Today I head out the Oak Ridge Motorcross facility in Garwin, IA for their Halloween five mile trail ride for 4x4s and Side by Sides. While on the motorcross course it feels like you are driving on a roller coaster but some of the creek crossings ending up being more challenging than they first appeared.
I showed up with a 1996 Land Rover Discovery to Junkyard Digs first annual Cheap Truck Challenge. I didn’t know what I was getting into but I headed blindly into the woods at MIOBI with a Suzuki Samurai, Ford Bronco, Chevrolet S10, and a Ford Ranger. What what happened when things went from testing our vehicles capabilities to mayhem.
Watch Kevin from Junkyard Digs Bronco Build: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKtYSNhmzMU
Watch my Land Rover Discovery Build: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwH9vwkSaKg
Watch the Junkyard Digs coverage of the Challenge they put together here: “Link Will Be Inserted Here Once Video Is Live”
The guys over at Junkyard Digs invited me to a cheap off roader build off where we had just $1000 to buy a vehicle and $1000 to spend on parts for it. Within reason we could also borrow things we had lying around as well as sell parts off our vehicle to help the build.
Watch the Junkyard Digs coverage of the Challenge they put together here: “Link Will Be Inserted Here Once Video Is Live”
Watch the first videos on this Land Rover here:
Cheap 1996 Land Rover Discovery I – Will It Run?
2x Disco Challenge – Will They Run?
Parts Used In This Build:
Fuel Pump Electrical Assembly High Performance fit Land Rover Discovery
ZESUPER 9500 lb. Load Capacity Electric Winch Kit
Master Lock 2866DAT 1/2 in. and 5/8 in. Swivel Head Receiver Lock
Safety Equipment:
Kidde 408-368064 Fire Extinguisher Bracket
Other Recovery Gear:
Bubba Rope 176680RDG 7/8″ x 30′
Comily Plus+ Strong Durable PVC Winch Rope Dampener Blanket
INVICTUS 1 Pack Synthetic Soft Shackle
Hi-Lift Jack HL485 48″ Hi-Lift Red All Cast Jack
Today I install a rear ladder on my Land Rover Discovery II. Check out my links below for the tools used in this video.
Check out my links below for the tools used in this video.
Marson M39300 RN-1 Rivet Nut Setter
316 Stainless 10-32 Clear Zinc Finish Steel Large Flange Rivet Nut
Today I change the fluids (oil, antifreeze, and brake fluid) on a 1962 Morris Mini Minor. If you need a brake bleeding vacuum like I am using these are arranged from basic to more professional:
MV8000 Automotive Tune-up and Brake Bleeding Kit https://amzn.to/3dCyB2G
Mityvac MV6870 Vacuum Brake Bleeder,White, Black https://amzn.to/34lgr2j
Mityvac MV6835 Premium Pneumatic Air Operated Brake and Clutch Bleeding Kit https://amzn.to/3kmazeP
Mityvac MV6840 Hydraulic Brake and Clutch Pressure Bleeding System with Integrated Safety and Pressure Relief Valve https://amzn.to/2HpOYn5
Today I show how to mount a tire using a tire machine for the 10 inch Classic Mini tires.
I was out driving my 1966 Austin Mini Cooper S when the car lost all power and coasted to the side of the road. I had to tow it back to the shop and today I diagnose and replace a dead ignition coil.
Today I attend the 2020 Cruise to the Woods Car Show and Cruise in Fort Dodge, Iowa and check out a few of the cool cars in attendance.
Racing video from my 1967 Austin Mini Cooper S in the 2012 HVR Showboat Showdown at Motorsports Park Hastings with the HVR. This race was held on Sunday September 9th 2012 during the NASA and HVR race weekend. This was my first time racing my then fairly new to me Cooper S.
This time I fix the diesel filter, add access to the roof, and install all of the 120V and 24V equipment to keep the camper running both on solar power and shore power.
Here are the products used during this part of the build:
60A MPPT Solar Charge Controller 60amp Panel Battery Charger Controller https://amzn.to/3d1eCKx
RICH SOLAR 2 Pieces 100 Watt 12 Volt Polycrystalline Solar Panel High Efficiency Solar Module https://amzn.to/2SHm1pj
BougeRV 10 Ft 12AWG Solar Extension Cable with Female and Male Connector Solar Panel Adaptor Kit Tool Solar Cable https://amzn.to/2GEBHqw
XOOL 2 Sets of Solar Panel Roof Mounting Z-Bracket with Nuts and Bolts https://amzn.to/36xhkGA
Go Power! GP-SW300-24 300-Watt Pure Sine Wave Inverter https://amzn.to/3lfgAKf
Battery Charger 5A 24Volt Trickle Charger Maintainer https://amzn.to/3lhfP3u
Power Strip, Beesmall 4 Outlets 3.6 ft Heavy Duty Surge Extension Cord https://amzn.to/3jyGckX
Flux Phenom Reinforced Magnetic Screen Door https://amzn.to/3nuTcdQ
iExcell 100 Pcs Black 9 mm Cable Tie Base Saddle Type Mount Wire Holder https://amzn.to/3l8cROG
Self Tapping #8 x 3/4″ Stainless Steel Metal Screws https://amzn.to/2GIrglS
