Nosferatu49534
Observer
I really like that.
Is the canopy something you made? It looks pretty sweet.
Show me your "Adult" rigs and how you keep them running.
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Is the canopy something you made? It looks pretty sweet.ExplorerTom
Explorer
My 1997 Explorer XLT:
Had it for about 5 years.
My DD is about to get it's driver's license.
Had it for about 5 years.
My DD is about to get it's driver's license.
XJLI
Adventurer
Figured I'd post up here since I haven't seen any other D1s..
She can start legally drinking in a four months, I'm the second owner. Relatively low miles @143k but it's my DD and didn't get many miles for the last few years the PO had it. Bought it almost 3 years ago and put a good amount of money into it this summer... Overhauled the cooling system including a NOS "genuine" LR radiator, all new brakes/lines/bearings/seals, new PS hoses, new HD steerings rods, etc. Only thing left to do is shocks. It leaks (not enough to drip!), but its a Land Rover. Only mod over stock are the one size bigger tires. I really like the thing, a lot more than I thought I would. Gonna hold onto her for a while.
She can start legally drinking in a four months, I'm the second owner. Relatively low miles @143k but it's my DD and didn't get many miles for the last few years the PO had it. Bought it almost 3 years ago and put a good amount of money into it this summer... Overhauled the cooling system including a NOS "genuine" LR radiator, all new brakes/lines/bearings/seals, new PS hoses, new HD steerings rods, etc. Only thing left to do is shocks. It leaks (not enough to drip!), but its a Land Rover. Only mod over stock are the one size bigger tires. I really like the thing, a lot more than I thought I would. Gonna hold onto her for a while.
TripLeader
Explorer
Perhaps, but the original post specified it as 18+, so 1997 and older vehicles fit the thread.
AFBronco235
Crew Chief
Its been over a year since I last posted and did a LOT of updates, upgrades and improvements.
2" suspension lift with new Bilstein 5100 shocks all around
New rear bumper with tire swing arm. Before, I'd wince whenever I hit a hard bump, thinking the stock tire arm would tear out the sheet metal on the tailgate.
"New" core support after the original rotted out.
Retro tailgate tent/awning made from some PVC pipe and an old mil-surplus pup tent.
Removable nave/GPS system.
Replaced the standard back glass with the defrost glass the Bronco should have come with from the factory.
52" LED light bar and rewired light control panel on center console.
Upgraded brake booster I pulled from an F350.
2" suspension lift with new Bilstein 5100 shocks all around
New rear bumper with tire swing arm. Before, I'd wince whenever I hit a hard bump, thinking the stock tire arm would tear out the sheet metal on the tailgate.
"New" core support after the original rotted out.
Retro tailgate tent/awning made from some PVC pipe and an old mil-surplus pup tent.
Removable nave/GPS system.
Replaced the standard back glass with the defrost glass the Bronco should have come with from the factory.
52" LED light bar and rewired light control panel on center console.
Upgraded brake booster I pulled from an F350.
ExplorerTom
Explorer
Since rigs aren't really referred to as "adult" as that trait is reserved for living things, the definition in the first post given as the legal definition in the US for an adult human. While I agree that 18 hardly qualifies a person as adult due to a great amount of emotional maturing still ahead of them and somewhere in the 25-30 range is probably more accurate. As far as I can tell, Siskiyou is in the US and you should be aware of that.
I think there was only one post of a rig that didn't qualify.
XJLI
Adventurer
My rig is definitely mature. It's so mature that I went to start it up yesterday and it decided that it was content with where it was in life and wanted to settle down right where I left it by not starting up.
Nosferatu49534
Observer
My uncle had a red trooper he would take up from Louisiana while he was in the air force. I've been contemplating trying to find one for a while now. It was lots of fun.My Trooper turned 20 this year. We celebrated with a trip to Wyoming.
PlethoraOfGuns
Adventurer
I'd agree with the whole 25-30 year thing, all my rigs qualify regardless. But the original posting says 18+ years, so it's ok to see young adults here and there. I know they are a little immature at times, but they are still legally adults, so just bare with them. Now what would be awesome is a "Let's see all the retired 65+ year rigs out there!" thread. You wouldn't see any of us in there... :ylsmoke:
DocMike
New member
MAX_4834_A by Max Thomason, on Flickr
I keep it running with money, time, blood from my wounds produced by the sharp rusted edges on the vehicle, and the tears of my enemies.
LR MAX, is it possible to get a copy of this picture in a larger format? This picture looks like it could be used for an African safari company or something along those lines. The only thing missing is a lion laying under the tree or a giraffe eating leaves off the top of the tree. I'd like to use this picture as my desktop on my computer.
Doc