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Gordon

10-26-2007, 10:33 PM

I know it's a few weeks out, but before you know it, gates will close for the winter.

Any interest in hitting Paint on the 10th? The Shad Road trail?

For those who have not done this trail before, it will take most all day. If we leave the trailhead across from the camp/picnic area at 10:00, we should be back there by 4:00 or so.

Link to the trail info:
http://www.4x4grace.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=5139

Bluegill

10-26-2007, 10:44 PM

If I'm off work, you betcha! By "Shad Road", do you mean 422? If so, I do want to hit that one hole where Sam's J-10 gave up reverse gear. Couldn't get through it with the TJ last time without lockers. With bigger more aggressive meats, lincoln locked rear, and more torque (FSJ) - let's find out! :twisted:

Gordon

10-26-2007, 10:51 PM

.....By "Shad Road", do you mean 422? ......

Yup, the usual run. Plus a little more if we have time.

Bluegill

10-26-2007, 11:11 PM

Cool! Maybe I can get Vince to tag along too, he knows the area even better than me. Not to mention he always puts on an enjoyable show. :lol:

1-tonmudder

10-27-2007, 09:36 PM

You beat me to it.I was going to post a ride up Camp Creek bald on the same day.Paint creek works for me though.

Mud&Rox

10-27-2007, 09:58 PM

If the rover can make it stock im in!

1-tonmudder

10-27-2007, 11:01 PM

I dont recall anything that would be a problem.

MikeP

10-27-2007, 11:14 PM

Me and shannon might be able to go will post back closer to that time

rghyland

10-28-2007, 05:32 PM

I'd love to make this ride.

1-tonmudder

10-28-2007, 06:25 PM

We can meet at my place if you want.

Steamnsteel

10-28-2007, 11:48 PM

I may be able to meet for the Paint Creek ride. Anyone want to maybe run up to the firetower on the N.C. side?

Bluegill

10-29-2007, 11:00 AM

Anyone want to maybe run up to the firetower on the N.C. side?

That is an AWESOME view - it's the wallpaper on my 'puter:

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j108/thumpszilla/WHEELIN%20PICS/Paint%20Creek%2011-5-06/100_1281Small.jpg

tjrockcrawler

10-29-2007, 11:09 AM

WOW that is a pretty view from the FT, I would like to make this ride too...will have wait and see when its closer, but I'll try to make it.

Adurbin

10-29-2007, 12:39 PM

jang93

10-29-2007, 10:11 PM

gordon id be more than willing to hit it up if u think my jeep would make it brother. wes i think is gonna help me out with a lift and some struts but i dunno if ill have it by then.

Bluegill

10-30-2007, 02:04 AM

gordon id be more than willing to hit it up if u think my jeep would make it brother. wes i think is gonna help me out with a lift and some struts but i dunno if ill have it by then.

Form the specs in your signature, you'll be fine. Stock rigs can make it through trail 422 at Paint Creek, there are bypasses for the hard stuff.

tjrockcrawler

10-30-2007, 04:13 PM

there are bypasses for the hard stuff.

.....but why would you wanna do that?>

Bluegill

10-30-2007, 08:27 PM

You need to wheel with Vince (dino1967) sometime Ryan - he'll have you scratching your head at where he takes that stock Yota. 8) But the truck does get body damage. :lol: The only times he couldn't follow my TJ was when his AT tires couldn't get enough grip in the mud.

Adurbin

10-31-2007, 12:23 AM

I am 98% sure that my wife and I will make this ride.

tjrockcrawler

11-05-2007, 06:09 PM

I'm in 100%....I'm really excited about this one.....I just hope there isn't any hold ups like Bays.

NC_James

11-05-2007, 06:12 PM

Any open seats???

I might come up... depends if we are working on the runner or not.

tjrockcrawler

11-05-2007, 06:14 PM

I have one open seat, anyone is welcome to it....

Mud&Rox

11-05-2007, 07:03 PM

ill have 2 open for anyone 2 fill

Bluegill

11-05-2007, 08:30 PM

Gordon, add Vince to the list as a maybe - Sam talked to him, and he wants to hit this ride. :wink:

Unfortunately though, I may not be able to make it. :(

dogbluedrummer

11-05-2007, 08:39 PM

It's my wife's scrapbooking weekend with her girlfriends. I will be home with the 3 kiddies - 2 of whom are freaked out by "going over the bumpies."

I guess I will do an oil change................. :cry:

Steamnsteel

11-05-2007, 11:48 PM

I'll confirm on Thursday but things look pretty good right now.

tjrockcrawler

11-05-2007, 11:52 PM

It's my wife's scrapbooking weekend with her girlfriends.

When is your offroad weekend? :lol:

AMSting

11-06-2007, 05:01 PM

Unfortunately I'm out for this one. We have a camping weekend planned with a group of friends.

Adurbin

11-07-2007, 03:03 PM

Given my recent stint with the Flu, and missing two days, I really need to work so unfortunately im out for this one.

Steamnsteel

11-08-2007, 10:14 PM

Looks like I won't be making it to Paint Creek, my wifes Grandfather is getting ready to go to Vanderbilt for cancer treatment and I feel that I should probably stay near the house this weekend.

rghyland

11-09-2007, 09:17 AM

Is the meeting place on Rollins Chapel Road?

Gordon

11-09-2007, 10:01 AM

Is the meeting place on Rollins Chapel Road?

Actually, you'll turn left on to Lower Paint off of Rollins Chapel. We meet at the intersection of Lower Paint & Hurricane Gap.

For everyone who hasn't been here before - I could perhaps pull off along the Asheville Hwy (70) before the turn onto Rollins Chapel and let you follow me in. If we do something like this, I'd need to know who would be meeting me, so we can account for everyone.

Post up thoughts throughout today, and we can finalize a plan this evening and name an exact meeting location.

Friday morning roll call:

Gordon
1-tonmudder
greenrover
fordguy + 1 (?)
rghyland + 2
tjrockcrawler
jang93
dino1967 (?)

Bluegill

11-09-2007, 10:10 AM

Well, I'm definitely out for this one. :( Gotta work, then our church is having a Harvest Celebration afterwards.

rghyland

11-09-2007, 12:24 PM

I have my directions to Paint Creek Road so I should be alright. If you see me drive by looking like I don't know where I am going give me a call on my cell. The number is (423)646-9226. I'll be bringing Alex and Sherry with me tomorrow. Look forward to seeing you all tomorrow morning.

tjrockcrawler

11-09-2007, 02:41 PM

Lower Paint and Hurricane Gap.... got it....if for some reason I can find it I'll give you a call Gordon

4Runnin97

11-09-2007, 05:54 PM

Just in case anyone cannot make it earlier tomorrow morning, I think me and Alex J. are going to come up around 2 and hit part of the trail, just thought I'd let anyone interested know!

Alex_J's_TJ

11-09-2007, 07:17 PM

Yup!! I went up to the tank trap earlier today and there is a little mud on the way up. And me and Brad (4Runnin97) are probably heading up about 1:30-2:00

BillM

11-09-2007, 11:03 PM

Is there anyone in Kingsport going on this ride? I have a come-a-long I need to get back to Steve. Sorry it has taken so long Steve. If not then I will give you a call and get it back to you this weekend.

1-tonmudder

11-09-2007, 11:25 PM

No problem.I'll probably be up that way in a week or two.

Mud&Rox

11-09-2007, 11:46 PM

i will be coming from kingsport,I live in Church Hill so i will be taking 26 to 81 to Greenville. if there is any way I can help let me know! and to Gordon thanx for the offer to follow but i think Jonesborough is a little outa my way. Ill be leaving out about 8:30 so i hope thats gonna be enough time to make it if not wait up im lost or on the way....i'll have the cb on....See ya in the mornin!!!!

Mud&Rox

11-09-2007, 11:55 PM

just talked to jang93, he wont be coming. SolarTJ if you need me to take something to 1tonmudder i would be more then willing to just give me a call 863-9822. Daniel

MikeP

11-10-2007, 12:00 AM

Michael and I will be unable to go on the Paintcreek ride. We hope to make the next one.

Gordon

11-10-2007, 09:12 AM

Saturday morning roll call:

Gordon
1-tonmudder
greenrover
rghyland + 2
tjrockcrawler
dino1967 (?)

I'm leaving JBO around 0900 - see ya all.

Gordon

11-10-2007, 08:36 PM

Great day at Paint Creek today!

Gathered at the parking lot at 10:00 with brisk weather at hand. The crew consisted of myself, 1-tonmudder, greenrover & friend, rghyland with wife and son, and tjrockcrawler. Steve was the only brave one to run with no doors. After the blessing, we headed on out 31 and turned on to 422A. We stopped at the first little hill climb on the left. Was so dry it wasn't too awful challenging.

On to the top - Vince's field on the right was dry as a bone, as were the two big mud holes - well almost empty. Steve walked the 1-ton right up it, twice. Richard was brave but couldn't quite get up the shear wall. After his first try, including about 12" of front axle air, his wife & son bailed on him. By then the wall was slick from the little bit of mud in the bottom, and Richard's Rubi couldn't quite get enough traction to break over the top. The rest of us took the bypass.

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g125/gme1951/Paint%20Creek%2011-10-07/z11-10-07PaintCreek002.jpg

The rest of the trip around to the big field up top, and on to the tower proved uneventful, yet beautiful. We saw a handful of turkey walking around, and based upon digging in the leaves, there appeared to be plenty of them in the area.

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g125/gme1951/Paint%20Creek%2011-10-07/z11-10-07PaintCreek006-7.jpg

We spent a little time at the tower, and as we were getting ready to leave, Alex and Brad met up with us. We were going to scout out Viking Mountain, but got side tracked - Steve can explain that one.

Called it a day around 4:00 pm. We had a great day of fellowship and wheeling - blessed indeed.

rghyland

11-10-2007, 09:01 PM

It was a good ride. Beautiful place. Thanks for the company guys.

4Runnin97

11-10-2007, 10:02 PM

Hopefully I can meet you guys in the beginning of the next ride.....sorry about not headin on up to Viking as well, Alex was going on some sort of adventure and I had to get my girlfriend on to her house shortly, I'm glad you guys had a great time. Oh yeah, I meant to ask while everyone was there, but only two of you guys tried the "tank trap"(big mud hole with the huge wall)? It keeps getting less impressive every time I head up to paint creek.

Gordon

11-10-2007, 10:28 PM

Here's a link to the trip we took to Paint last November. There are links in the thread to some pics. A bit more mud :twisted:

http://www.4x4grace.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=4854

tjrockcrawler

11-10-2007, 10:54 PM

Today was a blast! I am so thankful that I have the opportunity to enjoy God's creation. This was my first trip to Paint Creek. I was hoping for a little more play time and less riding, but every trail is different. It was awesome none the less.

Some pics from the fire tower....I believe the elev. was around 3600'...it felt like it....brrrr
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j88/rlrhino/S5000018-1.jpg
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j88/rlrhino/S5000025.jpg
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j88/rlrhino/S5000015-2.jpg

1-tonmudder

11-10-2007, 11:04 PM

Steve can explain that one.

Note to self.Fix your gas hand. :oops:

1-tonmudder

11-10-2007, 11:15 PM

Here is a pic of what the tank trap looks like most of the time.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g305/1-tonmudder/normal_09-1-4-2006_042.jpg

pplblazerdude

11-10-2007, 11:33 PM

Steve can explain that one.

Note to self.Fix your gas hand. :oops: Please explain more.

1-tonmudder

11-11-2007, 12:02 AM

pplblazerdude

11-11-2007, 12:07 AM

ahh nice nice nice. Those are always the best times. I had to lengthen one one time and it gave me a 5 gallon reserve of fuel. You could try another gauge as I am sure you have one laying around. I think I have a extra sending unit if you need one.

Mud&Rox

11-11-2007, 10:41 AM

It was one of the most scenic rides ive done this year.I consider any ride with good friends a good ride and paint creek was just that. look forward to the next run!!

Adurbin

11-11-2007, 11:43 AM

When I got the Blazer it was a diesel.I needed a tank for a FI blazer which I got off you(clint).The only pump/pickup assembly I had was for a Suburban and it was about an inch too long.I cut it down and used it just to get me by.

Well two years later I really need to figure out if it's the sending unit or the gauge.The gauge is a diesel gauge still and the Blazer was originally a 24 volt system so I dont know if that has anything to do with it or not.

Thought I had enough but I didnt.Definately not one of my finer moments.

Ive been rather Phobic that the same thing will happen to me. I live 10 minutes away from both lil stoney and dennis cove, but I always over fuel. Sorry about your misfortune. (funny though, and at least you were with the group and not alone)

Mud&Rox

11-11-2007, 11:52 AM

Steve I have several gas cans laying around...ill start bringin one when your around....just givin ya a hard time....good to meet ya tho

03CactusGreenKJ

11-13-2007, 12:49 AM

this really was a beautiful ride. 2 bad its was so cold and fogthat day.i really enjoy comming out with everyone in 4x4grace. next time ill take the kj im prety sure i can do paint creek.

Thumpszilla

11-16-2007, 11:53 PM

Yeah tank trap is a mean hole when it is full. The hole at the top of it is what finished off reverse in the truck.