This might not have been a good idea, but...
11-02-2003, 12:21 AM
#121
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Re: This might not have been a good idea, but...
> Travis: This group has an ------- or two who really give Jeep enthusiasts
a bad name. I believe your story as you posted it, and I am happy it all
turned out OK. However, I would imagine you had to change your pants
afterwards.... <
I guess I shouldn't bring up the time I broke a front brake line at the
upper switchback on Black Bear Pass, huh?....
11-02-2003, 12:47 AM
#122
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Re: This might not have been a good idea, but...
Yes, I've watch them at the end of a strap, and they let go right
now if they think the vehicle is about to roll:
http://video.off-road.com/videos/200...jv_lospeed.wmv
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
D McMorris wrote:
>
> No, you just called them heroes. I simply stated the actions they took. I
> have to agree with some of the other posters that this situation could have
> turned out bad. But all of us have done something, that in hind sight was a
> bad decision (sticking our legs or arms out). Bill I just called your
> statement ridiculous, regardless of what we think is right or wrong, the
> FACT is that people get involved. And YES they do try to grab a vehicle to
> stop a roll. And if you don't think that one 200lb man can stop a Jeep from
> rolling then you have not watched a single EROCC, UROC, or NUROC
> competition. Take a look at the guy on the tow strap, he is the life line
> of the rig. Now that is the safe way, jumping on the bumper is not.
> However, it DOES happen and it DOES work.
>
> Daren
now if they think the vehicle is about to roll:
http://video.off-road.com/videos/200...jv_lospeed.wmv
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
D McMorris wrote:
>
> No, you just called them heroes. I simply stated the actions they took. I
> have to agree with some of the other posters that this situation could have
> turned out bad. But all of us have done something, that in hind sight was a
> bad decision (sticking our legs or arms out). Bill I just called your
> statement ridiculous, regardless of what we think is right or wrong, the
> FACT is that people get involved. And YES they do try to grab a vehicle to
> stop a roll. And if you don't think that one 200lb man can stop a Jeep from
> rolling then you have not watched a single EROCC, UROC, or NUROC
> competition. Take a look at the guy on the tow strap, he is the life line
> of the rig. Now that is the safe way, jumping on the bumper is not.
> However, it DOES happen and it DOES work.
>
> Daren
11-02-2003, 12:47 AM
#123
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Re: This might not have been a good idea, but...
Yes, I've watch them at the end of a strap, and they let go right
now if they think the vehicle is about to roll:
http://video.off-road.com/videos/200...jv_lospeed.wmv
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
D McMorris wrote:
>
> No, you just called them heroes. I simply stated the actions they took. I
> have to agree with some of the other posters that this situation could have
> turned out bad. But all of us have done something, that in hind sight was a
> bad decision (sticking our legs or arms out). Bill I just called your
> statement ridiculous, regardless of what we think is right or wrong, the
> FACT is that people get involved. And YES they do try to grab a vehicle to
> stop a roll. And if you don't think that one 200lb man can stop a Jeep from
> rolling then you have not watched a single EROCC, UROC, or NUROC
> competition. Take a look at the guy on the tow strap, he is the life line
> of the rig. Now that is the safe way, jumping on the bumper is not.
> However, it DOES happen and it DOES work.
>
> Daren
now if they think the vehicle is about to roll:
http://video.off-road.com/videos/200...jv_lospeed.wmv
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
D McMorris wrote:
>
> No, you just called them heroes. I simply stated the actions they took. I
> have to agree with some of the other posters that this situation could have
> turned out bad. But all of us have done something, that in hind sight was a
> bad decision (sticking our legs or arms out). Bill I just called your
> statement ridiculous, regardless of what we think is right or wrong, the
> FACT is that people get involved. And YES they do try to grab a vehicle to
> stop a roll. And if you don't think that one 200lb man can stop a Jeep from
> rolling then you have not watched a single EROCC, UROC, or NUROC
> competition. Take a look at the guy on the tow strap, he is the life line
> of the rig. Now that is the safe way, jumping on the bumper is not.
> However, it DOES happen and it DOES work.
>
> Daren
11-02-2003, 12:47 AM
#124
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Posts: n/a
Re: This might not have been a good idea, but...
Yes, I've watch them at the end of a strap, and they let go right
now if they think the vehicle is about to roll:
http://video.off-road.com/videos/200...jv_lospeed.wmv
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
D McMorris wrote:
>
> No, you just called them heroes. I simply stated the actions they took. I
> have to agree with some of the other posters that this situation could have
> turned out bad. But all of us have done something, that in hind sight was a
> bad decision (sticking our legs or arms out). Bill I just called your
> statement ridiculous, regardless of what we think is right or wrong, the
> FACT is that people get involved. And YES they do try to grab a vehicle to
> stop a roll. And if you don't think that one 200lb man can stop a Jeep from
> rolling then you have not watched a single EROCC, UROC, or NUROC
> competition. Take a look at the guy on the tow strap, he is the life line
> of the rig. Now that is the safe way, jumping on the bumper is not.
> However, it DOES happen and it DOES work.
>
> Daren
now if they think the vehicle is about to roll:
http://video.off-road.com/videos/200...jv_lospeed.wmv
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
D McMorris wrote:
>
> No, you just called them heroes. I simply stated the actions they took. I
> have to agree with some of the other posters that this situation could have
> turned out bad. But all of us have done something, that in hind sight was a
> bad decision (sticking our legs or arms out). Bill I just called your
> statement ridiculous, regardless of what we think is right or wrong, the
> FACT is that people get involved. And YES they do try to grab a vehicle to
> stop a roll. And if you don't think that one 200lb man can stop a Jeep from
> rolling then you have not watched a single EROCC, UROC, or NUROC
> competition. Take a look at the guy on the tow strap, he is the life line
> of the rig. Now that is the safe way, jumping on the bumper is not.
> However, it DOES happen and it DOES work.
>
> Daren
11-02-2003, 12:54 AM
#125
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Re: This might not have been a good idea, but...
That doesn't sound fun. How did you resolve it?
Gerald G. McGeorge wrote:
>>Travis: This group has an ------- or two who really give Jeep enthusiasts
>
> a bad name. I believe your story as you posted it, and I am happy it all
> turned out OK. However, I would imagine you had to change your pants
> afterwards.... <
>
> I guess I shouldn't bring up the time I broke a front brake line at the
> upper switchback on Black Bear Pass, huh?....
>
>
--
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03 TJ Rubicon
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: probably from g. p. (abbreviation of general purpose)
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
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Gerald G. McGeorge wrote:
>>Travis: This group has an ------- or two who really give Jeep enthusiasts
>
> a bad name. I believe your story as you posted it, and I am happy it all
> turned out OK. However, I would imagine you had to change your pants
> afterwards.... <
>
> I guess I shouldn't bring up the time I broke a front brake line at the
> upper switchback on Black Bear Pass, huh?....
>
>
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: probably from g. p. (abbreviation of general purpose)
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
http://www.7slotgrille.com/jeepers/t...ron/index.html
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11-02-2003, 12:54 AM
#126
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Re: This might not have been a good idea, but...
That doesn't sound fun. How did you resolve it?
Gerald G. McGeorge wrote:
>>Travis: This group has an ------- or two who really give Jeep enthusiasts
>
> a bad name. I believe your story as you posted it, and I am happy it all
> turned out OK. However, I would imagine you had to change your pants
> afterwards.... <
>
> I guess I shouldn't bring up the time I broke a front brake line at the
> upper switchback on Black Bear Pass, huh?....
>
>
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: probably from g. p. (abbreviation of general purpose)
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
http://www.7slotgrille.com/jeepers/t...ron/index.html
(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________
Gerald G. McGeorge wrote:
>>Travis: This group has an ------- or two who really give Jeep enthusiasts
>
> a bad name. I believe your story as you posted it, and I am happy it all
> turned out OK. However, I would imagine you had to change your pants
> afterwards.... <
>
> I guess I shouldn't bring up the time I broke a front brake line at the
> upper switchback on Black Bear Pass, huh?....
>
>
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: probably from g. p. (abbreviation of general purpose)
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
http://www.7slotgrille.com/jeepers/t...ron/index.html
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11-02-2003, 12:54 AM
#127
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Re: This might not have been a good idea, but...
That doesn't sound fun. How did you resolve it?
Gerald G. McGeorge wrote:
>>Travis: This group has an ------- or two who really give Jeep enthusiasts
>
> a bad name. I believe your story as you posted it, and I am happy it all
> turned out OK. However, I would imagine you had to change your pants
> afterwards.... <
>
> I guess I shouldn't bring up the time I broke a front brake line at the
> upper switchback on Black Bear Pass, huh?....
>
>
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: probably from g. p. (abbreviation of general purpose)
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
http://www.7slotgrille.com/jeepers/t...ron/index.html
(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________
Gerald G. McGeorge wrote:
>>Travis: This group has an ------- or two who really give Jeep enthusiasts
>
> a bad name. I believe your story as you posted it, and I am happy it all
> turned out OK. However, I would imagine you had to change your pants
> afterwards.... <
>
> I guess I shouldn't bring up the time I broke a front brake line at the
> upper switchback on Black Bear Pass, huh?....
>
>
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: probably from g. p. (abbreviation of general purpose)
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
http://www.7slotgrille.com/jeepers/t...ron/index.html
(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
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11-02-2003, 01:26 AM
#128
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Re: This might not have been a good idea, but...
In article <3FA4882E.D915135A@***.net>, L.W.(=?iso-8859-1?Q?=DFill?=) ------
III <----------@***.net> writes:
> Real Jeeps were not bought new with roll bars, it's the new owner's
>responsibility to buy the roll bar
I guess every CJ built since the mid-70's ain't a real jeep....
* * *
Matt Macchiarolo
www.townpeddler.com
www.wolverine4wd.org
http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html
III <----------@***.net> writes:
> Real Jeeps were not bought new with roll bars, it's the new owner's
>responsibility to buy the roll bar
I guess every CJ built since the mid-70's ain't a real jeep....
* * *
Matt Macchiarolo
www.townpeddler.com
www.wolverine4wd.org
http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html
11-02-2003, 01:26 AM
#129
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Re: This might not have been a good idea, but...
In article <3FA4882E.D915135A@***.net>, L.W.(=?iso-8859-1?Q?=DFill?=) ------
III <----------@***.net> writes:
> Real Jeeps were not bought new with roll bars, it's the new owner's
>responsibility to buy the roll bar
I guess every CJ built since the mid-70's ain't a real jeep....
* * *
Matt Macchiarolo
www.townpeddler.com
www.wolverine4wd.org
http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html
III <----------@***.net> writes:
> Real Jeeps were not bought new with roll bars, it's the new owner's
>responsibility to buy the roll bar
I guess every CJ built since the mid-70's ain't a real jeep....
* * *
Matt Macchiarolo
www.townpeddler.com
www.wolverine4wd.org
http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html
11-02-2003, 01:26 AM
#130
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Re: This might not have been a good idea, but...
In article <3FA4882E.D915135A@***.net>, L.W.(=?iso-8859-1?Q?=DFill?=) ------
III <----------@***.net> writes:
> Real Jeeps were not bought new with roll bars, it's the new owner's
>responsibility to buy the roll bar
I guess every CJ built since the mid-70's ain't a real jeep....
* * *
Matt Macchiarolo
www.townpeddler.com
www.wolverine4wd.org
http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html
III <----------@***.net> writes:
> Real Jeeps were not bought new with roll bars, it's the new owner's
>responsibility to buy the roll bar
I guess every CJ built since the mid-70's ain't a real jeep....
* * *
Matt Macchiarolo
www.townpeddler.com
www.wolverine4wd.org
http://wolverine4wd.org/rigs/macchiarolo_ml.html
