Offroad Trailblazers and Envoys

COMPLETED: TECORE III

Trips/trails in the eastern part of the U.S. (loosely follows the Eastern Time Zone)
Forum rules
Please label new threads with the following to indicate the type of thread:

COMPLETED: a completed trip
IN PROGRESS: a trip currently in progress
PLANNING: researching or recruiting

Please feel free to utilize the trail rating article.

by HARDTRAILZ » Wed Jun 09, 2010 9:18 am

Zero wrote:Man I couldnt cause i had to stay home to help the family.....but yesterday I end up getting hit head on by a car on my motorcycle!!!!!

I am fine for the most part....considering......but looks like u guys had a way better time then me. hahahahaha.



I dont know why you didnt come and really dont care, but you said you had a audition and now its that you had to help family and I forget what Alek said you told him.

The basic thing is...you didnt come.
I hate to advocate weird chemicals, alcohol, violence or insanity to anyone...but
they've always worked for me.
User avatar
HARDTRAILZ
Moderator
 
Posts: 6342
Joined: Sat Sep 12, 2009 1:49 am
Location: IN, Batesville
Name: Kyle
Vehicle Year: 2006
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ Aftermarket Locker
Rank: Extreme Offroader

by Gordinho80 » Wed Jun 09, 2010 10:01 am

Damn... nice work on those steps, Kyle.

More pics & vids please! :viking:
Mario - Build Thread
User avatar
Gordinho80
Lifer
 
Posts: 2787
Joined: Tue Sep 08, 2009 9:27 am
Location: NJ, Jackson
Name: Mario Almeida
Vehicle Year: Other
Vehicle: Other Vehicle
DriveTrain: 4WD

by Trail X » Wed Jun 09, 2010 10:26 am

Trail turned into a creek:
Image

Todd pulling an "irishboy":
Image

Ahhh... breakfast:
Image

Standing atop my truck while Alek sets up a tripod for a hill climb:
Image

Alek making a tricky portion look easy:
Image

One of the scenic and overgrown trails:
Image

Turtle crossing:
Image

Trying to get a fire roaring out of wet wood:
Image

Night run:
Image

The creek that ran 50 feet from our campsite on night #2:
Image
8-) Build Thread | ExPo Build | YouTube Videos
Not all who wander are lost. -Tolkien
User avatar
Trail X
Founder
 
Posts: 9925
Joined: Mon Sep 07, 2009 10:22 pm
Location: VA, Roanoke
Name: James Downing
Vehicle Year: 2005
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ Aftermarket Locker
Rank: Expedition Guide

by HARDTRAILZ » Wed Jun 09, 2010 11:33 am

Some crappy cell phone pics I snapped...

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image
I hate to advocate weird chemicals, alcohol, violence or insanity to anyone...but
they've always worked for me.
User avatar
HARDTRAILZ
Moderator
 
Posts: 6342
Joined: Sat Sep 12, 2009 1:49 am
Location: IN, Batesville
Name: Kyle
Vehicle Year: 2006
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ Aftermarket Locker
Rank: Extreme Offroader

by HARDTRAILZ » Wed Jun 09, 2010 11:35 am

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image
I hate to advocate weird chemicals, alcohol, violence or insanity to anyone...but
they've always worked for me.
User avatar
HARDTRAILZ
Moderator
 
Posts: 6342
Joined: Sat Sep 12, 2009 1:49 am
Location: IN, Batesville
Name: Kyle
Vehicle Year: 2006
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ Aftermarket Locker
Rank: Extreme Offroader

by HARDTRAILZ » Wed Jun 09, 2010 11:40 am

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

I said they were crappy pics, but they are something at least.
I hate to advocate weird chemicals, alcohol, violence or insanity to anyone...but
they've always worked for me.
User avatar
HARDTRAILZ
Moderator
 
Posts: 6342
Joined: Sat Sep 12, 2009 1:49 am
Location: IN, Batesville
Name: Kyle
Vehicle Year: 2006
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ Aftermarket Locker
Rank: Extreme Offroader

by Gordinho80 » Wed Jun 09, 2010 11:42 am

HARDTRAILZ wrote:Image


HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!
Mario - Build Thread
User avatar
Gordinho80
Lifer
 
Posts: 2787
Joined: Tue Sep 08, 2009 9:27 am
Location: NJ, Jackson
Name: Mario Almeida
Vehicle Year: Other
Vehicle: Other Vehicle
DriveTrain: 4WD

by Trail X » Wed Jun 09, 2010 11:45 am

Gordinho80 wrote:HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!

Gotta get the shot!
Image
8-) Build Thread | ExPo Build | YouTube Videos
Not all who wander are lost. -Tolkien
User avatar
Trail X
Founder
 
Posts: 9925
Joined: Mon Sep 07, 2009 10:22 pm
Location: VA, Roanoke
Name: James Downing
Vehicle Year: 2005
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ Aftermarket Locker
Rank: Expedition Guide

by HARDTRAILZ » Wed Jun 09, 2010 12:06 pm

Well worth it!
I hate to advocate weird chemicals, alcohol, violence or insanity to anyone...but
they've always worked for me.
User avatar
HARDTRAILZ
Moderator
 
Posts: 6342
Joined: Sat Sep 12, 2009 1:49 am
Location: IN, Batesville
Name: Kyle
Vehicle Year: 2006
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ Aftermarket Locker
Rank: Extreme Offroader

by fishsticks » Wed Jun 09, 2010 1:00 pm

Gordinho80 wrote:
HARDTRAILZ wrote:Image


HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!



Beat me to it. This needs to be JD's avatar.
11 Silverado LTZ - 6.2L/6l80, 2/3 drop, self tuned
85 Hilux - 3RZ, dual cases, caged, 40s, chromo everything
02 TrailBlazer LTZ - 35s, lockers, balls - Gone but not forgotten - Build
User avatar
fishsticks
Moderator
 
Posts: 4356
Joined: Thu Apr 01, 2010 11:30 pm
Location: WA, Vancouver
Name: Donny
Vehicle Year: Other
Vehicle: Other Vehicle
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ Aftermarket Locker
Rank: Extreme Offroader

by bgwolfpack » Wed Jun 09, 2010 1:11 pm

Who walked behind Kyle's truck and took the pics of him coming off the step? Where are the pictures??? :hissyfit:
bgwolfpack
Veteran
 
Posts: 1794
Joined: Fri Sep 18, 2009 7:19 pm
Name: Randy
Vehicle Year: Other
Vehicle: Other Vehicle
DriveTrain: 4WD

by HARDTRAILZ » Wed Jun 09, 2010 1:35 pm

I drove it and I want to see the vid, but I can't at work. I know it probably doesnt look like much, but it was a bit tricky and I thank JD for walking me through it. I was worried at the end to double foot the pedals to get the g80 to engage and end up coming off the edge quicker than needed, but it all worked out.

I did walk up and say ok, but figured it would take out the rear bumper. Glad it when as smooth as it did. I am really glad to have had all the armor and Barton's welds did great every time I took a hit. Thanks
I hate to advocate weird chemicals, alcohol, violence or insanity to anyone...but
they've always worked for me.
User avatar
HARDTRAILZ
Moderator
 
Posts: 6342
Joined: Sat Sep 12, 2009 1:49 am
Location: IN, Batesville
Name: Kyle
Vehicle Year: 2006
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ Aftermarket Locker
Rank: Extreme Offroader

by bgwolfpack » Wed Jun 09, 2010 1:42 pm

Looked great on video. Very calmly executed.

Am amazed you never touched. :cheers:
bgwolfpack
Veteran
 
Posts: 1794
Joined: Fri Sep 18, 2009 7:19 pm
Name: Randy
Vehicle Year: Other
Vehicle: Other Vehicle
DriveTrain: 4WD

by bartonmd » Wed Jun 09, 2010 1:50 pm

bgwolfpack wrote:Looked great on video. Very calmly executed.

Am amazed you never touched. :cheers:


Very light sliding on the front half of the passenger rock rail...

Mike
bartonmd
Moderator
 
Posts: 4469
Joined: Wed Sep 09, 2009 9:35 am
Location: IN, Indianapolis
Name: Mike
Vehicle Year: 2007
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ G80
Rank: Offroad Rated

by HARDTRAILZ » Wed Jun 09, 2010 1:55 pm

I knew if I did not pay attention, it could get expensive and/or dangerous. It just worked. I got about 2 foot of slider on pass side missing paint, but I never even felt it touch. Must have slide smooth. Glad I didnt use bedliner or anything grippy on them. Plus it is a $0.25 spray paint repair now.

I need to get home and see this stuff.

I know there is a video of another side trail i really want to see. Definitely tested the skids and actually got a guy going up main trail past us to stop and watch.


EDIT...Man thats sounds so squeaky, but it looks so easy compared to what it felt like in the cab. Next time I am going up it.
I hate to advocate weird chemicals, alcohol, violence or insanity to anyone...but
they've always worked for me.
User avatar
HARDTRAILZ
Moderator
 
Posts: 6342
Joined: Sat Sep 12, 2009 1:49 am
Location: IN, Batesville
Name: Kyle
Vehicle Year: 2006
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ Aftermarket Locker
Rank: Extreme Offroader

by MrSmithsTB » Wed Jun 09, 2010 6:24 pm

Looks like it was a great time, fellas. I wanted to jump in at the last minute, but Gramma kicked the bucket so I had to stay around for all the fun stuff associated with that. Hopefully next time.
back in the saddle
TB BUILD
User avatar
MrSmithsTB
Veteran
 
Posts: 1756
Joined: Thu Sep 10, 2009 2:28 pm
Location: EHT, NJ
Name: Bob
Vehicle Year: 2006
Vehicle: Other GMT360/370
DriveTrain: AWD w/ G80
Rank: Offroad Rated

by Mooseknuckle » Wed Jun 09, 2010 8:38 pm

Sorry to hear about your Grand ma Bob! It looks like a great time pictures are awesome. Hopefully I can make the fall event if not next year I will definitely be in.
I don't dial 911
Mooseknuckle
Addict
 
Posts: 708
Joined: Sun Feb 21, 2010 9:31 am
Location: NJ,Brick
Name: Jeff
Vehicle Year: 2006
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD
Rank: Offroad Rated

by Trail X » Wed Jun 09, 2010 9:56 pm

Here's a semi-quick video compilation. I'm trying to pack/plan next week's vacation while I was putting this together!

Enjoy!

8-) Build Thread | ExPo Build | YouTube Videos
Not all who wander are lost. -Tolkien
User avatar
Trail X
Founder
 
Posts: 9925
Joined: Mon Sep 07, 2009 10:22 pm
Location: VA, Roanoke
Name: James Downing
Vehicle Year: 2005
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ Aftermarket Locker
Rank: Expedition Guide

by HARDTRAILZ » Wed Jun 09, 2010 10:26 pm

Awesome. I love how randomly there are shots of me bashing frame on that side trail.

The night stuff was cool. Have to do more of that next time.
I hate to advocate weird chemicals, alcohol, violence or insanity to anyone...but
they've always worked for me.
User avatar
HARDTRAILZ
Moderator
 
Posts: 6342
Joined: Sat Sep 12, 2009 1:49 am
Location: IN, Batesville
Name: Kyle
Vehicle Year: 2006
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ Aftermarket Locker
Rank: Extreme Offroader

by bartonmd » Wed Jun 09, 2010 10:40 pm

so uh... I assume you're going to make a video for the single best climb of the trip, that started at 5:10 on the video, but got cut off less than halfway through??? Kyle's "dare" climb that he was the only one that would do, on Friday afternoon...

Mike
bartonmd
Moderator
 
Posts: 4469
Joined: Wed Sep 09, 2009 9:35 am
Location: IN, Indianapolis
Name: Mike
Vehicle Year: 2007
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ G80
Rank: Offroad Rated

PreviousNext

Return to Eastern U.S.