Author: Steve

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Land Rover

Cheap 4×4 Truck Challenge Build Off

The guys over at Junkyard Digs invited me to a cheap off roader build off where we had just $1000 to buy a vehicle and $1000 to spend on parts for it. Within reason we could also borrow things we had lying around as well as sell parts off our vehicle to help the build.

Watch the Junkyard Digs coverage of the Challenge they put together here: “Link Will Be Inserted Here Once Video Is Live”

Watch the first videos on this Land Rover here:
Cheap 1996 Land Rover Discovery I – Will It Run?
2x Disco Challenge – Will They Run?

Parts Used In This Build:
Fuel Pump Electrical Assembly High Performance fit Land Rover Discovery

ZESUPER 9500 lb. Load Capacity Electric Winch Kit

Master Lock 2866DAT 1/2 in. and 5/8 in. Swivel Head Receiver Lock

Safety Equipment:

First Aid Kit Med Medical

Kidde 408-368064 Fire Extinguisher Bracket

Other Recovery Gear:

Bubba Rope 176680RDG 7/8″ x 30′

Universal Snatch Block

Comily Plus+ Strong Durable PVC Winch Rope Dampener Blanket

INVICTUS 1 Pack Synthetic Soft Shackle

Hi-Lift Jack HL485 48″ Hi-Lift Red All Cast Jack

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Land Rover

Installing Ladder on Land Rover Discovery II

Today I install a rear ladder on my Land Rover Discovery II. Check out my links below for the tools used in this video.

Check out my links below for the tools used in this video.

Marson M39300 RN-1 Rivet Nut Setter

316 Stainless 10-32 Clear Zinc Finish Steel Large Flange Rivet Nut

Steel 10-32 Machine Screw

Categories
Classic Mini

1962 Morris Mini Minor Fluids Service

Today I change the fluids (oil, antifreeze, and brake fluid) on a 1962 Morris Mini Minor. If you need a brake bleeding vacuum like I am using these are arranged from basic to more professional:

MV8000 Automotive Tune-up and Brake Bleeding Kit https://amzn.to/3dCyB2G

Mityvac MV6870 Vacuum Brake Bleeder,White, Black https://amzn.to/34lgr2j

Mityvac MV6835 Premium Pneumatic Air Operated Brake and Clutch Bleeding Kit https://amzn.to/3kmazeP

Mityvac MV6840 Hydraulic Brake and Clutch Pressure Bleeding System with Integrated Safety and Pressure Relief Valve https://amzn.to/2HpOYn5

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Classic Mini

Machine Mounting Tires for Classic Mini

Today I show how to mount a tire using a tire machine for the 10 inch Classic Mini tires.

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Classic Mini

Austin Cooper S – Diagnose Fixing Ignition Problem

I was out driving my 1966 Austin Mini Cooper S when the car lost all power and coasted to the side of the road. I had to tow it back to the shop and today I diagnose and replace a dead ignition coil.

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Sunbeam

1965 Sunbeam Tiger at Mid-America Motorplex

Track video from a 1965 Sunbeam Tiger during a Mustang Club of Central Iowa track day. This track day was held on Saturday July 19, 2013.

1965 Sunbeam Tiger “Monster” Race Car
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1966-sunbeam-tiger-race-car/

2012 Goodwood Revival Race Lap – GoPro HD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRnVs7oF2Vg

0:00 | About the car and the race.
1:51 | Let the Race Begin!
11:42 | Bonus Footage

Categories
Car Show

2020 Cruise to the Woods Car Show and Cruise

Today I attend the 2020 Cruise to the Woods Car Show and Cruise in Fort Dodge, Iowa and check out a few of the cool cars in attendance.

Categories
Restoration Blog

Elan NP01 NASA Prototype at Heartland Park Topeka

Racing video from my 2017 Elan NP01 in the NASA Thunder Race at Heartland Park Topeka with NASA. This race was held on Saturday November 4, 2017

0:00 | About the car and the race.
2:23 | Pace Lap
5:44 | Let the Race Begin!

Categories
Tools

Making Mismatched Fuel Sender and Gauge Work Using Meter Match

Today I install a Meter Match in the old Willys Jeep which is now using a tank and sender from a CJ7. This mix of parts will not work together unless calibrated using the Meter Match. The Meter Match can be used on fuel, oil, or water senders and gauges as long as they are resistance based to ground.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0105

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Restoration Blog

All Sprite and Midget race at Road America – 36 Cars!

Racing video from my 1960 Austin Healey Sprite in the 2018 Elkhart Lake Vintage Festival at Road America with VSCDA. This race was held on Sunday September 16th 2018 and was open to all Austin Healey Sprites and MG Midgets to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the first Austin Healey Sprite.

0:00 | About the car and the race.
3:56 | Pace Lap
8:13 | Let the Race Begin!
23:38 | Bonus footage from the stands.

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