3rd Annual Burning Van Eastern Washington

[CopperFiremist]

[MechBob]

You make it or buy it?

[LAZ 1]

I am getting pumped about doing another Northern leg of my twice yearly SNOBIRD EXPRESS road trip from Lake Chapala, Mexico, to beautiful Vancouver Island, Canada. I am 95% packed and almost ready to roll.

I plan to leave tomorrow morning, stop for a few days at Totanaka RV park in San Carlos nuevo Guaymus, Sonora, Mexico. Then on to Tucson Az for the next weekend. Then Phoenix, Prescott, Flagstaff, Az. I plan to do some wandering around Az, visiting Journeys Off Road, a few junk yards looking for a few A/S van parts, perhaps Ruger's shop, and possibly look around some other interesting places. Ending up in Mid May, at the 2019 OVERLAND WEST EXPO, near Flagstaff. Ater that I drive to Eastern Washington, and attend the epic ASTROSAFARIAN event, where we will all draw straws, light the losing straw holders's van on fire, get nekkid, and dance around the flames howling at the moon ...
unless of course, the usual burn restriction is in effect.
(;-{)

After that, back to Fantasy Island, then June, 27- 30, over to the mainland for the 2019 BC OVERLAND EXPO, in Whistler.
Maybe staying on the mainland, wandering around the BC interior ( if there are no major forest fires this year) finishing up July 11 - 14, in NAKUSP, BC, at the Horizons Unlimited get together.

Not much planned for the rest of the Summer, except wandering aimlessly around some of the abandoned logging roads on the Island. I spent a few weeks last Summer in Port Alberni, on the West side of the island, and enjoyed that time very much. I would like to spend more time exploring that area better.


Being a Retired Gentleman Of Leisure is a tough job,
but some body has to do it,
and this might as well be ME!

PS: I am selling my 2004 AWD ASTRO Mini Motorhome build. The Siver Streak is looking for a new owner, who will enjoy wandering down the road less traveled in comfort and style. Due to age related lifestyle changes, I will be doing most of my tfuture traveling in my 2005 AWD Safari Steath camper van.
The times they are a'changin' ...
(;-{)
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[fabinator]

Okay, that's like 50 miles away from me as the crow flies. I might be able to make it.

[CopperFiremist]

Okay, that's like 50 miles away from me as the crow flies. I might be able to make it.

Sweet PM me if you have any questions.



Roll Call

[akforceten]

well I will not be making it this year I'm doing radiation all month long on my foot and a spot on my lung

[ORYGUN ASSTRO]

I am in. A few small tweaks and I am there.

[MechBob]

Just got back from a road trip, might be losing a ft wheel bearing,something else to check out before BV.

[LAZ 1]

We should do a parts swapNshop.
Maybe list what we ate looking for,
and extras we do not need.
Post estimated values.

I'll start ...
I am looking for
- a GOOD set of Grey leather front seats
- the plastic lower seat belt holders that go with the front seats
- A/C metal line that runs just behind the grill
- 3.73 ratio AWD front diff
- 3.73 ratio COMPLETE rear axle with SIX bolt disc brakes

I have a bunch of extra front door hardware
- exterior door handles ( New Dorman) $20
- left and right door mechanism guts $20
- PDL motors$10
- right door PW motor $20
- mirrors $10
ALSO have available, but not with me
- fresh 233C transfer case, just out of the shop with new deals, etc, with shop receipt
- GREY Deluxe REAR doors, both side BARN doors and lift gate $50
- Grey Deluxe side door, PDL, Tinted window $150
- Grey passenger van interior, from cab back - $50

SWAP TILL YA DROP!
then BURN the remainders?
(;-{)
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[CopperFiremist]

LAZ 1 I have that A/C metal line I'll throw it in the pile. Got a bunch of mirrors, tail lights, wheel covers and few other misc things I'll bring for FREE!

I'm looking for a some rear seat belts either row any color.

BvSour is kegged and ready to drink.

[WimpTech]

Wimpy: "Hey man I saved you a full set of rear belts, in tan to match and all the hardware... want 'em?"

CFM: "Naw, toss 'em"

[MechBob]

I really do not have parts laying around, but I have collected some things for a drawing giveaway. Found a NOS front driveshaft,should be here in a few days,but,gonna take van out on highway,and to a large parking lot,to check other stuff,before installing it. I was wondering what nite and day temps are there,normally? Looks warm. Also,looks like,as I will be coming through Spokane,looks like would be faster/better to take RT 2?

[CopperFiremist]

Yes take HWY 2 don't miss the turn off 2 its just passed Jameson lake easy to miss going 70 mph

[The Drummer]

Keep us posted , have fun guys

[WinnieVan]

Hope ya'll have a great time. Sad to miss it this year!!

Enjoy the stickers and save me a couple!!

[ericstg]

Oh come on Winnie, its not that far of a drive for ya!

I'm planning on heading up there on Saturday. Any other Portlanders? albrow100? Rainy_Day_Dragon?

[WinnieVan]

Oh come on Winnie, its not that far of a drive for ya!

I'm planning on heading up there on Saturday. Any other Portlanders? albrow100? Rainy_Day_Dragon?

Got invited to fish n' float the Deschutes for memorial day -- trust me it was a hard decision, but I haven't been on a river for years and it was my favorite thing about living in Eugene. Best part -- I'm flying to PDX and getting picked up by friends!

Hopefully next year I can make BV...

Or maybe we can do a dispersed campout near Bend or in the Steens later in the summer!

[Vandy_B]

I've had a last minute conflict come up and won't be able to make it this year.

It would be super fun to try to set something up for later in the summer...Bend or the Steens sounds pretty awesome to me!

[MechBob]

Wow,the left coast people are dropping out.Yet,this is a left coast happening.Well,looks like a few days of fun,and meeting fellow people that drive junkers like me.24 here today,and snow,but,checked where we will be camping,was 82 there,lol.I will need a hand setting up my summer tent,will bring an xtra cot in case someone shows up that needs to crash for the night.

[LAZ 1]

Currently chilling out in Las Vegas, after escaping THE 2019 OVERLAND EXPO in Flagstaff.

On Sunday, the weather turned brutal, with high winds and SLEET! The motorcycle crowd ( at least the smart ones) left early Sunday morning, and most of the vendors starting packing up about then as well. By 3 PM, the site was like a ghost town. I was on the road for Vegas ASAP, getting chased by the weather most of the way.

So,
if there are any West Coasters heading North to the BV event, it might be possible to meet and convey up? My schedule and route selection possibilities are open.
Google Maps says approximately 18 hours for me to get to Rimrock Meadows from Vegas. I will likely split that up into three six hour drives.

Anyone want to share the road with the Silver Streak ( which usually streaks along at 55-60 for best gas mileage), but can go faster if necessary ( like when escaping sleet.)
(;-{)
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