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Amy A, Female, 32, Homestead, FL, US
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Re: hump 7-27-08
August 6, 2008 by gatordone
that is the differnce with having toys compared to daily drivers and it doesnt take that long to wash them
8th St/Sat. Aug 2
July 28, 2008 by gatordone
We are planning a trip to 8th st this saturaday. We are going to bring the bbq So who is up the this ride?
Re: night ride?
July 17, 2008 by gatordone
i think there is about 5 or 6 people going from nolimit4wd.net
Big cypress trip
July 14, 2008 by gatordone
http://www.nps.gov/bicy/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm
Big Cypress ORV Permit Guidelines
It is a 3-Step Process to obtain an off-road vehicle permit for use of an ATV, Airboats, Swamp Buggy or Street Legal - 4 X 4, in the Big Cypress National Preserve: 1) an operator’s permit (free), 2) an inspection sticker (free), and 3) an annual vehicle permit ($50.00 per year) are required. Motorcycles and other two-wheeled motorized vehicles are not permitted in the preserve backcountry. The ORV Permitting Office is located withn the Big Cypress National Preserve Oasis Visitor Center. The office hours are Friday, Saturday, Sunday,and Monday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
EXPLANATIONS
1) Operator’s Permit
In order to get this identification card, you must come to the Big Cypress Visitor Center at Oasis, located halfway between Naples and Miami on Highway 41 (Tamiami Trail). Bring your valid state driver’s license or learner’s permit (required). Note — Those who have a learner’s permit must be accompanied by a licensed adult 18 years or older (while operating an ORV) who also possess a Big Cypress National Preserve ORV operator’s permit. Unlicensed drivers are not permitted to operate ORVs in Big Cypress. You will be shown a presentation and your photo will be taken. ORV staff will produce an operator’s permit card while you watch the video. You are required to carry the operator’s permit with you whenever you are operating an ORV in the Preserve. It is extremely important that you provide the staff with current address, telephone and email (if available) information so that we may send you mail with important updates on trails, regulations, and ORV related news. This part of the permit process will take approximately 45 minutes.
2) Vehicle Inspection Sticker
Bring your vehicle in to the visitor center on Fri, Sat, Sun, or Mon 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. The inspection sticker is valid for 3 years, at which time, the vehicle will need a reinspection. ORV staff will inspect your vehicle under the following guidelines:
ATV 3 and 4 Wheelers
Front Tires minimum of 7” tread face.
Rear Tires minimum of 9” tread face.
Working white Headlight
Working Red Tail Light
Muffler
VIN#
PROOF OF TITLE (State Law Requirement)
Airboat
Working White Aft Light to be seen 360’
Current State Registration Decal
Hull Length 14’ max excluding grass rake
Width 8’ max
Muffler (automotive style. See www.myfwc.com for details)
Minimum of 3” FL #’s displayed on each side of bow
– OR –
Minimum of 6” FL #’s displayed on both sides of rudders
Orange Safety Flag 10x12” or larger – flown at minimum 10 feet
above vessel
Fire Extinguisher
PFD (Life Jackets) for each occupant
Port and Starboard lights (Coast Guard Requirement)
Swamp Buggy
All Tires minimum of 9” tread face.
Working White Headlights
Working Red Tail Light
Muffler
Width 8’ max
Weight (will be weighed at inspection)
Must not be registered or licensed for highway use
Street Legal 4x4
Tires minimum of 9” tread face
Working White Headlights
Working Red Tail Lights
VIN#
Muffler
Weight (will be weighed at inspection)
Registration/Insurance
3) Annual Vehicle Permit
Once you have obtained an operator’s permit and your vehicle has passed the inspection and received an inspection sticker, you may then purchase the $50.00 annual ORV permit. These permits are valid from January 1 of each year to January 31 of the following year - a thirteen-month period, however, they are NOT prorated from the date of purchase. This means that whatever your date of purchase is, the permit will still expire on January 31, and therefore it is more economical to purchase it early in the year! Permits go on sale mid-December of each year and 2,000 permits are available each year. All permit sales are on a first-come, first-served basis at this time, but a drawing system may be used as demand approaches the 2,000 permit limit. Permits are not transferable between vehicles. It is strongly advised that you call the visitor center at 239-695-1205 before you bring your vehicle in. We may be able to save you time and extra trips with a brief conversation before your visit.
Measuring Tire Tread Width
Measure tread width from edge to edge along face
Tread Face – That portion of the outer surface of the tire that actually makes contact with the trail substrate during normal use. This includes those portions of tread which extend onto the sides of the tire since they are designed as such to aid in cornering and in soft ground are load bearing.
Measurement of Tread Face – Tread Face will be measured using a flexible tape measure capable of conforming to a rounded surface. The measurement will be from one edge of the tread face to the other, along the flat or rounded tread surface of the tire as viewed in cross – section.
Big Cypress ORV Permit Guidelines
It is a 3-Step Process to obtain an off-road vehicle permit for use of an ATV, Airboats, Swamp Buggy or Street Legal - 4 X 4, in the Big Cypress National Preserve: 1) an operator’s permit (free), 2) an inspection sticker (free), and 3) an annual vehicle permit ($50.00 per year) are required. Motorcycles and other two-wheeled motorized vehicles are not permitted in the preserve backcountry. The ORV Permitting Office is located withn the Big Cypress National Preserve Oasis Visitor Center. The office hours are Friday, Saturday, Sunday,and Monday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
EXPLANATIONS
1) Operator’s Permit
In order to get this identification card, you must come to the Big Cypress Visitor Center at Oasis, located halfway between Naples and Miami on Highway 41 (Tamiami Trail). Bring your valid state driver’s license or learner’s permit (required). Note — Those who have a learner’s permit must be accompanied by a licensed adult 18 years or older (while operating an ORV) who also possess a Big Cypress National Preserve ORV operator’s permit. Unlicensed drivers are not permitted to operate ORVs in Big Cypress. You will be shown a presentation and your photo will be taken. ORV staff will produce an operator’s permit card while you watch the video. You are required to carry the operator’s permit with you whenever you are operating an ORV in the Preserve. It is extremely important that you provide the staff with current address, telephone and email (if available) information so that we may send you mail with important updates on trails, regulations, and ORV related news. This part of the permit process will take approximately 45 minutes.
2) Vehicle Inspection Sticker
Bring your vehicle in to the visitor center on Fri, Sat, Sun, or Mon 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. The inspection sticker is valid for 3 years, at which time, the vehicle will need a reinspection. ORV staff will inspect your vehicle under the following guidelines:
ATV 3 and 4 Wheelers
Front Tires minimum of 7” tread face.
Rear Tires minimum of 9” tread face.
Working white Headlight
Working Red Tail Light
Muffler
VIN#
PROOF OF TITLE (State Law Requirement)
Airboat
Working White Aft Light to be seen 360’
Current State Registration Decal
Hull Length 14’ max excluding grass rake
Width 8’ max
Muffler (automotive style. See www.myfwc.com for details)
Minimum of 3” FL #’s displayed on each side of bow
– OR –
Minimum of 6” FL #’s displayed on both sides of rudders
Orange Safety Flag 10x12” or larger – flown at minimum 10 feet
above vessel
Fire Extinguisher
PFD (Life Jackets) for each occupant
Port and Starboard lights (Coast Guard Requirement)
Swamp Buggy
All Tires minimum of 9” tread face.
Working White Headlights
Working Red Tail Light
Muffler
Width 8’ max
Weight (will be weighed at inspection)
Must not be registered or licensed for highway use
Street Legal 4x4
Tires minimum of 9” tread face
Working White Headlights
Working Red Tail Lights
VIN#
Muffler
Weight (will be weighed at inspection)
Registration/Insurance
3) Annual Vehicle Permit
Once you have obtained an operator’s permit and your vehicle has passed the inspection and received an inspection sticker, you may then purchase the $50.00 annual ORV permit. These permits are valid from January 1 of each year to January 31 of the following year - a thirteen-month period, however, they are NOT prorated from the date of purchase. This means that whatever your date of purchase is, the permit will still expire on January 31, and therefore it is more economical to purchase it early in the year! Permits go on sale mid-December of each year and 2,000 permits are available each year. All permit sales are on a first-come, first-served basis at this time, but a drawing system may be used as demand approaches the 2,000 permit limit. Permits are not transferable between vehicles. It is strongly advised that you call the visitor center at 239-695-1205 before you bring your vehicle in. We may be able to save you time and extra trips with a brief conversation before your visit.
Measuring Tire Tread Width
Measure tread width from edge to edge along face
Tread Face – That portion of the outer surface of the tire that actually makes contact with the trail substrate during normal use. This includes those portions of tread which extend onto the sides of the tire since they are designed as such to aid in cornering and in soft ground are load bearing.
Measurement of Tread Face – Tread Face will be measured using a flexible tape measure capable of conforming to a rounded surface. The measurement will be from one edge of the tread face to the other, along the flat or rounded tread surface of the tire as viewed in cross – section.
Re: hump sat. 7-12-08
July 10, 2008 by gatordone
come on everyone, lets go get muddy, well maybe this week we will just get WET though!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: 74 cj5
July 10, 2008 by gatordone
thats nice Matt, are you coming out riding with us on Sat. at the hump?
Re: pirate avatars
July 2, 2008 by gatordone
come guys, you can find some pictures on your own right, do we have to do all the work for you!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: pirate avatars
July 1, 2008 by gatordone
couldnt find any green ones, your on your own with finding one. maybe we can pretend that its green
Re: next ride At The Hump 6/29
June 29, 2008 by gatordone
know we are posting this a little last minute, but we have decide to make a run out to the hump on Sunday!
We are shooting for 10 maybe 11 am. If you would like to meet up with us call Danny... 786 uoiuoyiy 473 hdyhkculjvluyv 9629.
We will be in the Sammi. A cj7 and a four wheeler are joining us for sure.
We are shooting for 10 maybe 11 am. If you would like to meet up with us call Danny... 786 uoiuoyiy 473 hdyhkculjvluyv 9629.
We will be in the Sammi. A cj7 and a four wheeler are joining us for sure.
next ride At The Hump 6/29
June 23, 2008 by gatordone
I hope we can get a ride together for this weekend, if not maybe for the next one
homemade snorkle
June 15, 2008 by gatordone
started around 8 sunday morning. was finished by 11. thats with a whole family trip to home depot.
before
i was starting with a easy hook up.
first i cut a hole in the fender.
mock up
because i hade already mounted battery shut off on this fender, i couldnt run paralell to body lines like i would have wanted to.
finished product
before
i was starting with a easy hook up.
first i cut a hole in the fender.
mock up
because i hade already mounted battery shut off on this fender, i couldnt run paralell to body lines like i would have wanted to.
finished product
Re: meet and greet
June 14, 2008 by gatordone
the POs are more then welcome to come along with you guys!
Re: meet and greet
June 13, 2008 by gatordone
hey jeepdew give me back my thread, you hijacker, posting whore!!!!!!!
Re: meet and greet
June 13, 2008 by gatordone
sometime for dinner, 7 or 8 what ever works best for everyone
meet and greet
June 13, 2008 by gatordone
(I know this is not a wheeling trip)
We were thinking of doing a meet and greet at Keg South on us1. Only requirement is: must bring your own identity, no posers allowed!!!!! You know who you are?
If you can make it, would like to meet Sat(June 14), thats tomorrow! time to be decided later.
A friend of ours just bought it and brought back the old menu. So come join us for the good wings and lots of beer!
Re: Night Ride 6-11-08
June 12, 2008 by gatordone
they have medication for that kinda stuff Pete! just messing with ya
Re: 2.5 ton Rockwell build
June 6, 2008 by gatordone
the height your looking at and the fact the wheels will stick out, pretty much guarantees that it wont be true street legal. unaltered headlight height and bumper height are also a factor. brakes would be my last concern, dot is the only one that cares about brakes and steering. and full hydro is not dot approved. if you drive it locally it wont much matter. why dont you build it on a fiberglass cj-7, w/360-v-8. going to look at one saterday. it is in your price range. call me....786-been getting473-a lot of spam9629.
