Old Florida Road 10/20/12

Hey all,

Just wanted to put out a notice for the more advanced rigs that Geoff (CrawlingForward) and I will be running Old Florida Road in Adams MA next weekend, Saturday the 20th. The plan is to drive up Friday the 19th after work and camp overnight local to the trail. Saturday morning we'll hit the road and spend the day in the area before heading back Saturday night.

This is NOT a club run, but I'd really only like a maximum of 5 Jeeps there. This is NOT A BASIC RUN by ANY means. It's also not a run for inexperienced people... this isn't me being a dick, it's me being serious and considerate.

Anyway. Let me know if you're interested. 5 is the max, so 3 spots are open. Locked, lifted, tucked of some sort, skid plates, winches, etc are all a necessity.

Damn you! I want to go but have to work. Next mod on the list is a winch.

Jarret is in, so that makes 2 spots.

I wish I fit the criteria for this

What is it that you do not have that makes it so your jeep is not ready to go there.

A locker, skids and a tummy tuck. Well, I have the center skid and fuel tank skid, but that's all.

I wouldn't say a tummy tuck is required, a lot of people don't have those.. It would definitely be great to have, as I'd love to get one. Stock skids are good enough, in hte time being tho, just will take a good amount of beatings, like mine have.

At least 1 locker with 33's for this place is needed. Otherwise you'll be pulling cable at all the fun spots...

Ryan, as we were discussing earlier that I was trying to fig out if I can go... I can't Talked to the GF and we have plans with peeps to go out in Salem... Oh well.

Sorry Ryan I see this now. Can't make it unfortunately. Wife's surprise 30th party Saturday night...but oh so temping

We're coming back Saturday night........ Could you be back by 730-8?

Never mind. Just saw it was your WIFE'S. better be home!!!

Happy wife=Happy life!

Yeah...I don't wanna be the guy holding everyone else up.

Rob Cote wrote:Yeah...I don't wanna be the guy holding everyone else up.

OFR is totally do-able without lockers. There are basically 2 places where you might have to pull cable: the first ledge at the beginning, and there's another close to the top of the hill. It's a fun run with tons of rocks, but none of them are that big. Last run I did there we had a stock TJ on 31's, unlocked, did just fine (until she broke her rusty tie rod )

Ryan, check out Savoy Mtn State Forrest campground if you haven't booked yet, its just a few minutes from the trail exit, and not too far from the entrance. Sorry I can't make this one, enjoy it guys!

Yeah, after my clearance issues on the last run (and new mashed exhaust) I'm a little nervous, but I at least have rocker panels now!

Is there a lot of underside-threatening rocks? Or are the main challenges mostly ledges?

You can conquer it through confidence,witch will in turn will equal experience, be cool and you will.
Don't be nervous ,kick ass.

Welp, work is switched on for us tomorrow so count me out. Hope you guys enjoy! Kinda jelly, but $$$$

Have fun boys - hope to join you for the next one.

btw, rented a jeep in Greece, I'll try to get some pictures up soon.

Have fun everyone! Get some good pics and videos!

Pics!! Where are the pics! Wish I coulda joined you guys.. Went to Mabell yesterday after our trail cut was called off due to hunting season starting.

Well, there's going to be a lack of Ryan's regular high quality pictures, as the DSLR wasn't able to make it this weekend.

We did take a number of pictures of my little point and shoot, though, that will get up eventually. It was a good run with a couple minor damages, but everyone drove home highway under their own power, so it's all good.

While pictures are still being uploaded, here's a teaser shot:
[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

CrawlingForward wrote:
While pictures are still being uploaded, here's a teaser shot:
[img]

All that I get is 'Only admins are allowed to see this link... But good to hear that everyone was able to get back on their own, never fun with bad breakage.

....weird. Not sure why that's happening.

What if I directly link?

[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

Figured it out. Can you view it now?

Yep, nice teaser, some up the day well!