[My friends giving report]

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[My friends giving report]

A little late to the trigger but my local buddies and I did a friend's giving run up to the black rock desert in northern nevada. We started up Friday evening and ran out to the hot springs were it was a balmy 19 degrees out so getting in the hot spring was lovely getting out was an exercise in shivering speed. The next morning we made our way through high rock canyon where we ran into some series rover super stars doing a photo shoot. Turns out it was Ike Goss and his buddies and once home Greg proceeded to tell me the guy doing the photos was Nick Dimbleby who I guess does alot of rover and car photography and is the guy who just did the camel trophy book. After spending the day running through the canyon and stopping at all the fun sights we made our way to Steven's camp which is a blm managed cabin that is free to the public we set up camp and blew some holes in old beer cans then proceeded to cook a feast. The next morning we ate a filling breakfast then explored massacre ranch then the town of vya and on our way back down we stopped at the petrified forest for some rocks I can stub my toe on later. In the end it was a good way to waste a weekend, it's a bit of a drive for everyone in Northern California but if there's ever any interest in exploring up there I'd be happy to lead a group around. No promises on a fun trip but a memorable one is an always. 

 

[Last Minute Mojave Fishing Trip]

This is a fun read I'm sad I missed out on going it looks like a killer fun trip. It makes me want to build a model t compressor cart just to hear the noises and see how well it would work.

[1964 Series IIa - Build]

A little bit of theorizing on the Greg rover, which needs an official name soon. Cut a set of plates out to move the rear spring mount rearward and as a result set up a new shackle mount. As with every rover project who knows if this will be the final set up but it's a decent idea so far. Cooper is already measuring up for the front end so he obviously has a better plan then we do but he won't share it yet.

[2021 Annual Event (OFFICIAL) Thread!]

Looks like alot fun I wish we could have made it but good ol work can be a real ass. I figure it's time to quit or tell the boss to pound sand so we won't miss the next one.

[Great American Rover Rally (Take 2) in Moab Sept 13-17]

Moab prep well underway. Is there gonna be an nclr get together during the week?

[Great American Rover Rally (Take 2) in Moab Sept 13-17]

If your feeling adventurous just east of Austin is a nice hot spring its right off 50 and easy to get to so it always has people in it but its fun to check itbout

[Great American Rover Rally (Take 2) in Moab Sept 13-17]

50 is a blast I think one of the prettiest drives across the desert. Julia and I will be taking it when we head home fuel is a bit scarce between towns but not bad. Stop off at middle gate Station for a beer and some ice cream.

[Rovicon 3!]

I'm close to wetting myself with excitement, Julia and I took Thursday off so the plan is to head up Thursday mid day and hang out at loon but if we're honest I'll be spending Thursday frantically fixing things trying to leave and get up there Thursday evening. Either way we're exited and can't wait to see everyone.

[Great American Rover Rally (Take 2) in Moab Sept 13-17]

We're gonna head out of fernley Friday night and stay in wendover then go to salt lake Saturday and take cooper to some sort of kids something then on to moab by Saturday evening

[1964 Series IIa - Build]

It's always good when a ruff stuff box shows up. Cooper is getting some work done on the new spring shackle hangers and once he's done Greg and I can start mocking up the new rear end.

 

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[GARR - Moab - Sept 13-17]

Julia and I and my parents plant to be there. We're booked in at moab rim camp park in one of their cabins. As of right now we plan to head out of reno Friday night the 10 and staying in wendover then go to a few attractions for my son in Salt Lake then on to moab by Saturday afternoon. We would definitely like to run trails with everyone before and during the event, my dads just bring his 88 so he'll probably be avoiding alot of the hard core trails but I'm up for any trail out there if I can join with the big boys.

[What Did You Do With Your Rover Today?]

A little late but better then never, we spent Father's day playing with my dads ambulance and got it out on a test drive around the neighborhood. There's still boat loads to do but it gets the fire going again to finish it up,I supposeit's never really finished though is it.

[1964 Series IIa - Build]

Very excited to go down the rabbit hole with Greg and reach out to anyone with ideas on how to build it better and best. I'm hoping Greg finds all the mistakes and bad ideas so the rest of us can build ours easier. The pictures definitely don't look that great but its all there and anything we should need is hopefully sitting out in my shed of spares. Cooper is jazzed for it as well and has started the process of pulling the old 2.25, the poor kid has no idea how much work is ahead of him.

[Dads birthday]

I wouldn't plan for Sunday more then likely my folks and I will just be cleaning up for the day and saying good byes

[Dads birthday]

You are all welcome to go they cleared their camp field for us so there will be plenty of tent room, there will porta potties and my parents are trying to organize just some sandwich platters for a lunch if we get a solid head count.

[Dads birthday]

so my dad is turning 70 this year and to celebrate hes throwing a get together at his friend John's place on July 10 to 11. Unfortunately that steps on the July run already planned I told him to change his birthday but I guess he's been celebrating it on the same day since he was born and old people are just stuck in their ways. My dad was one of the first members of the land rover owners association back in the day and the main thing he wanted to do was too see who all from "the old days" is still alive. He has invited all the members from his old club that he is still in contact with.So mainly it will be a few old rover owners camping in a field swapping stories, there is some mild trails in the area but nothing planned out. His friend john owns the salmon creek ranch in Bodega Bay which is where it will be held at. If anyone is interested in coming please let me know. It will mainly just be a chance to catch up with old rover friends and make new ones, thanks

[June MORG - Hell Hole 6/12-13]

Thanks Eric for setting up a blast of a trip. We had a great time unfortunately thanks to my infinite wisdom I didn't bring a memory card for the camara so ill post up the good old phone pictures as soon as I can. My hats off to Ed for some impressive driving his d2 was just as pretty as when he started even running it out on a three wheel peel. Our little 88 has a few more beauty marks but got us home with no issues. It was fun staying up too late drinking beer and talking rovers. I do wish I got a chance to look at Brian's 88 theres definitely alot of inspiration for a future build that with Greg's blessing might be turned into a build thread story, we shall see. Looking forward to the next run and getting to spend time with everyone.

[June MORG - Hell Hole 6/12-13]

Well be in auburn tonight as well im gonna carry 5 gal gas can in my trailer so when up at camp if fuel gets desperate anyone is welcome to it.

[What Did You Do With Your Rover Today?]

Not exactly a hard core project but when I was a little kid a friend of ours had an Australian built series and it had the Australian land rover badge and I always thought it was the coolest thing ever. Many years later I finally found one and put it in place of the solihull England badge on mine. Yes a purists might vomit at that thought but my whole 88 is a rover abomination so damn the crowd I love it.

[Great American Rover Rally (Take 2) in Moab Sept 13-17]

we just reserved our camp spot at moab rim, we should be there Saturday the 11th. Not fully set in stone to stay there but I didn't want to not have some option so I figured I'd stick my name on it. Definitely getting excited for this event moab has to be one of my most favorite places to wheel I can't wait to play there with everyone.

[June MORG - Hell Hole 6/12-13]

Slowly getting prepped to make this run, we've never been on this trail so I won't lie iv got all sorts of new trail butterflies but I'm definitely excited. Hopefully I don't become to trail problem that needs to be strapped out but ill bring extra beer for the gentleman who does pull me out should it go sour.

[What Did You Do With Your Rover Today?]

I got inspired at rovicon and decided I wanted the raised bumper ends like nicks new to him 109 but turns out id have to sell my kid to afford the pangolin one. So I started cutting up mine and fabbing one and it turns out it took 4 beers to do the driver side and an additional 4 to mabey more to do the passenger so just don't look to hard at that side.

[Livvy Mini (turning mega) build Thread.]

Yes yes yes I love a good clean defender but there's just something special about beat on one with some stories and scars I can't wait to see it aquire more

[Rovicon 3!]

Were super excited to run it again with the club. We're all signed up and can't wait to be out on the rubicon with all my rover buddies, now I just need to make sure the rover works then.