Recent content by Barracuda

Have not been to Bodie in many years, but I drive over Sonroa Pass (SR108) Elev. 9,600+-at least every year to kayak at Twin Lakes, near Bridgeport. This will be the first year in 20 years will will not go. Long story The snow pack last year was awesome! Its way higher than SR88 (Carson...

"Did you replace the *distributor* or did you replace the distributor cap and rotor? " Good point! I don't think I have ever replaced the entire unit

Thanks for the replies! This is really bothering me. I have had this truck since day one and spare no expense on it. 230,000 miles It does idle a little rough, but never cuts out while running. I have replaced the distributor, plugs and wires Uhh, I forgot to mention I added dual exhaust...

My '96 with the 2.4 liter motor has a strange problem. I have taken it to the dealer, and they can't figure it out. After it gets hot, and I cut it off, it doesn't want to start back up. It turns over, but it will not start. I have a new starter and battery. I have noticed its worse at high...

One thing in favor of a shell that was not mentioned. I do some week long trips, but mostly I do weekends. Packing every other weekend is a PITA. With a shell you can just leave everything in there, ready to go. All you need to do is pack clean clothes and firewood. And it makes sure I...

Anyone here do Sonora Pass? That is my main deal from Memorial Day to Labor Day. We mostly camp in campground at Twin Lakes, but have been known to boondock in the Sierras. Have been going several times a year for about 20 years now. Standard operating procedure these days is for the DW to...

Yep! I thought that was you. I remember you talking about the Astro van project over at Pnet. Glad to hear you actually pulled the trigger on it. After 10 years I have the kayaking thing down to a routine, and I spend a lot more time thinking about the my various vehicle projects. The '92...

I am new here, and I am loving it. You guys have some cool rigs! I have a '92 Chevy 20 Tiara Conversion Van. Three years and $10K getting it really road worthy, but it still looks like a POS. (It does sound damn fine with the rebulit 350 motor and the dual exhaust!) It still has some...

Totally Sissy Looking, But I Have Sinister Plans For It This is my '92 Chevy Tiara Conversion Van. I know it looks totally sissy compared to the rigs here, but I after three years and $10K getting it roadworthy, I have some sinister plans for it. Sorry. Webshots doesn't allow uploads like...

Yep. I was over on the AT trailer board looking around. And the Toyota board, and the Sportsmobile board... This site just has my head swimming. So much stuff here. JS, the next time the wife volunteers for babysitting duty without asking me, I am headed south for the weekend. We'll be...

Hi! I Am New Here I have webshots so I have to post a link. http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/1049327209039244204qqHFZI Its just a '96 Taco regular cab 2WD SX with Snugtop camper and Yamkima racks, but the background is Sonora Pass (AKA CA SR 108). The only mods are dual exhaust and K&N...

Thanks again for the link JS! That is one awesome vehicle you have! Tell me more! I am also checking out the aventure trailer board, which is another option I am considering. That would solve the packing the Silverado problem, but it would need to also haul kayaks with the van, so it...

Hi! Any other Padddling.net guys here? I just came onto this board. I actually spend a lot more time thinking about trucks than I do kayaks these day

I used to paddle the Hillsborough River up in Temple Terrace on a regular basis when I lived in Tampa, but I left Tampa for the west coast about 20 years ago

I am new here. Some of you may know me from Paddling.net I got the link from Joaquin Sauve when I sold him my beautiful Nomad SOT. I think this could be a very useful board for me. After the sale of the Nomad, I still have six kayaks ranging from 9' to 18'. I've been kayaking in Northern...