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Title: Colorado Fall Colors Tour 2015
Post by: Operation Overlord on August 04, 2015, 12:18:09 AM: Fall colors tour in Colorado has been posted on CJ2A page. See link below.

http://www.thecj2apage.com/forums/fall-colors-tours-2015_topic34106_page1.html
Title: Re: Colorado Fall Colors Tour 2015
Post by: athawk11 on August 06, 2015, 12:07:26 PM: If you have a Flat Fender Willys, this event should be on your bucket list.ï¿½ The Willys Jeeps are great.ï¿½ The trails and scenery are off the charts.ï¿½ But my favorite part is the folks.ï¿½ What a great group to hang with! [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

This is a list of 3A Page participants for 2015.ï¿½ Some are "Rumors".ï¿½ Most are "For Sure".

Bob W
Bretto
aboyandhisdog
Tumbleweed
gmcr
Oilleaker
Red Willy
Jpet
Lee
Operation Overlord?
MC51986 (aka Rick G)
Athawk11

Wow.ï¿½ These are just the folks that hang out here on occasion.ï¿½

I may have missed some of you.ï¿½ If listed, I may be assuming you're coming.ï¿½ If you are planning on being at the FCT 2015 and are not listed please post your plans here.ï¿½ I'm thinking...Group Photo again this year!ï¿½ ï¿½
Title: Re: Colorado Fall Colors Tour 2015
Post by: RICKG on August 06, 2015, 02:55:01 PM: Tim, don't forget Rick and the OD Mule!. Bretto may be riding shotgun if it all works out.
Title: Re: Colorado Fall Colors Tour 2015
Post by: athawk11 on August 06, 2015, 03:34:19 PM: Hello Rick!
I've added you to the official list. I didn't forget about you. Until now, I did forget you have a different handle at every Flat Fender forum.

I vote you "consolidate"! ;) ;D
Title: Re: Colorado Fall Colors Tour 2015
Post by: RICKG on August 06, 2015, 03:46:45 PM: Ya Tim, this is the only site that's different. I used MC51986 here before I realized the confusion it would cause. I did however sign my name below and you cant miss the avatar. I would change to RICKG if I knew how.. Admin?? Moderators??
Title: Re: Colorado Fall Colors Tour 2015
Post by: Quebec Jeep on August 06, 2015, 08:26:58 PM: Done! YOU ARE NOW RICKG!

:D
Title: Re: Colorado Fall Colors Tour 2015
Post by: RICKG on August 07, 2015, 09:08:57 AM: Quote
Done! YOU ARE NOW RICKG!

:D
THANKS!!!
Title: Re: Colorado Fall Colors Tour 2015
Post by: Oilleaker1 on August 08, 2015, 03:29:11 PM: The garage floor must have tipped some and I again leaked onto the CJ3A page. Same guys, just another page---- ;D. Yep, I'm looking forward to seeing you all again. Can't wait. Oilly
Title: Re: Colorado Fall Colors Tour 2015
Post by: bretto on August 09, 2015, 08:58:02 AM: Hope it pans out for me getting work off. I have been even eyeing a trailer here and there but don't know if that will happen. Time is ticking down quickly.
Title: Re: Colorado Fall Colors Tour 2015
Post by: RICKG on August 09, 2015, 11:24:53 AM: Quote
Hope it pans out for me getting work off.ï¿½ I have been even eyeing a trailer here and there but don't know if that will happen.ï¿½ Time is ticking down quickly.
I'm looking at borrowing a pals 28ft gooseneck.. Waddya think?? 2 jeeps, one trailer. 50/50 chance.
Title: Re: Colorado Fall Colors Tour 2015
Post by: bretto on August 09, 2015, 12:45:00 PM: Quote
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Hope it pans out for me getting work off.ï¿½ I have been even eyeing a trailer here and there but don't know if that will happen.ï¿½ Time is ticking down quickly.
I'm looking at borrowing a pals 28ft gooseneck.. Waddya think?? 2 jeeps, one trailer. 50/50 chance.

Whoazahs!ï¿½ Now your talkin.ï¿½ Tell him its necessary. You got the set up to tow something like that?
With that I guess I better figure it out quick if I can get the time off.
Title: Re: Colorado Fall Colors Tour 2015
Post by: RICKG on August 09, 2015, 01:25:03 PM: I am set up for heavy hauling and gooseneck but the loan of the trailer is a real long shot. I also have a clamp on type towbar in great condition if you want to consider flat towing..
Title: Re: Colorado Fall Colors Tour 2015
Post by: bretto on August 09, 2015, 01:41:08 PM: I slightly thought about flat towing option but don't want to tow on my NDCC's. Maybe if I had another set of shoes then drop the prop shafts and go.
Title: Re: Colorado Fall Colors Tour 2015
Post by: RICKG on August 10, 2015, 12:58:09 PM: Quote
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think?? 2 jeeps, one trailer. 50/50 chance.

Whoazahs!ï¿½ Now your talkin.ï¿½ Tell him its necessary.ï¿½ You got the set up to tow something like that?
With that I guess I better figure it out quick if I can get the time off.
Ok Pal I gotta 24ft flatbed gooseneck lined up. I'm gonna take a closer look at it after work. I know its in good shape just want to put a tape on it. Here's your chance-get that time off work! You got my ph# so call me..
Title: Re: Colorado Fall Colors Tour 2015
Post by: bretto on August 12, 2015, 12:58:09 PM: Cool Rick, I will try to call you tonight when I get home.
Title: Re: Colorado Fall Colors Tour 2015
Post by: RICKG on August 14, 2015, 09:42:10 AM: Quote
I slightly thought about flat towing option but don't want to tow on my NDCC's.ï¿½ Maybe if I had another set of shoes then drop the prop shafts and go.
Just curious, did you trade off the BFG's that you had?
Title: Re: Colorado Fall Colors Tour 2015
Post by: bretto on August 14, 2015, 05:28:21 PM: Long gone, they were at the end of their life anyway and. I suppose I'm a dummy for not keeping and selling the wheels.
Title: Re: Colorado Fall Colors Tour 2015
Post by: Tumbleweed on September 18, 2015, 08:51:27 AM: Just wanted to shout out to all my CJ3A friends to watch for pictures of the Fall Color Tour this next week. The CJ2A page will have all the latest and greatest pictures.

Hope we have a good representation of CJ3A's

:)
Title: Re: Colorado Fall Colors Tour 2015
Post by: Oilleaker1 on September 27, 2015, 07:50:54 PM: It was good to Jeep with you and your family! South Dakota met 4 Texas Jeeps there! What a great adventure huh? John, aka Oilleaker.
Title: Re: Colorado Fall Colors Tour 2015
Post by: Tumbleweed on September 28, 2015, 04:04:17 PM: Thanks John, it was also my priviledge to meet you and finally hang out with the coolest crowd of flat fender enthusiasts. What a blast.......

Check out a few shots from FCT 2015 with a record crowd! I believe there were 34 Jeeps this year - someone correct me if I'm wrong.

A mile long Jeep convoy is very impressive!
Title: Re: Colorado Fall Colors Tour 2015
Post by: athawk11 on September 30, 2016, 12:38:26 PM: Tumble,
All-in-All, I believe M38Mike had a count of 54 Willys Jeeps and well over 100 participants this year. Some jeeps were in early and had to leave. Some were in late (like me) and drove the trails on the back side of the week.

It's no wonder the trail rides were split in to 2 or 3 different groups per day. The smaller groups seemed to be more manageable.

It was another great FCT. I got to see lots of old friends. There were a few CJ3As there this year. If I do say so myself, they were the nicest looking and performing Jeeps out there!!! ;)

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa397/athawk11/FCT%202016/20160921_110421_zpspovxxtqa.jpg)

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa397/athawk11/FCT%202016/20160921_121357_zpsocthch23.jpg)

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa397/athawk11/FCT%202016/20160921_121547_zpslrl5jhhv.jpg)

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa397/athawk11/FCT%202016/20160921_100153_zpsm5r8caaj.jpg)

Oilleaker and gmcjr hashing out lifes' misteries.

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa397/athawk11/FCT%202016/20160922_113105_zpsgfi05d8e.jpg)

I had to kick them out of my shot...

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa397/athawk11/FCT%202016/20160922_113509_zpsi6jjhnjc.jpg)

This is an old root cellar at one of the old ghost towns we visited...

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa397/athawk11/FCT%202016/20160922_113848_zpsa9wwwo45.jpg)

Winfield cemetary...

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa397/athawk11/FCT%202016/20160922_125216_zpsbo7mrwno.jpg)

Very few of the original markers were still there...

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa397/athawk11/FCT%202016/20160922_125300_zpsykzdff1e.jpg)

Some buildings remain in Winfield...

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa397/athawk11/FCT%202016/20160922_131315_zpsqvbarnzc.jpg)

This is one half of the Aspen Ridge trail group. No break downs and delays for us. We got to eat lunch early.

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa397/athawk11/FCT%202016/20160923_123710_zpsftqwzxa2.jpg)

The second group finally caught up...

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa397/athawk11/FCT%202016/20160923_130627_zpsjwbsm1du.jpg)

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa397/athawk11/FCT%202016/20160923_142521_zpso2arircl.jpg)

Some days were a bit chilly this year. Had to go fully enclosed.

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa397/athawk11/FCT%202016/20160924_152450_zpsfro91gdv.jpg)

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa397/athawk11/FCT%202016/20160923_125135_zpsaiq2p0jp.jpg)

The fall colors were extraordinary this year. I've said this before... This is a 'Bucket List' type trip. Everyone with a flat fender Willys should try to make it here at some point. You will never forget the experience. :)

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa397/athawk11/FCT%202016/20160921_133932_zps3fzzirx9.jpg)

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa397/athawk11/FCT%202016/20160922_131349_zpsbisrdxv2.jpg)

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa397/athawk11/FCT%202016/20160923_133943_zpstxfprysq.jpg)
Title: Re: Colorado Fall Colors Tour 2015
Post by: Oilleaker1 on October 04, 2016, 07:40:48 AM: You take some great shots. Should have a Jeep Photography studio next to your garage Door business. ;) now for the thought of the day: I keep wanting to sit early in the AM having a hot quiet cup of coffee on one of those old cabins front porches at Winfield. They just capture me. Oilly
Title: Re: Colorado Fall Colors Tour 2015
Post by: Tumbleweed on October 04, 2016, 08:57:28 AM: I agree - okay the plan is we meet Saturday morning at the cabin! I'll bring the donuts, Tim you bring the coffee, and John can start the fireplace up!

Those are some GREAT pictures - I have to get some therapy - been looking at the pictures of 2016 trip almost everyday. I really need to get my mind back on the job, well at least until May 2018 and then they can have it all, I'm going jeepin!

Tumbleweed
Title: Re: Colorado Fall Colors Tour 2015
Post by: athawk11 on October 04, 2016, 12:31:15 PM: Leaker, Tumble,
I can't think of two better families to spend quality porch-time with. I'm there!

Hawk
Title: Re: Colorado Fall Colors Tour 2015
Post by: Bob W on October 04, 2016, 09:12:28 PM: There was a good showing of CJ-3As this year. I'm guilty of bringing a CJ-3B :'(
Title: Re: Colorado Fall Colors Tour 2015
Post by: JeepFever on October 05, 2016, 09:03:52 AM: Those are VERY nice photos! :)
Title: Re: Colorado Fall Colors Tour 2015
Post by: athawk11 on October 05, 2016, 10:33:57 AM: True. 3As and M38s were well represented this year. It warms my heart. I donï¿½t think we topped the 2A crowd in numbers, but it might have been close.

Bob, I scan the photos of the reunions and picnics held out east. A 3A sighting seems rare at these events. Am I just missing them, or am I correct to assume they donï¿½t show up that much at these gatherings?

Tim
Title: Re: Colorado Fall Colors Tour 2015
Post by: Bob W on October 05, 2016, 01:09:07 PM: It seems like there are not many CJ-3As at shows and things. I don't have production numbers handy but I'd say that the percentage of CJ-3As Vs CJ-2As (at shows) doesn't even come close to the amount produced. What were the numbers at the FCT? Maybe 6 CJ-3As? How about CJ-3Bs? There were only two!
Title: Re: Colorado Fall Colors Tour 2015
Post by: athawk11 on October 05, 2016, 03:05:37 PM: Yep,
You and Keith (Grumpy) represented the 3Bs on the trail. I think Bruce had his 3B there too, but he and Tiny didn't drive it much.

We all know you can put a 3A shield on a 2A, so I'm not positive about my next observation.

I attempted to count 3A/M38 style windshields in the Aspen Ridge photo. 10...maybe 11. I think I can make out 33 or 34 Jeeps in that line up. That would be a solid 30-31% 3As and M38s. If we remove the known M38s, the 3A number is maybe at 6 to 8. Still a respectable 19-20% 3A participation.

It's probably useless information, but I wonder if we could get everyone who participated to tell us what they drove this year. As it is 'Home Base', it's probably smart to ask this question at the 2A Page. I might do that.

Tim
Title: Re: Colorado Fall Colors Tour 2015
Post by: Tumbleweed on October 05, 2016, 03:36:50 PM: Tumbleweed 3A -
Title: Re: Colorado Fall Colors Tour 2015
Post by: Bob W on October 05, 2016, 08:48:42 PM: Here is what I see.....

Tumbleweed
athawk11
Rick Pewe
Oilleaker1
CJ-3A with a high lift jack on the front bumper

missing
Red Willy
aboyandhisdog

Any others?
Title: Re: Colorado Fall Colors Tour 2015
Post by: athawk11 on October 05, 2016, 09:43:20 PM: Gary from Texas. (Gmcjr)
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa397/athawk11/FCT%202016/20160924_151707_zpsu91wkyed.jpg)

There are these two Yellow Jeeps with black windshields, but I'm not sure if they're 3As. One shield looks M38, but I don't see a battery box cover on the cowl.

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa397/athawk11/FCT%202016/2F62C0BA-3151-4305-9725-8574BB6962FC_zpsjmjerd9b.jpg)

This white one with grey top?

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa397/athawk11/FCT%202016/1F1CED69-712A-4626-8F65-2A4F3E0387DF_zpsjxwlfqxz.jpg)
Title: Re: Colorado Fall Colors Tour 2015
Post by: athawk11 on October 05, 2016, 10:01:21 PM: Wingnut? The shied is 3A, but I think I see enough of the the wheel house to call this a 2A, but I might be wrong. The passenger side fender looks 3A.

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa397/athawk11/FCT%202016/0DAA1D74-E301-4F63-AFC0-F0A9C425F703_zpsushpgoud.jpg)
Title: Re: Colorado Fall Colors Tour 2015
Post by: athawk11 on October 05, 2016, 10:05:53 PM: After reviewing the photos, I think one of the two yellow Jeeps is Wingnuts Willys.
Title: Re: Colorado Fall Colors Tour 2015
Post by: RICKG on October 06, 2016, 11:38:21 AM: Quote
Wingnut?ï¿½ The shied is 3A, but I think I see enough of the the wheel house to call this a 2A, but I might be wrong.ï¿½ The passenger side fender looks 3A.

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa397/athawk11/FCT 2016/0DAA1D74-E301-4F63-AFC0-F0A9C425F703_zpsushpgoud.jpg)
The fellow scratching his head in the foto is John (a dang good blues harmonica player I might add) I spoke to him about his jeep and the body is an odd repop with both M38 and 3A features, and some features I've never seen. It was on the jeep when he got it and no idea who the mfr was.
Title: Re: Colorado Fall Colors Tour 2015
Post by: Oilleaker1 on October 07, 2016, 08:47:54 AM: Sure was good seeing all my friends. We will do this more so don't fret. Just do as I am and fix all the querks for next year. I'll be glad to build a fire at any cabin you choose! If you pass through the Black Hills, look me up and we'll go out in the shop and talk Jeep-------LOL. Oilly