December 2010
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First Snow of the Season
After five days of rain, I finally spotted snow on the HualapaiCam this morning. Knowing it would be gone by the afternoon, I quickly grabbed my ditch kit and a cup of coffee and we headed up the mountain.
With the exception of a lone Rhino-rider, we had the mountain to ourselves. The timing couldn’t have been better – we drove up through perfect fresh powder, had time to enjoy a...
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QT Rear Diff Skid Plate
At the expense of just under half-an-inch of running ground clearance, the QT rear differential skid plate provides a 1/4-inch steel approach ramp and bash plate for the vulnerable rear differential on a Discovery. The leading edge is well thought out and bolts solidly to factory-provided holes (the same ones that hold the vibration dampener in place). I’ve whacked the skid a few times now...
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I've Got Wood
Birch, that is.
I finally got started on the rear storage/sleeping platform this afternoon, and have the most difficult panel – the bottom – about 90% finished.
I’ve tinkered with building my own furniture a little, but I’ve never done anything quite so complicated before so I’m forcing myself to go slow and follow the rules: measure thrice, cut once. Thus far, it’s...