Road War (PBkid, ignore this thread)

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12/02/2009, 01:15 PM
nfpgasmask

Road War (PBkid, ignore this thread)

So, last week the wife and I went down to Johnson Valley for the first "Road War Weekend Event". This was a 3 day event of Mad Max fandom. All in all, I had a decent time, but the turnout was a lot less than what I expected. I would have been happy just going for the main day, Saturday.

However, regardless of all that, the entire event was made worth while as I got a ride in Paul Miller's complete Mad Max 1 Pursuit Special. To see his car was good enough for me, but to take it out on the playa and feel her open up was amazing. My rust heap of a Falcon is only a shadow of this right now, but believe me, the thought that one day it will be this cool gets me all pumped up.

A few pics.

The car.
http://www.nofuture.com/lj/2009/11-21-09/11.jpg

http://www.nofuture.com/lj/2009/11-21-09/12.jpg

http://www.nofuture.com/lj/2009/11-21-09/13.jpg

http://www.nofuture.com/lj/2009/11-21-09/14.jpg

http://www.nofuture.com/lj/2009/11-21-09/15.jpg

http://www.nofuture.com/lj/2009/11-21-09/16.jpg

http://www.nofuture.com/lj/2009/11-21-09/17.jpg

http://www.nofuture.com/lj/2009/11-21-09/18.jpg

Me riding shotgun.
http://www.nofuture.com/lj/2009/11-21-09/h.jpg

They look SOOOO nice together, don't they?
http://www.nofuture.com/lj/2009/11-21-09/i.jpg

http://www.nofuture.com/lj/2009/11-21-09/j.jpg

Aside from the Falcon, this guys lifted "HellCamino" was my favorite vehicle there.
http://www.nofuture.com/lj/2009/11-21-09/33.jpg

http://www.nofuture.com/lj/2009/11-21-09/34.jpg

http://www.nofuture.com/lj/2009/11-21-09/k.jpg

I can't wait to get my car going.

Bart
12/02/2009, 01:35 PM
PittVXr

That must have been a thrill. I bet it gave you hope for the future. Well, the future of your Falcon project at least.:cool:
12/02/2009, 01:42 PM
ZEUS

Yeah, it does look like a small turnout. What was the approx. head count, ya think?
12/02/2009, 01:42 PM
Triathlete

You were at Johnson Valley and didn't check out the Hammers?:bwgy:
12/02/2009, 01:45 PM
Ldub

Dude...SWEET! ..:thumbup:

That's twice today I been envious...:mbrasd:

Shame on me I guess...:slap:
12/02/2009, 01:54 PM
nfpgasmask

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZEUS

Yeah, it does look like a small turnout. What was the approx. head count, ya think?

200.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triathlete

You were at Johnson Valley and didn't check out the Hammers?:bwgy:

Holy carp! That video is insane! Thanks, Billy. Unfortunately, I am not really familiar with So Cal. This was my first trip down there.

Bart
12/02/2009, 01:55 PM
nfpgasmask

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ldub

Dude...SWEET! ..:thumbup:

That's twice today I been envious...:mbrasd:

Shame on me I guess...:slap:

You have no idea how crazy it made me seeing Paul's completed car. Talk about envious. Just phenomenal.

Bart
12/02/2009, 02:04 PM
pbkid

hmmm....
1. nice blower :naughty:
2. not a fan of the exhaust but to each their own.
3. the hellcamino is just a little redneck to me :p

(alright not lets see how much i can get under his skin.............)
12/02/2009, 02:10 PM
nfpgasmask

Quote:

Originally Posted by pbkid

hmmm....
1. nice blower :naughty:
2. not a fan of the exhaust but to each their own.
3. the hellcamino is just a little redneck to me :p

(alright not lets see how much i can get under his skin.............)

Naaa, you can't. The Hellcamino is TOTALLY redneck. However, it was done up pretty wastelandish so I liked it. :)

Bart
12/02/2009, 02:16 PM
Ldub

Quote:

Originally Posted by nfpgasmask

http://www.nofuture.com/lj/2009/11-21-09/34.jpg

Dude...if yer gonna hang out on the playa, & be all like...mad maxish...:naughty:

At least learn to spell "feral"...:laughing:

I KNOW that's not your sign Bart...I'm just blessed with an overage of sarcasm tonight, & it's gotta go somewhere...:rolleyesg
12/02/2009, 02:33 PM
nfpgasmask

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ldub

Dude...if yer gonna hang out on the playa, & be all like...mad maxish...:naughty:

At least learn to spell "feral"...:laughing:

I KNOW that's not your sign Bart...I'm just blessed with an overage of sarcasm tonight, & it's gotta go somewhere...:rolleyesg

You're right, and so is PB. That encampment belonged to the owners of the Hellcamino, and you know Rednecks can't spell! There are no English classes in the wasteland either. :laughing:

Bart
12/02/2009, 03:04 PM
ZEUS

Quote:

Originally Posted by nfpgasmask

You're right, and so is PB. That encampment belonged to the owners of the Hellcamino, and you know Rednecks can't spell! There are no English classes in the wasteland either. :laughing:

Bart

BOY, don't make me opin up a caan a whoopazz on you! We don't take kindly to yur kind 'round heer! We redneks ken spell juzd fyne and we ain't neeeden yur sarcasism wile we gotz a blak demecrat in GW's seet, BOY! :rollo:

PS - I like the Hellcamino!
12/02/2009, 03:08 PM
Ldub

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZEUS

BOY, don't make me opin up a caan a whoopazz on you! We don't take kindly to yur kind 'round heer! We redneks ken spell juzd fyne and we ain't neeeden yur sarcasism wile we gotz a blak demecrat in GW's seet, BOY! :rollo:

:laughing:.....:laughing:.....:laughing:.... .:laughing:.....:laughing:.....:laughing:..... :laughing:.....:laughing:.....:laughing:..... :laughing:
12/02/2009, 03:12 PM
nfpgasmask

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZEUS

I like the Hellcamino!

Yeah, it looked like a lot of fun. They were hammering up the hills with it and it was cool to watch. I'll tell you what though, THIS looks like the most fun $5000 can buy:

http://www.nofuture.com/lj/2009/11-21-09/20.jpg

http://www.nofuture.com/lj/2009/11-21-09/21.jpg

Bart
12/02/2009, 03:17 PM
ZEUS

Quote:

Originally Posted by nfpgasmask

Yeah, it looked like a lot of fun. They were hammering up the hills with it and it was cool to watch. I'll tell you what though, THIS looks like the most fun $5000 can buy:

Bart

$5 grand for that!? It looks like something we could build in a weekend in your garage with $1000 in parts! Shall we? ;)
12/02/2009, 03:22 PM
nfpgasmask

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZEUS

$5 grand for that!? It looks like something we could build in a weekend in your garage with $1000 in parts! Shall we? ;)

Yeah, I think they could be built pretty cheaply, however I talked with the guy for a while and he said all the parts are aircraft quality so I bet that gets pricey. Either way, I would love to have one to cruise over the open Nevada landscape...or better yet, MOAB!

Bart
12/02/2009, 03:23 PM
Ldub

Quote:

Originally Posted by nfpgasmask

http://www.nofuture.com/lj/2009/11-21-09/17.jpg

Does he actually run this thing with no air filter?

Or is it a dummy blower with an air filter inside?

Inquiring :_wrench: wanna know...:_thinking
12/02/2009, 03:24 PM
Triathlete

Quote:

Originally Posted by nfpgasmask

Holy carp! That video is insane! Thanks, Billy. Unfortunately, I am not really familiar with So Cal. This was my first trip down there.

Bart

You were in the dry lake bed, the Hammers trails were in the hills right there. That video is from a race they have there every year (2010 will be #4) called King of the Hammers. It combines rock crawling (the Hammers Trails) and desert racing (on the lake bed and surroundings) in one race. It is growing fast and now has qualifier races (going to the one in Tucson in 2 weeks). A ton of fun to watch...I hope to make it out there for the race sometime.
I have the King of the Hammers videos (The first and second crusades) on my Christmas wish list (view the teaser here):bwgy:

PB...your just to young to remember zoomie exhaust. They were pretty popular back in the day!:yesy:

Quote:

THIS looks like the most fun $5000 can buy...until you crash:

Fixed it for you;eeky;
12/02/2009, 03:24 PM
nfpgasmask

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ldub

Does he actually run this thing with no air filter?

Or is it a dummy blower with an air filter inside?

Inquiring :_wrench: wanna know...:_thinking

I'm 90% sure it is a dummy setup. The wheel turns but does nothing.

Bart
12/02/2009, 03:27 PM
nfpgasmask

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triathlete

You were in the dry lake bed, the Hammers trails were in the hills right there.

Yeah, pretty insane watching them bash into each other and push each other around. Some of those guys helping to push the trucks back over are NUTS. One of the dudes looks like he escaped getting crushed buy inches...:eek:

How do those rigs control the rear end steering? Do they have like a stick or something or a second wheel??? :wtfy:

Bart
12/02/2009, 03:27 PM
Triathlete

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZEUS

$5 grand for that!? It looks like something we could build in a weekend in your garage with $1000 in parts! Shall we? ;)

$1000? Hell, an old lawnmower and some scrap metal (an old swingset will do) and a bit of welding.:bwgy:
12/02/2009, 03:32 PM
Triathlete

Quote:

Originally Posted by nfpgasmask

Yeah, pretty insane watching them bash into each other and push each other around. Some of those guys helping to push the trucks back over are NUTS. One of the dudes looks like he escaped getting crushed buy inches...:eek:

How do those rigs control the rear end steering? Do they have like a stick or something or a second wheel??? :wtfy:

Bart

Watching is kind of like watching Ralley racing in Europe...no fences, just stay out of the way. When I go to the qualifier I am volunteering, so will be right on the courses either as a judge or to help with recovery:naughty:

Rear steer is usually set up with a joystick, it usually has a return to center, and uses a hydrolic ram to steer the axle.
12/02/2009, 03:33 PM
Ldub

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triathlete

$1000? Hell, an old lawnmower and some scrap metal (an old swingset will do) and a bit of welding.:bwgy:

Hey...iffin' ya gonna go full on NECK, ya gotta use good ol' fashiond 100% Mer-I-kin growd WOOD!

No fancy dan Chinese made swing sets for THIS ol' boy!...:upsetgray

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...neckharley.jpg
12/02/2009, 03:41 PM
Triathlete

Wood is expensive these days...the swing set is just rusting away in the back yard!:bwgy:
12/02/2009, 04:35 PM
ZEUS

Quote:

Originally Posted by nfpgasmask

I'm 90% sure it is a dummy setup. The wheel turns but does nothing.

Bart

I know lots of people like that too! :p
12/04/2009, 07:28 AM
Ldub

Bart, you've prolly already seen these, but for the uninitiated...:smilewink

http://www.dailymotion.com/JimLad800...-sp_shortfilms

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bi3ft...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnaQN...eature=related
12/04/2009, 10:08 AM
nfpgasmask

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ldub

Bart, you've prolly already seen these, but for the uninitiated...:smilewink

Thanks, Dub, I'll check out when I get home. YouTube is against the LAW here at work. :_brickwal

Bart
12/04/2009, 10:11 AM
nfpgasmask

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZEUS

I know lots of people like that too! :p

Yeah, the movie car was all a mock up as well. So technically, a "movie correct" car does not have a working blower anyhow! :laughing:

I did read somewhere once that a working unit would produce something like 600HP! :eek: That would be insane, but I think the car would have to be beefed up a little to handle that kinda torque. After all, the Falcons are uni-body (:_brickwal) so...

Bart
12/04/2009, 12:07 PM
Triathlete

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ldub

Bart, you've prolly already seen these, but for the uninitiated...:smilewink

http://www.dailymotion.com/JimLad800...-sp_shortfilms

Lemmy and the boys should have done the soundtrack for all the Max movies!:yesy: