John McVicker's latest activity

What happened to the mountains? Chris and I are about six hours from my place. Quite the trip this year. 2200 miles on the Clustertruck (4300 if you count the piss missile run to get the camp trailer out ahead of time) 750 miles on the 40...

Onur, you have to carve out time to be at the 10th annual. We need to get as many of the original group (20 something) in attendance next year. You can set the bar.

VICTORY! I went through the entire procedure again as described by NissanH (and others), but this time I made sure that I kept the fluid ABOVE THE LOW LINE. I think even though It still had fluid as I saw it, my overzealous bleeding buddy might...

The essence of this event is the egalitarian nature of being present and engaging with other humans. No AI; no BS; no valuations of “importance”… I was lucky enough to be at the first event many moons ago. Casey and team have made this into a...

I dont use a pump. I find those plastic pumps that screw into the jug are pretty crappy, and the quality one are expensive and usually the good ones sit on a 5 gallon bucket. I'll buy a gallon of gear lube and 1 quart bottle too. I have a...

Allen I’m supper happy you didn’t get hurt. I feel it’s important enough that I have to say it so please don’t take offense. Equally important as wearing your seatbelt is listening to others that know the trail better and have more...

Well Retro went to SAS9 and did not fare well. Ended up on her side (flop!). On Monday of SAS9 took her up Mineral to Poughkeepsie to corkscrew. After the wall, which Retro cleared, had a mishap on the next obstacle and over she went...

Meet Retro, a 1981 40 with 113k on the clock. While the body has several rusty spots the frame and motor are in great condition. Original 2F with all the smog still attached and starts and runs really well. For now I am just going to drive it...

Hello, all! I bought a carburetor from City Racer LLC back in November, when I first picked up my 40 project. Between ordering and delivery, I quickly discovered that I had way more to fix than I first assumed, and my project scope went from a...

You can just try pulling the cable at any point. Both, Twist lever and pull cable housing on the stuck side. When you get it open, zip tie that cable to the collar.

I only have about a 1" gap where I'm prying into my HFab tailgate storage. I'm gonna try with some extra long picks and then make some coat hangar tools. Fingers crossed...I'm supposed to be at Laguna Seca with this rig prepped for a weekend on...

Awesome Jason! Thanks for taking care of John and company. Next year! (and no winches!)

There definitely needs to be a Dos Equis commercial for John Mcvicker.

I’ve said the same thing myself... I wanna be like John when I’m his age.

I’ll bet that rock cried from getting McVickered

Got home last night. Wife had put all my mail, bills, business stuff in a tub. Sorting through it this morning and on the very bottom of the stack is the latest edition of Toyota Trails, with a fantastic article in it about @cruiserdan . I feel...

NA Chuck Norris comes up a foot short 🤣🤪

I was thinking we needed to start a line of John McVicker vs Chuck Norris jokes. With John coming out on top, of course.

It’s was the hot tub next to Devils.

Is that Mickey's hot tub ?

@OGBeno …and the reason I …and many others…called you was the truly great service you always provided. You & your staff were the best.👍🍺👍

I still remember when Mr. McVicker used to call me at Toyota. That voice was undeniable! Great work and great recovery of the 60!

I carry a driveshaft, starter, alternator and a bunch of hoses, fuses, and relays. I have most of my tools with me all the time, including a 54mm socket and a knuckle rebuild kit and bearings. I have enough of every fluid the 80 uses to at...

You can't park there !

Glad you are alright (and the truck). Must have some good karma John - I've blown out a back cargo window in my 62 without even flopping it 🤣