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deminimis
Since 15 Jul 2014
326 Posts
On the Rocks
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Tue Feb 28, 17 3:57 pm |
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Gotcha beat! '86 Cj7 that we're dragging down to LV in a few weeks. Goes fitty! Reminds me of.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CPss95p3Ck
Okay, your van is pretty nice too.
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Spike
Since 13 May 2007
1414 Posts
Alameda
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Thu Apr 06, 17 10:55 pm |
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Weekends and an evening here and there is not enough time (for me at least) to finish a conversion, but it's a fun and challenging project. Next step is flooring and interior framing.
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deminimis
Since 15 Jul 2014
326 Posts
On the Rocks
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Fri Apr 07, 17 7:59 am |
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Looking great Spike!!!
Well the CJ7 did not make the trek to Baja as it was having a last minute rear brake issues (brake dragging -the rear brakes were the one thing I skipped given the time crunch). We were already 3+ hours late leaving home and the right rear drum was as hot as a pistol. Had to unhook it and leave at home (went and got fuel then realized we forgot helmets, so ran home and that's when I discovered the brake issue). Now back and finishing up the rest of the mechanical stuff (replacing everything I can think of...including the rear brakes). Not sure if I'll keep it or not (bought solely for this last Baja trip), but would be nice to have a gettin' 'round rig when in Flores, etc.
Our true kite rig did make it to LV, however:
Skunked then too much for our skills (lack of skill, I should say) before we moved on to SJD, Cabo Pulmo, Los Barriles, etc.. Still, the view did not suck in LV.
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stringy
Since 23 Jun 2006
1731 Posts
vancouver
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Sat Apr 08, 17 8:04 pm |
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I think these snowbikes are great winter kite rigs. got us up to MSH today to pump the kites and mow the lawn a bit today
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Johnb
Since 02 Aug 2010
494 Posts
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Sun Apr 09, 17 6:40 pm |
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I agree Stringy.
Since the lawn was mowed yesterday me and Pete did some exploring today.
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blancoh2o
Since 15 Mar 2005
1154 Posts
Oregon
Phishy
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Johnb
Since 02 Aug 2010
494 Posts
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Tue Apr 11, 17 2:19 pm |
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I could fit a quiver of kites and all needed gear in this. The drive was just a fun as kiting.
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Scriffler
Since 03 Jul 2005
581 Posts
LYLE
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Tue Apr 11, 17 2:50 pm |
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Is that a mclaren?
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Pete
Since 29 Oct 2007
836 Posts
Opinionated
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Tue Apr 11, 17 3:36 pm Lotus |
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Scriffler wrote: | Is that a mclaren? |
No
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user124
Since 02 Aug 2012
391 Posts
Portland
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Tue Apr 11, 17 3:59 pm |
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Looks like a Lotus. Did you really drive with a surfboard attached that way? Nice kite-mobile.
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Johnb
Since 02 Aug 2010
494 Posts
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Tue Apr 11, 17 5:20 pm |
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user124 wrote: | Looks like a Lotus. Did you really drive with a surfboard attached that way? Nice kite-mobile. |
Yes it's a lotus and yes I did drive it with the surfboard strapped to the top.
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macgruber
Since 06 Dec 2011
490 Posts
SE PDX volcano
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deminimis
Since 15 Jul 2014
326 Posts
On the Rocks
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Sun Jun 25, 17 1:38 pm |
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Still a work in progress, but I recently beefed up the rear frame and installed a proper hitch on it. Wrangler half doors going on once I score a silly plastic clip I need. Just used it to run down to and plop in at Celilo and search for that long lost board (no luck Patricia).
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