PART FOUR

Homesteaders came - and some of the first automobiles tried "The Road." The conditions were almost impossible - including this snowstorm in the early 20's! They tried ranching and farming with little success. Most claims that were established were eventually abandoned.

PART FIVE

Several booming cattle operations were eventually established and FLOURISHED from just after WWII until the Clinton administration put an end to it. The corral behind these cowboys is still standing - and we'll drive right past it!

PART SIX

As more and more uses were restricted, the road died. It was rediscoverd as a recreational trail as off-roading began to grow in popularity in the late 60's and early 70's. Though those on the left would like to throw all vehicles out and preserve this land so that future generations can't enjoy it either it is, for the time being, open for travel. Whoops - this guy is STUCK!

PART SEVEN

As far as I know, there has never been such a caravan of HUMMERS as we are going to take across The Road in two weeks. WE will write the next - but hopefully not the FINAL chapter in the history of The Mojave Road. And Feinstein and Boxer can go straight to hell.

Thank you. That is all.
OMG I can't wait to do this run........

Sean

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Albie:
hey are we still doing this....sorry was super busy........... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

It is ON! Are you part of Rodster's Nevada contingent?

Sean

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Albie:
hey are we still doing this....sorry was super busy........... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hey Albie!

Sent you a couple emails about this recently (maybe to the Yahoo account, don't remember). One more email headed your way later today after I scout the Saturday morning meeting location.

You coming with us?

Edit: To be clear, we are at our target cap of 15 so if you want to go, you're on the wait list. That'll teach you to check your email!

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Bondage:
Thank you. That is all.
OMG I can't wait to do this run........

Sean </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Excellent write-up! Can't imagine the time is took to do all the scanning, pic editing and typing. Thanks!

I'm with you ... is it time yet?

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by rodster:

I'm with you ... is it time yet? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>



310:46:08 and counting.....

Sean

I have three words for all of you. Obsessive compulsive disorder!

Of course, I'm normal. Where are you guys?? I'm here at the hotel!!!

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by TootsSUT:
Where are you guys?? I'm here at the hotel!!!
</div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I'm outside trying (for the third time) to fab a practical mount for the J-cans.

You're at the Bun Boy? Any bugs?

The Bun Boy? THE BUN BOY??????? No, that place is only for guys that wear tight leather and smoke clove cigs!!!!

I will make an exception however and pop in to watch you perform one night!!!

Hey HummBebe!! Long time, no type!!

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by rodster:

I'm outside trying (for the third time) to fab a practical mount for the J-cans.
</div></BLOCKQUOTE>



Well aren't we both being productive with our rigs today! Sounds like I'm having a little more luck. I cut down and rounded off the plates and got everything a lovely shade of black on my HiLift mount.

Thanks again to PhilD - his design! It's easy (if I can do it, anyone can) and solid as a rock! Makes a great first step up to the Gobi ladder! All I'm missing now is the handle keeper - and that should be here tomorrow or Tues.

Sean

I think I need to start making a list ....

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HummBebe:
I think I need to start making a list .... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Lists are good. I live by lists. What are you making a list OF?

Sean

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Bondage:
Lists are good. I live by lists. What are you making a list OF? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Sheeeeee's makin' a list, she's checking it twice, she's trying to find out why campers have lice ...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by rodster:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Bondage:
Lists are good. I live by lists. What are you making a list OF? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Sheeeeee's makin' a list, she's checking it twice, she's trying to find out why she's staying with dikes!!! The Buns Motel is cumming in town!!! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Fissed!! I can't believe I just typed that!!

(Just so everyone knows, I'm only referring to the many other regular visitors of The Buns Boy Motel!!)

WTF????? Dikes?????

Lice????? LOLOLOLOL!

That's what I get for watching a movie. Geez Louise!

I'm making a list of everything I need to get done and everything I need to buy before the end of next week. I'll be in Socal for three days so I will only have this week

I was just feeling a little anxious is all

They watch you while your sleeping. They wait for you to wake. They like it when your bad, not good, so take cover for goodness sake!!!

Never leave the forum!! Never!!

Lesson learned.....thanks Toots!

CB is in! atleast a temp install. if the right stuff comes in time I can finish, if not it works for now. scratch one off the list!

This is starting to look like the Doe a deer, a road kill deer thread.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Racer-X:
CB is in! atleast a temp install. if the right stuff comes in time I can finish, if not it works for now. scratch one off the list! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Congrats!

quote:Rod
I'm outside trying (for the third time) to fab a practical mount for the J-cans.

What did you come up with ? im in the same situation, how to mate up my new jerry can with
a 4" wilderness Rack
sideview

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HummBebe:
Lesson learned.....thanks Toots! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>



I'm in the process of trying to steal something else from e-bay!!! I have 3 screens open right now!!! And, no, I'm not telling what it is!! Wouldn't want any competition!!

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Edspad:
What did you come up with ? im in the same situation, how to mate up my new jerry can with
a 4" wilderness Rack </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Metal can?

Because you have 4 inches of rack depth, you can probably put your can on one of its big sides and ratchet-strap it in place. A rubber cushion between the can and rack will keep it from slipping and will protect your rack from scratches.

Or you could buy Garvin's J-can rack, which is similar to what I was building today. What I built will work but I'm not real happy with it so will likely pursue version 4. My SUT bed rack is only 2 inches deep. For a variety of reasons that are too complicated to explain, that's giving me some headaches.

From Garvin's site:

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by TootsSUT:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HummBebe:
Lesson learned.....thanks Toots! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>



I'm in the process of trying to steal something else from e-bay!!! I have 3 screens open right now!!! And, no, I'm not telling what it is!! Wouldn't want any competition!! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Sniper

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by TootsSUT:
I'm in the process of trying to steal something else from e-bay!!! I have 3 screens open right now!!! And, no, I'm not telling what it is!! Wouldn't want any competition!! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

What monster have I created?

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by rodster:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Edspad:
What did you come up with ? im in the same situation, how to mate up my new jerry can with
a 4" wilderness Rack </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Metal can?

Because you have 4 inches of rack depth, you can probably put your can on one of its big sides and ratchet-strap it in place. A rubber cushion between the can and rack will keep it from slipping and will protect your rack from scratches.

Or you could buy Garvin's J-can rack, which is similar to what I was building today. What I built will work but I'm not real happy with it so will likely pursue version 4. My SUT bed rack is only 2 inches deep. For a variety of reasons that are too complicated to explain, that's giving me some headaches.

From Garvin's site:

</div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yea i was looking there, i was kind of worried about it fitting...i lost a fight to an old jerry can 1944 vintage. pretty rusty inside.
gave up and bought a new one, after my acid trick did not get all the crud out.

If it were my truck, I'd be reluctant to have the can standing upright on the roof as pictured. That's just screaming for a tree branch to whack it good. A flat mount -- however you do it -- would probably work best.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Edspad:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by TootsSUT:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HummBebe:
Lesson learned.....thanks Toots! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>



I'm in the process of trying to steal something else from e-bay!!! I have 3 screens open right now!!! And, no, I'm not telling what it is!! Wouldn't want any competition!! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Sniper </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hehe!!!!!

Edspad -- check out this can mount. You can mount your can vertical or horizontal with one of these.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by rodster:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by TootsSUT:
I'm in the process of trying to steal something else from e-bay!!! I have 3 screens open right now!!! And, no, I'm not telling what it is!! Wouldn't want any competition!! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

What monster have I created? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yeah! It's all your fault!!! 10 more minutes to go!!

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by rodster:
If it were my truck, I'd be reluctant to have the can standing upright on the roof as pictured. That's just screaming for a tree branch to whack it good. A flat mount -- however you do it -- would probably work best. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Most likely it would happen in town (my luck)
or maybe the only tree for 25 miles in the desert

Just ratchet the cans down. They won't go anywhere.

Or Modify this
CJ MOUNT

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Edspad:
Most likely it would happen in town (my luck)
or maybe the only tree for 25 miles in the desert </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Actually, we might encounter a few Joshua trees that big on this run! And when you head north with us on a future run, the trees can get tall and often hang over the trail. Fun, fun, fun.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by KenP:
Just ratchet the cans down. They won't go anywhere. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Intruder alert! Intruder alert!

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Edspad:
Or Modify this
CJ MOUNT </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

That's the same as the one at 4WP, yes?