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Eagle Gallery => Eagles at work and Play => Topic started by: rollguy on February 03, 2014, 12:14:16 AM

Title: My Eagle on the "Hammers" (OHV trails in Johnson Valley CA)
Post by: rollguy on February 03, 2014, 12:14:16 AM
A recent article in our local paper http://www.vvdailypress.com/articles/drive-44795-father-hammers.html is about the "Father of the Hammers", a friend of mine named Chuck Shaner.  The Hammer trails are some of the roughest 4X4 trails on the planet.  Years ago when the trails were being built, I was a member of Victor Valley 4 Wheelers.  I have done most of the trails in Johnson Valley with my Eagle.  Here are a few photos:
(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k13/rollguy/Rocktoberfest/04Roctoberfest046.jpg) (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/rollguy/media/Rocktoberfest/04Roctoberfest046.jpg.html)
(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k13/rollguy/Rocktoberfest/04Roctoberfest015.jpg) (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/rollguy/media/Rocktoberfest/04Roctoberfest015.jpg.html)
(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k13/rollguy/ALTREGL023.jpg) (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/rollguy/media/ALTREGL023.jpg.html)
(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k13/rollguy/008_36A.jpg) (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/rollguy/media/008_36A.jpg.html)
(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k13/rollguy/014_30A.jpg) (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/rollguy/media/014_30A.jpg.html)
(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k13/rollguy/04Roctoberfest059.jpg) (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/rollguy/media/04Roctoberfest059.jpg.html)
(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k13/rollguy/Eagles/R1-01446-016A-2.jpg) (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/rollguy/media/Eagles/R1-01446-016A-2.jpg.html)
(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k13/rollguy/Eagles/R1-01446-020A.jpg) (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/rollguy/media/Eagles/R1-01446-020A.jpg.html)
(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k13/rollguy/Eagles/R1-01446-019A.jpg) (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/rollguy/media/Eagles/R1-01446-019A.jpg.html)
(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k13/rollguy/Eagles/R1-01446-008A.jpg) (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/rollguy/media/Eagles/R1-01446-008A.jpg.html)
Title: Re: My Eagle on the "Hammers" (OHV trails in Johnson Valley CA)
Post by: eaglefreek on February 03, 2014, 09:38:56 AM
We need a "like" button. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v637/svoman2300/Smilies/like_zps29a1909b.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/svoman2300/media/Smilies/like_zps29a1909b.png.html)
Title: Re: My Eagle on the "Hammers" (OHV trails in Johnson Valley CA)
Post by: youngkyle on February 03, 2014, 10:03:48 AM
why is it that sometimes you don't have door and a hood?  I get the doors being off so you have better visibility, is the hood so it doesn't overheat or something? I'll bet this is fun, but I wouldn't do it.  plus you probably have some modifications on it.
Title: Re: My Eagle on the "Hammers" (OHV trails in Johnson Valley CA)
Post by: rollguy on February 03, 2014, 12:12:22 PM
why is it that sometimes you don't have door and a hood?  I get the doors being off so you have better visibility, is the hood so it doesn't overheat or something? I'll bet this is fun, but I wouldn't do it.  plus you probably have some modifications on it.
The hood had a problem with the hinge and the hood pull cable (very rare problem with Eagles ;D), so I removed it for that run.  Besides, I had to open and close the hood several times on the previous run, so I just decided to take it off.
Title: Re: My Eagle on the "Hammers" (OHV trails in Johnson Valley CA)
Post by: youngkyle on February 03, 2014, 12:17:39 PM
So I was right about the door? just for spotting rocks?  this is really neat. I'd suspect a great way to test your car, I just doubt I'd be willing to do it!
Title: Re: My Eagle on the "Hammers" (OHV trails in Johnson Valley CA)
Post by: rollguy on February 03, 2014, 02:08:40 PM
So I was right about the door? just for spotting rocks?  this is really neat. I'd suspect a great way to test your car, I just doubt I'd be willing to do it!
Yes, for easy entry and exit just like a Jeep.
Title: Re: My Eagle on the "Hammers" (OHV trails in Johnson Valley CA)
Post by: Prafeston on February 03, 2014, 02:47:32 PM
Cool pictures!
Title: Re: My Eagle on the "Hammers" (OHV trails in Johnson Valley CA)
Post by: vangremlin on February 05, 2014, 12:20:37 AM
Great photos!  I can just imagine the reaction to your EAgle going up those trails lol