Off Camber Crawlers - Member Profiles

Stephen Gibbs

2010-12-06T14:48:12-05:00

Stephen Gibbs Year joined OCC: 2003
Year:	2003
Make:	Jeep
Model:	TJ Rubicon
Color:	Inca Gold
Engine:	4.0L I6 Power Tech Engine
Transmission:	4-Spd. Automatic 42RLE
Transfer Case:	4:1 Rock-Trac HD Part Time
Modifications
Lift & Suspension:	Stock
Front Axle:	Dana 44
Rear Axle:	Dana 44
Tires:	BFG MT T/A KM2 31x10.50 R15 on aftermarket steel rims
Other:	4.10 R&P, Gr8tops half-hard top, OR Fab sport cage, Various skid plates, diff covers
Other currently running rigs:
Future Projects:	Small lift, 33s, tube fenders, more armor…it never ends!
Past Rigs:	1986 Ford Bronco (Full-size) 1992 Jeep Cherokee Laredo

Favorite OCC moment:	- OCC-101 classes in 2006 and 2010 - Wading across a freezing stream in the snow to get Paul Provencher’s tow strap. (Hmm…am I a masochist?)

Pedro L

2010-12-06T14:48:12-05:00

Pedro L Year joined OCC: 2003
Year:	1993
Make:	Land Rover
Model:	Discovery SD
Color:	Beluga Black
Engine:	GEMS 4.6L from a '97 Range Rover
Transmission:	ZF 4HP22
Transfer Case:	LT-230
Modifications
Lift & Suspension:	1.5" Old Man Emu
Front Axle:	ARB Locker
Rear Axle:	ARB Locker
Tires:	245/75-R16
Other:	Rock Sliders, Diff Guards
Other currently running rigs:
Future Projects:	RTE 3” lift, RTE 2” body lift, RTE front/rear HD arms, RTE HD drag link, RTE HD track rod, L8 front/rear custom bumpers, Warn 9.5xp winch, and many more parts… all waiting patiently in my garage to get installed.
Past Rigs:	1991 Eastnor Green RRC Hunter Edition, 1992 Eastnor Green RRC

Favorite OCC moment:	I’ve been going on and off to OCC events since 2003. The best moment was my first trip during the 2003 Fall Foliage, driving our stock 2003 Land Rover Discovery thorough the woods. And, the OCC 101/201 classes

Ryan and Kate Connor

2009-11-10T03:58:48-05:00

Ryan and Kate Connor 2010 Member-at-Large 2009 Member-at-Large Year joined OCC: March 2005
Year:	1991
Make:	Jeep
Model:	YJ
Color:	White (under the mud)
Engine:	4.0Liter Crapbox
Transmission:	TF727 from an 81 Jeep J20, completely rebuilt myself with mostly drag/race components, Reverse Manual Valve Body
Transfer Case:	Atlas 5.0
Modifications
Lift & Suspension:	Total lift: 8" Suspension type: SOA front, 4 link rear with Fox Shox
Front Axle:	1979 Dana 60 rebuilty myself with top shelf components, ARB, alloy's, Superjoints, full hydro, slugs, etc., 4.56 R&P
Rear Axle:	1980's SORP surplus GM 14 Bolt with Detriot, 4.56 R&P
Tires:	39" Red Label Krawlers
Other:	Full cage, fuel cell, radiator hoop, flat skid, custom engine trans skid, beat to heck body, etc.
Other currently running rigs:	Tow Rig - 2003 Excursion, a.k.a. the 8,100lb tent, 2007 Grand Cherokee Limited (the baby wagon)
Future Projects:	Buggy-licious
Past Rigs:	1987 XJ, 1997 ZJ

Favorite OCC moment:	Fall MOR 2005... Paragon, Downpours, Carnage, Damon's Ribs, Warm Hotel

Rich Martinez

2009-11-10T03:58:48-05:00

Rich Martinez Year joined OCC: 2004
Year:	1980
Make:	Jeep
Model:	CJ-5
Color:	Black w/ Rust accents
Engine:	Chevy V8
Transmission:	SMP 465
Transfer Case:	Dana 300
Modifications
Lift & Suspension:	Black Diamond 3" spring lift
Front Axle:	D-30, 4.56 gears, ARB locker, HD 30 spline
Rear Axle:	M-20, 4.56 gears, ARB locker, Moser one-piece
Tires:	BFG-MT 33"
Other:	Yes.. but unlisted
Other currently running rigs:
Future Projects:
Past Rigs:	1968 FJ-40

Favorite OCC moment:	So many come to mind. Charles putting out fires under his hood. Wayne having the spare parts I needed. Tellico 2008 and every event we have!

Ronbo of the North

2009-11-10T03:58:48-05:00

Ronbo of the North 2005 and 2007 OCC Member At Large Year joined OCC: 2001 New Rig: ItsATJ
Year:	2000
Make:	Jeep
Model:	Wrangler Sport (TJ)
Color:	Silverstone
Engine:	4.0 Inline 6
Transmission:	5 Speed Manual
Transfer Case:	NP231
Modifications
Lift & Suspension:		1” MOR Body Lift 1” MOR Motor Mount Lift 5.5” RE Lift
Front Axle:		Rubicon Dana 44, Cromo shafts, CTM joints, Warn 5 on 5.5 Premium Hub kit
Rear Axle:		Dana 44, Cromo shafts, Full Detroit Locker and Tera-Flex disc brake conversion
R&P Gear ratio:		4.88
Tires:		35’ Trxus MT
Other:

Projects and rigs in a pile of parts:		Have the winch, just need a bumper.
Past Rigs:		76’ CJ-5- Sold 76” CJ-7 - Totaled while parked by a drunk driver.
Favorite OCC moment:		I was trail lead at paragon during one of the Members Only runs, and after the day was finished, the other leads were standing around talking about all the trails they had run. Some had done as many as 9 trails that day. When it was my turn, I said I just got my group through one. Whompum. It was a hell of a day.

Bryan Folts

2009-11-10T03:58:48-05:00

Bryan Folts Year joined OCC: 2011
Year:	XJ-1999/YJ-1987
Make:	Jeep
Model:	Cherokee XJ/Wrangler YJ
Color:	Green/Orange
Engine:	4.0
Transmission: på denna sida	AX-15
Transfer Case:	NV231
Modifications
Lift & Suspension:	XJ- 5” YJ- 3”
Front Axle:	XJ- D30/4.11/Locked/Chro-Mo shafts/M300 Joints YJ- D30/4.11/Open
Rear Axle:	XJ- M35/4.11/bolt-in 30 spline shafts/Detroit locker YJ- M35/4.11/open
Tires:	XJ- 33” MTX YJ- 31” Treadwrights
Other:	XJ- full skids/custom bumpers/roll bar/metal tail lamps/dents/scratches YJ- Monstaliner in and out

Future Projects:	XJ- fix what breaks on the trail, add more body damage YJ- Custom tummy-tuck/fixed yolk/ double cardan driveshafts
Past Rigs:	1970 Ford F-250 1977 IHC Scout II 1967 IHC Scout 800 1989 Ford F-150 1988 Jeep Cherokee

Favorite OCC moment:	Every time we hit the trails

Morgan Franklin

2009-11-10T03:58:48-05:00

Morgan Franklin Year joined OCC: 2011
Year:	1994
Make:	Jeep
Model:	Wrangler YJ
Color:	White
Engine:	4.0
Transmission:	TF999
Transfer Case:	NP231
Modifications:
Lift & Suspension:	SOA
Front Axle:	D30/4.56/lock-right locker, TJ shafts
Rear Axle:	Ford 8.8/4.56/open
Tires:	35 BFG KM2
Other:	4 wheel disk brakes, TJ flairs, SYE, High angle drive line,
Future Projects:	Oil pan skid custom bumpers and rock guards, Winch, new (to me) springs and shackles. (all of which are sitting on the garage floor), New brake master and booster
Past Rigs:	1982 Ford Ranger (33's) 1990 Jeep Comanche (32's) 1991 Jeep Cherokee (35's)
Favorite OCC moment:	During the 2012 WWW I almost rolled the jeep into the pit on the Rausch Creek comp course because I had an inexperienced young member spot me. Later that night I found out I was going to be a father! The new rule to have only experienced spotters was established. I haven’t been able to live that down since.

Ed Salas

2009-11-10T03:19:35-05:00

Ed "Special" Salas 2007 OCC Member of the Year, 2008 OCC Vice President Year joined OCC: 2004 New Rig: "Project LCG"
Year:	2005
Make:	Jeep
Model:	Wrangler X (TJ)
Color:	Patriot Blue
Engine:	4.0 Inline 6
Transmission:	Getrag 370 6 Speed Manual
Transfer Case:	Case:NP241OR
Modifications
Lift & Suspension:	Total lift: 1in Body / 3.5 in suspension Suspension type: Rock Krawler X-Factor Long arm
Front Axle:	Rubicon 44 USA Alloys Stock Locker and Currie HD Steering
Rear Axle:	Rubicon 44 USA Alloys and Detriot Locker
R&P Gear ratio:	4.88 USA Alloy
Tires:	37X12.5 on 15X10 Wheels
Other:	TNT Customs Rockers and Flat Fenders Front and Rear

Projects and rigs in a pile of parts:	1990 Ford Ranger, 1989 Nissan Pickup
Past Rigs:	2004 Wrangler Rubicon , 1997 Cherokee Sport
Favorite OCC moment:	December 2005 The Trip was the first Colossal Canines run. I spent the entire weekend prior to it wrenching on my relatively stock rig. I missed the holiday party due to mild hypothermia but by the end of the weekend. I had my body/ motor mount lift and belly up skid installed on a 2004 Wrangler Rubicon. The Night before the trip a snow storm rolled through the area and dropped a foot of snow in the mountains of Winchester! Even though it was only a day trip we had a good group that day that covered a lot of ground.

Alan & Melanie Staiman

2009-11-10T03:19:35-05:00

Alan Staiman 2003-2009 VA4WDA Board representative, 2004 OCC Vice President 1998-1999 OCC Treasurer Year joined OCC: 1997
Year:	1986
Make:	Jeep
Model:	CJ7
Color:	Burgundy.. with bumper stickers
Engine:	4.2 Inline 6 (Mopar FI)
Transmission:	Ford T-18 5 Speed
Transfer Case:	Atlas II 4.3
Modifications
Lift & Suspension:	Total lift: 1in Body / 8 in suspension Suspension type: BDS 2.5 leafs SOA
Front Axle:	Scout D44 WARN Alloys OX Locker and HD Steering
Rear Axle:	Scout D44 and Detroit Locker
R&P Gear ratio:	4.88 Kodiak
Tires:	36X12.5 on 15X10 Wheels
Other:	Custom Flat Skid, Rockers, Full cage, 4 point harness, in cab winch controller, Lots o Bumper Stickers

Projects and rigs in a pile of parts:
Past Rigs:	1980 CJ7, 1986 CJ7, 1974 CJ7
Favorite OCC moment:	OCC Paragon weekend trip. Me, Alaska Rob, John Boring all camping in the park. Night wheeling in the Culvert, John's U bolts dangling loose, How many rigs can we break on 1 hill?

Randy Wood

2009-11-09T03:23:00-05:00

Randy Wood Owner, Adventurous 4x4 and Speed Year joined OCC: 1997
Year:	1977
Make:	Ford
Model:	Bronco
Color:	Blue & Black
Engine:	'89 5.0 Fuel Injected, about 350hp
Transmission:	Built C4 Auto
Transfer Case:	'71 Dana 20, twin sticked
Modifications
Lift & Suspension:	About5 inches of lift on the rig now. Suspension Type: Triangulated 4-link, front and rear
Front Axle:	'78 F 350 Dana 60 Full width 5:38 gears and a Detroit Locker PSC Hydro steering , Dedenbear knuckles Chrommoly 35 spline inner and outter axles CTM joints
Rear Axle:	'78 F350 Dana 60 , 35 spline Chrommoly shafts , spool Ring and Pinions are both 5:38
Tires:	42 inch Iroks on H1 double beadlocks
Other:	Not streetable , built for the rocks , the bigger the better , New brakes so it will finally stop on a dime even going down the mountain
Other currently running rigs:>	Ford F 350 , 7.3 liter diesel for towing the lil beast around , 18 ' 10K trailer for housing the beast , or taking anyone that breaks home so they dont have to drive it home broken.>
Projects and rigs in a pile of parts:	I also have a buggy in parts that is getting built this winter for the racing and promoting my business of Adventurous 4x4 and Speed
Past Rigs:

Favorite OCC moment:	I like the CC club runs , we always have a great time and the people are awesome!!!