CFFC Fall Color Tours 2022 - Event Date: 18&nbsp;Sep.&nbsp;2022 - 23&nbsp;Sep.&nbsp;2022

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Posted: 03 July 2022 at 7:00am

+1 ^^^ What Mike said.

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Posted: 03 July 2022 at 9:57am

Hey all, Going back to the snatch ring recovery discussion we were having on page 7, I see the video I was referring to has reposted:

If you go to 10:45 in this video. There is a real good example of using it where the pulling Jeep is not able to get to the proper draw angle. The strap around the rock concept was a design by Dr Westerman phd. It also shows Stan using his starter motor to assist the pull because GJ wasn’t running right. Then at 18:18 you can see where we are using a snatch ring to pull the Jeep forward while Bob winches the Jeep around the obstacle. Even though this might look like a haste to some, I had a lot of fun doing this sort of problem solving and designing the rigging. Good times. Thanks guys!

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Brian and I have both done the trail. I think we would both agree that the trail is not as hard as the internet makes it out to be. The thing is, it is not a typical FCT trail where you wake up Wednesday morning and decide after the drivers meeting, “hey, I think I’ll follow this group”. With all of the other trails, the trail leader can have confidence that all his flock can do the trail and if necessary, perform an easy recovery. HC would require some sort of pre-planning. In short, this trail is not for everyone.

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Posted: 03 July 2022 at 2:38pm

Holy Cross

Had some friends "attempt" to run it this past Thursday. They had a group of 4 well built JKU & JLUs on 37s and 40s.

All was going well until they hit the first real obstacle and ran into over 2 dozen SxS. They waited over 2 hours as the SxSs tried to get up the obstacle in every possible way, many having breakdowns etc.

My friends turned around and left and said they encountered at least another dozen SxS headed up the trail.

Only going to get worse.

Might be easier to trailer and try Wheeler Lake in the middle of the week some year.

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Posted: 03 July 2022 at 2:44pm

I’m fine with the fourmile too. It’s all good

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Posted: 03 July 2022 at 2:44pm

Attention 2022 FCT Invitees

Looking for those of you that may be Bestop equipped.

Bestop has asked me to take some photos for their heritage collection and catalog as well as social media. If you happen to have any Bestop products on your rig during FCT can we get together for a bit so I can get some photos for them?

They are donating to the Thursday night raffle and have asked me to do this for them in return for their donation.

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Posted: 03 July 2022 at 9:35pm

Traci,

I have a 3-month-old (never been on the street) Tiger Top on my 3A but alas I am not going to be a CFT. If interested maybe, they could find a local photographer to take pictures here.

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Posted: 03 July 2022 at 9:36pm

They wanted photos at FCT since they are donating/sponsoring that event.

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I have a 3-month-old (never been on the street) Tiger Top on my 3A but alas I am not going to be a CFT. If interested maybe, they could find a local photographer to take pictures here.

Fltfndr)

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Posted: 03 July 2022 at 10:55pm

Traci If you look at FCT 2021on page 26 there are several pictures of my jeep "Nelle Belle", near bottom of page, with the full BestTop.

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Posted: 03 July 2022 at 10:57pm

I will have to find out if they will accept photos from last year. They are sending a Bestop banner out to use in some of the photos.

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Traci If you look at FCT 2021on page 26 there are several pictures of my jeep "Nelle Belle", near bottom of page, with the full BestTop.

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Posted: 04 July 2022 at 1:43pm

Mike, any update on "drop-outs"? Doesn't look like much hope for those of us who didn't make the top 50. You could allow down listers to attend if they "wear" their Bestops.... though for me, that's a winter top and not something for your mild September weather at Nathrop.

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Posted: 05 July 2022 at 7:22am

3A Steve, this has been a year for the record books. In over 2 months I have only had one person drop off the Primary list. Any other year I'd have had a half dozen or more. I don't know how the computer did it but it picked some really motivated, dedicated, and capable folks for the top 50 this year. I suspect this will be the year with the fewest replacements. I don't know how this is happening, but the Primary's are holding onto their slots. But I promise you that just as soon as a slot opens up, I'll be into the Alternate list to find a replacement. My goal is to have 50 guest Jeeps here for FCT.

There are four jobs that I have to do that take me away from visiting with my guests, that need to be done daily, that I will offer up to any alternate in exchange for the guaranteed slot to join us here this year. They aren't big jobs, but they need to be done daily. The four jobs are: 1. Shop trash; 2. Portapotty trash and alcohol spray bottles; 3. Shop bathroom cleaning; 4. Shower house cleaning.

How will I pick an alternate to fill a job? By random number lottery. During the month of July I will compile a list of all the alternates who are willing to do each job. Email me your name, and what job(s) you are willing to do. I will list all names for each job in a spreadsheet and let the random number generator pick the top name. You can put in for any one job, or all the jobs. But you will only get one job, even if you are selected in two lottery's then I will decide which job you will get. I want to offer this opportunity to 4 of the alternates.

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Shop trash. Empty all the trash cans in the shop each morning. Consolidate trash into one or two cans to not waste trash can liners. Take trash to the dumpster. Replace any trash can liners that are removed. Nytril gloves provided on request. Trash can liners provided.

Portopotty trash and alcohol. Portopotties will have handwash units next to them. Put a trash bag at each handwash unit to collect paper towels. Replace them daily. Pick up trash in and around the portopotties. install alcohol spray bottles at each portopotty group. Check and refill them daily in the morning. There will be 3 portopotty groups. Supplies will be provided.

Clean shop bathroom. Each morning clean the toilet, sink, urinal, and empty the trash. Replace toilet paper and paper towels. Check paper products and cleaning supplies daily.

Clean shower house. For both shower stalls, each morning wipe down all contact surfaces with chlorine solution. Wash down floor mat. Empty trash bag and any trash left inside. Check to see that fan, heater, and lights work. Cleaning supplies are provided. Nytril gloves provided.

Send your name and the list of jobs you're willing to do to M38Picard@gmail.com. This is not my regular email, but one that is set up for this task. I will collect names during July and on August 1st I will announce who got which job. I hope there are some who will trade some work for the chance to be here for FCT. I know that each job takes me time away from helping or getting to know our guests. I really appreciate any interest this offering may generate. If it works well this year, it could become a regular offering each year.

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Posted: 05 July 2022 at 12:05pm

I just had the second primary person drop out. And just as quickly I contacted the next Alternate and they are in. I like it when it goes quickly like that.

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Posted: 06 July 2022 at 12:25pm

Hello, my L head 51's engine just expired while I was heading to pull a float in our towns 4th of July's parade. Anyone recommend a engine re-manufacturer / re-builder? Any thoughts on Jasper?

Looking forward to meeting all of you this fall!

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Posted: 06 July 2022 at 6:08pm

Herman, I just got finished talking to a friend of mine in arkansas. He gave me the web sight and phone number of someone he recommends. He has one of their engines in his cj2a and it has been doing very good for him. Here is the web sight. WWW.jeep1942.com ; . His name is Dan Sharon and his phone is 479-323-7039. Jim said if you make a deal and need the old engine sent in for return he can haul it back with him for you. Good luck. Jim highly recommends this guy! Mike

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Posted: 07 July 2022 at 6:19pm

I just ordered some carburetor parts from him. He owns Classic Military Vehicles and his service was great!

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