new 15s and an angle grinder
My '06 Chevy Equinox came with 17in rims. They take a 235/60/17. Apparently, that is an odd tire size, as even Les Schwab doesn't regularly stock it. I hadn't bought new tires yet for the vehicle, but...
View ArticleBuying A "New" Truck
Since I've decided to go w/ a more transient lifestyle, the wife and I have decided to sell the car and get a truck and camper for our move out West. We plan on living in RV campgrounds until we have...
View ArticleTacticool Toy
Seen moored at the dock of the Tides Tavern in Gig Harbor, Washington. This is a privately owned vessel. I suppose the owner expects to be beached a lot. Preferably at high tide, as the tides around...
View ArticleNew "BOV"
Well I finally worked out an arrangement that made the wife and myself happy. Bought an 04 Ford Expedition this weekend. It's not exactly a BOV at this time since it's completely stock, but it fits my...
View ArticleCreating your perfect vehicle
Due to some other discussions here on the forum, and some other places, I thought I would share my current project. This project came about since for years I have wanted a Pinzgauer or Unimog. Mrs. CZ...
View ArticleCIDG Convoy Tactics
Foreword/Sefus' Note: Most of the information out there on convoys is written by the military for the military, regarding military trucks, weapons, and troops, which is fine because that works for...
View ArticlePreparing your Vehicle for the worst
I was originally responding to Sefus' Convoy thread, but, there is enough here for it's own thread. Hope you enjoy. If you maintain the KISSATA concept, you have already solved your problem regarding...
View Article06 Chevy Equinox
I need a quick sounding board/brain storm session for my SUV. My HVAC vans won't blow. It started as an intermittent problem several months ago and became a permanent problem before the heat wave we...
View ArticleKevlar Panels
I know where there is an armored van that has been disassembled. If anyone is interested; I could probably get some recycled panels if anyone is interested.
View ArticleThe Snow Blazer Rides Again!
Got a free parts rig for christmas, same year make and model as the blazer I already have. Got to looking at it, and its in better shape then the one I got! Go, after further inspection, talked to the...
View ArticleSeawolf's new Battle Taxi......
Well, the KLR is fun and highly mobile but small, the Toyota is on it's last legs and too cramped - so The Ol' Wolf bought himself a new vehicle - the 2005 Dodge Grand Carvan. Yeah, it's a 'minivan',...
View ArticleRethinking the Truck Gun...
Well some tick, popped a window on my Buick urban recon vehicle.....and boosted my GPS. They didn't get my computer or rifle, but only because they were stupid.So, as many of you know, I have run...
View ArticleKayak
I've read a couple threads on here about people owning kayaks but has anyone been doing any patrolling with them or use them as insertion? I've been trying to outfit my kayak to patrol with and was...
View ArticleUltimate Survival Vehicle
Survival Debate: What is the Ultimate Survival Vehiclehttp://survivalcache.com/...vehicle-bug-out-vehicle/ We spend a lot of time talking about bug out bags, survival gear, long term food storage and...
View Article2 Questions...
1. If I leave a metal gas can, full, on my roof on a sunny day on a stationary vehicle...will I have a problem?2. Where can I find, and what I am looking for, in a heavy duty SPST on/off toggle switch...
View ArticleSnorkeled the Equinox
So, my daily driver, RV and BOV, a chevy Equinox, now has a snorkel.According to google images...it is the world's first snorkeled 'Nox.
View ArticleGuerrilla Trucks - The Toyota Hilux
Guerrilla Trucks Why rebels and insurgent groups the world over love the Toyota Hilux pickup as much as their AK-47s. http://www.thedailybeast.com/newswee...ota-hilux.html As the war in Afghanistan...
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