Photo courtesy of Ceg
On Saturday, October 4, 2008, the folks from the All Wheelers Off Road Club got together in the Little Naches area just outside Clifdell, Washington for a 4×4 run over Naches Pass.
Ceg posted up his trip report and some great photos at All Wheelers “Wagons East!” Naches Pass Run (Oct 4th, 2008)
On the forum, Hutchman posted another trip in Eastern Oregon, this one is being led by a friend of his aka Rubicon Rod. This will be scenic trip through the mountains between La Grande and Baker City, Oregon.
Details and more information can be found at La Grande - Baker City Scenic Tour.
Today, Hutchman announced on the forum a trip he is hosting at the Virtue Flat OHV Area, just outside Baker City in Eastern Oregon on October 26, 2008. This is a trip for all vehicle capabilities, from the stock 4wd to those with a well build 4×4 who wants to test their skills.
You can read more about the trip and even see some photos of the area by visiting Virtue Flat OHV Area Oct. 26th.
Here is the latest update on the progress of getting my Toyota FJ80 Land Cruiser up and running again.
I received the head gasket and oil pan gasket order I was waiting for last Thursday. Over a long weekend, between soccer games and family time, I was able to devote a few days to cleaning, inspecting and assembling my 3FE engine. Here is a progress report of what I have completed so far.
NOTE: This is NOT a step-by-step instructional guide for assembling an engine. You need to consult the proper factory Toyota Land Cruiser service manual for instructions on assembling your engine.
Just off I90 in Eastern Washington, near the city of Moses Lake, there is the Grant County ORV Area. This area is one of the few true sand dunes ORV areas in Washington state.
If you’ve never been there, Jerry posted up a report on the forum with a lot of photos from his trip on September 27th, 2008.
You can read the entire trip report at Moses Lake Sand Dunes.
Enjoy.
Ceg of All Wheelers Off Road Club just posted up a cleanup event held this past Saturday near Manastash Ridge in the Little Naches area off SR410 in Washington state. This area was just one of many clean ups going on throughout the state.
It’s hard to imagine that people, still to this day, with the price of gasoline, drive all the way up in the hills and dump their trash when it would be cheaper to just go to the dump.
Anyway, a salute to all those who participated in the clean up. A job well done..
You can see the posted pictures and read more at Trip Report: Pick Up a Mountain! (Sept 20th, 2008)
After a busy week, I was finally able to order the remaining parts (hopefully that’s all) that I need to assemble the 3FE engine for my 80-series Toyota Land Cruiser.
The parts I ordered are the factory Toyota head gasket, oil pan gasket, thermostat, hoses and belts. I have an aftermarket head gasket and oil pan gasket in my possession, however with the amount of money I’m investing in my FJ80, I’m going to do things right.
By the way, I’m ordering my parts through John Hocker at Sierra Toyota in Sierra Vista, Arizona. John is the go-to guy for Land Cruiser parts on the Toyota 3FE group on Yahoo.
A new trip announcement for the Northwest corner of Oregon, organized by nightfoam has been posted over on the forum at Fall Colors of the Nestucca River and Mt Hebo (11/1/08). It looks like a great opportunity to take in some fall colors.
You can read more about the Nestucca River area at the Nestucca River Wikipedia page.
Organized by the Pacific Northwest Four Wheel Drive Association, Operation Shore Patrol is an annual cleanup of Washington’s southern coast, scheduled for the weekend of September 20-21, 2008. The goal of Operation Shore Patrol is to focus attention on litter accumulated from water and land sources on Washington’s ocean beaches.
Litter poses a threat to people, fish, and wildlife and creates an unsightly environment. Operation Shore Patrol is a major step in helping to rid Washington’s coastline of litter and debris.
Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to make a meaningful difference, get great exercise, and make new friends. Contact the coordinator for your favorite area below.
Read more at Operation Shore Patrol.
Well it looks like I missed another great trip. I need to get my engine finished. Jerry posted up a great trip on the trip to Gallaher Head Lake near Cle Elum, Washington. They had an excellent turnout with great people.
You can read the trip report at Gallaher Head Lake Tour.
