How many times do we in the overloading space hear folks talk about their dream trip to the Arctic Ocean or travel to the whole Pan-American highway. Of course, those are my dreams as well, but at this time in my life Im going to concentrate on some routes that only need about a weekendContinue reading “Time for a new Overland Route”
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Winter’s coming, let’s go car camping!
Pull up a warm seat by the fire and let’s talk about a misunderstood outdoor activity. When you think about camping in the cold, Im sure your mind jumps to images of being buried in the snow, ice sickles on your nose and no feeling in your toes. Maybe that could happen, but let’s doContinue reading “Winter’s coming, let’s go car camping!”
Who needs all these tools? Me!
Being a car guy definitely comes with some side affects. Today I only want to talk about one, Tools. Yes, tools are a basic necessity in the hobby, let’s just try not to let it get out of hand. I was granted my first Snapon Tools revolving truck account at 15 years old. Until IContinue reading “Who needs all these tools? Me!”
Hurry up and wait, a parts story.
The 61 International Scout is off to the side waiting for parts. If anyone ever asks you why you have so many projects, this is why. It’s nice to jump to something else while you wait. With the NW Overland Rally 2 weeks away, I need to get back to checking off the list onContinue reading “Hurry up and wait, a parts story.”
In the shop and always busy.
A lot has been happening around the shop. We are getting the 79 Bronco ready for the North West Overland Rally later this month and still working on dad’s old Scout in between. The Scout has been in storage since the late nineties and after this last weekend, it finally runs and drives, kinda. WeContinue reading “In the shop and always busy.”
Time To Start Another one, Kinda
With the grey 1979 Bronco going so well, I figured it was time to fulfill a long time dream of mine to build a matching camper for my 79’s adventures. Hold on to your seats, this is going to get interesting. I’ve always been a fan of teardrop style camp trailers. Years ago, my wifeContinue reading “Time To Start Another one, Kinda”
Givin this bungee the jump
Let’s be honest, we’ve all used a bungee cord or two for a “temporary” fix that likely becomes permanent later. They have so many uses, they fit nicely in the repair kit alongside zip ties and duct tape. As for a battery hold down, for safety, they should be very temporary. Batteries are not onlyContinue reading “Givin this bungee the jump”
The One Day Bronco Build
Building the Bronco over the last few years has created another problem, extra parts. Well, might not be a problem to some, but we do have enough extra 78-79 Bronco parts around here to build another whole Bronco. My friend Jesse (@outlawfordman on instagram) and I set aside a Saturday to prove it. Remember thisContinue reading “The One Day Bronco Build”
Back Under the Knife, Again
The 79 Bronco has been putting up a fight. While trying to get the interior modifications going, I cannot let this 300 straight 6’s running issues go unnoticed. Now the big fix begins…………………………. When you see this, it means one thing, I’m pulling the engine. As a mechanic by profession, it saddens me to giveContinue reading “Back Under the Knife, Again”
Time to relax with a different Ford
My shop life has been centered around the 79 Bronco project for some time. This as put me behind on some other projects, such as getting this little Ford GPW running for a friend. Not sure how long its been sitting, but I’m pretty sure its been off the road longer than I’ve been alive.Continue reading “Time to relax with a different Ford”
In the shop with Craig. 