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Thanks. I usually go to the salmon run every year just to check it out. I'm a pretty active local diver (never gone tropical). Most coastal divers tend towards the ocean but I also enjoy looking for unusual inland dive locales or things to see. One reason for the truck is to get further off road...

Did a few small things to finish off the canopy install for the time being. I replaced one of the locking T handles ($27) so the canopy would lock. I did not get the keys with the original. Also wanted to tint the windows somehow so people couldn't look in and see my gear. After considering...

Interesting. truck came with a second set of identical rims (with snow tires mounted) so I probably won't buy another set unless I sell one of those sets. But, if I decide to lift it and up the tire size I may experiment with the wider stance. I did note how deep the rim is when removing the...

Some time has passed and a bit more work has been done. The canopy is back on and the bed set up is done for now. I want to tint the windows though so the gear is less visible. I wound up replacing the two gas struts as the rear window would not stay open. What a difference. Its like viagra for...

Thanks guys. I will see the silver lining soon :) Thankfully full on 4x4 is not the goal with this truck, no rock crawling. More like FSR type stuff and snow capable to gain access to the back country. For now I am throwing the canopy back on and will probably sleep in the cab or tent...

Had a little pout last night and then decided to get over it. Grrr... Changed the thread title for now. This was a bit of a hit because about two weeks ago I had to have the 4L60E transmission rebuilt, 3/4 clutch burn up (typical apperently). That was a financial big hit but part of the deal...

Well, that's an interesting notion :unsure: I was going by the big ZR2 emblems on the box but spent some time checking some of the signs related on the net for identification, notably the RPO tag in the GB. No Zr2? also the tire size on the door is P235/75R15. I wouldn't necessarily count on...

A couple of weeks ago I finished the dirty but neccessary job of de-rusting, treating and undercoating. Thank goodness for 4WD. I was able to crawl from one end to the other under the truck to scrape as much rust off as I could using a combo of scraper, wire wheel and hammer. Thankfully there...

An afternoon of building and I'm almost done. I still have to make the shovel mount, paint the exposed wood and wrap the tank boxes but the idea is there. The axe head fits into a slot I cut through the floor and the handle is secured with a velcro wrap. I might just thread rope through a...

This summer I picked up a 2002 Chev S10 ZR2 for some more off road and winter type adventures. Having three kids, for many years I have driven mini vans (which I actually like). I am currently building out my Caravan and that thread can be found here...

I dunno about that. I do spend a lot of time in the water though and dive year round so I've become somewhat acclimated.

Some pics to show what I like to do with the base camp Provincial Recreational site, Merritt BC This is a messy looking solo set up with just a bed platform and storage underneath and room for my mountain bike. I prefer not to haul my bikes externally because of theft from racks. Morraine...

The power thing is true for this van as well. I can merge very quickly, the jump from say 60 to 130 is fast, and easily cruise at 120kph. I have some previous stuff to document but lately I have been working on repainting parts of the exterior with truck bed liner. Started with the bumpers to...

I am beginning to document my 2006 caravan conversion a couple of threads down from this. Have build removeable bed platforms with storage underneath for single and twin beds. Recently I am moving away from double duty (driving kids and camping) to single use (camping) and have removed the...

Hello all, new to Expedition Portal and planning to document three vehicles I am either using, or plan to use for getting "out there". The first is this 2006 Dodge Caravan, that I have been using for several/many years. The second is a 2002 Chevy S10 ZR2 Crewcab that I just bought recently for...