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.”

Thoughts from the cab #3.

Here we go. It was just made public that the Panhandle Overland Rally in Sandpoint Idaho is a go, I repeat, a go. The date is October 1-3rd. Of course, I bought my tickets right away since I believe they are capped at 500. The most exciting thing about this is that now I haveContinue reading “Thoughts from the cab #3.”

Tryin’ to give this thing the boots

Tonight finds me in the shop enjoying the do it yourself bed liner in the Bronco. Is it perfect, no, is it better than it was, yes, much better. This finish will be great until I get the floor mat in someday. But now, I can get the shift boots, seat belts, seat brackets andContinue reading “Tryin’ to give this thing the boots”

Outside, finally

Finally, and I mean finally, drove the Bronco out of the shop and took if for a cruise. We managed to get the timing closer, Y pipe and muffler on and worked on getting the carb adjusted better. Out of all of it, the carb is still making me mad. This Quick Fuel carb isContinue reading “Outside, finally”