Recent content by BigAxeJack

I'll be there. Thanks Corbet!

You can usually see the cracks, typically in the "valleys" between the accordion folds. I've seen it fixed with duct tape, but the long term solution is a replacement. It would make sense that this happened during your major project, because the pipe gets damaged when removed.

I've heard of these symptoms occurring with a cracked intake hose. It's the long rubber/plastic "pipe" from the air filter to the throttle body. Worth a peek anyway. Good Luck!

Well Purg’s done it again and we’re in a jam. I’m looking to hire an experienced fabricator to mount a plow on a C5500. Today, ahead of the storm. Name your price. Without this plow truck we will be up the proverbial creek and so will anyone wanting to ski Purg. Interested? Know someone...

You’re right about HCC, that business is dissolved. I spoke to the guy who has the shop and will be opening soon. Rick’s Harley & 4x4, or something similar. Says he owns an 80 and knows it well. He’s recommending installing a rebuilt engine. I’m going to do some further diagnostics first. Right...

I found this on Saturday. Too bad, so sad, now I gotta fix it. I don’t have the time or the garage to DIY, so I’m looking for shop recommendations. The google machine says that Bill’s Toy Shop is permanently closed. Can anyone confirm? I have calls in to High Country Cruisers and Built to Last...

Happy Independence Day guys. Wave a flag & thank a vet.

Anybody up for a meet this Thursday, 7/2?

ISO Roller Fairlead I just realized mine is missing a roller. Anyone have an old one collecting dust? I’d love to use this as an excuse to upgrade to synth but $ is tight these days. Thanks for looking!

We usually meet at Serious TX south on the 1st Thursday, which is 2/6. Anybody want to meet this week?

I drove out to Williams Lake campground one evening. Not what I’d call a trail, but definitely scenic.

I won’t be able to make it this time, fellas. it’s our anniversary. I’ll try to send the Purg guys your way.

I’ve been running the Spectre Off Road seat covers for 9 years and they’re doing great. They have 2 grades, I think the best were called “tough duck”. They’re spendy, but I’ve not seen their equal in fit and quality. Maybe since they make them in house they would custom cut a set for you? Having...

You got this! Knuckle rebuild is a rite of passage for any self-respecting 80 owner, and it's not hard to do. Now get out there!

Sounds good to me.