The 16th Annual 2024 40's Only Run: Oct 13

[MtnAddict]

Glad your Dad is doing better.

We will be camping this weekend so wont work for us.

 

[Jcbmx]

Has a time and meet up place been decided on?

I second this

 

[fjc man]

My guess is that there won’t be a FJ25 Run, so why don’t you join us?

 

[timmbuck2]

If we agree on Argentine Pass then we can meet at 10, I will get the coordinates of a location by morning.

Someone mentioned alpine tunnel, too?

Who all is definitely in?

Me!

 

[devo]

I’m in

 

[Jcbmx]

I'm in

 

[fjc man]

I am in. Might bring a copilot. Will traveling I-70 or route 6 be an issue to get there Saturday?

 

[NotyourmomsWife]

I am in. Might bring a copilot. Will traveling I-70 or route 6 be an issue to get there Saturday?

I would check CDOT, I think I saw something this week about closures along I-70 @Flyod hill every 45 mins for 20 mins or so at a time from 9am-3pm, my times and numbers could be off so ya, double check CDOT and see what they've put out.

 

[SteveH]

From cotrip.org​

Travel Alert | I-70 Floyd Hill Project and Maintenance Operations​

The I-70 Floyd Hill project, from west of Evergreen to eastern Idaho Springs, encompasses an eight mile section of the I-70 Mountain Corridor. The project limits extend from Beaver Brook (Exit 248) to Idaho Springs (Exit 241).

• Rock scaling to begin in early October and will last up to two months
• 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays - Expect 20-minute traffic holds, up to six times per day, approximately every 60 to 75 minutes. Expect up to 45-minute delays as the traffic queue clears
• Westbound I-70 traffic held east of Hidden Valley (Exit 243)
• Eastbound I-70 traffic held west of Veterans Memorial Tunnels
• Stay on I-70, there is no recommended detour route
• Text alerts are the best way to stay informed - sign up by texting floydhill (one word, lowercase) to 21000 or Click Here

 

[Capriblue45]

I'm a maybe at this point. I got the 40 fired up with the new fuel injection this afternoon but need to get the throttle cable sorted as well as an adaptor to go to the factory air cleaner. going to be tight. I will let you know for sure by Saturday afternoon Tim.

 

[Jcbmx]

Now I have a question. How "pucker factor" is the trail? My daughter wants me to take the doors off my 40

 

[timmbuck2]

No pucker that I can remember! I am running the same trail Saturday for the cleanup run so I can give you an update.

 

[timmbuck2]

I'm a maybe at this point. I got the 40 fired up with the new fuel injection this afternoon but need to get the throttle cable sorted as well as an adaptor to go to the factory air cleaner. going to be tight. I will let you know for sure by Saturday afternoon Tim.

I would offer to come up and help you out but my 40 is in pieces in the garage right now, still sorting out the parking brake and then the brake lights. If I miraculously get it all done today, I am free tomorrow to head your way.

 

[timmbuck2]

meet at the Silverdale Trailhead (39.68793453056517, -105.69967265395972).

 

[timmbuck2]

HAM: 146.460
FRS/GMRS: CH 17

 

[devo]

What time at the Silverdale?

 

[timmbuck2]

I need to have more coffee before I post....

10am!

And we have a house rented in Georgetown for beer and pizza or something after!

 

[SteveH]

So, is this FJ40 on Sunday, the 13th?

 

[timmbuck2]

Yessir

 

[Capriblue45]

Looks like I'm out for this years run. opened up the rear end and found some gear and bearing damage. Going to need to rebuild the 3rd member to get it back on the road. everyone have a good time on the trail.