40's Only Run Sunday August 3

[MDH33]

What a sweet trail. I am not going to make the run but I know you guys will have a blast.

These first few pics are of the ascent up the first big hill, which keeps going and going.

Then the Tippy Gully

And the damage to Martin's Paki-Top, it gets pretty tight is spots.

Thanks for pre-running this with me, Leif. Cool pics and video. And again, thanks for the tow. Sorry you won't be able to make the official run.

huh.. a 40 with fuel issues on RE hill. BTDT.

Sounds like a story worth telling.

Yeah, it's pretty steep and I was pretty happy with my 40's performance on the way up. I couldn't get it to start after stopping at the top. I was certain it was the pinched fuel line causing the problem, but maybe it was a combination of no fuel/electrical gremlin. I just want to get it pinpointed before my next run.

Yea - maybe the 40's only run should be reserved for trails with names like "Flats" and "Mesa".

Sucks about your top Martin. Any chance of a repair?

It's actually a fun trail, and last year the group agreed that 40's are worthy of a challenge. Kingston Peak was fun and scenic, but I decided that this year we would try something with at least a little pucker factor.

The Pakistan top is already off for repairs. I got some extra material from Ehsan so it will be fine after some gluing and stitching. The part of the trail that I tore it on caught me off guard. After the climb, there's a nice rolling smooth section through some tight aspens and the trail gets narrow and suddenly off-camber. It tipped me right into a small clump of trees. I'll be more careful next time and point out the spot as we head up and If you're running no top, it shouldn't be a problem.

 

[MDH33]

Here is a video of the Tippy Gully

That's a tricky section! Really Really sandy and loose and off camber. I watched Leif slide sideways and I decided to use a strap to the roll bar since my 40 is taller and narrower than his.

 

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Yea - maybe the 40's only run should be reserved for trails with names like "Flats" and "Mesa".

That was uncalled for. It could happen to anyone.

 

[MDH33]

Yea - maybe the 40's only run should be reserved for trails with names like "Flats" and "Mesa".

Sucks about your top Martin. Any chance of a repair?

That was uncalled for. It could happen to anyone.

No worries, it's the reason I wanted to pre-run this trail anyway. Make sure I know where the obstacles are and to determine if it will be too sketchy for stock rigs. Mission accomplished.

Maybe next year we'll do a "difficult" trail and we can get some of the built 40's out of hibernation.

 

[mtncrsr]

I would love to go on the 40's only run but I will be taking a group of guys from our church youth group backpacking that weekend. Nuts!!

 

[MDH33]

Bummer Loren! Seems like a lot of folks have plans that weekend. Guess it will be a small group, or maybe I'll have to open it up to the Mini-truck hecklers.

 

[subzali]

Or worse yet...80 series trucks!

 

[MDH33]

Or worse yet...80 series trucks!

How 'bout "The Official Everything but 80's run"

 

[CardinalFJ60]

tippy section - redux

so...I'm a little nervous about that tippy section after seeing that video...any words of encouragement to make me not so scared.

I got a little sideways on a run with Jim (SROR) last year and Max went through a similar scenario on a loose gravel sidehill.

 

[MDH33]

so...I'm a little nervous about that tippy section after seeing that video...any words of encouragement to make me not so scared.

I got a little sideways on a run with Jim (SROR) last year and Max went through a similar scenario on a loose gravel sidehill.

Yup, it's definitely tippy. The key is to approach it high on the DS and then keep rolling. There's a big round rock DS and loose sand PS. It's hard to approach it head on because there's a seriously steep climb and a 90 degree turn at the top. Then, as you roll down through the really loose stuff, there's another steep loose climb to get out of the ravine. Shortly after that are the soft-top-attacking aspens.

My rig is about as tippy as they come and I was fine. I wouldn't worry too much about it. We can always strap the side for peace of mind.

Or you can use Leif's method and floor it when you start sliding.

The funny thing is that you could drive an 80 through there while sleeping. 40's always make obstacles more fun.

 

[Uncle Ben]

Just chatted with Jerry and he is planning on doing this run and I might even have to go with him in spite of the 8 track playing dinosaurs! I offered to haul spare steering knuckles, 4 speed tranny's and vinyl repair kits but there won't be enough room for anything besides a couple water bottles and a sandwich or two....

 

[Rezarf]

so...I'm a little nervous about that tippy section after seeing that video...any words of encouragement to make me not so scared.

I got a little sideways on a run with Jim (SROR) last year and Max went through a similar scenario on a loose gravel sidehill.

Sean, come on bud, I will stand my fat butt on your drivers side and you will level right out.

Looks like fun and I am looking forward to it, thanks for the pre-run fellas!

Drew

 

[Hulk]

Any guess as to when we'll be off the trail. My wife tells me that we just got invited to someone's engagement party. I really don't want to go, so I may just bring Charlie in my 40 and skip it.

 

[MDH33]

Just chatted with Jerry and he is planning on doing this run and I might even have to go with him in spite of the 8 track playing dinosaurs! I offered to haul spare steering knuckles, 4 speed tranny's and vinyl repair kits but there won't be enough room for anything besides a couple water bottles and a sandwich or two....

Glad you can make it.

Any guess as to when we'll be off the trail. My wife tells me that we just got invited to someone's engagement party. I really don't want to go, so I may just bring Charlie in my 40 and skip it.

My guesstimate is that we'll be down to I-70 by 2 or 3 if we have no issues.

 

[Rzeppa]

...in spite of the 8 track playing dinosaurs!

LOL! My 71 came with a Realistic 8 track installed inside the glove box. The locked glove box. Like who's gonna steal an 8 track player?

 

[thenimirra]

Ive got to get my baby ready dang it...oh crap I forgot I dont drive stick yet!

 

[MDH33]

There needs to be a wrenching party in your future.

Ive got to get my baby ready dang it...oh crap I forgot I dont drive stick yet!

 

[subzali]

Seems like I just kept on rolling through the tippy section when I did it last summer, but then again I'm a low rider...

Everybody needs a LITTLE off-camber in their life

 

[Hulk]

Ive got to get my baby ready dang it...oh crap I forgot I dont drive stick yet!

Learning to drive stick on a 40 is usually cake. Do you have a floor mount or a column mount shifter?

 

[thenimirra]

I have a column shifter I believe...it's a three on the tree.