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vtblazer · 09-12-2006, 11:30 AM

Anybody else been?

Great place!

vtblazer · 09-12-2006, 11:30 AM

more

vtblazer · 09-12-2006, 11:31 AM

got more...

Southedisto · 09-12-2006, 04:36 PM

Sweet pics VT, I want to go there one day. Guess I should finish my Jimmy first.

**tnblazerk5** · 09-12-2006, 08:43 PM

wow that looks like a killer place to wheel at

what happind to the pass side of your rig ?
and does it still have rockerboxs on it ? i like the rock sliders and have been thinking about adding them on my jimmy and just wondering what all had been done under that part of your ride

norville · 09-12-2006, 09:33 PM

That looks like my hunting spot.

bob

**Canadian694x4** · 09-13-2006, 12:35 AM

Great Pics VT! Looked Like It Was A Lot Of Fun

vtblazer · 09-13-2006, 06:00 AM

Down sized a couple more pics for your viewing pleasure.

tnblazerk5, last pic shows the rock slider to frame, cage to bushing and the total lack of both the rocker and torsion box.
IMO rock sliders are a must, used them a fair amount on this trip.
Passenger side took it hard early on during the trip to Raush Creek this past May compliments of a tree.
I plan on fixing it this winter and doing some sort of exo/slide bar down the exterior of both quarters.

**special-K** · 09-13-2006, 08:56 AM

N/c

**tnblazerk5** · 09-13-2006, 11:17 AM

thanks for the pic sir

vtblazer · 09-13-2006, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

N/c

HUH...

**Yukon Jack** · 09-13-2006, 04:45 PM

That looks like such a blast!

**special-K** · 09-14-2006, 07:58 AM

That was "No Comment"

BTW,doesn`t that hurt the rocks?

***Liz*** · 09-14-2006, 08:05 AM

very cool pics VT, it is beautiful there n you look like you had a blast.

tgh117 · 09-14-2006, 12:19 PM

Yea, ive been there many a times, never with the truck though, always with ATV's and dirtbikes. Its a great place, and I love to just sit around and watch teh trucks up in the rocks. I have seen people come from conneticut and further to wheel at this place. Its awesome.

At least you had fun!

vtblazer · 09-14-2006, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tgh117

I have seen people come from conneticut and further to wheel at this place. Its awesome.

At least you had fun!

400 miles each way for us but still worth it.

*FormerMember* · 09-16-2006, 12:28 PM

Now that was what I built that rig for!

Nice! I like the mods you've done to it as well.

Does it have low enough gearing?

vtblazer · 09-16-2006, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grendel

Now that was what I built that rig for!

Nice! I like the mods you've done to it as well.

Does it have low enough gearing?

It's morphed since then, you got it started in the right direction though.

Couple items that have been added that have benefited the overall package:
Ram assist steering
High steer kit
39.5 TSL's w/Staun internal bead locks
Detroit in the rear
Limited in the front
Changed front shock location and gained lots more travel
Electric fan
Winch
Inner fenders to stiffen the front clip and tie things together

Things it still needs to be truly trail capable...

Locker in the front. (going spool)
Up grading to a 4340 axle set for the front Dana with full circle clips and better u-joints.
Longer front drive shaft with 4130 yolks and a 12" slip joint. (High Angle of course)
All the above parts have already been ordered and are on the way.

Plans are to repair the quarters and tie some sort of exo rails into the cage to act as sliders againt those blasted trees!

Yes the gearing is low enough and since I replaced the shift rails in the doubler to negate cross ratio shifting everything is happy.
Making the rear t-case mount off the 205 helped thing's stay put better as well.

**special-K** · 09-16-2006, 04:22 PM

What color are you painting it?I think it would be pretty in fushia.

vtblazer · 09-16-2006, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

What color are you painting it?I think it would be pretty in fushia.

:nut: you really say fushia?

*FormerMember* · 09-16-2006, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtblazer

:nut: you really say fushia?

He did...

I was thinking peuce, myself.

vtblazer · 09-16-2006, 06:16 PM

I'm in pain...

**special-K** · 09-16-2006, 09:48 PM

Real men dig fuscia.(chicks like it,too)

vtblazer · 09-27-2006, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

Real men dig fuscia.(chicks like it,too)

Okay, maybe in Maryland...

68haywagon · 09-27-2006, 11:21 PM

My neighbor just moved his camper to a campground a few miles from that. It is only 27mi from me. He has a jeep that he wants to run through there. I guess I will have to go with him now

Mike

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Southedisto River life...... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Soldotna AK Posts: 1,078	Re: Paragon Pics Sweet pics VT, I want to go there one day. Guess I should finish my Jimmy first. __________________ I like wheelin in Dixie!

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tnblazerk5 User #12137 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: kingsport,upper east tenn Posts: 11,598	Re: Paragon Pics wow that looks like a killer place to wheel at what happind to the pass side of your rig ? and does it still have rockerboxs on it ? i like the rock sliders and have been thinking about adding them on my jimmy and just wondering what all had been done under that part of your ride Last edited by tnblazerk5; 09-12-2006 at 08:47 PM.

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norville Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Mountain Top, Pa Posts: 323	Re: Paragon Pics That looks like my hunting spot. bob __________________ 1986 C10 Scottsdale 5.3, TH400

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Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Re: Paragon Pics Great Pics VT! Looked Like It Was A Lot Of Fun __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

09-13-2006, 06:00 AM	#8
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Paragon Pics Down sized a couple more pics for your viewing pleasure. tnblazerk5, last pic shows the rock slider to frame, cage to bushing and the total lack of both the rocker and torsion box. IMO rock sliders are a must, used them a fair amount on this trip. Passenger side took it hard early on during the trip to Raush Creek this past May compliments of a tree. I plan on fixing it this winter and doing some sort of exo/slide bar down the exterior of both quarters. Attached Images Last edited by vtblazer; 09-13-2006 at 06:01 AM.

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tnblazerk5 User #12137 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: kingsport,upper east tenn Posts: 11,598	Re: Paragon Pics thanks for the pic sir

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Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Paragon Pics That looks like such a blast! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

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special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Paragon Pics That was "No Comment" BTW,doesn`t that hurt the rocks? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-14-2006, 08:05 AM	#14
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,767	Re: Paragon Pics very cool pics VT, it is beautiful there n you look like you had a blast.

09-14-2006, 12:19 PM	#15
tgh117 Crazy Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Emmaus, Pa Posts: 203	Re: Paragon Pics Yea, ive been there many a times, never with the truck though, always with ATV's and dirtbikes. Its a great place, and I love to just sit around and watch teh trucks up in the rocks. I have seen people come from conneticut and further to wheel at this place. Its awesome. At least you had fun! __________________ 77 SB Stepside in a bunch of pieces scattered around the garage.

09-16-2006, 12:28 PM	#17
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: Paragon Pics Now that was what I built that rig for! Nice! I like the mods you've done to it as well. Does it have low enough gearing?



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09-16-2006, 04:22 PM	#19
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Paragon Pics What color are you painting it?I think it would be pretty in fushia. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Paragon Pics I'm in pain...

09-16-2006, 09:48 PM	#23
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Paragon Pics Real men dig fuscia.(chicks like it,too) __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-27-2006, 11:21 PM	#25
68haywagon I'm watching you! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 1,822	Re: Paragon Pics My neighbor just moved his camper to a campground a few miles from that. It is only 27mi from me. He has a jeep that he wants to run through there. I guess I will have to go with him now Mike __________________ 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD 1993 Chevrolet C-1500 W/T - Blue - 4.3L V-6, 4 speed auto - Dad's (RIP) 1992 Chevrolet S10 - LS swap project 1968 Chevrolet C-10 longbed fleetside - sold

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