| Author | Message | ||
     Will Bobbitt (Rkores) Advanced member Username: Rkores Post Number: 175 Registered: 09-2002 |
I hope this doesn't sound bad, but our funds are limited as far as RKORES goes, and the more things I can have without paying the better the program will be. (RKORES is the off-road program I am in charge of at a Boy Scout Camp). If you have anything like tools, rover stuff, or anything to do with off-roading, post on here or e-mail me. You can get a tax write off on whatever you donate. Thanks, Will Bobbitt RKORES Director | ||
| TPH (Snowman) advanced member Username: Snowman Post Number: 229 Registered: 12-2002 |
Mildly off subject but my son just did the Scouts Pinewood Derby about 3 weeks ago. It was a long night of fierce racing but geez those kids (and I) had a blast. We had computerized results projected on a big screen and a great hardwood track. I think my son is going to the regionals! S- | ||
| TPH (Snowman) advanced member Username: Snowman Post Number: 234 Registered: 12-2002 |
Any parts ect. come your way yet? Maybe this will keep the post current and not lost down below. S- | ||
| Brian Friend (Brianfriend) advanced member Username: Brianfriend Post Number: 407 Registered: 09-2002 |
I can't wait till my boys are old enough for pinewood derby. A couple of years ago i built on just for kick but I have no where to race it. | ||
| Will Bobbitt (Rkores) Advanced member Username: Rkores Post Number: 177 Registered: 09-2002 |
Nope, not a thing....Greedy SOB's  I just want to make it clear; I am not asking for Handouts . If you happen to have something that would be usefull to the program sitting around and you aren't using it, then donate and get a tax write off. Thanks! Will | ||
| Carter Simcoe (Carter) Senior member Username: Carter Post Number: 1857 Registered: 04-2002 |
If you get a d90 out of this I'm gonna be soooooooooo pissed | ||
| Will Bobbitt (Rkores) Advanced member Username: Rkores Post Number: 179 Registered: 09-2002 |
Carter, I wish man! That would be the ultimate.... Will | ||
| John Cinquegrana (Johnc) Senior Member Username: Johnc Post Number: 357 Registered: 07-2002 |
Will, I am not familiar with the Boy Scout program, can you give me more detail as to what you need? Sorry for my ignorance but I am willing to give a hand.. John | ||
| Will Bobbitt (Rkores) Member Username: Rkores Post Number: 180 Registered: 09-2002 |
John, Thanks! Last year about this time I came up with the idea for an off-road program at my local Boy Scout Summer camp, Raven Knob. The name of the program is RKORES, which stands for Raven Knob Off-Road Expedition School. Last summer I ran the program and the kids, ages 15-17, did things like auto mechanics merit badge, off-road driving techniques, expedition planning and preparation, recovery methods, and road conservation projects. As far as what I need? Well pretty much anything that will help, from Rover parts, to wrenches, to recovery gear, or even a set of old tires that might have some tread, and be of the Mud Terrain type. Thanks, Will Bobbitt | ||
| Peter J Blatt (Peteb) Senior Member Username: Peteb Post Number: 76 Registered: 10-2002 |
Leave me a phone # on my e-mail! Peter | ||
| Max Thomason (Lrmax) Member Username: Lrmax Post Number: 83 Registered: 11-2002 |
Will, I might be able to get you a 4 cyl. short block with some problems (busted ring, and cracked block) so you can show them how it all works. Once again, I might. So, do you want stuff like that? Max T. | ||
| Will Bobbitt (Rkores) Member Username: Rkores Post Number: 182 Registered: 09-2002 |
Max, Yeah, that would be awsome! I could definatley use that. Will | ||
| Max Thomason (Lrmax) Member Username: Lrmax Post Number: 84 Registered: 11-2002 |
I'll check with the bossman, but I'm sure he would love to get tax credit for something that we have no use for. It will take some time, since I have to pull it out of the truck . I have a new short block in the basement, so I have no use for the old short block. Hope it works out but at this stage I cannot promise anything, although it does look like there is a good chance. My dad is a scouter too so I think I can get him to do it. Max T. | ||
| Will Bobbitt (Rkores) Member Username: Rkores Post Number: 184 Registered: 09-2002 |
Max, Thanks man...Tell me when you are looking at pulling it, and I might be able to come down and help/get it. Thanks, Will | ||
| John Cinquegrana (Johnc) Senior Member Username: Johnc Post Number: 359 Registered: 07-2002 |
Will, I have 5 Dunlop Rover MTs with less than 3/4 tread left (belonged to Brian Jackson and he had them on for about a year with two trips to Moab). They are 285 something (I have to check). You can have them for free but I need to look into shipping costs. Let me know what City and Zip they need to be sent to. John | ||
| Will Bobbitt (Rkores) Member Username: Rkores Post Number: 186 Registered: 09-2002 |
John, Thanks! Clemmons, North Carolina 27012. Are they 285/75/R16's? Thanks Again, Will | ||
| John Cinquegrana (Johnc) Senior Member Username: Johnc Post Number: 360 Registered: 07-2002 |
My mistake, they are 255/85s: http://images.andale.com/f2/115/106/3653414/1045587561805_P2140005.JPG http://images.andale.com/f2/115/106/3653414/1045587563827_P2140004.JPG http://images.andale.com/f2/115/106/3653414/1045587565757_P2140003.JPG http://images.andale.com/f2/115/106/3653414/1045587567805_P2140002.JPG http://images.andale.com/f2/115/106/3653414/1045587569870_P2140001.JPG | ||
| Will Bobbitt (Rkores) Member Username: Rkores Post Number: 187 Registered: 09-2002 |
John, Looks good to me! What am I looking at as far as shipping goes? Thanks, Will Bobbitt | ||
| John Cinquegrana (Johnc) Senior Member Username: Johnc Post Number: 361 Registered: 07-2002 |
I have to figure out the cheapest way to send them. Anyone have any ideas? | ||
| Carter Simcoe (Carter) Senior member Username: Carter Post Number: 1894 Registered: 04-2002 |
greyhound | ||
| John Cinquegrana (Johnc) Senior Member Username: Johnc Post Number: 362 Registered: 07-2002 |
Thanks Carter. I'll give them a call tomorrow. | ||
| Carter Simcoe (Carter) Senior member Username: Carter Post Number: 1895 Registered: 04-2002 |
No problemo, I've had great luck shipping with them | ||
| John Cinquegrana (Johnc) Senior Member Username: Johnc Post Number: 378 Registered: 07-2002 |
Carter, I checked with Greyhound (their website) and they want over 200 buckaroos to send 5 tires... what am I doing wrong? I'm sure I can send them via UPS cheaper. Let me know. I will also look into Yellow Freight or some other trucking company. Thanks alot, John | ||
| Evan Price (The_big_daddy) New Member Username: The_big_daddy Post Number: 9 Registered: 02-2003 |
John , Roadway or ABF is your best bet. Call your local terminal , ask for the terminal manager and explain why your shipping ... They may discount the tarriff or better yet ship'm free. E | ||
| Will Bobbitt (Rkores) Member Username: Rkores Post Number: 211 Registered: 09-2002 |
John, That is a bit steep to ship some tires! Evan, That sounds like a good idea... Will | ||
| John Cinquegrana (Johnc) Senior Member Username: Johnc Post Number: 379 Registered: 07-2002 |
Ok, I'll give them a call. Thanks for the tip Evan. Will, sorry for the delay but I've been out of town for the past week. I'll keep you posted. John | ||
| Will Bobbitt (Rkores) Member Username: Rkores Post Number: 218 Registered: 09-2002 |
John, That's not a problem. Thanks, Will |
