Overland Rally at Hollister Hills 9/23-26/10

Jon_slider · Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2010 9:07 am Post subject:

> Is there much to do out there in a 2wd van?

Yes, come join the fun.

I love overnighting at Hollister. A 2WD van would be fine to camp in, and there are plenty of people you can ride with on the 4wd trails.

There are also several "green" trails that are fine for a 2WD, you can even drive up to the obstacle courses and watch the carnage from a safe vantage.

There are even parts of the obstacle courses that a 2wd van can do.

And Bill, thanks for letting us know that the seat belt did not lock up while the van was on its side.. was wondering..

cvbill · Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2010 8:02 am Post subject: roll over

Jon,
I pushed the red release button on the seatbelt, which yes, I was wearing. The six spoke wheels are the same specs as the seven spoke wheels, just different year. Mercedes C class 1998-2000.
I had meant to do the 6 spoke the same color as the 7, but I missed..... a $750 miss

SWbySWesty · Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2010 10:52 am Post subject:

Jon_slider · Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2010 9:23 am Post subject:

> Off to Salton Sea tomorrow for Mogfest.

Have a great trip!

I hope your ribs heal quickly.

Maybe post here next time you want to go to up Truck Hill.. A bunch of us would like an excuse to go back to Hollister. I can bring a hand winch and Bush Anchor. Smile

So, were you riding without a seatbelt when the El Rolo happened? I keep wondering how you got the seatbelt to release..

Also interested in the old vs new wheel specs, and reason for change. (I like the color and 7 spoke pattern better)

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Texxxxx · Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2010 7:39 am Post subject:

cvbill · Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2010 6:44 am Post subject: Body work

The madspaniard nailed it! Ouch
The other body:

No Problem Auto Body
Carmel Valley,CA 93924

It's a one man shop, and Frank will work with you as to what you want done. Saved me $1,800 bucks on this job, As I hustled the body parts my self ($25)

madspaniard · Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2010 10:18 pm Post subject:

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cvbill · Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2010 7:10 pm Post subject:

Jon, thanks or posting the pic, I still haven't groked how to do it yet.
Aleric, you told me about the tires
Mario, astute observation on the wheels, six spoke, lighter orange, the other ones were seven spoke.
Did a complete respray and all dents taken out, new and old.
Off to Salton Sea tomorrow for Mogfest. No offroading, my ribs are killing me where they hit the armrest in the roll over. Still have stock axles, the 930's are on my work bench (no time)

Jedi · Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2010 6:08 pm Post subject:

Wow that thing was fixed up quick! I must say that is impressive. I am glad it was just road rash on the syncro and a good story to tell. Cool

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syncrodoka · Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2010 3:36 pm Post subject:

Jon_slider · Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2010 10:20 am Post subject:

> Dam those tires look familiar.

as in, those axle breakers look familiar? Smile

actually, Bill blames the half inch lift he added to his rear springs for breaking axles, 2 at mogfest, and the one on truck hill.. Im guessing "ready for truck hill" means he has upgraded to 930CV's

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Alaric.H · Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2010 8:40 am Post subject:

Dam those tires look familiar.

Jon_slider · Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2010 8:33 am Post subject:

Bill was lucky the van only laid down.. I do not recommend rolling, could have killed him.. We were extremely lucky.

And now Bills Syncro top matches his body color Smile

This just in, titled
Ready for Truck Hill

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Alaric.H · Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2010 9:53 am Post subject:

Dam I could use some body work done I guess it is time to go out and roll the syncro.

Jon_slider · Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2010 9:15 am Post subject:

Update photos..
here is a shot that sort of shows how steep it is on Truck hill

and here is the repair progress

Texxxxx · Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2010 12:53 pm Post subject:

Jon_slider · Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2010 11:07 am Post subject:

Since the parking brake was not an option, next best would be to have the passenger anchor the van to a bush.

I'm just glad the tip over did not roll.

Still wondering how Bill slipped out of his seatbelt without cutting it.

Yes brake line locks to all 4 wheels should work, since Bill managed to stop using his foot, just long enough for me to exit.

He was very calm, I had no idea of the intensity with which he was applying the brakes. But I could barely stand on the hill, it was steep enough where the van tipped that I started sliding myself, could not stand still on my own two feet at that spot. [/b]


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