Norcal Spotted and BS Thread

oh awesome, this site looks great! thanks man, I'll definitely bookmark it.


And ya, this is definitely an Arizona winter.. my girlfriend is from Tucson, and it was actually a few degrees warmer here than Tucson on Christmas

 

Duck tape .

 

Damn... I wonder how hard it would be to fab your own? Never even handled a gas tank but could be worth it..

Not something your can really take time to do though considering you freaking need one NOW.

Sorry to hear it.. Sucks man.

 

with labor or no?

 

You still have time.

 

Why don't you just obtain a used one off a totaled FJ or something? I would much rather go with a used assembly that is still in fantastic shape vs. a brand new overpriced tank!

 

Any more incidents in your complex since your jacking?

 

Big Bear Mountain/Snow Summit, they got a bit of snow but not much. We didn't really plan a trip or anything. We were super busy anyways, but it wasn't a very good start to the season.

Yeah we were sweating like it's summer here!

 

Mormon Island. Some recent photos.

 

Maybe look into an aftermarket skid or something?

I was going to suggest looking for an aftermarket tank-if you can find a bigger one, this might be the time. There are also products you can use to repair plastic tanks. Don't know if they can be used on that big of a hole tho.

 

That's a pretty bitchin deductible. I don't blame you for not looking used then!

 

anybody going to watch the sf firework this year?

 

You riding a donkey? Cool!

Sucks on the gas tank. I'm like you though, $100 deductible on comprehensive is cheap.

For those thinking of wheeling in the forests, don't forget about the unpaved forest road bans from Jan 1 - March 31. Not sure if that is just El Dorado forest or not (I think so).

 

What bans?

 

What fireworks?

 

I'm assuming this... http://sf.funcheap.com/san-francisco-new-years-eve-fireworks/

 

Here's the snipet from the forest service website... http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/eldorado/home/?cid=stelprdb5357470

Seasonal Closure
All dirt roads and trails are closed to motor vehicle use between January 1 and March 31. If roads or trails are wet and susceptible to damage then the Seasonal closure will go into effect early or run longer until they dry. This closure is intended to protect water quality and prevent rutting and damage to these roads and trails. Approximately 600 miles of paved and gravel roads are not affected by the closure. The Rock Creek area near Georgetown has its own seasonal closure policy and procedures.

 

The ruins are that of gold-rush-era mining town. Only the stone foundations have survived. Its about a 30-minute walk from the Browns Ravine parking lot, from what I heard. You cannot drive onto the lake bed from that access.

Today, the wife and I may explore the lake bed on the other side, using the Granite Bay access. You can get legally drive onto the lake bed over there. I think there are lesser ruins, like of isolated miner's cabins .

EDIT: Looks like she wants to walk out to the town ruins this morning.

 

Spotted t.hornstra at 4 wheel parts today.Nice to meet you!! And nice truck!

 

I gotta go talk to him soon....I really want a lift