ECI 2007

[Casey]

Here is the definitive ECI thread.

Hosted by the Carolina Full Size Jeep Club

Where: The Uwharrie (pronounced U-R-E) National Forest, Troy, NC
http://www.cs.unca.edu/nfsnc/recreation/uwharrie/index.htm

When: Thurs. June 7 - Sun. June 10 2007

Fees: Trail pass, $5 per day per vehicle.

Camping: Camping is free at the Badin Lake Group Camp, for Thursday thru Sunday. There will be no group camping on Sunday night. Participants that wish to stay can make arrangements through the reservation center, for the other camping areas.
http://www.reserveusa.com/

Primitive (trail or roadside, no convenient facilities) camping is allowed in the forest for free as well. Many folks camp trailside throughout the year.

Who's invited: All of the members of this forum and anyone with a passion for the big daddy of Jeeps!

What to wheel: Most of us have FSJs to wheel, not all of us. You are invited to bring what you have and have fun regardless of what you're driving. We only make fun of the baby Jeeps for a day or so.

And the ricers forever. :D

What to expect: Good wheeling and lots of laughs...that is if MC shows up again!

Most stock GWs can wheel even the harder trails. Using the by-passes, we have had success getting stock rigs to the playgrounds of rocks.

There are trails for just about every level of wheeler.

[jeepsr4ever]

Casey you could have tripled the amount of people who showed up last year if you just would have advertised on popular web boards. I dont know if this will be my 4th 5th or 6th year going to ECI but you can plan on having me there for wheeling and chuckling. I will be bringing the mini bikes of course :D

[GaWag]

I will be bringing the mini bikes of course :D

YYYEEEEEEEHHHHAAWWWWWWW!:thumbsup:

Can't wait to see that! I should be there with both wags or a new tow vehicle I might get from my bro-in-law, 1996 C-350 4x4 7.3.

[bowtieman55]

YYYEEEEEEEHHHHAAWWWWWWW!:thumbsup:

Can't wait to see that! I should be there with both wags or a new tow vehicle I might get from my bro-in-law, 1996 C-350 4x4 7.3.

7.3??!?!!:confused: Don'tcha mean a 7.4L? (454):thumbsup:

[GaWag]

7.3??!?!!:confused: Don'tcha mean a 7.4L? (454):thumbsup:
Still new to the diesel world. Not a Cheby BTW. This be a special edition Ford Centurion conversion!:dancingbanana:

[grand_wag_85]

Still new to the diesel world. Not a Cheby BTW. This be a special edition Ford Centurion conversion!:dancingbanana:

Now that's a whole lotta Ford!

[GaWag]

Now that's a whole lotta Ford!

Think 4 door Bronco with true 1Ton running gear, diesel and power everything! Either myself or my father will be buying it in the next few months.

Wanna buy an 01 XJ?:cool:

[bowtieman55]

MY BAD.:rolleyes: I should have caught the C-350 part. I was just thinking maybe it was a typo. Oh well...:thumbsup:

[grand_wag_85]

Think 4 door Bronco with true 1Ton running gear, diesel and power everything! Either myself or my father will be buying it in the next few months.

Wanna buy an 01 XJ?:cool:

WOW

I'd love an '01, just can't afford it;)

[Ristow]

hmmm,i could do the drive to troy in a full day.i know cause i drove my '83 home from that area.

maybe i could bring my british 441cc mini bike too.:D

[bowtieman55]

we'll be there waiting for yall;)

[Casey]

hmmm,i could do the drive to troy in a full day.i know cause i drove my '83 home from that area.

maybe i could bring my british 441cc mini bike too.:D
You know it Mike! Drive down Thursday morning and home Sunday morning. Lessee Angie is how far along...that would put the new Ristow at about...2 maybe 3 months.

I'll go ahead and ask her to send us your permission slip. :thumbsup:

[Ristow]

I'll go ahead and ask her to send us your permission slip. :thumbsup:

HA! i'd be flyin' solo,i really wanna hit eci or ouray,just that either one is 1000 miles or more,so hard to commit.

you better send the permission slip just in case!:D

[Carl Rasmussen]

I will be there

[trickc]

Its in pen on my event calender, I will be there with at least 1 fsj. Depends on what all I can get done before then.

[jpsterluvr]

Looking forward to ECI 07, would like to see some pictures of past years events??

[Jeepguyp]

:dancingbanana: I WILL be there this year. Any thing local happening next several weeks? Maybe I need to go to Carolina site

[bowtieman55]

Parrish,
Have you met Aaron871 yet?:whistle:


:lol: :funny: :lol: :alc:

[Sycho15]

I might even make it in the Comanche again. I seem to be getting to every other one of these, after all.

MJ should be different this year- not a little stocker this time. 3" lift, 31" MTs, 4.10 gears, dual lockers, 4-wheel-disc brakes... :cool:

I might (MIGHT) be buying a travel-trailer this weekend... I might even bring it along and not have to sleep in the bed of my truck again. Not entirely sure I want to pull it that far though, or break with tradition :rolleyes:

[Jeepguyp]

NO. WHO IS AARON?

[Casey]

NO. WHO IS AARON?
Aaron puts more beer in his food, than you drink. :D




But the man shows up to wheel...that's for sure!! :thumbsup:

[Jeepguyp]

Like him already:alc:

[Green Giant]

Ok, I see it now, in the blue trunks, the former champion and challenger from Spartanburg, South Carolina........................jeepguyp
and, in the white trunks, the reigning ECI Champion from Matthews, North Carolina .................... Aaron871 !!!!:omfg:

[Aaron871]

Like him already:alc:


I don't know what just happened here, but you and I need to get together and go wheelin....

How about next weekend in Moutain City.... (gonna be a bunch of stiff's there, and I need a partner in crime).......:fsj:

[bowtieman55]

awww...it's like two dogs sniffing each other's butt...

:D

[Jeepguyp]

Aaron, I think Todd(Giant) is instigating a drinking contest. As long as we are not on Government land, like Uwharrie.Or Jocassee Gorges area. ---Ya can't have a Yuengling with lunch, the game warden told me! Anyway, yes, lets get together. Todd, can I swap ya a hood for a WT 44 housing?--Casey, ya still got that beard? baaa-a-a

[Casey]

Aaron, I think Todd(Giant) is instigating a drinking contest. As long as we are not on Government land, like Uwharrie.Or Jocassee Gorges area. ---Ya can't have a Yuengling with lunch, the game warden told me! Anyway, yes, lets get together. Todd, can I swap ya a hood for a WT 44 housing?--Casey, ya still got that beard? baaa-a-a
Nope the beard is gone. I shaved after the baby was born.

Just because you girls can't grow facial hair, don't go gettin' all uppity about your own chin. :D



And to be fair, Todd was making fun of y'all. :p

[Jeepguyp]

YEAH, I GAVE UP. JUST LOOKS LIKE A 16 YEAR OLDS BAD ATTEMPT AT A BEARD

[etjeep]

I am planning to be there with the family.

[78J10honcho]

gonna be there, although I probably won't wheel the J, anyone wanna form a caravan on the way??

[Casey]

GUYS... Keep it cleaner than this or I will do some editing...
That 'thread polluter' is everywhere. He needs a labotomy, even more than editing. :D


Git im Flint! :D

:rolleyes: Back on topic.

I got the permit in the mail Monday...it's official now!

[fulsizjeep]

Git im Flint! :D

Fair nuff, I swept the garbage out the door... ;)

[tkiller13]

gonna be there, although I probably won't wheel the J, anyone wanna form a caravan on the way??

I will meet up with you.. I have family in Jellico. We should start a caravan thread.

[2nd Day]

Did I mention I am out? Reality has set in....:banghead:

[Dome]

Since my Jeep is still stuck out west, will anybody have an open seat? Having only ever 4 wheeled out west, I want to see what this "east coast" wheeling is all about! :D

[bowtieman55]

I'll definitely have an open seat for anybody without a ride:thumbsup:


*oh yeah, I don't plan for my rig to be stock this year

[Casey]

Since my Jeep is still stuck out west, will anybody have an open seat? Having only ever 4 wheeled out west, I want to see what this "east coast" wheeling is all about! :D
Not only is there an open seat, but one can pick from just about any type of rig.

The last few years I've had several different passengers each day.


Hmmm...never the same ones. :o

[Aaron871]

Since my Jeep is still stuck out west, will anybody have an open seat? Having only ever 4 wheeled out west, I want to see what this "east coast" wheeling is all about! :D


you may be able to ride with me.... but I will need you to fill out an application...


edit: or- If Trainwreck says it's OK, maybe you can ride the stool. I think it will do most of the trails out there...

[War Wagon]

I think we can let him ride with Zack, You will then know the limits of a QT, or any other parts for that matter. :D

Jim

[BRUISER]

So did you already reserve Group Camp B for that weekend??

[Casey]

Well this is a kick in the pants!

Someone has already reserved group camp B.

We have A and C. Camping for 100 people.

[J10Mike]

I'm thinking about going myself. Almost every time I talk to Woodchomper (Rich) on the phone or at lunch, he keeps bringing it up. He's been to the ECI before and I haven't.
Anyway, it might be good to get away from home for a few days. I just hope my J10 will make it without any problems. With all the money I have sunk into it, it better.
We'll see.

[Casey]

I'm thinking about going myself. Almost every time I talk to Woodchomper (Rich) on the phone or at lunch, he keeps bringing it up. He's been to the ECI before and I haven't.
Anyway, it might be good to get away from home for a few days. I just hope my J10 will make it without any problems. With all the money I have sunk into it, it better.
We'll see.
YOU CAN DO IT! At least the truck can. :p

Sure would be nice to finally meet you as well. :cool:

[J10Mike]

YOU CAN DO IT! At least the truck can. :p

Sure would be nice to finally meet you as well. :cool:
I hear that Rick. It would be cool to meet you as well. I just have to look up the scheduling and financial obligations before I go trekking acoss the country. But, I sure would like to go.
I'll see what I can do...

[XtremeOverKill]

Count me in ... I'll most likely make a day trip of it. And I'll either take the ATV or the Jeep on the trails, not sure yet.

[hampton123]

i plan on going too. hopefully i can meet some of you guys and learn a little bit of advise from the pros

[bowtieman55]

:thumbsup: We're looking forward to a great ECI this year!!!:D :cool: :drivin: :fsj:

[hampton123]

what all do i need to get before i can go?? besides supplies for on the trail.

[grand_wag_85]

what all do i need to get before i can go?? besides supplies for on the trail.
Prolly a tent, $5/day for trail fees, working 4WD and of course, an FSJ:p

[hampton123]

ok thanks just making sure that i'm not goin to need any paper work or anything like that to camp out!

[Casey]

Prolly a tent, $5/day for trail fees, working 4WD and of course, an FSJ:p


:thumbsup:

[tndonor]

I may show up with my newly converted one tone Cummins powered j10......she needs to be around other FSJs.......shes lonely

[Merc69]

Casey it's official...I will not be attending this year. My rig is in the modification mode and I am broken. The doctor's official verdict is a herniated disc and surgery is called for. Next year.

[Casey]

Casey it's official...I will not be attending this year. My rig is in the modification mode and I am broken. The doctor's official verdict is a herniated disc and surgery is called for. Next year.
We'll miss you Bruce. :(

Sucks about your back. I know your pain all too well.

Sorry I missed your call yesterday..I was actually working. :D

[War Wagon]

I was actually working. :D

:eek:

Hope you get better soon Bruce. :drivin:

[jeepsr4ever]

Bruce I am almost in the same boat...I will miss this year. :(

[Casey]

Bruce I am almost in the same boat...I will miss this year. :(
Well folks, there goes our comic relief! :(

Sorry to hear it MC.


It better be because you're busy making stroker cranks for 360s. :cool:

[Carl Rasmussen]

I may show up with my newly converted one tone Cummins powered j10......she needs to be around other FSJs.......shes lonely

Pleas bring it I need to see this conversion up close :)

[bman]

Just wondering if anyone is bringing RV's and camping at the Badin Lake Group Camp? Is there room and such? I'm not worried about hookups n such just wondered what protocol is and if it's doable. Thanks!

[Casey]

Just wondering if anyone is bringing RV's and camping at the Badin Lake Group Camp? Is there room and such? I'm not worried about hookups n such just wondered what protocol is and if it's doable. Thanks!
Oh yeah, no hookups but room. :cool:

[jpsterluvr]

Will a "swap meet" be planned? I wanted to know if I needed to bring my extra FJA parts?

[Jeepguyp]

Yeah, me too. Swap meet?....well , we know its on US land..

[Biggreen1977]

New to the group but would love to come out and play. I only live 45 minutes from UNF. I hope too have the bugs worked out on mine in the next couple of weeks. I will try and post some pics of Biggreen tonight.

Russell
77 Cherokee:fsj:

[Green Giant]

Russell
Check us out here: cfsjc.com (http://www.cfsjc.com)

[youngjeeper]

Well, I'm flying into Charlotte from Utah on thursday night before the ECI! I believe my dad is towing my wagon from GA to NC. So I will see you guys there! :fsj:

[kilby]

I'm gonna be heading to UNF from Charlotte. Probably head out Thursday night or Friday morning. Should we set up a convoy or something? I'll be wheeling my bone stock '88. Last time I wheeled UNF was in my nicely built TJ. Should be a challenge in this new beast. I'm just sick of taking pix of OTHER people wheelin'!!

Youngjeeper... gimme a shout if you need a lift to/from the airport. I live about 12 minutes from it.

[Casey]

Will a "swap meet" be planned? I wanted to know if I needed to bring my extra FJA parts?
No there is nothing planned.

If y'all want to work out a trade before the event and do the swap at the ECI......:whistle:

[customcj7]

Cool! I plan on being there!!! :thumbsup: Maybe bring some shirts and stickers too!:thumbsup: Now I need to get the waggy wheelable!!!:fsj:

[Jeepguyp]

Hey, everybody better get some stickers and shirts from Noah!......They look just like his Avatar. looks good on my J truck. looking forward to this wing-ding!

[customcj7]

Hopefully I'll be driving this!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v214/nhodierne/MVC-004F-8.jpg

If not I'll be in the cj...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v214/nhodierne/MVC-005F-7.jpg

[GaWag]

Can someone close to Uwharrie check to see if The Outpost can fill forklift propane tanks for me? If they can't could we try to locate the closest place that can? Troy maybe?

[customcj7]

The Eldorado outpost doesn't fill forklift tanks. Probably have to go to Troy. I'll ask around for you.:fsj:

[GaWag]

The Eldorado outpost doesn't fill forklift tanks. Probably have to go to Troy. I'll ask around for you.:fsj:

Thanks. If I can't fill my tanks, not much reason to bring Frank!:banghead:

[orangecherokee]

Are there no fill stations in Atlanta?

[GaWag]

Are there no fill stations in Atlanta?

I can fill my tanks before I get there but once I get there and run out of propane, I want to be able to refill and ride some more. Not sure about my range yet. Was not able to run a full day at Tellico with going through both my tanks. Of course the campground at Uwharrie is much closer than Tellico and Crawford's. I would like to be able to wheel a few days atleast.

[orangecherokee]

I can fill my tanks before I get there but once I get there and run out of propane, I want to be able to refill and ride some more. Not sure about my range yet. Was not able to run a full day at Tellico with going through both my tanks. Of course the campground at Uwharrie is much closer than Tellico and Crawford's. I would like to be able to wheel a few days atleast.

I didn't realize a Propane set-up ate so much. Well that sucks. Yeah I can see where it would be handy to have a refill station.

[customcj7]

Here are some places you could check into for propane...

http://www.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=propane&near=Troy,+NC+27371&sa=X&oi=local&ct=title

[GaWag]

Here are some places you could check into for propane...

http://www.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=propane&near=Troy,+NC+27371&sa=X&oi=local&ct=title

Awesome! 3 phone calls and I have an address and phone number for the Badin Lake General Store at 2496 Blaine rd in New London NC. 15-20 min from the Outpost! 336-461-2066. I'm putting this here so that I will be able to find it later.

Thank You very much Customcj7!

[GaWag]

I didn't realize a Propane set-up ate so much. Well that sucks. Yeah I can see where it would be handy to have a refill station.

Well Propane is about 110 Octane. There is a little bit off mileage loss when put on a stock vehicle. When I rebuild, I will build to the 10-11 to 1 compression or so to take advantage of the octane rating. Plus I run 2 10 gallon tanks and you can only use 80 percent of each tank. That only equates to about 15-16 gallons when the stock GW tank holds 19. Plus I had to rewire my TFI coil to get rid of the resistance wire. The TFI coil needs a full 12 volts to fire properly. This should help in the mileage.

[Jeepguyp]

Anybody talk to Slinky? He :drivin: coming?

[Casey]

Anybody talk to Slinky? He :drivin: coming?
Nah...that loser sold his Jeep. Now he's too good for us. :p :p :D

[Sycho15]

My OX is on order... it will go straight to the guy with my XJ D44 and 4.10 gears for set-up. Then I have to drive the MJ over and have him weld new spring and shock perches onto the axle and help me mount it.

I also have to get a new t'case shifter, and I am considering running turning brakes!

I *might* do some fender trimming and run 33x10.5 TSLs.

No travel trailer yet, so it's either sleeping in the bed or a tent. Depends on whether or not I go solo.

[2nd Day]

Brian, sleep in the bed, why mess with tradition? :rolleyes:

[IndyJ10]

If I could get the truck up on 42s by time and have everything set up I just might make the treck out to NC to see what this is all about........

[phatmax95]

Someone asked if there was alot of room where we will be staying (Group Camp). The answer is yes and here is a aerial of it.

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k266/phatmax95/Full%20Size%20Jeep%20Albums/Misc/groupcamp.jpg

[youngjeeper]

so who's up for a rock race on kodak rock? hard line, set path, clocked time. some of you know how me and my dad roll ;)

[bowtieman55]

are you gonna make it, Dan?

[youngjeeper]

are you gonna make it, Dan?


Yea, I'm landing in Charlotte at 10pm. My dad is towing my Jeep up from GA and maybe his too.

[fulsizjeep]

Yea, I'm landing in Charlotte at 10pm. My dad is towing my Jeep up from GA and maybe his too.

Hey Dan, you may just be the first one who has done ECI & Ouray Invasion in the same year. Hope that comes true for you! :thumbsup:

[Casey]

Hey Dan, you may just be the first one who has done ECI & Ouray Invasion in the same year. Hope that comes true for you! :thumbsup:

Man Oh man...would I like to follow that example! :cool:

[Sycho15]

Well, my truck has been having some serious mechanical troubles lately... and some not so serious but still expensive ones.

Whether or not I make it, or what condition the truck is in if I go, is really up in the air right now.

If someone wants to buy a 3.92+ D44 Detroit Locker for $450, that should about cover the cost of gas. I have someone down here that said he would buy it but seems too incompetant to put a check in the mail :(

[mudslider]

just found out the ole lady and i are attending this year again. i cant wait. we'll be bringing her choptop. its gonna be great to wheel with yall again.


Well this is a kick in the pants!

Someone has already reserved group camp B.

We have A and C. Camping for 100 people.

will that be big enough?

[alexap]

Holy crap! I havent checked you guys in a few years. I registered tonight. My grandfather left me his 1974 J-10 in 2000 with 60,000 on the OD, when I got out of the Coast Guard. I found two more and purchased them quickly. I had to quit driving G-daddys ride b/c 6 MPG. I will be in URE come hell or high water for the invasion to check out your rigs. I'll be driving the orange TJ. Let me know if you need any parts. Neal

[Casey]

just found out the ole lady and i are attending this year again. i cant wait. we'll be bringing her choptop. its gonna be great to wheel with yall again.




will that be big enough?
Great to hear it PJ.

Yeah there should be enough space. We'll make room. ;)

[mudslider]

lol, move it on over, alil george thorogood. hows things been for ya casey? the ole lady told me no trees in her truck lol.

[GaWag]

just found out the ole lady and i are attending this year again. i cant wait. we'll be bringing her choptop. its gonna be great to wheel with yall again.




will that be big enough?

Lets keep all 4 tires attached to the vehicle this time!:drivin:

[Casey]

lol, move it on over, alil george thorogood. hows things been for ya casey? the ole lady told me no trees in her truck lol.
Been doin' great PJ.


I think you need to listen to Steve about the wheel thing. :whistle: :lol:

[bowtieman55]

Holy crap! I havent checked you guys in a few years. I registered tonight. My grandfather left me his 1974 J-10 in 2000 with 60,000 on the OD, when I got out of the Coast Guard. I found two more and purchased them quickly. I had to quit driving G-daddys ride b/c 6 MPG. I will be in URE come hell or high water for the invasion to check out your rigs. I'll be driving the orange TJ. Let me know if you need any parts. Neal

I bet this fella knows where Edenton is:eek:

:thumbsup:

[alexap]

Edenton??

[Casey]

Edenton??
Eastern NC, coastal, above Greenville.

[alexap]

I bet this fella knows where Edenton is:eek:

:thumbsup:
I know where it is, I just didnt understand what he was referring to.

[bowtieman55]

I thought his location was North East Corner NORTH Carolina:banghead:

[Casey]

:rolleyes:

[customcj7]

so who's up for a rock race on kodak rock? hard line, set path, clocked time. some of you know how me and my dad roll ;)

I did that last week on Kodak in my CJ7! The throttle got stuck wide open and man what a ride!!!:eek: :eek: :eek: :D

[wickedwagon767]

I'll be moving to east coast around the end of the year(Virginia)

Looking forward to ECI 2008

It'll probably take me that long to get Sinjin in *ss kickin' shape

:D

[orangecherokee]

Unless a miracle happens I won't be making it this year either. I threw my back out yesterday and I can't even think about working on my jeep. I got the doubler half tore out and I still need to finish doing that and put a new clutch in. I really thought this would be the year to come back. Oh well, there's always next year.

[Casey]

:rolleyes: That sucks. I was really looking forward to meeting you and the Chero. I hope your back gets better on it's own. I feel your pain.

Not to mention, I heard there may be some magazine coverage. ;)

[GaWag]

Unless a miracle happens I won't be making it this year either. I threw my back out yesterday and I can't even think about working on my jeep. I got the doubler half tore out and I still need to finish doing that and put a new clutch in. I really thought this would be the year to come back. Oh well, there's always next year.

How many times has your back gone out? Have you seen a doc about it? That sucks!

[orangecherokee]

Too many times. I do know that. I'm going to do my best though. I figure if I say I can't go then I won't be disappointed if I don't make it. I'm going to try and fix it regardless. If it happens before June 8th then I'll roll in. I still have to put in a new leaf spring (I know it's not much but I have to send the old one back first) and get a high output alternator so I can support the taurus fan.

BTW, what magazine?

[Casey]

Too many times. I do know that. I'm going to do my best though. I figure if I say I can't go then I won't be disappointed if I don't make it. I'm going to try and fix it regardless. If it happens before June 8th then I'll roll in. I still have to put in a new leaf spring (I know it's not much but I have to send the old one back first) and get a high output alternator so I can support the taurus fan.

BTW, what magazine?
One of the Primedia mags. Not JP.

It's only a rumor at this point. It may however, turn out to be good intel. :D

[orangecherokee]

Sweet! I remember years ago I wrote all those mags a letter and asked them to come to the first one. The letter may have shown up just a few years late.

[Casey]

The only one I've missed. We had our first kid that March and I couldn't make it.

I've made some great contacts and have some even bigger plans for the future. I'll be letting the ECI '07 cat out of the bag this week. :thumbsup:

[2nd Day]

I think I see a cat coming....:o

[Dan Stewart]

Less than a week away!!! We will see you guys there, I am with the CJs that are going up the same weekend. Gonna be a great weekend!!!

[GaWag]

Loaded up and ready to go! Leaving in the morning at 4AM! If you see a Blue Wag going up 85 towing a chopped up wag, HONK!!!!!!!!!!:drivin: :fsj:

[rockjeep44]

I heard there is no alcohol allowed...

See sig for more details :p

[Carl Rasmussen]

I heard there is no alcohol allowed...

See sig for more details :p

yup you will be useless then :D

[bowtieman55]

For those of yall interested, the CFSJC will be having a trail clean up day on Sunday before we leave URE, after the ECI. I appreciate all that offer help with this:thumbsup:

[Mahamotorworks]

Is the a ECI Planned for 2008 yet? I will have a better chance of making to NC the CO.

MAHA

[phatmax95]

No not yet. It might get brought up at the club meeting next weekend. But whenever we do plan it, if we do, we will post a thread here about it.