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I'm very much looking forward to reading about your assessment of those Hellwig bars. If you are impressed by their operation on the road, I will most likely buy a set for my 07.
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Yea, at the city offices there is a big display that explains it all, or at least there used to be. I belonged to a drinking organization called the Klampers. You were initiated in and then voted on to be a member. It wasn't just drinking though. We looked out for any members that had run upon hard times and contributed to charities. Oh, and we drank a bunch. When you went in to some bars in the town there were special seating areas for Klampers. Good times.
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I am looking forward to it as well. there is a cloverleaf very close to where I live that I pretty much drive on almost every day when coming home. I can go around the tightest area of it at 45 mph and the "G" force is pretty high. If the road is wet I tame down the speed. I want to see how fast I feel comfortable going around it with the Hellwig bars. If I tip over, I will post pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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iamdub
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Lateral acceleration FTW.
nocal95-2dr-yukon
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Omg, a 7-11! You are probably thinking of the bar in Lovelock. If you can't tip over your truck just come up here and...well, you know!
I'll be away April 9 to 12 but any other time would be great. Ttyl.
I'll be away April 9 to 12 but any other time would be great. Ttyl.
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It was on the way to Inn Skip. Back then was when the paved road ended at Inn Skip and the 4x4 trails started. On the way there a 4 way, had no stop sign, was there and on one corner there was a bar with an exposed fireplace where you could sit close and warm up and drink beer. If it is a 7-11 now, I guarantee you it was not there in 1973-1974 when I was first there. The name Lovelock sounds right and was likely called the Lovelock Bar. Sound right to you? I will email you the contact info.
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And no need to post email accounts, you can use the TYF private messaging tool ("Conversations" under your account tools).
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nocal95-2dr-yukon
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Ok, thanks. I didn't know. 7-11 is the Paradise Klamper's chapter. I think we are talking about the same bar. Lovelock Inn is the name if I recall. There is a 4 way intersection there like you described. Anyway, I look forward to joining you for a cold one when you are in the area. I'll check conversations in a moment.
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I was surprised when I found out that email address was available, so I took it! I laugh my butt off over that whenever I use it. Maybe I should edit it out.
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Yea, just edit it out.
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I bet the Lovelock Inn is that bar at that intersection. The name does sound familiar. I did not know about the 7-11 chapter name. We were just called Klamper's back then. I had some really good times there with my cousin's Beverly and David and my friend Bill. My cousin Dave had a Willy's Jeep pickup and we 4x4'd all over that area. I do know that when I eventually come there to see my cousin Bev, I want to go to Lovelock Inn. I promise to contact you when I start to set it all up.
Do you know if the Lovelock Inn made it thru the fires in 2018?
nocal95-2dr-yukon
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Done, thank you for tips on "keeping it real" here.
nocal95-2dr-yukon
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Lovelock Inn survived the Camp fire. It was damaged by another fire, but the owners have repaired it and re-opened. Lovelock is about half way from Magalia to Stirling City. The Skyway has been paved past Inskip now, I think to the Y leading to either Butte Meadows or that lake if you take the right side of the Y...my damnesia is acting up. I might know a few of your old running partners. Good guys, good times!
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Great! Before I die it will be fantastic to see the Lovelock Inn again! Paved past Inskip now? Gotta go see all that too. Will be a great trip for my Z71!
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Ok, @nocal95-2dr-yukon, I sent the email to the one you gave me and two PM messages with some info and a list of people that you may know that I know.
nocal95-2dr-yukon
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I saw the post in my inbox, thanks! I'll look over the other items in a minute. I am slow with emails so please bear with me. Thanks.
