DO WORK!
Brad and I shot the video, he did the production and Anthony Burciaga did the music for us.
Monday, March 12, 2012
AXIAL AX10 Ridgecrest
DO WORK!
Brad and I shot the video, he did the production and Anthony Burciaga did the music for us.
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Ray Currie of CURRIE Enterprise
Atlanta Army-Navy Supply Co. catalog
An old catalog I have from my days living in Atlanta while attending Atlanta College of Arts. This is the company that does the Tru-Spec line of awesome gear!
ADV80
Removed the rear seats, center console and part of the carpet:
Page #9 of my IH8MUD.com thread: http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/233037-gcrad1s-1992-adv-fj80-land-cruiser-9.html
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Cabela's Land For Sale Service
WHO KNEW!?!??!
Cabela's Trophy Properties is the largest exclusive network of recreational property experts specializing in land for sale, hunting land, fishing properties, land auctions, farms and ranches, waterfront & lake homes, and other recreational property for sale.
http://www.cabelastrophyproperties.com/
AXES
I grew up slinging an axe to split wood to heat our family home during the bone-chilling cold winters down south. I was young, so I don't remember the brand of axe or where it came from, I just remember it being a double-sided axe. My dad taught me the details of wood splitting and when the axe would not split it, I would use the wedge and sledge hammer.
Since I am outfitting my rig for expedition status, having a good axe on board is a good idea, so I am just doing my research and it seems everthing is touched by technology these days and sametime, there are the classics that are great as well.
Since I am outfitting my rig for expedition status, having a good axe on board is a good idea, so I am just doing my research and it seems everthing is touched by technology these days and sametime, there are the classics that are great as well.
Wetterlings, Gransfors, Bruks and Bahco Axes reviewed:
Friday, March 9, 2012
Tire Selection for Expedition Travel
I'm doing some tire research and while I like the tall-skinny look and thinking about going with a 255/85/16 for my 80-Series, I wanted to know if there is any methood to the maddness?
I came across this article:
Tire Selection for Expedition Travel - The impact of tire width on traction
By Scott Brady
Read the empirical summary:
http://www.expeditionswest.com/research/white_papers/tire_selection_rev1.html
Thursday, March 8, 2012
BeetleCam by Will & Matt Burrard-Lucas
Will & Matt do some amazing photography and video work in the most amazing settings!
check them out and follow their blog: http://www.Burrard-Lucas.com/
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Reading Material: Off The Grid By Nick Rosen
Awesome book so far as I have just started reading it. The big surprise has been the history of the "GRID" itself - General Electric. Good stuff!
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Youtube the next big Mega-Network?
So long cable-TV and MTV you lost us years ago when you quit playing music... Say hello to the new ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, MTV and Telemundo all rolled into ONE!
YES - YOUTUBE!
The BIG GUNS are LOOKING:
Toyota, GM, Unilever Channel
Big Bucks to YouTube
source AdAge:
http://adage.com/article/digital/toyota-gm-unilever-channel-big-bucks-youtube/232958/
Sunday, February 26, 2012
BROKE GEARS BLUES
I have the BROKEN GEARS BLUES!!!
My truck has a broken front ring and pinion:
http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/233037-gcrad1s-1992-adv-fj80-land-cruiser-8.html#post7369223
My bike - STILL NOT FIXED FROM 05-16-2009!!!
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=13816232&postcount=44
My truck has a broken front ring and pinion:
http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/233037-gcrad1s-1992-adv-fj80-land-cruiser-8.html#post7369223
My bike - STILL NOT FIXED FROM 05-16-2009!!!
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=13816232&postcount=44
Saturday, February 25, 2012
ORIGINS: SUBARU IN AMERICAN RALLYING – PART 3
My images where used in the story about the Origins of Subaru in American Rally.
Read the story:
Here is my original photo-set with a super-long story about my trip to the 2001 WRC Rally Great Britain Trip: http://www.flickr.com/photos/rodneywills/sets/72157594338347756/with/62705271/
Trust Corporate Alex Jones Info Wars
NorthFace Mountain Sneaker
I bought these at Sierra Trading Outlet August 2011 - yep, I'm cheap and look for the sales!
First impression - COMFORTABLE! These are going to replace my Nike ACG's and will be more of my day-to-day work shoe and the Teva's I just purchased will be my in-the-dirt work shoes.
Friday, February 24, 2012
Melissa Breitenfeldt - The Sharpie Judge
Because I am a Sharpie fan!...
Victory Motorcycles graphics designer Melissa Breitenfeldt created the Sharpie Judge for the 2012 Australian Motorcycle Expo. Using a 2013 Victory Judge as her canvas, she used sharpie markers to create a unique paint scheme centered around justice.
http://www.facebook.com/Sharpie
Victory Motorcycles graphics designer Melissa Breitenfeldt created the Sharpie Judge for the 2012 Australian Motorcycle Expo. Using a 2013 Victory Judge as her canvas, she used sharpie markers to create a unique paint scheme centered around justice.
http://www.facebook.com/Sharpie
How to have a home with no house payments and no utility bills!
While this may be a little ruff for most peoples standards, it could be a second home in a very relaxing remote loction. I just like the idea of it.. I would do it my way, again, I like the priciple of what is being done here.
I found this site for Desert Property in California:
www.desertland.com
I found this site for Desert Property in California:
www.desertland.com
Toyota Front Axle Re-Build
Just doing my research as I will be doing this soon:
4:58 shows quickly the whole purpose for this little modification.
4:58 shows quickly the whole purpose for this little modification.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Ascent Douglas Team
Ascent Douglas Team CREATING A CLUSTER OF OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT COMPANIES
The Ascent Douglas Team is rapidly moving forward with plans to bring a contract cut-and-sew manufacturing facility to the Carson Valley. Its potential customers are the large numbers of companies that produce technical soft goods, such as backpacks, bags, tents, and the like for outdoor enthusiasts. Very few of those companies actually produce their own products, instead outsourcing their manufacturing. This often also means offshoring that work to Asia. Frequently, the projected cost savings from offshoring do not materialize and these companies are now looking for manufacturing facilities closer to home.
source & more: http://www.ascentdouglas.com/2011/12/19/creating-a-cluster-of-outdoor-equipment-companies/
About Ascent Douglas Team:
Douglas County’s “Ascent Douglas County” initiative has the planned intention of stimulating economic vitality in the county and marketing it as the preferred site for company relocations within the “Outdoor Recreation and Lifestyle” manufacturers’ arena.
source & more info: http://www.ascentdouglas.com/about/
Coastal Crew's Day In The Life Of Semenuk
ShifterKart / Subaru WRX with proper rally cage - and he is AWESOME on the pedals!!!
The COSTAL CREW:
Agent00111 Stop Motion Axial Wraith Video Build
Check out this video from one of our new customers!
Source:
http://axialracing.com/wordpress/2012/02/23/agent00111-stop-motion-axial-wraith-video-build/
Source:
http://axialracing.com/wordpress/2012/02/23/agent00111-stop-motion-axial-wraith-video-build/
The Gaslamp Killer difference between 100 / 1,000 / 10,000
Inspiration: Listen to Gaslamp Killers thoughts about rocking different size crowds. Scrub to 3:27 - 3:54 and then scrub back to the beginning and give it a full watch:
from my cave to my grave:
Rad1 - KTD / TUK / TMR / GRAVELCREW / AXIAL
from my cave to my grave:
Rad1 - KTD / TUK / TMR / GRAVELCREW / AXIAL
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
LONG RANGE RIFLES, LLC
For the wish list that is not on Amazon:
http://www.longrangehunting.com/rifles/index.php
The Long Range Hunting Rifle testimonials are awesome:
http://www.longrangehunting.com/rifles/lrr-testimonials.php
http://www.longrangehunting.com/rifles/index.php
The Long Range Hunting Rifle testimonials are awesome:
http://www.longrangehunting.com/rifles/lrr-testimonials.php
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Sighting Compass
Brunton 8040G Mirrored Sighting Compass
A classic example of a trusty compass, the 8040G is a mirrored map compass with our easy-reading optic green baseplate. Tool-free declination adjustment makes for less confusion, and the built-in thermometer gives you knowledge most compasses do not.
http://www.trailexplorers.com/brunton-8040g-mirrored-sighting-compass-p-585.html
Cammenga US Military Compass CAM-27
This lensatic compass from CAMMENGA has been used as an alternative to the tritium version for decades. It is the same compass CAMMENGA has been supplying to the US Military except the self-luminous tritium has been replaced with phosphorescent paint. http://www.thecompassstore.com/military27.html
How To Use A Map & Compass:
http://www.thecompassstore.com/howtousemapa.html
Griffin Radiator's 2012 King Of Hammers Highlight Reel
Our buddies at Griffin Radiators has this nice highlight reel of the 2012 King Of Hammers!
KELLY KETTLE added to my wish list
I love wish lists!!! I added the Kelly Kettle to my list:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/FTKDKHPCMJUQ
Here is a short Video about the Kelly Kettle. For more pictures, testimonials, orders, etc., please visit www.kellykettle.com or if in North America please visit www.kellykettleusa.com
http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/FTKDKHPCMJUQ
Here is a short Video about the Kelly Kettle. For more pictures, testimonials, orders, etc., please visit www.kellykettle.com or if in North America please visit www.kellykettleusa.com
Monday, February 20, 2012
Cruisin OffRoad 80-Series Skid Plate
I like the Cruisin OffRoad Skid Plate for the 80-Series:
http://www.cruisinoffroad.com/SkidPlates.html#to
Raised Spare Tire Tip
Until I get my spare tire mounted on the rear bumper I found this cool simple tip by 4X4TV...
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Tactical All Weather Binder
All-Weather Field Binder:
http://www.trailexplorers.com/tactical-allweather-binder-green-p-199.html
Tactical Shirt Pocket Kit
Zion National Park
I need to add this to my todo list once my rig is more ADV-Ready. Read more about it from one of my favorite little sites, Desert USA: Read more about Zion National Park on Desert USA.
Monday, February 13, 2012
Prepper Tips
National Geographic has some short video clips with Christopher Nyerges, the urban survival expert
Learn how to forage, start a fire, find natural medicines, and pack a proper surival pack.
http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/doomsday-preppers/prepper-tips-christopher-nyerges/
Learn how to forage, start a fire, find natural medicines, and pack a proper surival pack.
http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/doomsday-preppers/prepper-tips-christopher-nyerges/
The Best Map of America
From West County Explorers Club:
Excerpt: I’m happy to report that an excellent new map of the United States has been published, so excellent in fact, that it received the highest honor in American mapmaking: the “Best of Show” award at the annual Cartography and Geographic Information Society competition.
Read the whole post and order your map today!
http://westcountyexplorersclub.org/2012/02/10/the-best-map-of-america/#more-3041
Sunday, February 12, 2012
King Of The Hammers 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser ADV80 TJMerized
I finally got to give the rig a great test run as I was apart of the Heavy Metal Concepts Media Team for the 2012 King Of The Hammers. Rig was loaded with lots of camera gear and three guys. We where positioned at the outter corner of the course so some good cross desert travel to give the suspension a workout.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
The 2012 Dakar Rally - The Atlantic
Just two of the spectacular images from the collection from The Atlantic's coverage of the 2012 Dakar!!!
http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2012/01/the-2012-dakar-rally/100223/
The Atlantic: [http://www.facebook.com/TheAtlantic]
Since 1857, The Atlantic has shaped the national debate on politics, business, international affairs, and cultural trends. Dedicated to bold voices, independent thinking, and intelligent discourse, the magazine and its website, TheAtlantic.com, deliver fresh perspectives on America and the world. Our writers, bloggers, and critics include James Fallows, Jeffrey Goldberg, Megan McArdle, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Caitlin Flanagan, Christopher Hitchens, and Mark Bowden.
Gander Mountain Toledo Store
Gander Mountain - Toledo Store
1320 Holland-Sylvania Rd
Holland, OH 43528
419-861-4800
check out Gander Mtn:
www.gandermountain.com
www.facebook.com/gandermtn
Monday, February 6, 2012
CalZona Overland Expedition - Desert to the Sea
An epic journey links SouthWest Overland routes from the Mexican/AZ border to Pismo Beach California via dirt. 1000 miles one way.....
Quick Read: http://vimeo.com/35901359
Monday, January 30, 2012
O'Neill Bodyboard t-shirt design 1992
While slightly controversial, it was approved and in production for the 1992 season. I took a lot of pride working for O'Neill, and to have this shirt blessed by the family was a proud moment for me as a bodyboarder.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
SubiWorks Overland Spec Subaru Forester
SubiWorks Overland Spec Subaru Forester, originally uploaded by GCRad1.
Friday, January 27, 2012
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Road Never Finished
Three Part Video series and more info here:
http://www.expeditionportal.com/adventures/featured-adventures/674-the-road-that-never-got-completed.html
De Wayne Jones Performance Suspension
When I bought the ATK 605, the suspension had the De Wayne Jones stickers and engraving on the forks and shock. The rear shock is needing some service so I thought I would investigate this person by taking it back to the same place as it was service previously. I made a call to De Wayne and knew I was going to be in for a treat as he gave me just a wee-bit of his background; Ohlins, mountain bike full-suspension development, Kenny Roberts, etc, etc, etc! Then he told me, "I work out of my house, 37 years now!"
OK, I will admit, I was instantly skeptical, yet still very curious. So a visit was a must!
I was shocked and impressed upon arrival! 37-years worth of HISTORY in this two-car garage! But De Wayne is not just living in history, he is still making it with 3-Road Race and 4-Dirt Championship victory's from this workspace for 2011!
I've always said it takes a little bit of the old school to make the new school faster.
Click the photo and pop up all the Flickr images of the garage-shop.
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