Hola to ya'll. My name is JC. I've finally made it through this entire thread and really want to join everyone at Uwaharrie, realizing this notice may be a bit late. You all seem really excited about it and it sounds like a great time. I recently moved to the East Tennessee area from Bowling Green KY and have yet to mingle/meet any Zu folk around here. I live in Church Hill TN now. Anyway I've been chatting about this with Bansil for a bit and depending upon fundage <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" />, and if the 3.4 swap goes along as planned <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" />, I may be able to make it. It would be just me I suppose. I have camping gear and really no need for a site with electricity or anything, just anywhere you guys could squeeze me in (not on a trail). As much as I would love to follow along on trails, this is my only reliable transport to and fro work <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/baby.gif" alt="" />. A few weeks ago a rod bearing started showing off so I took it to a mechanic who agreed to swap the 3.4. He tells me that it should be finished by tomorrow (uh...riiight). By the way, this site has been incredibly helpful in my search for info about the 3.4 swap. You guys all seem like some really cool people. Hopefully by the weekend of the 28-30 my baby will be crawling again and I will have put some mileage on it prior to making the drive. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> I'm looking forward to crossing paths with you all, if everything works out. So Smiley if you would please....I MAY BE joining the crowd. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

JC

Hey there, J.C. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />


Reeeeeally? û And you still wanna come anyway? û Wow! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />




No problem û weÆll find you a spot.




I think you could run Falls Dam without any worriesà there are really only two obstacles worth mentioning, and theyÆre both optional, with plenty of room to get around them. --- Still, itÆs completely up to you û we donÆt believe in doing the peer pressure thing (at least not to first-timers, anyhow).




You MAY BE a maybeà [check]




[color:"blue"]Attendance List:[/color]

Smiley --- Isuzu Rodeo
TrooperJ --- Isuzu Trooper
Wareagle --- Isuzu Trooper
88Toy4x4 --- Toyota Tacoma
PHohmann --- Isuzu Rodeo Sport
Starchild --- Honda Passport
LTC Don --- Isuzu Trooper
Pastor --- Mitsubishi Montero
scooter36863 --- SAS Isuzu Trooper
Bansil --- Isuzu Rodeo
The Turtle & Turtle Too --- Isuzu Rodeo
Rubo --- Honda Passport
Bigpoppax2 --- Honda Passport
Jonathan --- Isuzu Rodeo
Rodeo Guy --- Isuzu Rodeo
freebird --- Jeep Wrangler
Nazrat --- Isuzu Trooper
Evan --- Isuzu Pup
langforg --- Isuzu Trooper
+ friends --- International Scout (maybe)
Joe Darlington --- SAS Isuzu Rodeo
2ndShift --- Ford F-150
Racer2890 --- Suzuki Samurai
Dan æTJBMÆ --- Jeep Wrangler
Zman2day --- Toyota 4Runner
sloppyjoe --- Isuzu Trooper
nickaJeep --- Jeep Wrangler
sparkem --- Mitsubishi Montero
+ friends --- Mitsubishi Montero (maybe)
rodeo_chris --- Isuzu Rodeo
krehel24 --- Toyota (unknown model)
RobG & Jessica --- SAS Isuzu Rodeo
Marlboro --- (maybe with) Isuzu Rodeo
<<< Your Name HERE >>>




[color:"blue"]Maybe List:[/color]

Surprise Mystery Guest #1 <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/ignore.gif" alt="" /> --- (unknown vehicle)
Surprise Mystery Guest #2 <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/ignore.gif" alt="" /> --- (unknown vehicle)
paulevans76 --- Isuzu Trooper
RobertSmith --- (unknown vehicle)
ninety1troop --- Isuzu Trooper




[color:"blue"]ôI canÆt make it after allö List:[/color]

WillV
iluvmud


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Why? Why would you do this? Im really wanting to know now. Maybe your friend in The Mule?

J.C., glad to hear it! And really, there is no worry about the trail difficulty. I went through 85% of the trails last time with little to no difficulty, on 31" AT's. Pretty much just like your truck(minus the 3.4, of course!) My truck (and most other people's too,) is my only means of transportation.

And if you dont want to wheel your truck, i might have a seat open for you.
-J <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

Oh yeah, just called the fab place that is doing my rocker bars, and they said they will get to them tomorrow......thats not cool..... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

Why?? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/zombie.gif" alt="" />

We still have 6days <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/nana.gif" alt="" /> any-who get dad up early this weekend and fire up the welder they can be done by lunch <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />

Soooooooooo..........we have our costumes pretty much done <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />














How about everyone else??????? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />



As for the [color:"blue"] FREE [/color] Raffle!!!!!!!

We have :

a couple t-shirts from VA <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
A hat or two from VA <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
some stickers from VA <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
a few 4x4 toys from TN <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
2 bottles of BBQ sauce from down the GA way <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
a t-shirt from Down in FL <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
something from NY <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
Stickers and buttons from somewhere in WV <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
A pc of hand crafted metal sculpture from TN <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

We are still missing a few states-------PM me with details of whatcha got to give away <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Whew.........enough already,gotta go <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" />

Well, they said they had an appointment for tuesday, and that mine was the only truck they had to work with that day. I went by there, and it hasnt moved since i dropped it off. Oh well.....i do still have six days....


hmm....herein lies our problem......brace yourself for this, everybody.....

I DONT HAVE A WELDER!!!! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/zombie.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/zombie.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/zombie.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/zombie.gif" alt="" />
(Picture any old godzilla movie, with people running and screaming in the streets....it helps to lessen the shock. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />)

and ive never welded a bead in my life. dad has, way back in the Corps., but im still learning the difference between tig, arc, and mig.....




Uh...yeah about that.....im just going to go with the trusty excuse......

My dog ate my costume......(no seriously, dogs really like leather....)



Dang, thats pretty sweet. This should deff. be an annual event.....if your up to it, Doug. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Later,
-J <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

Bill ain't gonna be able to make this one. Gotta work that weekend. So no jambalaya this time, sorry.

Well I just got done reading through this WHOLE THREAD!!!!!! damn it's looooooooong!!!!!! The only thing i can say is that I'm sorry I don't live on the East Coast, and don't have the funds to make the 1500+mi journey over there, maybe one of these days I'll be able to get my Zuzu butt overthere and have some fun with the rest of ya <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> Until then i wish you all the best of times,and....would you please be so kind as to post pics for us unfortunate souls to drool over <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />

(* Letting ONE of the cats out of the bagà)


I just wanted to take a moment to thank Matt Brown for donating that box full of goodies to our FREE Raffleà

Matt will be busy spreading the word about Independent4x at SEMA while weÆre out there playing in the woods and having funà but heÆll be there in spirit.[/color]

Thanks Matt! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />




As for THISà


...if I say anything, it really wouldnÆt be much of a (potential) surprise anymore, now would it? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />


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Was that before or after the alien invasion force landed in your back yard?







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Please tell Bill that his presence will be greatly missedà But not so fast on that æno jambalayaÆ commentà

Looks like IÆll probably still be running around under that Iron Chef Hat of mine after all.



Wait a second...
I'm not trying to nominate anybody (honest!) - but aren't we going to have ourselves an actual genuine Louisianan with us this time? --- Hey, IÆm just thinking out loud here. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />


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