The New Travel Machine – Report #7
Partition: The C-pillar partition is nearly complete. Olympic deck coating was used to cover both the main panel and the door. There are a total of 3 coats on each side but none on the edges. I...
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The New Travel Machine – Report #6
Custom Window Covers: The rear windows are tinted like the two large ones on the side but you can easily “see” what is inside. So, we thought it would be a good idea to cover them...
The New Travel Machine – Report #5
Partition: I finally have a frame for my partition. Lewis Metal Works fabricated it for me using 1×1 and 1×2 (3/16″ wall) square aluminum tubing and provided two 2×2 aluminum angles for securing the...
The New Travel Machine – Report #4
Partition: Not having a partition behind the passenger seats has been a dilemma since day one. We almost let the dealer install one from Adrian Steel but it just wasn’t what we wanted or even...
The New Travel Machine – Report #3
Audio Upgrade: As noted in the previous post, something had to be done with the sound system. My initial plan was to only replace the door and dash speakers but after digging around a...
The New Travel Machine – Report #2
Bike Hauling Stuff: My first priority with the new Sprinter was to get it setup for hauling at least two bikes. You could fit 5 in there but one would have to remove the...
The New Travel Machine – Report #1
It was a hard decision to make but we sold the 2007 F-150 Crew Cab last month and drove away from the Mercedes-Benz dealer in Lexington (James Motor Company) with a brand new 2015 –...
Freezing in July
I guess it is all a matter of perspective. Was it a good thing? Or a bad thing? Depends on your frame of mind and desire for adventure. This all started on a morning...
South Dakota Riding Photos (2014)
Below are some photos that I took this year while riding in South Dakota. The Black Hills offer some good single track trail riding in the closest western mountain setting to Kentucky. By the...
To all things made well . . . The upgrade!
If you’ve known me for a while then you must be aware that I am fond of Moosehead Lager. It is my beer of choice and has been for over 20 years! Yes, over...