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Sep 29, 2012 | 09:33 PM

#16

badger_hound

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From: Mid-Michigan

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Originally Posted by bobj49f2

I thinking about holding 2013 at my place so the Canadian and upper midwestenerns could attend but if you guys want to hold one that's fine. Maybe I'd try to make it with the panel this time. I have the mountain part handled after 421.

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Originally Posted by 51PanelMan

We can work Truckstock our way to the West. Since it was in the East, it can move to the Midwest, then the West. If this continues, then everyone would know that Truckstock will be in their region every three years. That's how most national car clubs do it.

Why not have the best of both worlds? We could have regional meetings in all areas every year, then maybe a national meeting every 4th year...

After all, don't we need MORE excuses to get together in person?!

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Originally Posted by ibuzzard

Put it together,Badger.Not sure that the half dozen or so members who would come to such a gathering,warrants us asking anyone for sponsorship money,though.Us locals could certainly pony up a bit extra to show hospitality to any guests from afar though.The group campsite is not expensive, and will usually accommodate at least a dozen people,I think.I live real close,could hook us up with some good food,my treat.

Only remember,Ford truck owners drive their trucks,not trailering them like C***y owners and - dare I say it - Hardly Able,Son owners!LOL

I'm on it!

Sep 29, 2012 | 09:38 PM

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ibuzzard

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From: Mariposa, Ca.

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Originally Posted by badger_hound

LOL! Slow down Tiger,Baby steps First.Good idea having a local get together here, as a start,methinks.I would never travel far to sweat while camping.Nice and cool under these tall trees, even in the warmest months.

Now you've got a winter project to work on.

Sep 29, 2012 | 09:41 PM

#18

51PanelMan

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From: San Jose, CA

Not sure if I trust my 52 to make it over the summit on highway 17. I'm afraid that neither the engine, nor the brakes, or both, may not be able to handle the climb and descend. However, I'm just a sissy when it comes to driving the Panel anywhere on land where it's not flat.

Sep 29, 2012 | 09:43 PM

#19

badger_hound

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Originally Posted by ibuzzard

Yeah, probably a bit too ambitious, but hey, it sure sounds exciting, eh?

Sep 29, 2012 | 09:44 PM

#20

ibuzzard

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From: Mariposa, Ca.

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Originally Posted by 51PanelMan

I'll have my Driver shuttle you over the hill,Ilya.

NUMBERDUMMYYY...........Front and Center!!!!!!!!!!!

Sep 29, 2012 | 09:55 PM

#21

badger_hound

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Or you can take Hecker Pass... it's an easier grade, less traffic, and it offers a pretty awesome view of Monterey Bay from Mt. Madonna.

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Sep 29, 2012 | 10:01 PM

#22

51PanelMan

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It gets a bit sketchy going through Mt. Madonna park.

Sep 29, 2012 | 10:03 PM

#23

badger_hound

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It gets a bit sketchy going through Mt. Madonna park.

I fear hwy 17 FAR more...

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Sep 29, 2012 | 10:09 PM

#24

bobj49f2

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You don't know mountain driving until you experience the 30 minute drive up and the 30 minute drive down over Pine Mountain KY in a F-2 with a stock drive train. After that I think I can handle anything. Those were the scariest minutes I've spent driving in my life. On the way down I had the choice of either driving into the moutain side or going over the with at least a 300 foot drop. When we finally made it to the bottom I pulled to the side and just stood there looking at the F-2 for about 15 minutes, saying absolutely nothing.

Sep 29, 2012 | 10:14 PM

#25

ibuzzard

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Originally Posted by bobj49f2

You don't know mountain driving until you experience the 3 minute drive up and the 30 minute drive down over Pine Mountain KY in a F-2 with a stock drive train. After that I think I can handle anything. Those were the scariest minutes I've spent driving in my life. On the way down I had the choice of either driving into the moutain side or going over the with at least a 300 foot drop. When we finally made it to the bottom I pulled to the side and just stood there looking at the F-2 for about 15 minutes, saying absolutely nothing.

I'd have put on TWO pairs of Depends.... if I could only remember where I left them.

Sep 30, 2012 | 10:58 AM

#26

bobj49f2

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I'd have put on TWO pairs of Depends.... if I could only remember where I left them.

I was way too pre-occupied to worry about depends

I will tell this, I don't think my hands ever sweated as much as they did coming down that mountain.

Sep 30, 2012 | 01:18 PM

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raytasch

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FWIW, Ross and I were behind Bob in my F-350. I am used to driving these type roads, learned at a very early age. BTW, I came most of the way down in and out of third gear enjoying every minute of it. BTW, Bob did very well. Any descent where you open the door and walk away is a good descent, even if the seat may need cleaning.

I never did ask Mrs Bob what she thought of that segment of the trip.

Sep 30, 2012 | 01:24 PM

#28

bobj49f2

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Originally Posted by raytasch

FWIW, Ross and I were behind Bob in my F-350. But I am used to driving these type roads, learned at an early age. BTW, I came most of the way down in and out of third gear

I should have strapped a few old tires on my back bumper and you could have given me a little help up the mountain on the cruise but I was all alone on 421 and it was a lot worse than the big wide curvey road we drove on the cruise. Well, I wasn't completely a lone on 421, my wife was experiencing it right along side me.

Sep 30, 2012 | 03:33 PM

#29

51PanelMan

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I'm having my own mini-Truckstock over at my house this weekend. First, Jolly Roger Joe came for a visit on Friday and this morning Mike, "badger_hound", stopped by to pick up some parts. I'm ipressed with his 3 year old son's vocabulary. He knows what a gauge is as he pointed to one in my truck. Great job, Mike!