2014 Moab Pictures...here Ya Go !!!

[JoFotoz]

So..I thought I kick off the 2014 MOAb picture thread...

..... with this Gem :eek:

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/BUSTED.JPG (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=24743)


Stopped by the Po-Po doing 87 in a 75 zone 50 miles from Moab!!

But officer..I was locked in at 75 mph on my Cruise Control...??

Well sir...( he glances at my tires)..
...you do realize that bigger tires alter your speedo.

REALLY??..I reply...:cool:

Yes Sir.. (Insert 10 min lecture of gearing) !!
Nice rig by the way..WTF is it.
(Insert 10 min chat about VX's and off roading in general)

OK Sir...I wont cite you this time... :dance:

Why thank you officer..ya learn something new every day .

Who knew... tires and gears alter your speedo.. :cool::rolleyes::cool:

Lucky me...

I'm in Moab...ON THE STOOP..
...with Swede and Jay.... YAY!!

More Later :thumbup:

Jo

[Mile High VX]

Simply EPIC Jo...:winkgray:

[bartmanS4]

Sorry officer, I didn't know you couldn't do that...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_nbG4HORig

[nocturnalVX]

Glad you didn't get cited, and glad to hear the Stoop festivities are under way... only wish Cece & I could be there!

[VX crazy]

Wish we were there too.........super sad!

[MSHardeman]

Nice Jo!

Looking forward to getting to the newly remodeled Stoop tomorrow evening with a couple of other Colorado VXers and Jamas.

Hold down the fort till we get there.

SO EXCITED!!

[arcobarco]

You have got to be kidding?
The same thing happened to Lizette and me last year. We were pulled over just before canyonlands.
What crazy luck. Really glad you were able to get off. he robably let you off because of the VXj, and your honest boyish face. lmfao :bgwo:

[JoFotoz]

Funniest part of it all...

....is the 'warning' notice.

Year...1999
Make..Isuzu

Model...ORW

I kid you not!

Jo

[Y33TREKker]

Plausible denial strikes again. ;)

[JoFotoz]

Well..it rained all last night...
...and into this morning.

Four of us went up Bull Canyon..with a careful eye out for
escape routes in case of flash flooding :eek:

Didnt get out and take pics...too wet..and sleet!
This the Goony Bird road..for those that know Moab.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_3744.JPG (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=24746)
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An hour earlier on the way up this was DRY!

About 18-24 inches of water on way down!

Cars are all muddy..great river and flooded road fun :thumbup:

Jo

[Triathlete]

Wonder how Kane Creek is flowing? Thats a lot of water in a short time considering how sandy that road is.

[Scott Harness]

Wish we were there too.........super sad!

Me too! DON'T run over Goony birds toes...:p

[tom4bren]

Funniest part of it all...

....is the 'warning' notice.

Year...1999
Make..Isuzu

Model...ORW

I kid you not!

Jo

Were you wearing your 'Whore Jockey' T-Shirt????

[orion]

With the complete lack of pictures, I'm beginning to think Jo and jay are the only ones that showed up this year...... Pics or it didn't happen!

[blacksambo]

Great show Jo! Give'em hell!

[kodiak]

:p


http://www.vehicross.info/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1750&stc=1&d=1400128500

[VX KAT]

Fins & Things
VXorado (Jon) in awesome new OD, JAMAS (Jon) all black, RickOKC (Rick) in white, a Jeep Cherokee friend and Bartmans4 (Scott) in bright blue.
Rode shotgun with Scott (bartmans4), was great fun! We had much cooler weather than normal, so it was nice.


Each picture is labeled individually with names in my gallery.

FANTASTIC SCENERY
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSCF7392.JPG


VXORADO IN NEW OD COLOR
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSCF7733.JPG


JAMAS WITH A WAGGLY BACK END
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSCF7530.JPG


LINE UP THE VXs!
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSCF7594.JPG


FANTASTIC SCENERY
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSCF7826.JPG


CARS LOOK LIKE MATCHBOX TOYS
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSCF7453.JPG


CARS LOOK LIKE MATCHBOX TOYS
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSCF7746.JPG


CARS LOOK LIKE MATCHBOX TOYS
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSCF7844.JPG


GOING OVER THE EDGE
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSCF7496.JPG


PUDDLES ARE ALWAYS FUN
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSCF7730.JPG


JAMAS IN SILOUETTE
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSCF7756.JPG


VXORADO IN SILOUETTE
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSCF7754.JPG


LINED UP! VXORADO, JAMAS, BARTMANS4
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSCF7692.JPG

[VX KAT]

TOP OF THE WORLD
Nice fully restored FJ40 joined the group. Got a little tippy when his left wheels went over the edge a little. Everybody helped to counter balance him, and placed rocks to get him enough traction to get up and over.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_0029.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_01101.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_0118.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_0154.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_01601.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_0165.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_0185.JPG




THIS DOESN'T LOOK GOOD!
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_02811.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_02701.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_02781.JPG


THIS TRAIL HAS GOTTEN MUCH MORE DIFFICULT OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS WITH MORE SEVERE LEDGES.
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_0317.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_03793.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_04751.JPG


AND HERE'S THE MONEY SHOT THAT MAKES IT ALL WORTH IT
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_05291.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_05341.JPG

[Ang]

AMAZING. Hope to join you all next year :)

[WillyLin]

looks soooooooo fun.... sad i cant be there earlier but i will still be there on saturday night,, skydive on sunday.... staying at Stoop til monday morning.

[EVO]

AWESOME!!! Thanks for sharing!!

[JoFotoz]

Off Road Kilts............
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.http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_3762.JPG (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=24787)
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.Fins and Things with Justin (Zeus)...in our Kilts.
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:eek:

Leaving early tomorrow... :(

jo

PS...The Shirt is specially for Jon / VXorado..... :cool:

[arcobarco]

I wish that the wife and I were in that pic. Oh and 1 more awsome kilt.

Jo, what clan is that kilt patern? I really like it.:thumbup:

[VXorado]

Nice Jo, I knew you would wear the "Live Slow" Turtle shirt!!! :p

[VXorado]

Here we go,

Fins N Things

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r500/VXorado/Phone248_zpsa523bfe3.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/VXorado/media/Phone248_zpsa523bfe3.jpg.html)

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r500/VXorado/Phone255_zps358b5554.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/VXorado/media/Phone255_zps358b5554.jpg.html)

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r500/VXorado/Phone284_zps720007b9.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/VXorado/media/Phone284_zps720007b9.jpg.html)

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r500/VXorado/Phone285_zps835abc2c.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/VXorado/media/Phone285_zps835abc2c.jpg.html)

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r500/VXorado/Phone287_zps67fe0d7c.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/VXorado/media/Phone287_zps67fe0d7c.jpg.html)

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r500/VXorado/Phone290_zps8e70ef15.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/VXorado/media/Phone290_zps8e70ef15.jpg.html)

[VXorado]

Top of the World

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r500/VXorado/Phone295_zps119bd862.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/VXorado/media/Phone295_zps119bd862.jpg.html)

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r500/VXorado/Phone296_zps7d0a0a3c.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/VXorado/media/Phone296_zps7d0a0a3c.jpg.html)

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r500/VXorado/Phone297_zpsdbcbf1be.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/VXorado/media/Phone297_zpsdbcbf1be.jpg.html)


Jeep strapping VX or VX strapping Jeep???
http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r500/VXorado/Phone292_zpscd5a9646.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/VXorado/media/Phone292_zpscd5a9646.jpg.html)

[VXorado]

Golden Spike

I have video of everyone crossing the Golden Crack... I'll post them on Youtube in a bit.

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r500/VXorado/Phone310_zpsf32bd397.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/VXorado/media/Phone310_zpsf32bd397.jpg.html)

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r500/VXorado/Phone327_zps5bf43ac8.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/VXorado/media/Phone327_zps5bf43ac8.jpg.html)

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r500/VXorado/Phone328_zps70426f1d.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/VXorado/media/Phone328_zps70426f1d.jpg.html)

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r500/VXorado/Phone331_zpsff35474e.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/VXorado/media/Phone331_zpsff35474e.jpg.html)

[VXorado]

Metal Masher

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r500/VXorado/Phone337_zps5b008ebe.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/VXorado/media/Phone337_zps5b008ebe.jpg.html)

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r500/VXorado/Phone338_zpse2238007.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/VXorado/media/Phone338_zpse2238007.jpg.html)

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r500/VXorado/Phone343_zpse195497b.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/VXorado/media/Phone343_zpse195497b.jpg.html)

Baby Blue on Baby Lion's Back
http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r500/VXorado/Phone347_zps19bce78a.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/VXorado/media/Phone347_zps19bce78a.jpg.html)

[VXorado]

...And we took home a large Moab souvenir. The RS made it back to Colorado!!! :_steering

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r500/VXorado/Phone361_zpsf6a0bf07.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/VXorado/media/Phone361_zpsf6a0bf07.jpg.html)

Marked with a LDub "skull" on the back and Amy is still wearing her thrift shop formal wear. :cool:
http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r500/VXorado/Phone363_zps29cba042.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/VXorado/media/Phone363_zps29cba042.jpg.html)

[JAMAS]

It's a good thing I left when I did... I had that EXACT SAME HAT!!

...that would have been embarrassing ..

I'm impressed to see that the RS made it back.

[Triathlete]

Did anyone attempt rock chucker or widowmaker on metal masher?

[VX crazy]

Jon where did you get the red trooper? Was it for sale in Moab? Thanks for posting pics! You know, the depression isn't as bad as it is when I would have just gotten back from Moab......

[ZEUS]

Did anyone attempt rock chucker or widowmaker on metal masher?
I did, (Rock Chucker) in the CJ-7. Did not force it & backed off quick. The Big Beater truck ended up with the clutch linkage disconnected so Eli had to back off with that too. I never got to Widow Maker because of a simple ignition connection issue in my dad's Willys. I don't think I have ANY VX pics so I'll keep the pics of the American Wheeler stuff to myself. :p

[VX KAT]

Jon where did you get the red trooper? Was it for sale in Moab? Thanks for posting pics! You know, the depression isn't as bad as it is when I would have just gotten back from Moab......

Arcobarco (Jerry) bought it from Bart a while back. I think Jerry took off the 477s for his own VX, and maybe some other stuff, put the VX 430s in, and then Jon and Jerry traded/bartered/sold some parts for it.

[VXorado]

That's pretty much it Sue.

Already picked up a better hood and door at the junkyard yesterday along with finding the source of the oil leaks. I think later this week, I'll start tearing down the front end for a timing belt replacement and leak repair. Eventually it will get body work, vinyl wrap and a small suspension lift.

It's already becoming a fun project... as long as it doesn't distract me from the VX too much. :cool:

[JoFotoz]

Say What.....?????


Already picked up a better hood :

All the "artwork" made that hood unique..... ;puke2;

Thought long and hard about my VX plans on the drive to Vegas..

....I'll be in touch soon :rolleyes:

jo

[Donner]

Here is the link to my pics.
Unfortunately most of the photos from the rain storm didn't turn out :(. There's a couple of good ones in there though.
http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/Donnerhund/library/Moab%202014

[ZEUS]

Donner, what was the story with those two Dodge trucks? Mopar engineers testing things or what? That is crazy!

[Triathlete]

Earning their "trail rated" badge ;) :D

[nfpgasmask]

Well, I may not have been there, but at least my old tired Reno RS was! You better move that thing off your driveway, man!!!

Bart

PS - I hate you all. Sorry I missed this AGAIN. I'm trying for next year in the Trooper.

PPS - Jo, I've used the same excuse and gotten out of 2 tickets that way. LOL

[ZEUS]

Bart, I was going to call you from the Stoop but I knew you would not answer. :bgwo:
I think right now I will take the time to once again prod Linda into accepting she is going to Moab next year! :yeso:
I will wear a kimono with DeLoreans on the shoulders if that is what it takes!

[nfpgasmask]

LOL, I would not have answered because I was in Barcelona. :)

Yeah, the seed is already planted. I'm forcing her.

Bart

PS -
I will wear a kimono with DeLoreans on the shoulders if that is what it takes!
I need to see this.

[MSHardeman]

PS -
I need to see this.

NO ONE needs to see that. :eek:

[ZEUS]

PS -
I need to see this.


NO ONE needs to see that. :eek:

Come on, Mark, can it get much worse than what you saw this year? OK, yes. Yes, it can... but not from a kimono! Actually, I think you just single-handedly challenged me to do so! :yeso:

[Donner]

Donner, what was the story with those two Dodge trucks? Mopar engineers testing things or what? That is crazy!

There was a small crowd and about a half dozen brand-new full size Dodges and two new Grand Cherokees on Hell's Gate when we pulled up. All had "Manufacturer" Michigan plates. I asked one of the guys if they were testing and he said ' Uh-yeah, just validating a couple of things" then walked off.
It was fun watching drivers who have absolutely no investment in their vehicle and full authorization to push it to it's limit even at the risk of severe damage.
They stopped for lunch after they had all done Hell's Gate and we thought we would drive ahead to the Escalator and eat lunch so we would be there when they caught up. We saw them come down Dragon's Tail, but they must have taken the cut-off back to the beginning of the trail because they never showed at Escalator.

[JoFotoz]

A few more.....
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http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/Stoop_Formal.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=24807)

STOOP "Thrift Store Formal"... thank gawd jerry is finally "tucked in" !!

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http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/Yak_Gelders_.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=24808)
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My kilt has now been Off Road, as well as Scuba diving/parachuting and sailboat racing :thumbup:
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http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/Pit_Crew_to_the_rescue_.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=24806)
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ORW "Pit Crew"...Eric saving my life..last year I couldnt stand up straight after swapping an axle!

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There are a bunch more photos on F/Book.. from Dub / Gizmo / Swede etc :thumbup:

Jo

[JoFotoz]

Its the "Ancient Wilson Clan " tartan...



Jo, what clan is that kilt patern? I really like it.:thumbup:

Scottish kilt etiquette dictates wearing maternal family colors..
...so its the tartan from my mothers side of the family.

Jo

[bartmanS4]

These pics demonstrate why you should listen to your spotter. I didn't this time. Doh!
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3326/MM2.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3326/MM4.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3326/MM3.JPG

With a little help from Jon's winch and all was well.

[bartmanS4]

Jon climbing out of a trough on Metal Masher.
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3326/MetalMaster2.JPG

[JoFotoz]

A few more pics.....
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http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/hey_Joe_Mine_2.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=24818)
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Hey Joe canyon...the remains from mining work.
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http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/Hey_Joe_Tree_Tunnel.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=24817)
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Trail into hey Joe Mine..Tree Tunnel..DONT take nice paint work down this trail!!
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http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/Getting_Air_sand_dunes_.JPG (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=24816)
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Getting air!! Its much steeper and longer than pic show.
First time up..no problem..2nd time..snapped axle :(
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http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DUNES_.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=24815)
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Moonscape!!
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Thanks to Dub for the black & whites..love 'em !
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Did a lot less Gnarly stuff this year..a lot more dunes and high speed dirt..
...chasing jay around in his raptor...FUN!
Plus..more scenic trails like "Hey Joe Canyon"

EXCELLENT WEEK...:_steering:clap::thumbup:

Jo

[Etfren]

Maybe it's only because I know where to look, but I can see where you photoshopped me out running down the hill behind you in that last pic. Certainly looks cool either way, just a little less silly without me. :)

[JoFotoz]

Yup .. :thumbup:


Maybe it's only because I know where to look, but I can see where you photoshopped me out running down the hill behind you in that last pic. Certainly looks cool either way, just a little less silly without me. :)

Wasnt a silly 'thing"......
....more a 'moonrover' empty wasteland look!

jo

[JAMAS]

Here is the link to my pics.
Unfortunately most of the photos from the rain storm didn't turn out :(. There's a couple of good ones in there though.
http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/Donnerhund/library/Moab%202014

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2015-ram-2500-hd-power-wagon-first-drive-review

Perhaps the story from those trucks you saw.

[Gizmo42]

Here is the link to my pics.
Unfortunately most of the photos from the rain storm didn't turn out :(. There's a couple of good ones in there though.
http://s1072.photobucket.com/user/Donnerhund/library/Moab%202014


YAY some pics of me!

That first ledge in TotW looks really easy in pictures.

[VXCanada]

Awesome pics, will try go make it for next years' event.

T.

[tysamigo]

The only pics of my VX on Chicken's Corner are in the hands of a couple of members. Once I get a copy I'll post :)

To anyone who has NEVER been to Moab... YOU MUST GOOOOOOO!!!!

Even though I was only there for less than 2 days, I had one of THE BEST TIMES OF MY LIFE! EVERY PERSON I met there really did seem like family. My friend that I brought with me thought he would feel uncomfortable but he still hasn't stopped talking about the trip.

We had a freaking blast!!!! Actually meeting everyone, talking VX VX VX and actually having a few people who can stand to hear about my obsession with VX... priceless... The view while on the trail, the air, the environment... I mean we were just blown away. The only thing bad about the trip is that it wasn't long enough. But one thing is for sure, next year we are coming back and hopefully JHarris1385 & RedBlur can make it!

The conversations I had alone were worth the trip. Anyone else around where I live has crossed eyes within a couple minutes of talking VX with me but at Moab... it was non stop. I LOVED IT! I'd like to shout out to specific people that really made my trip awesome but I can't remember everyone's names and I didn't want to forget to mention anyone... but kudos for sure to Kat, Jo, MsHardeman, Kodiak and everyone that was so awesome!!!

This really is a KICK *** FAMILY!!! Especially when you meet everyone in person.

If you haven't been... YOU"VE GOTTA GO!!!!