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Post by Jugglerguy on Dec 31, 2018 14:01:13 GMT -5
Last summer, I bought a new Jeep Wrangler. It's my third Jeep since 1990; I keep them a long time. This time I splurged and bought a Rubicon, even though it's overkill for any driving I do here in Michigan. I've been watching a lot of YouTube videos of people driving some beautiful trails, and I'm strongly considering going to Colorado this summer to drive some of them myself. The main trial I'm interested in is Imogene Pass, first inspired by this thread from crazysanman . This video helped too: I'm definitely an off roading novice and I'm not interested in ruining my Jeep, but I'd be interested in some other beginning trails in the area. Based on my experience in Yellowstone, Glacier, and Banff parks in a minivan on paved roads, I'm not very comfortable with heights. Here's a great video of how I'd feel on Blackbear Pass: I can't really call myself a rock nut without picking up a few rocks along the way, so I'm also interested in good rock hounding between Michigan and Colorado. My wife will be coming along and she's not into rocks like I am, so all day excursions are not really an option. It's also a small vehicle (two door), so there won't be much room for buckets and shovels. I wouldn't be doing any really serious hounding. So I guess I want suggestions for wimpy Jeeping and wimpy rock picking. First Jeep: Current Jeep:
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Post by Garage Rocker on Dec 31, 2018 15:12:44 GMT -5
Like the then and now photos. Well done. Good looking Jeep you've got now.
I have nothing to offer in the way of Jeeping or collecting in that area, but the second video was nerve racking to watch. 'Stand by your man' playing in the background. Ironic. "Plenty of room to the right! To the right!"
Hope you get some good advice, it sounds like a great trip.
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Post by Jugglerguy on Dec 31, 2018 15:15:36 GMT -5
Like the then and now photos. Well done. Good looking Jeep you've got now. I have nothing to offer in the way of Jeeping or collecting in that area, but the second video was nerve racking to watch. 'Stand by your man' playing in the background. Ironic. "Plenty of room to the right! To the right!" Hope you get some good advice, it sounds like a great trip. Yeah, that Black Bear video cracked me up.
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Post by Garage Rocker on Dec 31, 2018 15:26:49 GMT -5
By the way, that first video was very well produced. Love the aerial shots. Makes me want to go too.
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Post by mohs on Dec 31, 2018 16:49:00 GMT -5
to the right!! to the right !!! knock the wall down to the right to the right she's right!
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Post by aDave on Dec 31, 2018 17:00:14 GMT -5
Sorry, Rob Jugglerguy , but I can't help, as I've never done a trip through CO or the midwest. However, like Randy Garage Rocker , I like the photos. It absolutely boggles my mind that when you took the first photo, that you knew you would strike the same pose and wear the same colored clothes decades later. Amazing. Count me out of that Jeep trail. I don't like heights too much either. I wouldn't want to drive it, and I'd like it even less if I was a passenger. It is beautiful country, however. Good luck on the trip!
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Post by nowyo on Dec 31, 2018 17:53:56 GMT -5
Rob Jugglerguy, I've got a couple of books on Jeeping and rockhounding in Colorado, if I can find them. Been awhile since I've been over there messing around and don't see it happening soon. PM me your address and I'll send them to you. Had a 1982 CJ-7 I bought new in the fall of 1981. Finally sold it in 2006, really wish I still had it. I'll rummage through my few remaining brain cells and see if I can recommend some routes for you. Russ
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Post by MsAli on Dec 31, 2018 18:23:23 GMT -5
OH HECK NOOOOOO!!!
I would have so much anxiety, it isn't even funny!
The wife cracks me up! TO THE RIGHT HONEY! (I would be so worse.)
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Post by fishnpinball on Dec 31, 2018 18:44:59 GMT -5
The road that goes from Idaho Springs to Central City used to be called the Oh My God Road. You did not need 4 wheel drive, but it was single lane with about 7 miles between points that 2 cars could pass. Easy drive now that it has been widened. I would hang my head out the window and look down the hill while my sisters were hugging the door on the other side of the car. Lots of beautiful areas that are accessible to cars with high clearance. The Forest service provides free maps that show routes that you are allowed to drive on. Sites like traildamage.com can give you a relative idea how tough the roads are.
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Post by Jugglerguy on Dec 31, 2018 18:47:41 GMT -5
Rob Jugglerguy, I've got a couple of books on Jeeping and rockhounding in Colorado, if I can find them. Been awhile since I've been over there messing around and don't see it happening soon. PM me your address and I'll send them to you. Had a 1982 CJ-7 I bought new in the fall of 1981. Finally sold it in 2006, really wish I still had it. I'll rummage through my few remaining brain cells and see if I can recommend some routes for you. Russ Thanks Russ. I’ve never had a CJ, but I did learn to drive in a 1950 something Willy’s. There was one at the deer camp I hunted at as a kid. The owner got me driving around in circles in the lawn/field in front of the cabin. I think I was in second gear. After a couple laps, he jumped out while I was still rolling and told me to park it when I was done. Have you been on Imogene Pass?
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Post by Jugglerguy on Dec 31, 2018 18:50:46 GMT -5
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Post by Jugglerguy on Dec 31, 2018 18:55:46 GMT -5
The road that goes from Idaho Springs to Central City used to be called the Oh My God Road. You did not need 4 wheel drive, but it was single lane with about 7 miles between points that 2 cars could pass. Easy drive now that it has been widened. I would hang my head out the window and look down the hill while my sisters were hugging the door on the other side of the car. Lots of beautiful areas that are accessible to cars with high clearance. The Forest service provides free maps that show routes that you are allowed to drive on. Sites like traildamage.com can give you a relative idea how tough the roads are. Thanks, I’ll check that site out.
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Post by mohs on Dec 31, 2018 19:54:44 GMT -5
OH HECK NOOOOOO!!! I would have so much anxiety, it isn't even funny! The wife cracks me up! TO THE RIGHT HONEY! (I would be so worse.) Ha ha ali She did throw in a to the left 1 time Just show her devious side But her husband got her back When she asked Should I put on my seat belt? He says: No He was real joker
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Post by fishnpinball on Dec 31, 2018 20:47:31 GMT -5
The road that goes from Idaho Springs to Central City used to be called the Oh My God Road. You did not need 4 wheel drive, but it was single lane with about 7 miles between points that 2 cars could pass. Easy drive now that it has been widened. I would hang my head out the window and look down the hill while my sisters were hugging the door on the other side of the car. Lots of beautiful areas that are accessible to cars with high clearance. The Forest service provides free maps that show routes that you are allowed to drive on. Sites like traildamage.com can give you a relative idea how tough the roads are. Thanks, I’ll check that site out. Looks like they changed it from free to pay to play. I will need to find another myself.
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Post by NRG on Dec 31, 2018 22:38:45 GMT -5
If you don't have one already, you must have a winch. Pull yourself through or out of very difficult situations.
A hi lift jack or two are also considered necessary.
Then a high tensile strength tow strap is also required.
Shovel(s) too.
Additions:
Not as important.
Compressor so you can air down your tires.
Ropes.
Tool kit.
Intake snorkel so you can cross deep water. Extra alternator .
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Post by nowyo on Dec 31, 2018 23:13:28 GMT -5
If you don't have one already, you must have a winch. Pull yourself through or out of very difficult situations. A hi lift jack or two are also considered necessary. Then a high tensile strength tow strap is also required. Shovel(s) too. Additions: Not as important. Compressor so you can air down your tires. Ropes. Tool kit. Intake snorkel so you can cross deep water. Extra alternator .
One problem with this list-no room left for the cooler full of beer. Required by law on all off road excursions in CO.
At least when I was younger.
Russ
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Post by nowyo on Dec 31, 2018 23:21:02 GMT -5
Rob Jugglerguy , I've got a couple of books on Jeeping and rockhounding in Colorado, if I can find them. Been awhile since I've been over there messing around and don't see it happening soon. PM me your address and I'll send them to you. Had a 1982 CJ-7 I bought new in the fall of 1981. Finally sold it in 2006, really wish I still had it. I'll rummage through my few remaining brain cells and see if I can recommend some routes for you. Russ Thanks Russ. I’ve never had a CJ, but I did learn to drive in a 1950 something Willy’s. There was one at the deer camp I hunted at as a kid. The owner got me driving around in circles in the lawn/field in front of the cabin. I think I was in second gear. After a couple laps, he jumped out while I was still rolling and told me to park it when I was done. Have you been on Imogene Pass?
Always wanted one of those old Willys. CJ-3B, small block Chevy, Turbo 400, Atlas box, Dana 60's front & rear, 5.13 gears, 35 inch tires...
Never did Imogene, nor most of the "famous" trails. Too much traffic. Sorry to hear that the Oh My God road has been widened and stuff-that was a great one to take visitors on. What part of Colorado are you planning to see?
Russ
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Post by NRG on Dec 31, 2018 23:45:33 GMT -5
One problem with this list-no room left for the cooler full of beer. Required by law on all off road excursions in CO.
At least when I was younger.
Russ
Brother from another mother. Thanks Russ.
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Post by MsAli on Jan 1, 2019 0:01:52 GMT -5
OH HECK NOOOOOO!!! I would have so much anxiety, it isn't even funny! The wife cracks me up! TO THE RIGHT HONEY! (I would be so worse.) Ha ha ali She did throw in a to the left 1 time Just show her devious side But her husband got her back When she asked Should I put on my seat belt? He says: No He was real joker Yeah he was a hoot Funny thing is I would be a better driver than a passenger I like having control Then I watched a video that showed all the jeeps that didnt make it
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Post by aDave on Jan 1, 2019 0:29:02 GMT -5
If that isn't pure Minnesotan, I don't know what else is.
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