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The NWOR (3-6 Sep) is having an "Early Bird" special through the end of April. The prices go up starting 1 May (unless they extend it; and I have no idea if they will or not). It cost me $266 to register two people, and one additional camping site. http://www.nwoverlandrally.com/ I've...

The way my work schedule is going, I might have some time off in May to do a WABDR pre-run if anyone is looking for another helper or just wants to go on short notice. I'd probably take my TJ and trailer on that one. Just saying.... I've registered for the NWOR 3-6 Sep. I registered for two...

If you do run it before we do, please give us a report back on how it went!

I''ll go first: I'm Paul, and I'm registered for the Old School Vehicle Overlanding Trip. The vehicle I'm taking is a 1946 Willys Jeep CJ2A and my lil' adventure trailer I put together starting with a HF frame. Kinda modified the Willys a bit; changes include a Rancho 2.5" lift, Lock-Rights...

Qualifies as a support vehicle. Would love to have you come along. But having just run the WABDR, there are some places that might be a little too tight to get through (at least not without guaranteed body damage).

You can still come as a support vehicle...

Actually second gen Broncos are 78-79, third gen are 1980-1986, 4th gen are 1987-1992, 5th gen 1993-1996. if you are going to include the second gen Bronco the second gen F series truck has to be included as well because the Bronco was put onto a chopped F-150. The soi would say second gen...

Ok; it is posted under "Rally Point". https://www.overlandbound.com/event/old-school-vehicle-overlanding-trip-running-the-wa-backcountry-discovery-route/ Time to sign-up! Get your "Old-School" vehicle spruced-up and ready to roll! Now's the time to start planning (and doing) any needed...

What should I not bring? No smoking marijuana. I don't care if it is legal in WA. Don't bring it to smoke it. Bake it in brownies or something and munch away. No illicit drugs (I shouldn't have to say it... but I will... I guess I just did). If you need to bring a separate cooler just for...

What else do you need to bring: Every vehicle should have their own copy of the WABDR map - you'll be glad you have one. You can purchase one here below ($14.95): https://touratech-usa.com/Store/Butler-Motorcycle-Maps-Washington-Backcountry-Discovery-Route-WABDR Bring a sense of adventure...

Vehicle Requirements: Unless you're in a VW Bug-based buggy, vehicle needs to have 4WD. Vehicles must be in good working order. We will be driving about 600 miles total over six days essentially off-pavement. That means cooling system is working well and not leaking, hoses are good, ignition...

So what qualifies as an "Old-School" 4x4 vehicle? You've gotta draw the line somewhere (and I'm not wanting to hurt anybody's feelings), but here goes: Any Jeep CJ is Old School (CJs went up to 85 or 86; I know the Jeep YJ came out in 1987 [a YJ is NOT Old School]). Included are CJ2, CJ2A...

I enjoy overlanding. I enjoy the camping and such. And I enjoy having a well set-up vehicle with PS, PB, heat and air, fuel injection, radio/CD player, etc. I've got a nicely set-up Jeep TJ that'll pretty much go anywhere, and a trailer to take what won't fit in the TJ. But I dunno; maybe...

EDIT: Unfortunately, this trip is being cancelled due to lack of participants (this COVID-19 thing is totally screwing things up). Thank-you to those who initially were contemplating going. We'll try and Old-School Vehicle Overlanding Trip next year sometime when things have settled down. I...

Just because this is going to be an "Old School" run, doesn't mean your vehicle can't be modified. I've started doing a disc brake conversion on the front axle of my 46 Willys. Good brakes are always a good thing. If you've been looking for a good excuse to upgrade your old-school vehicle...

It is the Air Armor M240 I mentioned in a previous post (#74 - I went back and looked). I've had it for quite a few years now and have been happy with it for filling up my Jeep's 33" tires. Plenty of room inside the can for the hose and battery cables and other related stuff. Not the worlds...

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Please go back and read post #81. This is assuming things are somewhat back to normal by then. And attending the NWOR in Sep is not a requirement to participate in the Old School Run.

Go for it. Bring it. Stop dreaming. I'm calling your bluff. 70's to early 80's American Iron is on the edge of Old School. You've got no excuse not to participate. I remember when these were new vehicles. Gotta draw the line somewhere or it is no longer "Old School". So eligible Old...

Excellent! Thanks. I'm trying to think of where I'd put a chainsaw in/on my Willys. Another few observations from watching the videos (and from what I know from having wheeled a good bit in WA): 3. Washouts seem to be common on the WABDR. Sometimes they're passable; other times a detour is...