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!”
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.”
Tis The Season To Return To The Shop
With farming more or less winding down for the season it’s time to return to shop and catch up on some projects. Quite a bit has changed over the last summer, we’ve added a few new treasures to the fleet and a few new tools to the shop. So let’s dive in and I willContinue reading “Tis The Season To Return To The Shop”
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”
I have the need, the need for correct speed
With any older vehicle, the gauges tend to become less reliable or even work at all. My Bronco is no exception. With engine and drivetrain swaps, the accuracy becomes much worse. My stock cluster has only one working gauge and that one isn’t even correct all the time. I prefer mechanical gauges over the stockContinue reading “I have the need, the need for correct speed”
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”
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”
The Broncos on the hunt
Overlanding is one my many passions, but another one is hunting. I enjoy getting out in the fall with my sons and do our best to fill our freezer for upcoming winter. One of the tasks for this Bronco build was to serve as a base camp for our fall hunts. This means outfitting withContinue reading “The Broncos on the hunt”
Testing, Testing, We’re on the road
Since wheat harvest has ended, I have not had any time to slow down. This year we were able to jump right into seeding, which has taken more time than the harvest. But with all the long hours, I still managed to knock out a lot of work on the Bronco and even got itContinue reading “Testing, Testing, We’re on the road”
In the shop with Craig. 