All Metal Dash weekend

[I Leak Oil]

It's coming up soon, so who's going?
http://metaldashweekend.com/

[73series88]

liam and i are going. my 14 year old daughter might depending on her mood that day. what a great weekend. last year the weather was perfect to. when don opens up the barns. its like being in land rover heaven.
aaron

[Jim-ME]

As long as my Rover is back in my possession I will be there. It is worth it to me just to be able to see old friends. Anything else is a bonus.
Jim

[stonefox]

I'm going ,Rover Gods willing.:D
So Jim if we see Carey show up in your rig should we assume that you didn't get the truck back .:D

[Jim-ME]

Don't even go there as I just might have to show up in a Yaris.
Jim

[I Leak Oil]

Don't even go there as I just might have to show up in a Yaris.
Jim

No worries Jim, Don has enough parts that we could bolt them all on and make it look like a proper 88".:D

[SalemRover]

I will be going. See you all there!

[Skeeball]

This event is something that I've always wanted to attend but couldn't due to conflicts. Now that I have the time I have no running rover :mad: everything is in pieces hopefully next year will be THE year.:thumb-up:

[TedW]

I will not be attending because my anniversary is on the 24th, and my wife doesn't love me THAT much...:D

[stonefox]

I will not be attending because my anniversary is on the 24th, and my wife doesn't love me THAT much...:D
Ted, maybe one of us can talk to her and straighten this out for you .
Besides who's idea was it to get married on Metal Dash Weekend anyway :D 364 other days to choose,that was just poor planning :eek:

[msggunny]

Planning on it. Mostlikely in a coiler though....

[TedW]

Ted, maybe one of us can talk to her and straighten this out for you .
Besides who's idea was it to get married on Metal Dash Weekend anyway :D 364 other days to choose,that was just poor planning :eek:

I just lucky I can squeak in attendance at The British Invasion the weekend before.

[I Leak Oil]

I just lucky I can squeak in attendance at The British Invasion the weekend before.
Now Ted, what could be more romantic than sleeping in a tent you set up together in horse field, next to a bunch of mobile british oil spills, with the o'dour du 90wt in the air? If you like stage shows the tour of "Don's barn O' parts" has had several magnificent reviews over the years.

[stonefox]

Now Ted, what could be more romantic than sleeping in a tent you set up together in horse field, next to a bunch of mobile british oil spills, with the o'dour du 90wt in the air? If you like stage shows the tour of "Don's barn O' parts" has had several magnificent reviews over the years.
What a perfect opportunity to renew your wedding vows :D

[TedW]

What a perfect opportunity to renew your wedding vows :D

These are all great ideas: And perfectly reasonable, in my view.

[KevinNY]

Are we going to that BBQ at the apple orchard again, that was great!

[stonefox]

Are we going to that BBQ at the apple orchard again, that was great!
I sure hope so!! The church dinner was great as well.

[73series88]

oh yeh that dinner was great.
cant wait

[stonefox]

oh yeh that dinner was great.
cant wait
You can't go wrong when you get a gaggle of Grandmothers together in the same kitchen. :thumb-up:

[I Leak Oil]

You can't go wrong when you get a gaggle of Grandmothers together in the same kitchen. :thumb-up:

So tell me Sean, how many granny's does it take to make a gaggle? It think that might have to be the AMD word of the weekend!

[Jim-ME]

Well if Sean equates grannies to geese then it is 5 or more.
Jim

[Les Parker]

Sorry guys, it looks like I'll be unable to attend this year. :mad:
British Invasion and 2 weeks later a trip to Washington State for the Northwest Challenge, darn it something had to be dropped !

Hope the event is as good as it has been in the past.

Great location and really freindly folks.


:thumb-up:

[ducttape]

I'm giving this thought. Anyone passing through/near the lower Hudson Valley on the way?

[msggunny]

Whats the 5w's on this?

I have never been and want to come. From the website it looks like camping is available. How "primitive" is it (meaning do i need to bring an e-tool and bog roll)? Is there a place for you to make a fire to cook with? Do you need to bring your own wood or is charcoal the preferred method of cooking fires? Dogs?

What is the coordinating instructions regarding the swap meet? Is there somewhere to see what others bring before i haul my extra crap up there? Is "gently used" an acceptable term when describing parts or are people looking for NOS/resto grade stuff?

Thanks.
Hope to make it up there, will be sans-wife but will make up by bringing beer. (if thats allowed??)

[I Leak Oil]

To answer the important question...yes, beer is allowed....even encouraged!

Camping: bring a tent and a bag, porta-toilet on site.
Fires, he usually has a bon fire area. Doesn't like individual fires as it's a working farm field. Gas or charcoal grill for cooking.

Swap meet: Just bring your junk so we can haggle you down on it!

[Skeeball]

ducttape check your inbox sent you a PM

[73series88]

yeh its a great time.

[Partsman]

Well, I'll be able to show up for the swap on Saturday :thumb-up: The wife says it'll give her a day without me bugging her. But Andy my rover wont be there this year as he's not on the road yet, but he'll be ready for next year! :D

[73series88]

coming up this weekend
aaron
:thumb-up:

[stonefox]

Any diehard souls setting up in the rain tomarrow afternoon/evening ?

[73series88]

yep
you still coming out
drink enough beer and it wont matter
aaron

[I Leak Oil]

drink enough beer and it wont matter
aaron

Ha! Just remember it is a farm. If you drink too much you may end up with a couple "If you had a "friend" that woke up next to a goat..." stories!:eek:

[Jim-ME]

I should be there mid to late afternoon. What is the forecast for the weekend?
Jim

[SafeAirOne]

I should be there mid to late afternoon. What is the forecast for the weekend?
Jim

Petersham, MA:

Details for Friday, September 23
A few showers in the morning then thundershowers in the afternoon. High 66F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 70%.
Evening: Rain likely with a few thunderstorms. Low near 60F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 70%. Rainfall around a half an inch.

Details for Saturday, September 24
Thundershowers. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the upper 50s.

Details for Sunday, September 25
Occasional showers possible. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the upper 50s.

[Jim-ME]

Plans have changed and I won't be there until Sat AM around 7 but I will have my Rover.
Jim

[stonefox]

Ha! Just remember it is a farm. If you drink too much you may end up with a couple "If you had a "friend" that woke up next to a goat..." stories!:eek:
Thats "utterly" rediculous :D

I hope to arrive before the sun sets too low on horizon tomarrow PM.
Rover Gods willin' and the creek dont rise!
Safe travels to you all!

[stonefox]

Plans have changed and I won't be there until Sat AM around 7 but I will have my Rover.
Jim
Glory to the Rover Gods,they have spoken!
Cant wait to see it Jim.:thumb-up:

[SalemRover]

I should be there late tomorrow afternoon as well. No door tops for this trip so the whole showers part will be charming. Guess we will have to take shelter in Don's barn.

-Jason

[Jim-ME]

It's not done, actually never got started. Long story.
Jim

[stonefox]

It's not done, actually never got started. Long story.
Jim
Bummer!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :nono:
I still expect to tip cold ones with you this weekend.

[rwollschlager]

you guys better take lots of pictures

[stonefox]

you guys better take lots of pictures
You will be missed Rob. I was hoping for a first hand account of the rollover.I guess it will have to wait for British by the Sea.
Good Luck in school

[SafeAirOne]

No door tops for this trip so the whole showers part will be charming.

I got charmed twice today, driving to work with no top and the windscreen folded.


Jim--I'm partially glad you'll have your rover. Hopefully it's only a temporary possession (till October 10 anyhow).

[SalemRover]

I got charmed twice today, driving to work with no top and the windscreen folded.

Better update your signature from 11.5 minutes to 11 then. For just getting your rover back on the road after 10 months or so I am sure you were grinning the whole time. The lack of doortops does bother me with my son. If only there was someplace or someone near the event that sells door tops.

Jim-- Glad your rover will be there. I am keen on hearing the long story. Any chance for you to work a ghost in to the mix? My son wants scary ghost story for this trip.

well time to start packing for this soggy bottom trip!

-Jason

[73series88]

im leaving around noon. that will me there around 2
i'll probably be one of the first ones there.
if any one has any trouble.
my number is
860 884 0273 call me if you guys need any help
cheers aaron

[Billy5]

I wish everyone a great time! It figures that an event close to me, and I have to work..:mad: But not to hijack the thread is there any other events coming up on the coast that I may be able to make? I was really hoping to meet fellow addicts as I am lonely down here..lol.:D

[Jim-ME]

Consider More Beer More Bacon the 7th 8th and 9th of Oct. Check out Guns and Rovers for details.
Jim

[73series88]

deer lake rally thanksgiving weekend
i went last year. a really good time you could just take one of the ferries over. bunk rooms to sleep in and a wood stove.
there is the mid atlantic rally but i havent been to that.
winter romp is only 5 months away. thats a blast
aaron

[Les Parker]

Sorry folks !
I'll not be there this year, due to some ailments with the Discovery.:(

Taylor from RN will be attending and bringing some stuff down for prizes etc.

I look forward to seeing some good pix. and hope all have a great weekend.

All the best,

[cedryck]

73 series 88. You mentioned, (and showed us pics of Deer lake rally) last year, have you heard anything about that for this year? cheers mate.

[73series88]

not yet
aaron

[Terrys]

73 series 88. You mentioned, (and showed us pics of Deer lake rally) last year, have you heard anything about that for this year? cheers mate.
Forrest usually shows up at Metal Dash, and has flyers for Deer Lake.

[SafeAirOne]

Anyone going to Metal Dash that has a pair of these (tailgate locking plates) they want to get rid of at the parts swap? I'll be there Saturday afternoon, but I've got to be back at work Saturday night.

http://www.brit-car.co.uk/shopimages/products/normal/LR016431.jpg

[I Leak Oil]

It's pouring here at home now. I'll see you guys in the morning! I've camped enough in the rain, I don't need any more experience at it!

[Lord Icon]

[QUOTE=SalemRover;75199]Better update your signature from 11.5 minutes to 11 then. For just getting your rover back on the road after 10 months or so I am sure you were grinning the whole time. The lack of doortops does bother me with my son. If only there was someplace or someone near the event that sells door tops.

I just have some take off doors i am willing to part with for a few bob...
pm me if you want me to bring them.

[NelsAnderson]

I don't envy the guys who camped out in the rain Friday night, but Saturday turned out to be pretty nice, much better than forecast. It was great to see everyone again. I've posted some photos on the web site:

http://www.metaldashweekend.com/images/2011/index.html

[73series88]

just got home. besides the rain on friday which we still made the best of, it as always was a wonderful weekend. thanks to don again for hosting my favorate rover weekend of the year. glad to see everyone there to. thanksgiving wekend down in killingworth. deerlake rally hosted by forest clifton. lets get everbody there.
thanks
aaron

[stonefox]

Great to see friends again and meet some new.
Thanks to Don ,Mike,Judy and Lisa for a great weekend.
And to Jason for the great photo ops of his Rover buried to his gills in the Great Flye mud bog.The only one to successfully get through on his own power(even if he smoked his winch in the process.) He don't need no stinkin' John Deere recovery vehicle
I'll get some pics up later.
Good times Cheers

[73series88]

my new purchases
aaron

[SalemRover]

Made it home. Sadly the rover is down for a while. I lost my second gear synchro somewhere between Don's house and home. Just drained the oil expecting alot of brass (and there was) and out pops bits of steel gear as well. Never heard anything major on the highway happen. I think it blew parts of second gear exiting a gas station on route 2. I still have all gears up / down and reverse.

Otherwise had a great time and it was alot of fun seeing everyone again. The crop duster will be here soon to fumigate my son clean, so I will post some pics soon.

Cheers!

Jason

[LaneRover]

my new purchases
aaron

The Rover or the tub on top? Or both?

Just noticed the plural! Congrats!

[Lord Icon]

Due to family and weather I was detained. I did show up however sunday morn 8:30 ish to show off my awards and play in the mud with friends. Alas I saw only tail lights as people packed up and said their goodbyes. :sly:
I'm sorry I did not get to see all of you but come hell and high water I will be there next year, I will be teaching a winching and safety class as requested by our host. New leather gloves will be handed out as part of the class. Come learn how to use your winch to it's full potential... I will also be bringing some sand / bridging ladders courtesy of the U S Army circa WWII.
These are steel and will bear the full weight of our trucks at a 45' angle, much safer than aluminum, but a bit heavier..( 29 kg for the pair)
Cheers and I hope to see you at the next camping trip in Antrim NH on the weekend of the 8-9 of Oct...
Kris :thumb-up:

[RoverForm]

I don't envy the guys who camped out in the rain Friday night, but Saturday turned out to be pretty nice, much better than forecast. It was great to see everyone again. I've posted some photos on the web site:

http://www.metaldashweekend.com/images/2011/index.html
excellent pics, that looks like some good fun! sad i no longer reside in the northeast.

who's white bug eye is that? i like the color set up.

[I Leak Oil]

Fun weekend and it was good to see everyone again. I spent about an hour and a half blasting the mud off the truck. That stuff was packed in everywhere underneath (still no comparison to that red MAR mud). Then another hour to replace the winch solenoid that went while trying to get out of the pit of sloppy goodness!

[stonefox]

Fun weekend and it was good to see everyone again. I spent about an hour and a half blasting the mud off the truck. That stuff was packed in everywhere underneath (still no comparison to that red MAR mud). Then another hour to replace the winch solenoid that went while trying to get out of the pit of sloppy goodness!
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-8BnU0BlWCZE/Tn-XaDNIgeI/AAAAAAAAJdE/QPUNdFTAGxc/s640/DSC03618.JPG


https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Yc0phDcw8hw/Tn-ZBymmsWI/AAAAAAAAJd0/8U3MweT8is0/s640/DSC03632.JPG

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-s5hL1O9Hs2o/Tn-Z3R1N-mI/AAAAAAAAJeM/Kpc9JpoLHRs/s640/DSC03639.JPG

[Les Parker]

Great Pix !

Sorry I missed a great event, though I am not sure about missing the mud bog.

Looking forward to a winch demo for next year.

ATB

[SalemRover]

Here is what drained out of the transmission after getting home. I never noticed when the brake happened. How serendipitous that RN did a tech demo on transmissions at the event. One thing I did forget was the incompatibility for swapping bellhousing between synchro and non synchro transmissions. Anyone recall that bit of detail?

http://siteground237.com/~gunsandr/attachment.php?attachmentid=1223&d=1316998867

[I Leak Oil]

The non-suffix and suffix A boxes on the earlier II trannys used a smaller lay shaft bearing (I pretty sure) so the bell housing won't work with the SIII or later IIa suffix transmissions. They are easy to tell apart as they have openings on both sides for the clutch mechanism.

[msggunny]

Nice to have had a chance to meet up with some of you in person. Hopefully next year i will have a leaf sprung truck and not my Disco to attend with....

[I Leak Oil]

I think that might be part of the main or layshaft. I forget which. You said you thought your main shaft was worn last time you were in there right? Probably it.




http://siteground237.com/~gunsandr/attachment.php?attachmentid=1223&d=1316998867

[Les Parker]

Hello there,

Can you repost the pic. ?
I do not seem to be able to view it, gosh, by golly.

[SalemRover]

Hello there,

Can you repost the pic. ?
I do not seem to be able to view it, gosh, by golly.

http://i55.tinypic.com/2e4lwtg.jpg

[stonefox]

Jason, the problem is you are only rolling one dice, roll two and see what you come up with :D

[Terrys]

Looks like slines, not gear teeth.

[RoverForm]

anyone have more pics? or video??

[SalemRover]

anyone have more pics? or video??

Here is my daughter visiting at oil change time.
http://i51.tinypic.com/21bvts1.jpg

[Kiloengineer]

I am trying to contact Don Flye, can anybody tell me his email address or forum screen name please? Or PM me please Don? Looking for a part.
Jason.