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Back in the Truck!

Posted by spblat on August 16, 2006 08:47 PM

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Finally got off the pavement after moving to Oregon nearly a year ago. Click on to see a short video from our trip down Molalla Canyon. The trip was interrupted before it even started by an amazing RC Airplane event.

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Jeep For Sale Sold, Mud Not Included

Posted by spblat on March 19, 2005 09:55 PM

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1991 Jeep Wrangler YJ 4x4

The prior owners let this sit and sit in a garage. I was told they took it out monthly for ice cream. It runs absolutely beautifully and is in marvelous shape.

4.0L 6 cyl engine.
5-speed manual transmission.
LOW LOW MILES. 75500.
NO body, suspension or drivetrain modifications.
Extremely well maintained, big pile of records available.

LOTS of extras included:

Upgraded MP3 stereo and reference speakers.
Upgraded Tuffy® high-security center console safeguards stereo and other valuables.
Bestop® SuperTop soft-top.
Bestop Windjammer.
Bestop Duster deck cover.
Bestop Strapless Bikini Top.
Bestop Traditional Bikini Top.

Mix and match these tops to suit the weather and your mood!

This is a bargain at $5900.

You can e-mail me at will@irace.net or contact me directly at 909-924-6647. Thanks for reading!

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Let's Get Muddy!

Posted by spblat on January 23, 2005 10:59 PM

Well that was fun! The four of us and twelve complete strangers took our seven 4Runners out to Anza Borrego for a day of goofing off. I got to be a pretty cool dude for pulling chiefiji out of the dirt when he got stuck early in the day. Me and my lifted, revo'd 4Runner are invincible! I've never been stuck! (Well, except that one time in the Bronco...)

I've pulled friends out of trouble at least four times (including today). Today I was rescued big-time by my new friends at T4R.org. Thanks guys! Let's do it again soon!

See the video. Or click below for a few photos.

Here's a map showing where we were.

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4Runner Lift Kit Installed!

Posted by spblat on December 12, 2004 06:11 PM

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(Updated 3/6/05)

(New photos added 12/14/04!)

This weekend Brian, Stephen, my dad and I installed the suspension spacer kit I bought from Nitrous Enterprises.

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Grand Canyon Trip

Posted by spblat on October 7, 2004 05:48 PM

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We just got back from the Grand Canyon. Click on to see some maps and photos. Stay tuned for more photos.

Update: Wow, arial maps. Check it out.

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Anza Borrego Springtime Quickie

Posted by spblat on March 22, 2004 12:08 PM

We had a fabulous weekend bumping around Anza Borrego with the new YJ.

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As for me, I learned this weekend that nothing in life prepares you for the experience of driving through Anza Borrego in a topless Jeep, seeing the ocotillos in full bloom, all while listening to Joe's Garage on the stereo.

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The "New" Jeep!

Posted by spblat on March 11, 2004 08:13 AM

Yay! We bought a new "YJ" Wrangler today. Ok, not new. It's a 1991. Details to follow.

Told you we would do this!

Here is what is on our mind when it comes to customizing and outfitting the YJ.

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Meccacopia Again

Posted by spblat on February 15, 2004 05:57 PM

We had some fun Valentine's day with the Schawackers.

We didn't get into any trouble like last time (or that other time), but near the end of the trip we got a little frisky, bouncing and sliding around in some open space.

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Thanksgiving 2003!

Posted by spblat on December 2, 2003 11:07 AM

This Thanksgiving, as always, we went camping.

Now available: the 2003 camping video!

Here are a few photos--more are coming soon.

Here is a detailed map outlining our travels.

Here is the Geocache we found during the trip.

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Abusing The New Truck

Posted by spblat on September 27, 2003 08:52 PM

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Will, his dad, and the kids spent the day exploring some trails off Highway 38 (the road to Big Bear Lake) in the new 4Runner.

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Yucca Valley Day-Trip

Posted by spblat on August 10, 2003 10:53 PM

Today we and the Schawackers took the trucks into some trails northwest of Yucca Valley. We had a nice time, and in contrast with previous expeditions, actually turned around when it looked like things were about to get hairy. Yes, we're learning.

Photos to come.

The next trip looks like Labor Day, Los Padres National Forest, a few days' camping between Ojai and somewhere north of Pyramid Lake along I5.

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The Next Truck

Posted by spblat on August 8, 2003 04:06 PM

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Here's the latest plan. We're going to wait something more than 18 months (meaning it might be several years I suppose), then buy a Jeep--a real one--as a companion for the 4Runner.