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  1. Brian McVickers

    Ooohhhooo Man! it's only $10K

    What a great expedition ride!! :Wow1: I can't wait to be rich, so I can collect these awesome rigs as I find them! :jumping: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Land-Rover-1974-RARE-Land-Rover-SERIES-III-Stage-1_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6296QQitemZ4591471636QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
  2. Brian McVickers

    Auxiliary lights

    Ok with a rack full of Hella Rallye 4000s at $800 each at one end of the options and a flashlight from the dollar store held out the window while trying to drive on the other end!; What would those with lighting knowledge recommend for additional lighting. :bowdown: I'm not concerned about...
  3. Brian McVickers

    Expedition Land Cruiser FJ45!

    Here is an interesting Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45 that has been modified for some serious expedition travel! Looks like they take this thinkg everywhere! http://www.uk.michulla.dk/page5.html http://www.uk.michulla.dk/index.html (Their Story)
  4. Brian McVickers

    Welding!

    I've decided to start welding and I'm hoping that some of you can lend some advice. It seems there are a few people here who weld or know how to and make stuff for their rigs. If it matters: :box: I will be storing and using my equipment in a garage that has both 110v outlets and a 220v outlet...
  5. Brian McVickers

    A very responsible product to have

    Not sure if this would go under gear or conservation, its a bit of a hybrid topic so I picked conservation as that is the purpose of the product. Thought this was an interesting product. An emergency spill kit, something you never want to need...
  6. Brian McVickers

    Jackmate

    Not sure if the Jackmate recently came under discussion on this forum or another but anyway... They usually run about $75-80 but I just stumbled upon them at the Ace Hardware website under farming equipment for $35...
  7. Brian McVickers

    Don't Forget To Keep Your Hi-Lift In Shape!

    So I guess the embarrassing stories are usually the funniest. I have not used my Hi-Lift for a while. The other day while a little bored I decided to test out some jacking points around the truck to see which jack placements would be best. Figured it would be easier to experiment with on a...
  8. Brian McVickers

    Diff Guards Have Arrived! Need a PHX welder for easy weld

    Hi My QT Differential Guards for my DII have finally arrived! :victory: :jumping: The rear just bolts on but the front needs to have two small (1"x1"x1/4") tabs welded on along the 1/4" side. Does anyone know of a shop in the Phoenix area where I can get the welding done? It should be a...
  9. Brian McVickers

    Radios

    I'm looking to educate myself or at least gain a better understanding of all the radio options out there. This has been brought upon by the increased mentioning of 2M radios. I am very familiar with VHF and Single Side Band. A little familiar with CB and the only thing I know about HAM is...
  10. Brian McVickers

    New Tacoma commercial to debut tonight

    LOS ANGELES Toyota's Tacoma and Mitsubishi's Raider pickup trucks star in spots that debut during tonight's telecast of ABC's Monday Night Football. Publicis Groupe's Saatchi & Saatchi in Torrance, Calif., unveils a spot in which young men partying in the desert accidentally tape a meteor...
  11. Brian McVickers

    Wheel and Tire Option

    Here is something to consider the next time you are in the market for new wheels and or tires. :clapsmile
  12. Brian McVickers

    Vulture Mountain Trail 10/8 Completed

    Our Saturday morning ride up the Vulture Mountain Trail turned into a great trail ride with some good hiking mixed in. :luxhello: The Vulture Mountain Trial is about 13 miles long and runs between Morristown on Hwy 60 and Vulture Mine Road in Wickenburg. It crosses the Hassayampa river and...
  13. Brian McVickers

    Saturday Morning Quickie 10/8

    Saturday Morning 10/8 Completed AAGHH! :smilies27 I've been sitting behind this desk waaayy too long this week Need to stretch my Legs and my suspension! :luxhello: I may be spending the night at my in-laws in Surprise. If so I am thinking about getting a quick trail ride in on Saturday...
  14. Brian McVickers

    Axe vs Mattock/Pick = The Pulaski Axe

    I have been trying to decide on carrying an Axe or a Mattock/pick. With limited space I only want to have one or the other along with my shovel. So while refining the art of procrastination during the work day :coffee: I found this: A Pulaski Axe...
  15. Brian McVickers

    Toyota Mechanic??

    Can anyone recomend a good toyota mechanic in the Phoenix or Scottsdale area? My wife's Toyota Rav4 has been having problems with the emisions system and after two trips to the shop we are currently using and the check engine light still coming on, I am ready for a change. Either that or a...
  16. Brian McVickers

    Fuel Storage

    First off, as this is my first post here, - I want to extend my compliments to this site! I have been visiting now for about a week and I think it's my new favorite. The purpose and execution of this site is very well thought out, informative and inspiring. I am in Phoenix and can't wait to...
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