WHEN in the course of human Events, it becomes necessary….
“Today, all we care about is frame stiffeners…” [Updated with another vid in the comments thanks to jim]
byVanderleunonJune 20, 2021
So the first question is, “Am I going to try to freehand this?” And the answer is, “Yes.” And the next question is, “Am I going to do a good job?” And the answer is, “No.”
These folks make it look easy. Great attitude, no cussing or nonsense. Love the channel. The link is to one of the most insane recoveries I’ve ever seen. And they make it look easy.https://youtu.be/r8IfXPm9zrU
In our twenty’s we did lots and lots of BIG trail 4×4, Rubicon, Sierra trec, most of calif legendary off road gigs. Did it in a box stock 1979 Toyota Landcruiser, with a two inch lift. Still have the Toyota, what we learned is slow steady wins the day. “Top still on”
Can’t tell you just how many high horse powered rigs we passed with snapped axles or drive lines, while we dig it, we opted to stay old school, work the problem, find a reasonable solution, not bum rush it.
Jeep vs cruiser cruiser vs Jeep arguments are amusing. It’s the nut behind the wheel who gets the job done. I’ve winched many of both up tough hills, AND been winched by others aswell.
The Calif Rubicon has become a freeway two way traffic, cut outs, a joke compared to what it was in the 70s, early 80s. Dumbed down for those less adventurous.
Some of these new build rigs are awesome. We have a couple young men here, who are making a decent living wielding ecto skeleton roll cages on the exterior of the crawlers, looks cool, no idea how many lives these exterior roll cages have saved.
Funny thing about the cruiser is, it was my daily driver for thirty years! Drive to the trail, do the trail, drive home. Giant cooler full of beer, maybe a little food, a tool box, tent bags, and the essential CD music selection
I miss my youth! But then I believe we all do.
VI
bruce garrettJune 21, 2021, 1:46 PM
its kinda hard to believe that Gerard watches this channel. That stretchy rope does amazing work
I am with you in your admiration for people who know how to use tools to create, repair, and maintain things. They are not appreciated enough.
ghostsniperJune 21, 2021, 5:02 PM
Got 30 seconds in and bailed.
The 16 yo eye candy.
Mike SeyleJune 21, 2021, 6:29 PM
Ah, but that YouTube post that Jim posted. Almost didn’t watch because “long.” But what a post; held me throughout. And what men. Maybe we’re not finished yet as a nation. Not quite yet.
ghostsniperJune 22, 2021, 4:28 AM
@Mike, there are pockets of truth scattered throughout the fruited plain and those are the things that will succeed no matter what.
Real World Address for Donations, Mash Notes and Hate Mail
Gerard Van der Leun
1692 MANGROVE AVE
APT 379
Chico, Ca 95926
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Who Am I? by Carl Sandburg
My head knocks against the stars.
My feet are on the hilltops.
My finger-tips are in the valleys and shores of universal life.
Down in the sounding foam of primal things I reach my hands and play with pebbles of destiny.
I have been to hell and back many times.
I know all about heaven, for I have talked with God.
I dabble in the blood and guts of the terrible.
I know the passionate seizure of beauty
And the marvelous rebellion of man at all signs reading “Keep Off.”
My name is Truth and I am the most elusive captive in the universe.
Duty, Beauty, Liberty, Country, Honor, Family, Faith — Plus a few simple easy to follow rules for guys
Men saw the stars at the edge of the sea
They thought great thoughts about liberty
Poets wrote down words that did fit
Writers wrote books
Thinkers thought about it
Take it where you find it
Can’t leave it alone
You will find a purpose
To carry it on
Mainly when you find it
Your heart will be strong
About it
Many’s the road I have walked upon
Many’s the hour between dusk and dawn
Many’s the time
Many’s the mile
I see it all now
Through the eyes of a child
Take it where you find it
Can’t leave it alone
You will find a purpose
To carry it on
Mainly when you find it
Your heart will be strong
About it
[Chorus]
Lost dreams and found dreams
In America
In America
In America
Lost dreams and found dreams
In America
In America
In America
And close your eyes
Leave it all for a while
Leave the world
And your worries behind
You will build on whatever is real
And wake up each day
To a new waking dream
Take it where you find it
Can’t leave it alone
You will find a purpose
To carry it on
Mainly when you find it
Your heart will be strong
About it
[Chorus]
Change, change come over
Change come over
Talkin’ about a change
Change, change
Change come over, now
Change, change, change come over
I’m gonna walk down the street
Until I see
My shining light
I’m gonna walk down the street
Until I see
My shining light
I’m gonna walk down the street
Until I see
My shining light
I’m gonna walk down the street
Until I see
My shining light
I see my light
See my light
See my shining light
I see my light
See my light
See my shining light
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Maybe she was born with it. Maybe it’s Valvoline!
These folks make it look easy. Great attitude, no cussing or nonsense. Love the channel. The link is to one of the most insane recoveries I’ve ever seen. And they make it look easy.https://youtu.be/r8IfXPm9zrU
In our twenty’s we did lots and lots of BIG trail 4×4, Rubicon, Sierra trec, most of calif legendary off road gigs. Did it in a box stock 1979 Toyota Landcruiser, with a two inch lift. Still have the Toyota, what we learned is slow steady wins the day. “Top still on”
Can’t tell you just how many high horse powered rigs we passed with snapped axles or drive lines, while we dig it, we opted to stay old school, work the problem, find a reasonable solution, not bum rush it.
Jeep vs cruiser cruiser vs Jeep arguments are amusing. It’s the nut behind the wheel who gets the job done. I’ve winched many of both up tough hills, AND been winched by others aswell.
The Calif Rubicon has become a freeway two way traffic, cut outs, a joke compared to what it was in the 70s, early 80s. Dumbed down for those less adventurous.
Some of these new build rigs are awesome. We have a couple young men here, who are making a decent living wielding ecto skeleton roll cages on the exterior of the crawlers, looks cool, no idea how many lives these exterior roll cages have saved.
Funny thing about the cruiser is, it was my daily driver for thirty years! Drive to the trail, do the trail, drive home. Giant cooler full of beer, maybe a little food, a tool box, tent bags, and the essential CD music selection
I miss my youth! But then I believe we all do.
VI
its kinda hard to believe that Gerard watches this channel. That stretchy rope does amazing work
I am with you in your admiration for people who know how to use tools to create, repair, and maintain things. They are not appreciated enough.
Got 30 seconds in and bailed.
The 16 yo eye candy.
Ah, but that YouTube post that Jim posted. Almost didn’t watch because “long.” But what a post; held me throughout. And what men. Maybe we’re not finished yet as a nation. Not quite yet.
@Mike, there are pockets of truth scattered throughout the fruited plain and those are the things that will succeed no matter what.