Tag Archives: overlanding

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”

Lets get Probed, a tool review

Time for a tool review. Its time because just used it tonight on the Bronco, I used it yesterday on a semi trailer, the day before on a combine, you get the idea, I use it alot. Its called the Power Probe. I have the Probe III, and I think I bought it about 10Continue reading “Lets get Probed, a tool review”

Time for some catch up

Wow, I cant believe its been a month since I’ve posted, but this is my busiest time at work. July is the time we harvest our wheat, peas and canola. Once I’m done with my normal farm duties, I then harvest wheat with my life long best friend on his farm. As of now, weContinue reading “Time for some catch up”

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.”

Last time hitting the pipe, I swear.

Finally, after way to long, the exhaust is done. From the headers to the tail pipe, done, for now. I finally broke down and ended up buying 90 and 45 degree pipes and just building my own tail pipe. While yes, I’m quite happy how it came out, its a bit too loud, according toContinue reading “Last time hitting the pipe, I swear.”

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”