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deminimis

Since 15 Jul 2014
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PostTue Feb 28, 17 3:57 pm     Reply with quote

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
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Alameda
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PostThu Apr 06, 17 10:55 pm     Reply with quote

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.

Before
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Solar Panels and roof vent (thanks for the adapter Hein!)
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work in progress
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deminimis

Since 15 Jul 2014
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PostFri Apr 07, 17 7:59 am     Reply with quote

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
1724 Posts
vancouver
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PostSat Apr 08, 17 8:04 pm     Reply with quote

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
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PostSun Apr 09, 17 6:40 pm     Reply with quote

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
1153 Posts
Oregon
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PostTue Apr 11, 17 2:02 pm     Reply with quote

Fits all my kites and a foil board.

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Johnb

Since 02 Aug 2010
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PostTue Apr 11, 17 2:19 pm     Reply with quote

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
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PostTue Apr 11, 17 2:50 pm     Reply with quote

Is that a mclaren?

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Pete

Since 29 Oct 2007
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PostTue Apr 11, 17 3:36 pm    Lotus Reply with quote

Scriffler wrote:
Is that a mclaren?


No

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user124

Since 02 Aug 2012
390 Posts
Portland
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PostTue Apr 11, 17 3:59 pm     Reply with quote

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
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PostTue Apr 11, 17 5:20 pm     Reply with quote

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
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PostTue Apr 25, 17 6:45 am    U-build Sportsmobile Reply with quote

Awesome ubuild platform. Cheap! I'd buy it but I already have a van.

https://portland.craigslist.org/yam/cto/6101019537.html

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deminimis

Since 15 Jul 2014
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PostSun Jun 25, 17 1:38 pm     Reply with quote

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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