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So.. being the son my father never had, I was raised to believe tinkering is a useful skill and am reasonably capable in the diy realm. I install my own solar, build my own lifepo bank from scratch (cells, bms, wiring, etc), do my own mods on my van, and some of my own mechanical maintenance...

Yeah, I know, I know— been a long while.  Many things have changed. I finally managed to acquire a suitable escape pod. The hardest part about finding an Affordable rig is finding one where the list of projects is both manageable and doable. lol Wound up with a 2004 Roadtrek 190p on the chevy...

I know, I know- I've been gone a while. RL stuff and things.. - you know..   I have a new project.   Journey is a 6x10 Interstate  (much better than the last attempt..!) Came with 3/8 walls, 35oo Dex Axle, Welded doors.. etc.. Suuuper nice. Been busy this last month or so, trying to get it...

Miles Irving     1987 Dodge B250, 318, 2bbl Holley- Conversion van - so, power windows, swivel seats, sliders w/ screens !, insulation, alarm, basement. Near New tires (good for hwy and gravel road stuff..) Recent carb (+2 extra carb bodies for the bench) Recent paint. Extras: belts/hoses...

in celebration of the coming new year, I bring you Mechanical Compilation- volume 20 hundreds of short video clips of car-fails, all compiled into one place. I don't think I've laughed (or winced) so hard in months! Youtube link :  Mech Compilation-20 grab your popcorn and beverage of choice...

Oh god.. I hate steering columns... :huh: Recently there is a new sound, a plastic 'click' in the left side of the steering column.. about turn signal area.. when I turn the ignition. And.. sometimes the starter goes *click* but nothing happens until I return the key and tilt/turn the wheel...

Saw something today that, again, eroded my faith in humanity... *shakes head, walks away...*

just had to share this one.....

Someone with, apparently far too much free time, hacked Alexa into the singing Bass...  this disturbs me greatly very short youtube vid demo.

2310 Main St, Springfield, OR 97477 Phone: (541) 746-9661 not 'parts-changers'.... Actual Mechanics- with in house machining capability. When you say "Carburetor" they don't look at you funny.. :) Good work for a fair price. Solved my problem, and adjusted my carburetor (and gave me the...

Miles has been running great.. Went across the next town over..8-10 miles each way, to get some More trim wood for the controller panel.. (sigh) Hubby bravely came with. The drive was uneventful Except for a moment of lack of acceleration up an onramp.. older van..ok.. Got home, parked, then...

A little tip I learned.

Am I missing something? I installed the Fan-Fan, and vent cover... and, during the hot parts of the day I like having it open to draw out the hot air when I am driving. HOWEVER.. it seems that road vibration is causing it to self-close over a short period of time. It also does the...

The story Faye's Recovery fund GFM She felt bad about asking for help, but they hadn't budgeted for an emergency-kitten-rescue..   :heart: :) Figured it couldn't hurt to share.. in case anyone felt able to help.

this is way outta my league.. but putting it here because of fascination and possible interest to others.. Worlds first SELF POWERED Q Beta Prototype with Silicon Crystal Graphite Powercells Been following my nose on this topic for a while.. really interesting..

this is way outta my league.. but putting it here because of fascination and possible interest to others.. Worlds first SELF POWERED Q Beta Prototype with Silicon Crystal Graphite Powercells

Saw this- thought of you-

Look who I saw in traffic today...   awwww My old van, Hank

I guess I will put this under mechanical, as it is vehicle related, not 'build' I have noticed a bit of water dripping in from the top (hinge) edge of the hood.. Usually my google-fu is strong.. but I can't seem to find reference to a bit of weatherstripping for the van hood top-line or...

KNOW YOUR TOOLS..... SKILLSAW: A portable cutting tool used to make boards too short. BELT SANDER: An electric sanding tool commonly used to convert minor touch-up jobs into major refinishing jobs. WIRE WHEEL: Cleans paint off bolts and then throws them somewhere under the workbench with the...