Yay Phillies! Boo Philly!

I am very excited that the Phillies won the World Series this week. I grew up at Veteran's Stadium. We had season tickets for the Phillies and the Eagles, as well as the Flyers and '76ers, who played at the nearby Spectrum back in those days. It's been ages since my personal exodus from Philly but I'll never forget some of the great sports moments my Dad and I shared there.

We were there in 1976 for the MLB All Star Game. Sure, we were just under the scoreboard in center field in the bleachers, but we were there and I still have the program to prove it. We were there when the '76ers won in 1983. Just don't rat me out for skipping school to go to the victory parade, ok?

But the one I remember most is when the Phillies won the series in 1980. I'll never forget ol' Tugger and his mit bouncing off of his leg after striking out Willie Wilson with the bases loaded to win the series.

One thing that always comes to mind when recalling these moments is the crowds. Broad Street was always awash with crazed, drunken mobs after the games. If you were smart, you didn't park your car in a major aisle of the parking lot and if you had more than one car, you took the one you cared least about - just in case.

So why bring all this up? Because a guy named Ted Passon had the misfortune of parking his car in the wrong place Wednesday night. The mob hit the street and turned Ted's '89 Gallant over on its back. Lame! Ted's a videographer and did not have enough insurance to cover the damage on the car (vandalism) and AAA wouldn't cover the wrecker to come out and flip it over (causing even more damage to the car).

Anyway, Ted's started a blog of his own, both calling out the thugs that turned over his wheels and also asking for donations to help him repair his chariot. You can check the site out here.

Now I know if this guy had a Jeep or other 4x4 you guys would be all over it, but maybe you still want to help out somehow.

Regardless, I'm thinking what a fabulous PR opportunity this could be for the Phillies ball club and their major sponsors. Are you listening guys?

Off Road Only UTURNs - $549.95 Shipped!

ORO is having a holiday sale on UTURNs! Now through 12/31/2008 they are $549.95 SHIPPED! That's $100 off! If you've got steering issues on your Jeep TJ this is the kit for you!

NEW!!!
Tie rods are now SOLID 1.375" chromoly, and the Draglinks are now solid 1.25" chromoly.

Operators are standing by.
http://www.4x4rockshop.com/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=10028

What? Another Move?

Yes, it was just 13 months ago that we moved into our shop here in Chelsea, Alabama. Well, it seems that we're going to move again next month! Not far, though, just about 100 feet. The building next to ours has become available and we are planning on moving as soon as we make the alterations to the building. Very exciting! We'll have double the space there and great visibility from the street. It's definitely a future-positive move as we struggle to survive in this awful economy. But we're having faith and doing it anyway. :)

Be a Motorsports Video HERO!

Man is this thing cool! Ever want to shoot your own driving videos? You know, hang a camera off the side of the rig and hit the trails, all the while shooting your monster mudders climbing over the big rocks?

Or maybe you're more of the renegade biker type who likes to blaze through town at 3am and put it on YouTube?

Regardless of what you're into, the new GoPro HERO is right up your alley. We've got them in stock in both the normal 54 degree version and also the 170 degree wide angle version. These things are way cool. We found a 2GB SD memory card for under 12 bucks this morning and it will hold almost an hour of 30fps video!

The HEROs come with a super sucker windshield mount and lots of extra mounts so you can put the camera in different places - even your helmet! Oh yeah, and even a waterproof enclosure!

We shot a 12 minute driving video today that was about 450MB. We then converted it down to 70MB and then uploaded it to www.rockcrawlertv.com to check the quality. It's still darned good, even after 2 down-converts. Sweet!

These are ready to ship now!
Standard HERO - $179.95 Free Shipping
Wide Angle HERO - $199.95 Free Shipping

Another One Bites the Dust

Argh! Another great company has bitten the dust. This week it's Poison Spyder Customs. It's a real shame to lose these guys. We were one of their very first dealers when Clifton Slay started up his company.

While the road to growth had not been smooth and delivery times suffered, we stood by Poison Spyder because of their great products.

Unfortunately, it seems the economy and the general off-road market environment was not kind to them and they have discontinued their entire product line, except for their beadlock wheels, chassis and apparel.

We'll miss you guys. :(

If you'd like to know more, you can read a thread started by Clifton Slay here.

Bikers for Babies Follow-Up

Well, the ride was a great success! I raised lots of money for march of dimes and had a great day on the bike. My tour for the day was just over 350 miles! My back side's a little sore but it was all worth it.

While I was there I met Dee Snider, who is one of the celebrity spokespersons. I asked him what his connection was other than he's a biker and thought it was a good cause. It turns out that two of his four kids spent time in NICU when they were born. Both made it out alive.

I told him he was fortunate, as my son did not and showed him my helmet. On it I painted "Today I ride for Daniel. June 3-16, 2003"

He was definitely moved by it and was happy to pose for the photo you see here. Thanks for all you're doing Dee.

In case you missed it, my fundraising page is still ongoing here.

Columbus Day Weekend Sale Thingy

Yes! Another post. Two in less than 24 hours! Why? Because, well, we're not always the sharpest tacks in the box and we just realized that Monday is Columbus Day. Yes, you Government types will get the day off. Hurray, you! The rest of us, however, still have to work. But that doesn't mean it can't be fun.

While the world market screams for mercy and gas prices fluctuate hourly and the Dow plunges, we're doing our part to help by offering up a 5% Off Discount Code good through this coming Monday the 13th.

Just enter the code COLUMBUS on the cart page. But do pay attention to those darned exclusions, listed below. If you're not eligible, your code will not be honored.

This Stuff Has To GO!

This Stuff Has Got To Go!

The boss (me) says we've had this stuff here too darned long. Who ordered all this stuff anyway? (cough cough) Seriously, though, some of this stuff is overstock and some is end of season stuff and some is just what were thinking putting this on the shelf stuff. Regardless of what it is, it's all new in the box and at super duper gotta-go prices. So take advantage now while supplies last.

We have got to get this stuff off the shelves! It's either odd-ball stuff that's been here too long or it's season-end type stuff we just want out of here. A lot of this stuff is just covering our cost on the parts + UPS. Quantities definitely limited! While supplies last...

Smittybilt Sure Step Side Bars - TJ - Black $139.95 SHIPPED
http://www.4x4rockshop.com/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=13901


Spidertrax Wheel Spacers

WHS-012 JK 5-5 to 5-5.5 Spacer/Adapters - $85 FREE SHIPPING

http://www.4x4rockshop.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=11513

WHS-011 JK 5-5 to 5-4.5 Spacer/Adapters - $85 FREE SHIPPING

http://www.4x4rockshop.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=11512


Superior JK Gears

1 Set - D30513RJK (Dana 30 Front 5.13) - $159.95 FREE SHIPPING

http://www.4x4rockshop.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=12365

1 Set - 35-2052 (Dana 44 Rear Installation Kit) - $159.95 FREE SHIPPING

http://www.4x4rockshop.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idProduct=13902


BesTop

- You'll have to call to get these prices

52525-15 - TJ Header Bikini - Black Denim - '97-'02 - $67 Free Shipping

52580-35 - JK 2 Door Bikini - Black Diamond - $75 Free Shipping

Lange Hard Top Hoists

1 Set - #014-388 - '60-'06 Jeeps - $120 Free Shipping ($49.95 off) Call to Order

MICKEY THOMPSON WHEEL PACKAGES - BOTH SETS ALSO HAVE $150 MAIL-IN REBATES!!!

These are STILL here! Let's make a deal!

We've got a couple of Mickey Thompson packages ready to go for you 5 on 4.5" backspace guys (Jeep TJ/YJ/XJ)...We've got these way marked down because they have GOT TO GO! We can even offer 12 months 0% to those you qualify through 10/14/08!

THIS IS AT-COST FOLKS! PAYING CASH? SAVE EVEN MORE!

The one on the left -

$1849.95!!!

Baja MTZ LT315/75R16 (35") on Classic Lock 16x8 wheels

The one on the right:

$1599.95!!!

Baja MTZ LT305/70R16 (33") on Classic II 16x8 wheels

And remember, we're

ALWAYS only 5% Sales Tax

when you pick up in the store!

While supply lasts. One of each package in stock at time of post. Ask about other packages (any make/combo)

Store pickup or local delivery only

More on Pies... and Recycling

OK, for the last time, here's another plug for my pie-making skills. Yes, I'm a "Renaissance Man." Just ask the Shelby County Reporter. Read all about it here.

Anyway, today, the newspaper was here again to shoot still another story with me in it. Boy am I getting popular! So I figured I ought to clean up the joint a little bit. Part of that was taking out the recycling.

Our town, Chelsea, Alabama, has a gigantic recycling bin at City Hall for us all to use. Too bad we don't get curb-side pickup, bet at least we can recycle our paper, cardboard and cans, right? I'm happy to do it even if means having to pack it all up and take it down the road.

Today was the day an since it's so beautiful out, I decided I'd take the Scrambler. I do wish Jeep still made something like the Scrambler because they were just so darned handy...