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Old Jeep Photos and Advertising

Old Jeep Photos and Advertising
10737369 Posted August 15 2008 05:48 PM by 4wdtech

I’ve always appreciated Jeep advertisements, especially the old-time ads selling Jeeps that I’ve never seen new (this would be prior to the early 1970s for those of you counting). Oddly, as a young child, I used to think...

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The Last of the Runny Stuff

Final Two Fluids
10624455 Posted August 8 2008 02:50 PM by KBL

One is smelly, two are tasty. 

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More Runny Stuff

Loved and Loathed Automotive Fluids Part II
10308167 Posted August 7 2008 03:40 PM by KBL

Here's more of my short list of runny stuff that I either love or loathe.

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4x4 images from Chile, S.A.

4x4s de Chile, S.A.
10204616 Posted August 7 2008 12:02 AM by 4wdtech

I’ve always had the itch to travel and have been scratching that itch most of my life. No matter where I go I always end up with way too many pics of 4x4s that I’d snap in the street from the sidewalk, hanging out taxi...

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A Short List of Runny Stuff

My Most and Least Favorite Automotive Fluids
Three good ones Posted August 1 2008 06:41 PM by KBL

My Most and Least Favorite Automotive Fluids A Short List of Runny Stuff By Kevin Blumer Photography: Kevin Blumer To me, runny stuff that comes in screw-top plastic containers is way, way down on the list of exciting...

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Signs

Have you seen any funny/strange/ridiculous signs?
falling cows Posted August 1 2008 03:25 PM by Phil Howell

As we travel the highways and byways of the planet, some of the signs on those highways elicit laughter, wonder, or...

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New BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 Sizes Announced

New BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 Sizes Announced
New BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/AKM2 Sizes Announced Posted August 1 2008 12:34 AM by 4wdtech

I’ve been a big fan of BFGoodrich Tires for some time. Even before I could afford a 4x4 or even a set of tires I dreamed of running BFG All-Terrains on my Bronco/Jeep/Land Cruiser/Scout/Ram Charger/Blazer-whatever 4x4 I...

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No Tools Loaned

Bad Borrowers
It all started with a phone call Posted July 31 2008 04:09 PM by KBL

No Tools Loaned Bad Borrowers Who Wear Out Their Welcome By Kevin Blumer Photograpy: Kevin Blumer Several weeks ago, I got a frantic call on my cell phone.  It seems one of my neighbors was in a pickle.  ...

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Please Move your Vehicle!

Please Move your Vehicle!
Move your vehicle please! Posted July 30 2008 01:22 AM by 4wdtech

PLEASE MOVE YOUR VEHICLE- DON’T PARK HERE! ITS UGLY! I’VE CALLED THE POLICE TO TOW YOU- WE DON'T WANT YOUR BLACK MONSTER IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD!

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Salt Water Swallows 4x4

Salt Water Swallows 4x4; De-rust & Rebuild
The effects of salt water on 4x4 parts and compone Posted July 29 2008 12:51 AM by 4wdtech

If you have ever wondered what happens when you submerge a vehicle in salt water here is a very good example of the effects. It took a lot of work to get this rig back to working order as more than just the axles got the...

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Biodiesel Conversion-It runs on Vegetable Oil!

Biodiesel Conversion
Biodiesel conversions allow a diesel engine to run Posted July 28 2008 11:42 PM by 4wdtech

With the price of gas and diesel fuels lately, Biodiesel conversion kits are becoming increasingly popular. In fact, it really makes me wish I had a diesel engine in my 1997 F-350 crew cab 4x4 so I could make the switch to...

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Have A Seat!

Trail Rides with Interesting People
Off Road Trail Ride Posted July 24 2008 05:58 PM by KBL

I've spent many hours on the trail seated next to various people.  Most of the time, it's been a great way to get acquainted with a fellow off-roader.  You run a trail and talk about tires, shocks, project rigs,...

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4x4 Toy Jeeps and Trucks Collections

4x4 Toy Collection Jeeps and Trucks
Too many to count and that's not all of them. Posted July 22 2008 10:36 PM by 4wdtech

I’m pretty much a pack rat. I save old parts that look interesting regardless of whether I’ll ever use or need them. I also have collections like you wouldn’t believe. Boxes of matchbooks from around the world, worthless...

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Is it summer, winter, or...?

Weird Weather
Providence Canyon Posted July 22 2008 01:45 PM by Phil Howell

We went into the mountains a few minutes from my house a few weeks ago to do a photo shoot on a JK Unlimited.  Once up the canyon, a storm hit.

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ATK JeepSpeed Cherokee Engine Project

1997 Jeep Cherokee Rebuilt Engine
ATK Jeep 4.0 engine photo 1 Posted July 17 2008 02:12 PM by 4wdtech

I've had my 1997 Cherokee pretty stripped down for the last few months as I toil away at it’s construction. The interior is gutted to make way for a custom roll cage and dash and the engine, trans, and t-case have all...

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