Michigan Sand Dunes (pics) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dirty trucker · 05-26-2009, 06:43 PM

Hey All,
We went to Silver Lake Sand Dunes for the Holiday, took some pics of some nice MI Iron, and some nice other rides.. Take a look!!

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dirty trucker · 05-26-2009, 06:47 PM

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dirty trucker · 05-26-2009, 06:50 PM

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dirty trucker · 05-26-2009, 06:54 PM

Pics of my Jimmy, wife, & myself... GOD I'm gettin' fat!!!

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dirty trucker · 05-26-2009, 06:59 PM

This is the view from our motel

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This is the back side of the Dunes
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Old Lighthouse on the beach
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This is a pics of our quads we rode before everybody and their brother showed-up
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**Ron 586** · 05-26-2009, 07:48 PM

Nice pics. Looks like the weather was great. My son board member, gd hall 1999, was there for the weekend. He took his camper and stayed at the camp ground. Maybe you two crossed paths.

bouncytruck · 05-26-2009, 07:56 PM

Looks like fun. I used to ride three wheelers on the Oregon Dunes. I think it would be fun to take the Blazer down there some day and take the whole family out on the dunes.

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-26-2009, 09:04 PM

One of these days I will see a dune in person, but not from
behind the wheel, I have no fear and that can be an issue.

Nice pictures

vtblazer · 05-27-2009, 05:10 AM

Very cool area, some day we need to take a family trip over that way.

Question for ya, what's the best tire set up excluding sand tires for running around in the dunes?

Great pics, thanks for posting.

dirty trucker · 05-27-2009, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Very cool area, some day we need to take a family trip over that way.

Question for ya, what's the best tire set up excluding sand tires for running around in the dunes?

Great pics, thanks for posting.

Oh, Probably Mickey Thompson Baja Belted is the most popular. I don't think it's too important though.. The best thing to do is let more air out. I ran 10-11 lbs. in those Swampers. 37x12.5 on 12" wide
It's all about air pressure & POWER... If you don't have power, than you need momentum. Momentum can get to be a rough ride with leaf spring suspension. It would be awesome if you did make a family trip, we'll see if we can get Chevyman63 to finish his ride!! Come on Tim, time to shift into second gear!!! J/k

fun in dirt · 05-27-2009, 01:22 PM

That's some nice looking toys you have.
I dream of going & playing in the dunes like that one day

losangelesk5 · 05-27-2009, 01:50 PM

hey does your Jimmy have the original 504 green, Looks great.

Chevyman63 · 05-30-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by dirty trucker

It would be awesome if you did make a family trip, we'll see if we can get Chevyman63 to finish his ride!! Come on Tim, time to shift into second gear!!! J/k

That would be great!

You're right...I was just telling the wife today that I'm going to get a little less fussy about stuff and try and get it together so I can drive it. Now that you're off work you can help! J/K.

Great pics. Brings back memories.

dirty trucker · 06-01-2009, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

That would be great!

You're right...I was just telling the wife today that I'm going to get a little less fussy about stuff and try and get it together so I can drive it. Now that you're off work you can help! J/K.

Great pics. Brings back memories.

Hey sounds great, I have 1 more week of layoff.. I tried to get this PLUMBER I know to hire me for cash, but he never got back with me

Anyway, it was fun. The new front driveshaft put up with the BBC for now. Call me if you're heading out to the polebarn..

**Yukon Jack** · 05-27-2009, 02:44 PM

Awesome pics! Looks like a blast.

losangelesk5 · 05-27-2009, 03:29 PM

thanks, looks like med olive, but I'm having a heck of a time trying to find original paint code.

*project 67 sub* · 05-27-2009, 03:36 PM

wtf! is that a lifted 88-93 caddy? any more pics of it?
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dirty trucker · 05-27-2009, 09:14 PM

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wtf! is that a lifted 88-93 caddy? any more pics of it?
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Yep, That's what it was... No more pics though SORRY... There was also an El Camino, Mini-van, Suzuki something, & Mustang.. All on possible Blazer frames.. So many different rides, it's hard to to pics of it all.

k-nuts · 05-28-2009, 06:03 PM

Bout all I can say!

mdunn · 05-29-2009, 11:23 PM

Great pics. We are going up Aug. 5-9. We go up every year and always stay at Jellystone. Got a 383 for the Blazer coming for this year! Will be thrashing to get it all finished, but looking forward to it!

dirty trucker · 05-30-2009, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by mdunn

Great pics. We are going up Aug. 5-9. We go up every year and always stay at Jellystone. Got a 383 for the Blazer coming for this year! Will be thrashing to get it all finished, but looking forward to it!

Awesome!! Jellystone huh.. Do you have kids?? Maybe I'll load-up the Jimmy and see if I can track ya down that weekend. Be nice if we could a handful of members to show-up and cruise the dunes.

Might be a bad idea, if your trying to have a family vacation. Better check with the wife first.

losangelesk5 · 05-30-2009, 12:16 AM

hey thanks I just got my paint today "504" is also my original color. Show some pics after I spray it

mdunn · 05-30-2009, 08:03 AM

Yep...I have 3 kids. They love blasting the dunes. We did it in a '78 CJ7 with Chevrolet drivetrain last year. This year will be the first year for the Blazer. Had to have more room for everyone....and of course the 383 to add to the fun factor!

**Yukon Jack** · 07-14-2009, 09:11 AM

That black K5 is very drool-worthy!

swyfor5 · 07-14-2009, 10:17 PM

Cool Orange, it's a small world . Still trying to set up time to get over there. Way too much work and not enough play! My cuz seems to have plenty of time off and always ready to go, so I just have to get it together and DO IT!

05-26-2009, 06:43 PM	#1
dirty trucker Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: AuGres, Mi Posts: 82	Michigan Sand Dunes (pics) Hey All, We went to Silver Lake Sand Dunes for the Holiday, took some pics of some nice MI Iron, and some nice other rides.. Take a look!!

05-26-2009, 06:47 PM	#2
dirty trucker Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: AuGres, Mi Posts: 82	Re: Michigan Sand Dunes (pics) More pics...

05-26-2009, 06:50 PM	#3
dirty trucker Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: AuGres, Mi Posts: 82	Re: Michigan Sand Dunes (pics) More pics...

05-26-2009, 06:54 PM	#4
dirty trucker Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: AuGres, Mi Posts: 82	Re: Michigan Sand Dunes (pics) Pics of my Jimmy, wife, & myself... GOD I'm gettin' fat!!!

05-26-2009, 06:59 PM	#5
dirty trucker Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: AuGres, Mi Posts: 82	Re: Michigan Sand Dunes (pics) This is the view from our motel This is the back side of the Dunes Old Lighthouse on the beach This is a pics of our quads we rode before everybody and their brother showed-up

05-26-2009, 07:48 PM	#6
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,166	Re: Michigan Sand Dunes (pics) Nice pics. Looks like the weather was great. My son board member, gd hall 1999, was there for the weekend. He took his camper and stayed at the camp ground. Maybe you two crossed paths. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

05-26-2009, 07:56 PM	#7
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Michigan Sand Dunes (pics) Looks like fun. I used to ride three wheelers on the Oregon Dunes. I think it would be fun to take the Blazer down there some day and take the whole family out on the dunes. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

05-26-2009, 09:04 PM	#8
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,482	Re: Michigan Sand Dunes (pics) One of these days I will see a dune in person, but not from behind the wheel, I have no fear and that can be an issue. Nice pictures __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

05-27-2009, 05:10 AM	#9
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Michigan Sand Dunes (pics) Very cool area, some day we need to take a family trip over that way. Question for ya, what's the best tire set up excluding sand tires for running around in the dunes? Great pics, thanks for posting.

05-27-2009, 01:22 PM	#11
fun in dirt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,121	Re: Michigan Sand Dunes (pics) That's some nice looking toys you have. I dream of going & playing in the dunes like that one day __________________ '72 C to K20 "Cannibalizer" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post8653432 '85 K30 "Big Nassy" '01 2500 Suburban ...party wagon & tow truck '06 Silverado SS...DD '06 C1500 WT...DD '07 Classic C1500 WT...DD Built & sold cause can't keep 'em all: '72 Blazer "The Bucket" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433190 '55 Chevy straight axle gasser https://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173938 '69 Pro Street Chevelle http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=332541 '86 M1031 CUCV http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553619

05-27-2009, 01:50 PM	#12
losangelesk5 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 33	Re: Michigan Sand Dunes (pics) hey does your Jimmy have the original 504 green, Looks great.

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Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: Michigan Sand Dunes (pics) Awesome pics! Looks like a blast. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

05-27-2009, 03:29 PM	#16
losangelesk5 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 33	Re: Michigan Sand Dunes (pics) thanks, looks like med olive, but I'm having a heck of a time trying to find original paint code.

05-27-2009, 03:36 PM	#17
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: Michigan Sand Dunes (pics) wtf! is that a lifted 88-93 caddy? any more pics of it?

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k-nuts Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: TX Posts: 252	Re: Michigan Sand Dunes (pics) Bout all I can say!



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05-29-2009, 11:23 PM	#20
mdunn Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Marysville, OH Posts: 119	Re: Michigan Sand Dunes (pics) Great pics. We are going up Aug. 5-9. We go up every year and always stay at Jellystone. Got a 383 for the Blazer coming for this year! Will be thrashing to get it all finished, but looking forward to it! __________________ 1972 Blazer CST 4x4

05-30-2009, 12:16 AM	#22
losangelesk5 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 33	Re: Michigan Sand Dunes (pics) hey thanks I just got my paint today "504" is also my original color. Show some pics after I spray it

05-30-2009, 08:03 AM	#23
mdunn Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Marysville, OH Posts: 119	Re: Michigan Sand Dunes (pics) Yep...I have 3 kids. They love blasting the dunes. We did it in a '78 CJ7 with Chevrolet drivetrain last year. This year will be the first year for the Blazer. Had to have more room for everyone....and of course the 383 to add to the fun factor! __________________ 1972 Blazer CST 4x4

07-14-2009, 09:11 AM	#24
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: Michigan Sand Dunes (pics) That black K5 is very drool-worthy! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

07-14-2009, 10:17 PM	#25
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	Re: Michigan Sand Dunes (pics) Cool Orange, it's a small world . Still trying to set up time to get over there. Way too much work and not enough play! My cuz seems to have plenty of time off and always ready to go, so I just have to get it together and DO IT!

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