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  1. old_man

    old_man 's vehicle build thread

    After a few more years of punishment, the wife and I were heading back off of a trail called Old Chinaman's when the wife complained it was a lot louder and why was it so breezy inside. As it turned out the spot welds holding the unibody together had started failing and the vehicle started to...
  2. old_man

    old_man 's vehicle build thread

    I have a long history of doing bodywork/paint/mods on my vehicles, starting with my new 67 Mustang. My wife bought me a Cherokee 22 years ago. It was a bone stock white 4 banger with a carb. It has come a long way over the years. I have modified EVERYTHING on the vehicle. I started with a...
  3. old_man

    Nashville, Tennessee

    Do you guys get out in the winter? When I get there all I really have to do is work and sit in a motel room. My rig is set up for 4 season camping and I am hoping to see some country, even during the winter. I am used to cold and snow. I grew up at 9000 ft elevation with -60 temps and 200+...
  4. old_man

    Nashville, Tennessee

    Ideally less than 30 minute commute.
  5. old_man

    Nashville, Tennessee

    I have a home and family in Colorado, but the work situation around here sucks. I have had to work out of state before. I am hoping to get a contract and work in Lewisberg for a year or so. If all works out, I may be down there in as little as a week. I hear there is some beautiful country...
  6. old_man

    Ever been lost?

    Having grown up in the desert of west Texas, you develop a sense of direction at an early age. I always keep track of which way is north. When I fly, the first thing on the ground is to use my tiny compass to get my bearings. It was a bit frustrating around DC. Big tall trees everywhere and...
  7. old_man

    Hello from Cheyenne, WY

    I agree on Sportsman's Warehouse. But for a meeting Scheel's has a café.
  8. old_man

    Hello from Cheyenne, WY

    You should head down and vist Scheels. It is really nice. Pricey but nice. If you have kids they will love it. They have a Ferris Wheel inside and tons of other things to distract them. I live only about a mile from there. https://www.scheels.com/store?StoreID=092 It may be a cool place for...
  9. old_man

    Texas Is In The House! (y'all)

    Texas is in the House......there goes the neighbor hood. :smiley: Half of Colorado is full of Texans. I'm from west Texas, 55 years ago.
  10. old_man

    Hello from Cheyenne, WY

    Welcome, from Loveland Colorado. Maybe you could raise a sail and blow down this way some time.:smirk:
  11. old_man

    Sleeping with a c pap machine

    Most modern cpap's have a 12v input. I routinely run mine on the trail. I have never run the battery down. Just make sure you aren't running a humidifier as well. I have a local surplus medical supply where I can pick up new/refurbished cpap's like mine for $70. I actually picked up a...
  12. old_man

    It's a long way from being done, but I spent my first night in it last night!

    Damn nice rig. Congrats. By the way.....they are never finished. Could you post up some close ups. I am interested in your windows and doors.
  13. old_man

    What Did You Do With Your Rig Today?

    Washed up the teardrop and stored it in the garage for the winter or until I head out to work out of state and take it with me.
  14. old_man

    What do you do when trapped in snow

    The first thing to do is not to sit and spin your wheels and dig a hole. Getting the vehicle rocking backwards and forwards is basic technique. Once you start moving, don't stop. Besides carrying emergency supplies, if you are traveling in snow, you should keep some tire chains in the...
  15. old_man

    Overland Safety: First-Aid Kits

    I was doing the EMT thing in 72. You're a young pup.
  16. old_man

    Overland Safety: First-Aid Kits

    Benzoin is a really old school technique, and it works great. But from experience, it hurts like HELL. Works great on popped blisters as well.
  17. old_man

    How many is too many??

    A lot depends on the make, model, and year of the vehicle.
  18. old_man

    What is your must cook meal or must have food for camping.

    Damn, I thought my buddies could eat a lot....