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18 minutes ago, South Bay said:

Nice.  Now get after it  . . .

Finishing this cup  and dropping the kids off at the pool then we gone!

7 minutes ago, sand diva said:

Did the “W” finally stop?

It finally did after midnight 

@Grease Monkey @Greengo @Yarder @Big E @SandyCheeks @sand diva @Kevin Evan and Mariah and those not pictured that stuck around through the insane weather event and delayed their treks home to help replace a damaged flag. It took everyone to get it done, no way that it was happening without all of you!

Not 100% certain what or how it happened… speculation that it could have been the solar lights malfunctioning or it could have been lighting. Third option is fireworks or something of the sort. Noticed it on Saturday and know it was 100% not burned only a few days prior.  Whatever it was, three of the solar lights were destroyed and the flag was burned pretty bad - damned shame too, as this was in exceptionally good shape for this time of year and was flown for us over the US capital building on 11/01/23 by @madweazl 

There’s a healthy debate about what caused it, and while everyone was hoping for a solar light failure or lightening, not one person on site believes either to be possible… the lithium batts were intact, lights appear to be damaged from the outside - in, not inside-out. No lightening strikes in the area since it was last fully intact. Also, a lot of cardboard tubes and plastic discs, etc (fireworks remnants) were found in the area.

At any rate, the W was in full effect at this point, sustained moving sand for 30+ hours and even some rain for good measure… but we knew what needed to be done. Went through the list of what was needed and rallied the troops for a recovery run Sunday… by the time we were able to get out there the dunes were fully reset, still blowing off the ridges, and completely whited out, making everything more challenging.
We got Old Glory changed out and ready for the summer but it took a lot of people to do it, most of which delayed their departure from G by several hours to make it happen. This needed fixing and there is zero chance it was happening with out y’all - can’t thank you enough!

Be it changing out the flag when needed, holding the Veterans Day Gathering, hosting veterans and their families in the dunes and making them feel welcomed and honored, or picking up trash and doing their part, these are Glamis Veterans - all volunteers making it happen and making Glamis and our Nation a better place for it. Thank you  

9 day trip. Lotta heat with shade and misters first part, lotta W and blowing sand second part with some rain for good measure. Escaped the W to Yuma last night for some Texas Roadhouse and another 30 gallons of fuel. A lotta riding in store today on fully reset dunes and then steak night tonight, a lotta riding tomorrow in store for us and finally pulling out Wednesday. 

Saturday we noticed the flag had been damaged by fire (different thread for that discussion) and needed to be replaced - most everyone besides us and BigE were planning to pull out asap Sunday morning and get out of the W and back to work but they all delayed their departure and got down with a flag replacement effort Sunday in the blowing sand and whites out dunes. Can’t thank everyone enough

Especially the ones after a full reset in G. 

46 minutes ago, Realbadlarry said:

You hit something? that's been wearing for a while or your alignment is jacked. 

Only sweet jumps 

Truck doesn’t usually wobble but on the road through Ocotillo Wells you can never tell if it’s the shitty road or the vehicle … decided to err on the side of caution for once… glad I did. I don’t think it was going to make it G! 

Today… Instead of my traditional smashing of the liver in celebration we headed up the mountains to attend my first ever baby shower… I spent a decade as a Scoutmaster and a little kid that I talked off the ledge of homesickness and countless other experiences is a grown ass man now, making a living and making his own family… pretty cool. I’m definitely not ready to attend any other baby showers but it was pretty great catching up with him, his brothers I led as well, and his fam. 

18 minutes ago, FASTER DADDY said:

Flashpoint and I will be down in G this weekend....if you happen to be in the neighborhood! Car looks great! She never left me walking in all the years I owned her. I'll have to dig up some of my old photos of it on the jig at Funco. 

As it turns out, will be at pad 3 this Tuesday through next Tuesday with a bunch of GD peeps all weekend! Can’t miss the GV wrapped trailer - holler when ya get in!

10 hours ago, FASTER DADDY said:

Congratulations on the purchase!!! I know that car very very well!! Still have the sales receipt from Grant!! Had some amazing  in that car with many board members in the rearview mirror! I got to check it out a couple months ago. Was very tempted to buy it back!! Have fun!!

Had NO idea this was your old car! Even more stoked now that she's back in the GD fam

Finally cleared out the storage unit we had to rent for all the GV chit ... now my garage is full before I bring the two trailers home from G  ...but I'm not hemorrhaging the storage unit $ ... took a truck load of chit to the landfill, hit Sam's Club, stocking on supplies, packing, and prep for the trip back to G this Tuesday  

3 hours ago, Tonyd said:

Yes, he is a little different....but he is a good dude!!!

I meant the cap he sells  I sent him the pics above and he didn't think it would work

3 hours ago, J Alper said:

They are $125 each, take me a couple of days to get one in, 

 

Is that the Empi Race Trim one? If so, current one isn't branded like that one is

13 minutes ago, Tonyd said:

Call Bob at RBP manufacturing

7146307054

I did, thanks! His is a little different

Looking for this particular lug nut hub cap. Car has 930 micro stubs and missing one. By chance does anyone have one laying about or know where I can pick one up?

5 minutes ago, Grease Monkey said:

Stoked for you and Christy.

I mean Christy and you.

 true enough, it really is "her" car - I just get to drive it when she isn't out there 

1 minute ago, EastMT said:

Nice! What is the model name and or generation number?

2006 #15 Gen4 Hustler

Rear shocks were missing the rubber grommets over the misalignment bushings and all four lower rear misalignment bushings looked like the one on the right, tops were ok but got replaced anyhow as did all four uniballs.

Lower shock mounts were worn pretty good, especially the passenger side. Both were replaced

The rhino lining on the arms might be great but kinda sucks when it's time to cut and weld... we won't be doing anymore of that in the future

Joined the Funco Family. @Grease Monkey took the wife  for a ride Regatta weekend and she remembered how much she missed having a buggy  so we went and picked this up immediately afterwards. Our last buggy was ~15 years ago and was a VW beam car...

Listing was: 20062 Funco Hustler SSE 4 seat (#15) 420 horse Redline Northstar w/ MEFI, Mendeola 2-D, 930s, two-tube bypass Kings, radio & intercom with 4 head sets, 2 owner, factory built, professionally maintained, and super clean. 

Car is pretty much a time capsule... gages, lighting, etc. all original. Original paint still there but previous owner updated panels with some black vinyl.

Went through the car and everything looked good except the lower rear shock mounts and a leak PS reservoir cap. Replaced the shock mounts, all four rear shock uniballs, misalignment bushings, and grommets as well as the radiator hoses... then time for a shake down.

Happy to report that after 6 days there were zero issues besides the leaky PS reservoir cap. Temp fix for that and all is good  Still have ~20 days left in the dunes this season and won't do much to it until it's over. May eventually do the full update or just a couple things here and there, unsure yet - air system probably top of the list - but very happy with the car!

**Had to edit the post - turns out this is a Gen3 SSE coil car from 2002 and originally built and owned by @FASTER DADDY - good seeing you the other day and really appreciate the intel on this gem

Need to take some measurements, may be interested.

3 minutes ago, Esco said:

Good now people should be working, I have today off so I will be

First thing I said is that I should now be able to get more done today... yet here I am on GD instead

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Totally not related to Super Tuesday

LOTS of good times... but the absolute best was Zilla towing Ian after one of them... one of the funniest moments I've ever seen in all my years

"You aren't coming in my butt!"