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Okay... Who is gonna step forward and be the ring leader for those of us in the North West? Who all, if any are planning on going?

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55 Willy's

As of now...........don't know. How's that for a commitment? That is right during Hood to Coast (run from Mt. Hood to Seaside for those not in the know) that is a major event for my wife and I.............and bowhunting opens that week too.........so that said, I haven't counted it out yet. Question is, will your beast be ready?

<font color=blue>[b]'79 ONE TON TPI K5 - See it at---&gt;<a target="_blank" href=http://www.blazzinor.rockcrawler.com>www.blazzinor.rockcrawler.com</a>

I'm aiming for a drivible due date in January. The date keeps changing everytime I get a bank statement,http://coloradok5.com/forums/images/icons/wink.gifhttp://coloradok5.com/forums/images/icons/crazy.gif,LOL

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55 Willy's

i have the wifes ok and i can get the time off from work, now its just a matter of gettin ready, got a few things to do, will be goin stock, but plan on goin just the same

"growin old is not for sissies"
77k5 400/350/np203/stock for now

I'm in...lord knows what tRusty will look like when i go but I'll go if I have to carry the ugly beotch!http://coloradok5.com/forums/images/icons/smile.gif

There are a lot of variables at this point. My wife and kids might want to come (unlikely) and if they do I'll be draggin down our 21 foot trailer. If I'm going solo then it'll be a utility tralier with parts and hopefully some gawdawful big trail tires...http://coloradok5.com/forums/images/icons/smile.gif

As the time gets closer we should discuss a planned leave time and a place to meet depending on where you're coming from. I will hit Oregon near Pendleton on the I-84, there might be a somewhat conspicuous place to meet there...

Rene

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if you come down I-82, you will pass right by me, pendtleton would be ok, the wild horse casino is just outside of there, i plan on taking off the 20th or 21st, give myself 2 days to travel, depends on how the wife feels, the map and directions says 923 miles from here to moab and 15 hours driving time, im goin for it :)

"growin old is not for sissies"
77k5 400/350/np203/stock for now

Haven't caught up with ya in a whlie, what are your plans for the 'new' tRusty2?

<font color=blue>[b]'79 ONE TON TPI K5 - See it at---&gt;<a target="_blank" href=http://www.blazzinor.rockcrawler.com>www.blazzinor.rockcrawler.com</a>

Plans vs. what I can afford are two different things...I'm working on a NV4500, planetary doubler (custom), into a NP205. I'm hoping to have a D60 up front by them as well. Dunno how much tire I'll have though...39+ would be ideal!

Time will tell...

Rene

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Ed, I'm planning on a 2 day drive as well so hooking up along the way would be great. Where along the I-82 are you?

Rene

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i am in yakima, 140 miles east of seattle, about 35 miles from ellensburg, you might be ready for a pit stop by the time you get this far, if all goes well i will be ready to go, the hotel i work for just aquired the red lion chain from hilton and i get a discount on rooms, i have a list at work of where they are located and there are a couple in idaho that are on the route to moab, we can get this thing fine tuned as the time gets closer, i need some wheelin time before moab, maybe meet up someplace in the middle, mt baker area? index?even portland? i am pumped for this :) if you need a hotel room maybe i could just say you're my brother and get the discount :)

"growin old is not for sissies"
77k5 400/350/np203/stock for now

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we can get this thing fine tuned as the time gets closer

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Definitely...

Rene


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hey! im in yakima as well, what does your truck look like?

alright, another ck5er, i finally got a scanner and i might be able to post some pics tommorrow, dark blue 77, e-mail or pm me maybe we can get together for a meet, i knew there were too many blazers in this town that one wouldnt finnally show up here, glad to meet ya

"growin old is not for sissies"
77k5 400/350/np203/stock for now

Didn't you sell your K5? That was a good truck for a good price.............http://coloradok5.com/forums/images/icons/laugh.gif

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Hey guys, I made it to Seattle, so if ya don't mind I'll hook up with you for the drive out there. Anyone looking for some good deals on parts can contact me at 4 wheel Parts in Lynnwood Wa, now there is a K5er in the store! Jon

Blazin' Trails ORD Style

Good deals?? How good .....I'll be needed some things before we take this trip.
Gears-5.13's
Tires-38"+
Locker-14FF detriot

and anything else you want to throw in,LOL

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Hey Jon...glad to hear you made it! Our club is doing some wheeling at Walker Valley this Sunday...it's not that far from Seattle if you're interested. It is supposed to be not so fullsize friendly so it should be fun.http://coloradok5.com/forums/images/icons/wink.gifhttp://coloradok5.com/forums/images/icons/smile.gif

Rene

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welcome to washington, that is very interesting that you work at the lynnwood store, i was thinkin of makin a trip over there, might see ya this srping

"growin old is not for sissies"
77k5 400/350/np203/stock for now

Count me in, I thought the first half assed plan was to wait for Rene to get down here and then convoy, anyone know if Shannon is going, and come on Frank if it's the jog you'll miss then you can always run back the half mile on the way to pick up the parts that fell off my truck and if its the venison then I got a whole freezer full and for god sakes somebody bring the convoy song on disc and we'll all talk on our CB's while we listen. http://coloradok5.com/forums/images/icons/wink.gif

<font color=blue> I'd rather have a bottle in front of me, than a frontal lobotomy!

I think the best bet is to ralley the troops in the Portland area. since most of them are in that area. Then catch I-84..who knows http://coloradok5.com/forums/images/icons/tongue.gif I'm just throwing out ideas.



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no i wont be able to go same as frank that is opening weekend of archery season and i love archery hunting just as much as we all love our blazershttp://coloradok5.com/forums/images/icons/smile.gif but i can and will burn a cd with convoy and the song from smoky and the bandit (east bown and down) and any other wheeling/ traviling music you wanthttp://coloradok5.com/forums/images/icons/smile.gif i wish i could go though and dont offer me any meat i have some in the freezer also lolhttp://coloradok5.com/forums/images/icons/smile.gif

wheeling pics (http://y42.briefcase.yahoo.com/mudhogck5/>videos</a>)

damn, that sucks Shannon and don't try to talk Frank out of it unless you guy's hunt togetherhttp://coloradok5.com/forums/images/icons/tongue.gifhttp://coloradok5.com/forums/images/icons/wink.gif

<font color=blue> I'd rather have a bottle in front of me, than a frontal lobotomy!

ya it does suck now that i am one tonhttp://coloradok5.com/forums/images/icons/smile.gif i would like to go but just cant make ithttp://coloradok5.com/forums/images/icons/frown.gif if i did go i would not be able to go hunting because i would have no money lefthttp://coloradok5.com/forums/images/icons/frown.gif

wheeling pics (http://y42.briefcase.yahoo.com/mudhogck5/>videos</a>)

We'll be doing some hunting together this year, but that week is still Hood to Coast............and as much as I would love to see 50+ Blazers in one place, and show mine off http://coloradok5.com/forums/images/icons/laugh.gif to y'all's and check out everyone's..............I DOUBT I could make it. But I NEVER say never, so ya might be surprised.

I still want to have a PNW get together this spring/summer. Heck, we're talking Moab and we can't get our $hit together enough to have pizza and beer !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ONE TON</font color=blue> <font color=green>TPI'd</font color=green><font color=red> BEAST (http://www.blazzinor.rockcrawler.com/><font)<font color=red>

So what dates were actually decided on, I never caught that...http://coloradok5.com/forums/images/icons/tongue.gif

<font color=blue> I'd rather have a bottle in front of me, than a frontal lobotomy!

very true we need to have a PNW get together lets think of a date that we could all get toghether this springhttp://coloradok5.com/forums/images/icons/smile.gif make it a weekend thing or something either TSF or sand lakehttp://coloradok5.com/forums/images/icons/smile.gif

wheeling pics (http://y42.briefcase.yahoo.com/mudhogck5/>videos</a>)

yeah definately a weekend thing, so we can all camp out and PARTY!!!!

<font color=blue> I'd rather have a bottle in front of me, than a frontal lobotomy!

I'll guarantee the lowest price on the tires, probably the lockers and gears. Call me Sat. at work and I'll give you a quote. 1-425-712-1366 ask for Jon

Blazin' Trails ORD Style

So Jon is bigredblazer. What happened to the red blazer. Anyone in the Seattle area, give Jon a call. He really will get you the best deal on parts, and if you want I'll put them on for you.
Brent

I'm out in Carnation. You will probably be hearing from me alot as soon as I get some cash.

Hi everyone, I've been visiting this site for some time now and never thought to write. I went to my local 4Wheel parts store and struck up a conversation with "big red blazer" Who informed me of A moab trip!! So to cut things short, I do belive I will not only go to moab but all this talk of NW wheelers getting together also sounds great. I'll check beck with the baord later...maybe with some suggestions??(moab...or)

Rene, mind if I follow you down the road to Moab. I promise I won't hold you up in the hills. The utility trailer is yours for the trip if you need it. Just let me know. Also picked up some nice used 8.5"x16" forged wheels. Interested? Hows the 4500 going?

87 K5, 427/340hp BBC,4.56 D60 & 14BFF, NV4500, NP208, TSM rear disc's,

I'm still thinking the trailer (21 footer) is coming with us. You're more than welcome to folow me...but I certainly won't be outrunning you anywhere that's for sure!

I have the NV4500 completely disassembled. cleaned and the case is painted. I'm just saving up a bit to buy the parts i need then it'll go back together!http://coloradok5.com/forums/images/icons/cool.gif

What are you looking to get out of the rims?

Rene

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I was just curious what mph this convoy is going to be traveling at? I don't know what the speed limit is in Utah, but I believe it is 75 in Idaho, 70 in Washington, and I know it's 65 in Oregon. Are you going to do the speed limit, the most economical, or the quickest? Just curious in case I decide to go.

Mike.

I tend to stay around 60-65 while towing...slower on hills http://coloradok5.com/forums/images/icons/smile.gif

Rene

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I stick around 60-65 too...but thats cause of the 4.56s, no trailer for me. =p

J


See the on-going build up of my '85 Jimmy! <a target="_blank" href=http://community.webshots.com/user/jekbrown>http://community.webshots.com/user/jekbrown</a>

Me too but only because I drive like a little ol' lady, http://coloradok5.com/forums/images/icons/wink.gifand I do too....

<font color=blue> I'd rather have a bottle in front of me, than a frontal lobotomy!

SO far I am planning to I would love to meet up and drive down with you all I am in the Boise ID are so let me know. I like to stick to around 65mph it just strains my old beast to push it more than that.

79 4x4 k5 stock
3spd granny stock 350
12 bolt open rear
10 bolt open front
Subvert the accepted paradigm.

yeah speed isn't gonna be happening to much, most likely I'll have the Willy's on a trailer and tugging it there with a 90 burb..it loves to suck gas when towing.http://coloradok5.com/forums/images/icons/crazy.gif The details will be narrowed down the close we get to the trip.



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[b] What do you mean, Where did I get it??...I <font color=blue>BUILT</font color=blue> the damn thing!!

Like you Rene, I run about 60-65 while towing. Decided to keep wheels, mounted some new 315x75x16 (35x12.50x16)to them and really like the new look and ride. Looks like the wife's not going due to job requirements. keep me posted when you plan on heading south, would enjoy running down with a "convoy" of K5's. Besides, I might need a push over some of these long mountain passes.

87 K5, 427/340hp BBC,4.56 D60 & 14BFF, NV4500, NP208, TSM rear disc's,

We'll nail down a departure time as we get a little closer...

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Besides, I might need a push over some of these long mountain passes.

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Yeah right!!!http://coloradok5.com/forums/images/icons/laugh.gif

Rene

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