve. He is a big CHILD, like me, and Leonard, and the rest of us, so we can all stay in her room FREE
:beer

That was my point :toothless

well your a$$ be sleepin on the floor :lowblow

I've slept in much worse places

is everyone stayin friday and sat nite?

of course, i'll probably up there there late fri, gotta put at least half a day in at school.

of course, i'll probably up there there late fri, gotta put at least half a day in at school.

I'll probably get up there about 9 on Friday, I won't leave my house until 7 or so.

we're probably going to leave friday afternoon/evening - our usual time. staying until sunday .....

actually, the lady who i reserved it with said there are two double beds in every room -- so some of you could bunk up if you want. it'd be cheaper and not gay since you get your own bed! :thumbup

If my wife and kids stay home. I'd have no problem sharing a room, I reserved a non smoking room. I only need one bed.

I'll probably get up there about 9 on Friday, I won't leave my house until 7 or so.


i figure i'll be there somewhere around that time as well as long as everything goes as planned which it never does.

it'd be cheaper and not gay since you get your own bed! :thumbup
:histerica

I'll most likely be coming up Fri night.

they have a website too http://foresthillinn.com/

Ill be there somewhere around 9 friday night. Its like a 3.5 hr drive for me :cry

we'll open the beer while we wait for you guys!!!

:thumbup

we'll open the beer while we wait for you guys!!!

By The way, If you guys (hopefully WE) are meeting at Ikea. There is an Excellent restuarant right there called "Cracker Barrel" it's very popular down south and serves affordable EXCELLENT Food, I was there for Lunch today while we were picking up cars at the Carriage Trade Auto Auction.

Zoning went through today so my fingers are crossed I think I can get my money right by then, it all depends on how many cars we can get on the lot for ebay

By The way, If you guys (hopefully WE) are meeting at Ikea. There is an Excellent restuarant right there called "Cracker Barrel" it's very popular down south and serves affordable EXCELLENT Food, I was there for Lunch today while we were picking up cars at the Carriage Trade Auto Auction.

I've been telling Steve forever that we need to go to Cracker Barrel to eat. That was my favorite restaurant when I was young - my grandparents use to bring me there all the time when they'd come to visit. I knew they had them around here, just wasn't sure where.

I've been telling Steve forever that we need to go to Cracker Barrel to eat. That was my favorite restaurant when I was young - my grandparents use to bring me there all the time when they'd come to visit. I knew they had them around here, just wasn't sure where.

Well if he won't take you there, call me I will

:shocked

bad news...i'm gonna have to back out. I've got a huge problem with the bronco and i don't know how to fix it. every time i hit the gas pedal my rear tires just start spinning and smoking. :histerica

bad news...i'm gonna have to back out. I've got a huge problem with the bronco and i don't know how to fix it. every time i hit the gas pedal my rear tires just start spinning and smoking. :histerica

Easy Fix, either put a peice of 2x4 under the pedal, or get castrated. Problem solved
:toothless

har har very funny :goodfinge

it's gettin awful close, anybody got any last minute projects before the trip?

it's gettin awful close, anybody got any last minute projects before the trip?

I want to get the l/s third member in before then, if not, Oh well open has been good enough for this long.

The bad news.....I'm out for sure.

My trip to South Carolina got postponed to the weekend following Paragon. So I went out and put my tires on order and started getting everything together that I needed.

Well Saturday night my snowmobile decided to shit the bed on me. Unfortunately it's going to cost me over $600 to fix.......so I can't afford the trip :cry :banghead.

Sorry guys, I was really looking forward to meeting everyone and actually going on a true wheeling trip that didn't involve someone's front yard :toothless

Have fun and take lots of pics.....at least I'll be prepared for the next run.

it's gettin awful close, anybody got any last minute projects before the trip?

my bumper still hasn't arrived, nor my aussie locker. so if and when they do come, those will definitely be last minute jobs. ugh.

Ian - I hate to say I told you so, but I told you to get a new one dammit! I was looking forward to meeting you. That sucks about your sled ,tho, hope it turns out ok. I'm sure their will be plenty of pics.

Ian - I hate to say I told you so, but I told you to get a new one dammit! I was looking forward to meeting you. That sucks about your sled ,tho, hope it turns out ok. I'm sure their will be plenty of pics.

Bro, I did buy a new sled....THAT ONE SHIT ITSELF TOO!!!:banghead

Read about my bad snowmobile luck (http://fullsizebronco.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11591&highlight=ready+kill) .

We'll have to get together some other time for some wheelin. Maybe some Adirondack stuff. Or whenever there is another run down to Paragon.

Bro, I did buy a new sled....THAT ONE SHIT ITSELF TOO!!!:banghead



OMG, I just read that thread. I can't believe it. It's not right. It's a sign from above, you were not meant to snowmobile the rest of the winter. My condolences. That just sucks.

I know.....makes me wanna killa man.

:banghead well thats one down. who's next...

Sorry man :cry

maybe the next run, in the spring

first off congrats on bronco of the month steve.

as for last minute projects i got a alt, p/s pump, body mount, tailgate to realign, and a driveshaft to replace so yeah i'm gonna be busy, not to mention i might not be able to make it for sat. but will be there definatly sat. night. yeah my life sucks

thats 2 :lowblow

Im not gonna be able to make it either.............













































J/K :goodfinge :goodfinge hopefully I will have some new meats, wal-mart has 31"BFG's for 88 bucks, really want 33"s though :banghead

actually, I think I'm gonna take my front sway bar off.

why don't u just lose both of em?

J/K :goodfinge :goodfinge hopefully I will have some new meats, wal-mart has 31"BFG's for 88 bucks, really want 33"s though :banghead

Why don't you go to this place in Rt 13 called R Tires R 4 U, they sell used BFG's with plenty of tread on them, they were going to sell me 32's for $35 each, once I get my wheels I will need another one, I will be going there. Good guys, and if you can't get 4, just wait a couple weeks and go back, it's worth it for the money.

Why don't you go to this place in Rt 13 called R Tires R 4 U, they sell used BFG's with plenty of tread on them, they were going to sell me 32's for $35 each, once I get my wheels I will need another one, I will be going there. Good guys, and if you can't get 4, just wait a couple weeks and go back, it's worth it for the money.
I forgot about that place, I bought 33" BFG's for my other truck there.
Guess thats where I'm heading.

why don't u just lose both of em?
Then i won't be able to find them :wacko

I forgot about that place, I bought 33" BFG's for my other truck there.
Guess thats where I'm heading.

Finnally I feel usefull.............

:beer

Then i won't be able to find them :wacko
but......thats the idea! :toothless

I know, but it's my DD. If it feels like no difference then they stay off, but the way it's been handling I probably need em.

I know, but it's my DD. If it feels like no difference then they stay off, but the way it's been handling I probably need em.
Hey, if i dont need em, you dont need em! :toothless




Oh yeah, just saw pics from paragon's monthly ride (last weekend)........everything was under a good 12-18" of snow :thumbup

well, here's pics of my new bumper/winch mount...

http://fullsizebronco.com/forum/showthread.php?p=169716#post169716

only problem is, it's still in *#!@% Oregon. :cry so i won't have it for Paragon. looks like i'll have to go get some tow hooks and find somewhere to mount them instead.

of course my Aussie locker hasn't arrived yet either. figures. i'm kinda bummed, but hopefully will still manage to have a good time and not do any damage...

first off congrats on bronco of the month steve.

as for last minute projects i got a alt, p/s pump, body mount, tailgate to realign, and a driveshaft to replace so yeah i'm gonna be busy, not to mention i might not be able to make it for sat. but will be there definatly sat. night. yeah my life sucks


I still have the p/s pump and driveshafts from the 84, if you need them, and you have the alternator from it. Let me know.

BTW : I'm still in. :thumbup

thats 2 :lowblow

hey now i'm still in just may be missing one day is all you that anxious to get hauled around :toothless


may take you up on that offer for the driveshaft steve all depends on my trip to the junk this weekend, but i already got a new pump and i'am using the alt for my dads 250 its a bit more at 90amps instead of the org. 60 i think mines rated at.

hey now i'm still in just may be missing one day is all you that anxious to get hauled around :toothless


may take you up on that offer for the driveshaft steve all depends on my trip to the junk this weekend, but i already got a new pump and i'am using the alt for my dads 250 its a bit more at 90amps instead of the org. 60 i think mines rated at.

I'll give you a better price than the yard. I'll be home installing the l/s third member and shock mount this weekend. Call me or stop by if you want it.

edit: I just checked Paragon's Board, check this out Paragon Monthly Ride (http://paragonap.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?threadid=2434)

yeah, i saw those pics last week :goodfinge

With the weather being so warm, id bet you alot of that has melted. Which means alot of mud :toothless

maybe but at night it freezes which means alot of slick ice. anyway prob one is over and done with got alt. in, p/s body mount , and drive shaft to go.

ya'll remember that kid with the Early Bronco that ran with us back in November? Well, count him in :thumbup

ya'll remember that kid with the Early Bronco that ran with us back in November? Well, count him in :thumbup
really, i thought that thing was awsome. My buddy from work is definitely coming so thats another one :thumbup

There's one definite from PJB too.


Will, I'll be in my driveway Saturday, if you want that driveshaft. Steve I should have the open third member for you too. :thumbup

cool, that works for me steve how much you want for it the less time i spend hunting the yard the more time i got to fix this beast. any way i'm out for sat but i'll def. be up sat night probably before you guys get back from the park. so i'll be half gone by that time with more beer on ice.

who is meeting at the ikea on friday, and what time?

i'm up for meetin at ikea, what time's good for u?

cool, that works for me steve how much you want for it the less time i spend hunting the yard the more time i got to fix this beast. any way i'm out for sat but i'll def. be up sat night probably before you guys get back from the park. so i'll be half gone by that time with more beer on ice.

and what do u have to do thats so *** damn important that you're gonna miss a day!?? :goodfinge

cool, that works for me steve how much you want for it the less time i spend hunting the yard the more time i got to fix this beast.

Come get it.

i'm up for meetin at ikea, what time's good for u?
I get done work at 5:00, but I work at King of Prussia, so I don't think that it's far away :shrug Not really sure how to get there either.
Whatever, let me know what you wanna do.

we could always just catch up with u on the turnpike somewhere, maybe one of those rest stops.

GUESS WHO IS GOING TO PARAGON BITCHES!!!!!!!


ME!!!!!!!


WOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOO

and what do u have to do thats so *** damn important that you're gonna miss a day!?? :goodfinge


work, need work to get money, need money to finish engine and make truck bigger, and to afford more trips. see its all relative suffer now to enjoy the rewards later. still sucks though.

we could always just catch up with u on the turnpike somewhere, maybe one of those rest stops.

Yeah, we could do that, I'm only about 10 minutes from 476.

I know that Paragon requires a full size spare but here's the beef.

I just ordered 32's. If I run the 31's I have now then I'm liable to get stuck in the parking lot of the hotel!!

Well....I have a 31" spare! Will they let the 1" go or will I have to find a crappy 32"?

I get done work at 5:00, but I work at King of Prussia, so I don't think that it's far away :shrug Not really sure how to get there either.
Whatever, let me know what you wanna do.

Plymouth Meeting Mall (where the old IKEA is) is on E Germantown Pike, pretty much right at the intersection of the turnpike and the Northeast Extension (Mid-County exit). I'm not sure which way you would be going on the turnpike to get up to the NE Extension, so it's basically whatever's good for you.

If not, there's only one rest stop on the way up (Allentown) so we could meet there.

I still don't really know what time we're meeting up there - is anyone else planning to be at Ikea? We may have to do the cell phone # exchange again.

So far we've got as definites:
drexelsteve & me
reptillikus
bnkrtstk
gators
jackhart
stangmata
Leonard (for sunday)
one from PJB
one from drexelsteve's work

Who else? Assman, you in? It's getting close here!! :thumbup

I'll meet you guys up there. A few of you have my cell number. I'll PM if it to anyone if needed.

I've got 2 buddies coming with me but they will be riding with me down.

I think a cell phone exchange is best because I won't be down until probably 10:00PM on Friday night. It's a bit of a drive down there for me.

Also, can we make a FINAL list of DEFINATE must haves and recommended things to bring down. I've never been on an offraoding 'trip'. It's always been local stuff, if I broke, we towed it home.

Thanks

I know that Paragon requires a full size spare but here's the beef.

I just ordered 32's. If I run the 31's I have now then I'm liable to get stuck in the parking lot of the hotel!!

Well....I have a 31" spare! Will they let the 1" go or will I have to find a crappy 32"?

Yes they will let you run with a 31 inch spare, if not I have a 32 that you could use. The tire has to be close to the size your running, just enought to get you out of the park.

I got on the site and this is what I got:

Required items:

Orange flag. Must be 1 ft above highest point on SUV
Seat belts
SUV must be registered and insured
Drivers liscence for driver
1 tow point (more for harder trails)
Full size spare (I'm safe :thumbup)
Battery tie down (no bungies).......can someone give me a picture of a simple one?
Trash bags in SUV
Tow strap (1 per group)
Wristband.

So those are required. Any recommendations for stuff to bring?

(I know I'm posting alot.....but I'm excited)

I was flipping through the Paragon photo album and was getting nervous seeing some of the obstacles. I'm figuring my DD stock Bronco isn't going to be able to hang with the big dawgs.

Well then I saw this

http://paragonap.com/albums/album01/P0000887.sized.jpg

and this

http://paragonap.com/albums/album01/mdx6.sized.jpg

and now I am relieved.

Extra fluids, parts that break on your rig regularly, ( I'll have and extra, starter,alterntor, and solenoid. And the tools to replace .I also have a TFi module for those of you that may need one.

Extra clothing, first aid kit, fire extinguiser, d-rings, tow recovery strap, food, drink, camera, flashlight.

(I know I'm posting alot.....but I'm excited)

I was flipping through the Paragon photo album and was getting nervous seeing some of the obstacles. I'm figuring my DD stock Bronco isn't going to be able to hang with the big dawgs.

Don't worry Bro, I ain't a big dawg either. My truck is mostly stock too.

Don't worry Bro, I ain't a big dawg either. My truck is mostly stock too.

But you're running a pretty close second to Will's 'don't give a s.hit' attitude. You'll go anywhere! :thumbup

There's not much else to bring.

You buy the flags at Paragon for like $3 bucks.
We usually get hoagies/lunch at the Uni-Mart where we stop to air down and gas up.
Like I said before, a roll of quarters would be a good idea for airing down. Also, you might want to bring some water too - we usually go to the dollar store and get some gallons or smaller bottles of water just in case the truck or ourselves overheat.

What bnkrtstk said as well - extra clothing, parts, first aid, flashlight, etc, etc

Other than that, there's not much else we would bring, partly because we're hoteling it again. If we were camping, it would be a whole different story.

Beer is a good thing .... we all like beer :beer
But remember, you can't bring it into the park and they do check coolers so whatever is left on Sunday after checkout can't be brought with.

NICE!!!! This is getting easy.

Now about that battery tie down.....

NICE!!!! This is getting easy.

Now about that battery tie down.....

Go to Pep Boys, Auto Zone, NAPA. I think I got mine for $12 Two J hooks and a cross piece.

I'll check the garage tonight and see I still have an extra, or I might even have a stock Ford one.

Go to Pep Boys, Auto Zone, NAPA. I think I got mine for $12 Two J hooks and a cross piece.

I'll check the garage tonight and see I still have an extra, or I might even have a stock Ford one.

SWEET!!!!

Can you take a pic, please?

SWEET!!!!

Can you take a pic, please?

I'm sure one of these boys *cough* steve *cough* has pictures of their engine lying around *cough* from an engine swap *cough* where you can see the battery tie down. I probably have them too but I'm at work and the CD is at home.

Oh and maybe we've already covered this, but it IS cheaper for one person at the Forest Hill.

I told 'em two at first but called back and told 'em my other person cancelled and it's like ten bucks cheaper. So whatever works.

Who else? Assman, you in? It's getting close here!! :thumbup

I love it when she calls me that!!

Still up in the Air, but I am trying, this weekends plans scrapped cuase we have too much to do. I have a feeling next weeken will be the same but I don't know

Oh and maybe we've already covered this, but it IS cheaper for one person at the Forest Hill.

I told 'em two at first but called back and told 'em my other person cancelled and it's like ten bucks cheaper. So whatever works.

It will be kind of difficult for me to pull that off, seeing as how I'm bringing the whole tribe.

So far we've got as definites:
drexelsteve & me
reptillikus +1
bnkrtstk
gators
jackhart
stangmata
Leonard (for sunday)
one from PJB
one from drexelsteve's work

Who else? Assman, you in? It's getting close here!! :thumbup

I have that EB coming with me, too :thumbup

Plymouth Meeting Mall (where the old IKEA is) is on E Germantown Pike, pretty much right at the intersection of the turnpike and the Northeast Extension (Mid-County exit). I'm not sure which way you would be going on the turnpike to get up to the NE Extension, so it's basically whatever's good for you.

If I do leave from work, I will be traveling east. I think if I went to the old ikea I would be backtracking to far, so the allentown stop would be good. I met Will there one time when me him and his dad went wheelin, so I'm familiar with it.

Is the battery tie down a new thing? I have never had one, and last time I went I didnt even have the stock one on.

nope, they always want your battery secured, but sometimes they forget to check it. Its a good idea to have it secured though.

they don't really bust stones to much on it though as long as it doesn't move thier happy gone through the last few times with nothing but a bungie that was tighter the a bride on wedding night.

I'll rig something up. Lastime I went, from all the vibration, my truck cut off a few times.

I'll rig something up. Lastime I went, from all the vibration, my truck cut off a few times.
:histerica

5 days left till the trip :rockon

i hear that :chili:

weather.com says that it's gonna be 34 and rainy saturday :thumbup

weather.com says that it's gonna be 34 and rainy saturday :thumbup

34dg + rain = snow

L/s third member, gas tank skid, shock mount, and distributor boot all installed :chili: I'm ready :thumbup

I didn't get around to the carb yet :banghead But the pig has been running like a champ, so it will wait until the next half warm weekend.

sounds like u were busy this weekend.

I see a high of 48, and rain possible.

Sure was, even Will couldn't help laying in gear oil when he came up for the driveshaft.

Gators, is that local or Hazleton?

yeah, now its sayin 41 and 50% chance of rain

4 days to go :rockon
cant #$%&@! wait....i probably wont be able to sleep come thursday :toothless

the water level is probably gonna be higher than last time we were out there, so id be prepared to dry out a few distributors :p I noticed bnkrtstk just put on a mustang dist. boot, well....so did i :thumbup
for those of you who havent been out there before.....we usually stop to eat somewhere on the trail, so bring a sandwich, or buy one at the gas station down the road from the park (thats what i usually do). Ill probably have a small cooler with me to protect it while im out there unnaturally abusing my truck :toothless

oh yeah, and just cuz its the biggest NEC ride yet, i had to post the list again :thumbup
'da list:
drexelsteve +1
reptillikus +1
bnkrtstk
gators
jackhart
stangmata
Leonard (for sunday)
one from PJB

Do any of you guys know of a cheap ass motel there? The free place I had didn't work out....and I don't have the cash for a room.

Let me know if you know of anything CHEAP in the area!

Thanks

Do any of you guys know of a cheap ass motel there? The free place I had didn't work out....and I don't have the cash for a room.

Let me know if you know of anything CHEAP in the area!

Thanks

My Favorite Place to stay is, the Back of My Bronco Motel......

Sometimes,if it hasn't been cleaned in a while I can even find a continental breakfast under the seat

The cheapest places I've seen around that area are going to be around $40 a night - and the Forest Hill is $45 a night with "one" person staying in a room.

If it were summer time, we'd be at Red Ridge camping for $10 a night, but 16 degree weather is not okay to camp in and they're not open anyway.

Maybe somebody on here has an extra bed and you can go halfsies - like I said before, all rooms have two double beds in them. :shrug

EDIT - OOOh, Assman, that is foul!!! :toothless Are you coming? You two could split a room.

My Favorite Place to stay is, the Back of My Bronco Motel......

Sometimes,if it hasn't been cleaned in a while I can even find a continental breakfast under the seat


continental breakfast huh? sounds yummy, at least mines just a buch of wrappers and parts. one body mount to go and p/s pump, got lazy on sun.

If any of you are willing to give up a little floor space for me and a bud then I'de be willing to buy some beers for ya :thumbup.

Otherwise $40 aisnt too bad....

driveshaft cut loose on 95 - jacked teh rear up 3ft
tore the fuel line
killed the brake lines
sliced the wire harness
gasoline burning my armpit
Bronco dead
that is all

driveshaft cut loose on 95 - jacked teh rear up 3ft
tore the fuel line
killed the brake lines
sliced the wire harness
gasoline burning my armpit
Bronco dead
that is all

DAMN!!!! You OK I hope?

Holy shit dude! :shocked
you ok? Was anyone else with ya? you said you had crispy armpits.....so i guess its safe to assume it caught on fire? :shocked

WHY?!?!?!?!

EDIT: ( I got reply happy) Your okay right? And the '95 is not the wheeling Bronco, so your still going right?

Update us!!

ok, thought i'd leave u guys in suspense for a little bit while i wash up. anywho...no it wasent my 79. my dad took the 86 to work today and while he was on I95 doin about 60 the rear driveshaft decided to cut loose. it planted into the ground and "pole-vaulted" the truck up about 3 feet or so. He said it was the scariest thing he'd ever done. while the shaft was floppin around under there it whacked the fuel lines, brake lines, wire harness etc...all toast. Needless to say i came down to see if i could fix it. after about an hour fawkin with the fuel lines i decided to cut my losses and call a tow truck. jacket sopping wet with gasoline, its funny how it burns even when it's not on fire. I've fixed this truck more times than i can remember, we've had good times (ask kristy :hump ). we've had some bad times (ask kristy :hump ) i think it's time to put er down. I'm gonna miss that truck :(

(ask kristy :hump )

Oh we will............. we will
:brownbag

i bet. I thought you'd get a kick outa that :thumbup

jackass. and yes gasoline burns even when not on fire i know. your dad ok besides having a near heart attack i bet?

:shocked

you dick :goodfinge
and here i was thinking over a last minute drivetrain swap from the 79 into the 86, too. I shall have my revenge! :goodfinge

That sucks Steve. I'm glad everyone is alright. Do I have any parts you would need to get it back on the road? Wanna buy a pickup? Or donate the 86 to benckert's Bronco ranch?


Secondly. How many of you haven't wheeled before? Does anyone besides me have two way radioes (motorola talkabouts or cobra walkie talkies)?

He got me too! I read it, thought it was the '79 and got worried. Called his house and woke his parents up! (Again, I'm sorry! I feel bad.) I'm thinking the truck was screwed and therefore the trip is screwed ....

Man, you can't be playin' with my emotions like that!!!!

That's what I forgot to mention - to make sure you have some kind of two way radio/CB. It's not required and you can't get along without it, but it sure makes it easier to keep in touch and make sure we have everyone on the trails.

Good to hear you guys are still in :thumbup

I'm still trying to finger out where I'm staying. The Bronco-inn is becoming a damn good option at this point.

Secondly. How many of you haven't wheeled before? Does anyone besides me have two way radioes (motorola talkabouts or cobra walkie talkies)?
I have four 2-way radios and a CB. :thumbup

yeah sucks about the 86. don't know what i'm gonna do with it yet, either parts or whole. i'll figure somethin out after this weekend. Dad's ok, now he gets to drive my vw to work :toothless finished up gettin the truck ready today. changed the oil, lubed er up, repacked the front hubs, balanced n rotated the tires, new solenoid, new battery cables, new airfilter etc... cant wait!!! now the question is corona or rolling rock :drinkbud

now the question is corona or rolling rock :drinkbud

coors light! only 'cause it's worth two points on weight watchers where regular beer is worth three ...... :toothless

I'm thinking the truck was screwed and therefore the trip is screwed ....

who says the trip would of been screwed just one less truck theres plenty of room in my truck, steve could ride with matt, or steve or someone. :toothless

who says the trip would of been screwed just one less truck theres plenty of room in my truck, steve could ride with matt, or steve or someone. :toothless
now i'd expect this from matt, but not u :slap

3 DAYS!!!!!!!!!!! :rockon

who says the trip would of been screwed just one less truck theres plenty of room in my truck, steve could ride with matt, or steve or someone. :toothless

And so the Young Jedi becomes a master........

Remember, use Force Luke, Use Force

coors light! only 'cause it's worth two points on weight watchers where regular beer is worth three ...... :toothless

Weight watchers pfft. Bones are for soup, just keep the stereo on while having sex, if Steve can hear the music when he talks to your kitty, then it's time to lose weight.

I vote for Rolling Rock, gotta love green bottles. I have some Coors light you left at my house, I'll bring that for you Kristy.

Awwwww, you guys all know how to make a girl feel special! :toothless

And I'm not trying for bones here, I'm just trying to get back down to a weight I'm comfortable with.

Two days!! Woohoo!

I actually have Coors Light at my house too, so I'll bring that. I figure if I'm good all week, I can cheat a little on the weekend.

Is everybody ready? Got places to stay, trucks ready, etc, etc.

Who all going wants to meet at Ikea? Or at the Allentown rest stop? When? We'll just look for all the Broncos in the parking lot of the hotel when we get there. Then we know where the party is.

I still have to find some warm clothes. I went looking for thermal underwear but could only find 2x or 3x in men's and that won't fit, especially under my jeans (actually, they're a little tight to fit anything under). Guess it'll be sweats all weekend - I'm not really up on this keeping warm in the mountains while being outdoors all day type of thing. Guess I should've gone skiing more as a kid.

Kristy, wear pantyhose under your jeans. Don't ask me how I know, but they will help if you can't find long johns.

What time is everyone leaving? I won't get to leave until 7:30 or so. My cell is 215-605-7821. What CB channel for the ride up?

I'm leaving at about 5:00 so I wont be down until almost 10. I think I'm sleeping in the rig for one of the two nights. I'm going to wait until I get down there to find a place.

My cell is 585-576-0431

You should be able to double up with someone. Play it by ear.

I'm leaving at about 5:00 so I wont be down until almost 10. I think I'm sleeping in the rig for one of the two nights. I'm going to wait until I get down there to find a place.

My cell is 585-576-0431


Ian - I am not sure if my buddy is coming yet or not. Either way I am not lettin you freeze yer ass off in your truck, you guys can stay on the floor in my room if need be. As long as you don't snore, that is.

I have four 2-way radios and a CB. :thumbup


oh yeah, i just got a handheld cb. what channel would we be on? and this would be my first wheelin trip. :chili:

two days to go... :rockon

Ian - I am not sure if my buddy is coming yet or not. Either way I am not lettin you freeze yer ass off in your truck, you guys can stay on the floor in my room if need be. As long as you don't snore, that is.

Thanks bro, we're going to try and find a cheap place, but we may take you up on that offer....TOO COOL of you!! :thumbup

yeah, i need to know what time everybody is meeting. i've gotta let my guys know at work. I assume will is out for ikea friday night. matt??? we need to knwo buddy. i think we're meeting dave on the turnpike at the allentown reststop. What time's good? am i forgeting anybody around this area? we all gotta get it together. 2 fawkin days left, damn this is a long week :thumbup

I'll either find you guys on the road or meet you at the hotel. Depending on what time you're meeting on the turnpike. I forgot to change the oil over the weekend. Damn it's going to cold doing it tonight. :banghead

Okay, so here's what we got:

Steve and I were discussing leaving around 4:30/5:00 Friday afternoon, but that hasn't been confirmed yet and not too sure what time the guys from work will be ready. So I'm figuring we'll at least be up there by 8:00pm at the latest.

Jackhart, stangmata and Kev (rep) are all out for meeting at Ikea because, well, that would be retarded. As Steve said, we're probably meeting Dave at the Allentown rest stop on the NE Extension and Will isn't coming until Saturday. So Matt & Steve are left, pretty much. Don't know where the PJB guy is coming from. Of course, we could skip the Ikea meeting all together and just all touch base at the Allentown rest stop.

As of this moment, I have stang, jackhart's, steve's and kev's cell numbers (assuming your number is the same as it was on the last paragon trip, kev). We probably have Will's, Dave's, and Matt's somewhere in Steve's center console or his old cell phone, but they're not in my phone so if you want to PM them to me, that would be awesome.

How bout lucky number 33? That's what channel we typically have been on for almost every Paragon trip.

So were thinking mid-evening to meet. I'm sure we can nail a more concrete time before then.

Oh, Steve, thanks for the panythose idea. They work, but only to an extent. They just don't seem to hold the warmth as much. I'll just see what I can find.

Can someone PM me a cell list? I know I'm getting lost. I'm planning for it.

Also, what is the address of the hotel? That way I can mapquest it and meat up with you guys that night.

Can someone PM me a cell list? I know I'm getting lost. I'm planning for it.

Also, what is the address of the hotel? That way I can mapquest it and meat up with you guys that night.

You won't get lost. You have a long, but relativley easy drive.
Directions (http://maps.yahoo.com/dd_result?ed=QyiFb.V.wimb60PEoPx1uJDRDtPJVEcQBK1C9 sA8G94YO5s-&csz=Rochester%2Cny&country=us&tcsz=Hazleton+PA+18202&tcountry=us&tname=Forest+Hill+Inn&tdesc=%28570%29+459-2730&textonly=1)

Forest Hill INN
3 Forest Hill Drive
Hazleton,PA 18202

Once I get everybody's cell, I'll PM a cell list to everyone.

Steve's right, it is a fairly easy drive. And once you get off Exit 145 from Highway 81 and start heading into town it's pretty much right there on your left. That and the Marriott (on the right, across the street from the Forest Hill) are pretty much the first things on that road.

Five hours ain't too bad of a drive either - I've driven longer by myself. Of course, at the last leg of the trip, I felt like I was going insane.

g0ood lord that is a long drive. Then again your not doin it in a rusty a$$ 79 so it shouldn't be that bad. hope u guys are ready for the mud cause they're callin for rain :rockon

IS that this Friday? If so I'm Do for shizzle. I have to get the RIG UP it will be the 1st time on the trail in a few years. A good shake down run

yep, its this weekend! :rockon

Kristy, yes my # is still the same.
Ill be headed out of here hopefully by 5:30 that night, so i should be getting to the hotel around 9.

Oh, and speaking of mud....a friend of a friend lives in Hazleton, and on monday they still had 18" of snow on the ground! Mix in some warmer weather from this week, and there should be more mud than we could possibly play in for the weekend

I just had somebody else bail on me :banghead :cry:banghead :cry:banghead :cry:banghead :cry:banghead :cry:banghead :cry


If I can't find anyone else I'm out. :cry:cry:cry:cry

.....ok, back to phone calls.

nooooooooooooooooooo!

**** it, ride alone. i did the first time i went to paragon, with a bunch of (at the time) total strangers :brownbag
Itll be cool, i promise! :thumbup

nooooooooooooooooooo!

**** it, ride alone. i did the first time i went to paragon, with a bunch of (at the time) total strangers :brownbag
Itll be cool, i promise! :thumbup

Rideing alone isn't the problem. Money is. If no one goes with me I can't afford the trip.

I have a buddy who is supposed to be calling me back tonight with the answer. If I can't go then I'll definately be at the next one. I'll take what money I did have aside and put it away for mods for the next trip.

Keep your fingers crossed for me!!

ok, i got another to add to the list. my buddy with his stock cherokee is coming. i told him for the "privilege" of going with FSB's, he has to bring the beer...lol.

that means i'll have a passenger with me and another vehicle to add to the list!!

stang, you gotta make it. find somebody, anybody. preferably a female...what about all those new year's eve women?? :chili:

word to the wise jackhart tell your buddy to stay away from steve if he values his windshield :toothless

can't wait just pissed that i can only make it for a night and a day but hey what can ya do.

stang, you gotta make it. find somebody, anybody. preferably a female...what about all those new year's eve women?? :chili:

I'm trying bro but things are looking grim. And I've tried every girl I know....none of them are interested...my gf is but she doesnt come back from SC until next weekend :banghead

IS that this Friday? If so I'm Do for shizzle. I have to get the RIG UP it will be the 1st time on the trail in a few years. A good shake down run

We're not wheeling until Saturday, Does I'm do for shizzle mean you're coming? If so, that's cool, see you there. :thumbup

Hey Stang, if you want to stay cheap, the Hazleton Motor Inn is $38/night, but when I called, I could hardly understand the woman( I think) on the phone. She has a strong middle eastern accent. Wife was looking for cheaper accomodations, but I AM NOT staying in New Dehli.

I'm hoping for lots of mud, rocks and my truck don't play well together.

IS that this Friday? If so I'm Do for shizzle. I have to get the RIG UP it will be the 1st time on the trail in a few years. A good shake down run

We're not wheeling until Saturday, Does I'm do for shizzle mean you're coming? If so, that's cool, see you there. :thumbup

Hey Stang, if you want to stay cheap, the Hazleton Motor Inn is $38/night, but when I called, I could hardly understand the woman( I think) on the phone. She has a strong middle eastern accent. Wife was looking for cheaper accomodations, but I AM NOT staying in New Dehli.

I'm hoping for lots of mud, rocks and my truck don't play well together.

Hey Stang, if you want to stay cheap, the Hazleton Motor Inn is $38/night, but when I called, I could hardly understand the woman( I think) on the phone. She has a strong middle eastern accent. Wife was looking for cheaper accomodations, but I AM NOT staying in New Dehli.


That's not the issue. With my and my buddies the trip was only going to cost us $110 ea split 3 ways. That was why I could go (remember I initially bailed). Well now that I got bailed on I cant even afford the $150 gas bill :cry

I think I'm just going to give my bud an old :lowblow and get drunk in the corner all weekend.......................I'm so pissed :banghead :banghead

I am going to try my hardest. I am having problems chewing up belts right now. I belt last abotu 45 mins of running. It the pully aligment. It is eather the blower or the crank pully doing it. We will see. I shoud no more by tommorw night. I live less then an hour from Pargon Park. So I will just come out in the AM.

Hope to see ya there.

It looks like I'll be meeting you guys Saturday morning. Look for my pig and an orange EB. Maybe we'll swing by the hotel in the AM and give you guys a wake up call. :toothless

Steve,

I will be cutting outta work early so :rockon , If ya want I could meet up at the old Ikea. I'm picking up my buddy that went with me last time. He is gonna ride with me, I'm trying to convince him to take his rig but the is afraid of having to tow it again. Cost us 300 last time :cry , doesnt have the money this time.

Plus I'm tryin to get 33" meats on before we go, AND put on the tow hooks that have been sitting in my truck for awhile. Or a trailer hitch. :banghead

well i'm meeting my guys from work at the ikea around 5 (they live up near there) so if u wanna meet there that'd be fine. If not we could meet u on the turnpike.

Have you changed you number, since the last time? Just incase I need to get intouch with you. Mine is still the same, plus I pm'd Kristy with it.

I just PMed everybody (including potentials) the list of cell numbers so check your Inbox.

Right now from this board we have definite as:
reptillikus
drexelsteve
gators0204
bnkrtstk
jackhart
leonard (sunday)

Not confirmed (come on boys!!)
Accessory man
stangmata50l

Like Steve said, we're meeting the guys from work around 5 at Ikea, which means we'll be on the road around six o'clock. Assuming we get no interferance from anybody else, are we good for CB channel 33?

MarineOne, if you still want to meet us there on Saturday, just look for the group of fullsizes. Should we wait for you?

So we'll probably be up to the hotel by seven. Just look for the trucks.

Remember, for those of you coming tomorrow morning, you have to be at the park between 9:00 and 10:30am in order to register. I'm assuming we'll all be there fairly early, closer to nine than 10:30.

Assman, if you're still going, send me your cell so we can get in touch with you.

See you all tonight!

I'll be up in the AM, I have to put o a front U-joint in tonight. :banghead parts store gave the wrong one, got so pissed last night I gave myself a bloody nose. double :banghead . So I go back to parts store before worj today, got another joint, still wrong. But something made me put the d/s in the trunk before I left. Now I have the right one, I'll put it in tonight.

Gators, if you have a hitch I have a d-ring set up for it if needed. If not just put the hitch pin in the receiver, that works too.

Who knows, maybe I'll leave tonight, if not see ya in the AM. I'll be the one running around banging on your hotel doors at 6:30.

Who knows, maybe I'll leave tonight, if not see ya in the AM. I'll be the one running around banging on your hotel doors at 6:30.

I'm not very friendly at 6:30 in the morning. I don't even get up that early to go to work!

I'm not very friendly at 6:30 in the morning. I don't even get up that early to go to work!

Ok I'll be there at 7AM

hey guys, got 2 more recruits...

my 2 golden retrievers, that is. my dog sitter just backed out. i called paragon and they said no problem, dogs can ride, just bring a leash. plus, seeing as i have no winch, they can help pull when i get stuck...

now about sneaking them into forrest hill inn for the nite, i may need a little help with a distraction...

hey guys, got 2 more recruits...

my 2 golden retrievers, that is. my dog sitter just backed out. i called paragon and they said no problem, dogs can ride, just bring a leash. plus, seeing as i have no winch, they can help pull when i get stuck...

now about sneaking them into forrest hill inn for the nite, i may need a little help with a distraction...

No need to sneak them, I just called, they're allowed.

ready to go??? so who's gonna break somethin first??? my money's on rep :histerica j/k bro. Dam i cant friggin wait. i just wann aget on the road so we can get there at a decent time. I wanna have a good few hours to relax and :drinkbud :beer :chili: :thumbup :hump :rockon

I'll be ready after I get the front d/s back on tonight. Kinda glad I found the u-joint before hand, there was nothing but dust inside the caps. If anyone gets there tonight and realizes they forgot something, call me.

I want to leave work now and fix my truck :banghead

No need to sneak them, I just called, they're allowed.
:thumbup

All ready!!! Just waiting on my ride.

I left work at noon 'cause I had a killer headache. Had to come home and nap so that it would go away before we left. Also had to do my dishes! Can't imagine what would be living in the apt if I left them over the weekend.

See ya'll tongiht.

All ready!!! Just waiting on my ride.

I left work at noon 'cause I had a killer headache. Had to come home and nap so that it would go away before we left. Also had to do my dishes! Can't imagine what would be living in the apt if I left them over the weekend.

See ya'll tongiht.


Lucky you, I still have two hours left at work. I haven't gotten a damn thing done today.

Also had to do my dishes! Can't imagine what would be living in the apt if I left them over the weekend.

See ya'll tongiht.

its not pretty trust me i've done it before when i had a apt. just thought why am i posting in here no one will see anything till dunday night monday, i'm lonely

Hey guys I'm Sorry I could not make it, I was looking foward to meeting you guys. I can't get the blower belt to stay in together. I am going to take it off, and send it back to VOrtech. There is ALOT OF Shaft play. They are really a great company to deal with. My Blower is OUT of Warrenty and they said No Problem. send it back they will send me out a Reconed one the same day!!! I was like HOLLY SHIT. When is the Next Trail ride going on? John

next trail ride will probably be when everyone recovers both money wise and boken parts wise from this one.

Any pic from the weekend run there guys???

Any pic from the weekend run there guys???

Click here (http://fullsizebronco.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13818)

There is also a thread with some video links in the chit chat section too

Alsome pic guys'