Guns and Rovers

Noise CX headsets

feeds@yuku.com (Alaskajosh) — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:20:46 GMT

When I was out on a commercial fishing trip this spring someone had some Bose noise cancelling headsets along. It's a NOISY boat and I couldn't believe the pleasant relief with these on... and they were comfortable enough to wear for hours. When we got back a friend came to pick me up in his small plane and I asked to borrow the headsets for the flight back to town to try them out in the plane.. again they were excellent.
When I look at the expense and trouble of...

alternate radiator cap?

feeds@yuku.com (scottw) — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 06:15:40 GMT

Does anyone know of a locally available radiator cap part number? I don't see one listed on the alternate parts list on OVLR, and searching here did not turn up anything. I'll order one if not, but I hope to get my hands on one today.

Thanks!
Scott

What are these things?

feeds@yuku.com (meatblanket) — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:42:29 GMT

A friend of mine living in Belgrade sent me pics of these. Does anyone know what they are and any sources for additional information about them?

OT photo ?

feeds@yuku.com (JGWolf) — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 07:37:41 GMT

Hey, folks is there another photo hosting site that loads faster than (Webshots)? We still "NO LAUGHTER!!" dial-up for the time being and it takes roughly forever to load photos on to webshots from our system.
Jim Wolf

New Shop

feeds@yuku.com (whatroad) — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:24:40 GMT

The time has come for a break away from ECR. I'll be starting a Series only shop in Union Maine called the " Shoddy Wire" in spring. This will be a full service shop from general repair, off road fabrication to complete accurate restorations. All phases of the restoration process will be handled in house. Website will be up very soon! I will be stocking some N.O.S parts as well. Any questions, feel free to contact me: shoddywire@gmail.com Carey Knause

New to Me, Old Wheelgun

feeds@yuku.com (straightcut) — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:14:41 GMT

I'd been wanting a Model 1917 .45acp revolver for about two years and had watched the prices continue to increase over that period. Just before Christmas, the prices seemed to have dropped, so I snapped up this Smith & Wesson off of Gunbroker.

The 1917's were made by Colt and S & W. The Smith & Wesson is an N frame, so it's pretty chunky; the cylinder is especially...

Some cool .pdfs

feeds@yuku.com (Yorker) — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:01:33 GMT

here

Neat stuff- Sorry if you all have seen it before but this was the first time I happened across it.

sighting

feeds@yuku.com (JGWolf) — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 23:19:44 GMT

Defender 110 SW, Maine plates going through the Monitor Merrimac Bridge tunnel at about 1:15 AM 1-3-10.
Jim Wolf

New wheel gun

feeds@yuku.com (MercedesRover) — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 17:12:44 GMT

I've been looking for a new revolver but couldn't make my mind up. I wanted something in .357 as I've already got a 6" Ruger GP100. It's a nice gun but way too large to carry. In my digging around I came across the Ruger SP101. It's a medium frame gun somewhere between a J frame and a K frame. It's only 5 rounds but with a 2.25" barrel the size is perfect and I really wanted the .357 over just a .38. Hope to get out and shoot it tomorrow.

It...

Happy New Year!

feeds@yuku.com (atmooney) — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:55:07 GMT

A little more than 5 hours left of this year, so happy new year to everyone here! Hope the new year is full of cool new Rover parts, and cheap ammo!
-Al

2010 Rover Resolutions!

feeds@yuku.com (ROVRFIXR) — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:20:52 GMT

Post yer hopes & dreams!

Mine is to get my shoulder back to 90+ %

My 88 is getting tired of me driving the FIXR,

I'm way tired of watching Basher collect shop dust!

I resolve to drive my 88 at this spring's UWH Safari!!!

Brother John F, has volunteered as co-driver
( OK, it was more like, SHOTGUN! )

Its gonna happen!

LP

Ideas for an Event - Need some Suggestions

feeds@yuku.com (Bostonian1976) — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 09:44:49 GMT

Hi all - this is an un-Rover event - sorry. I'm looking to set up a big Canadian Toyota event this summer with a friend of mine from Vancouver, BC that did my badges for the first year FJ Summit in Colorado. I'm looking for a slightly remote, offroad-friendly town in Canada. Any chance any of you would know of a good place that could accomodate 100-200 vehicles? thanks in advance...

I got a new stick

feeds@yuku.com (Colin) — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:11:17 GMT

I just received my Remington 700 back from the Gunsmith. It is a lot nicer than I expected. I basically had the works done to it. No part was left untouched. If the weather clears I'll be testing it out tomorrow.

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Top Gear in South America

feeds@yuku.com (Bostonian1976) — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 09:15:17 GMT

Great episode with Rover content, no less

http://jalopnik.com/5434917/top-gear-season-14-episode-6-south-america-special/gallery/?skyline=true&s=i

RN BBS again

feeds@yuku.com (JGWolf) — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 06:45:41 GMT

Well, looks like the RN BBS is at it again! I find that I'am "black balled" from it again. I think the last time was about a year ago.
Jim Wolf

SWMBO Christmas threat

feeds@yuku.com (JGWolf) — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:50:50 GMT

I have been threatened by SWMBO Jeanne. That is quit complaining about holiday stuff or we eat Turkey Burgers with smoked gouda and sweet potato fires with cranberry relish. I am considering this!
Merry Christmas or Whatever
Jim Wolf

Shotgun Barrel Length - Preference Question

feeds@yuku.com (straightcut) — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:34:48 GMT

I'm looking to pick up a replacement barrel for hunting purposes for an old Remington 870. I want the capability to shoot steel, change chokes, etc and recent take-off barrels are pretty commonly available. I've always had 28" barrels and find them to be kind of cumbersome, so I'd kind of like to try a 26" barrel. I've noticed quite a few have a preference for longer 30" barrels. Is this for balance/smooth swing or reduced loss of velocity of the shot? Will...

Time Flies when Life gets Busy - I've missed the fireside....

feeds@yuku.com (Crazy Fish) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:02:46 GMT

Well, I'm not dead. I'm still married and have the 109. The frame swap and total rebuild went well until I bolted it all together. The bulkhead is leaning back some and the front doors wont close. That was the end of last summer. This summer we built ( as in the builder ) a 16 x 22 2 story garage with a studio on the second floor for my artist wife. I saved a few bucks by doing all of the painting - back prime, two coats of stain, restain the battens, restain what I missed the...

Chainsaw envy

feeds@yuku.com (GiddyupRover) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:01:34 GMT

So I'm gearing up for winter on the farm by buying some Carhartts at a local rental store. They happen to be a Stihl dealer so I'm browsing the chainsaws they have. At the top for a mere $1,799 is a Stihl MS 880--Holy Moses!! 121cc ?!?!?! I think Mercedes Jim has one of these in each of his Rovers "just in case", but has anyone else here seen one in operation?

4WD only in low range

feeds@yuku.com (SIIIRHD88) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:29:23 GMT

I took the '80 109 out into the snow on the farm field today and found that four wheel drive is only engaging when in low range. The yellow knob pushed down and latched as expected, but no front axle engagement. When I select low range, four wheel drive works fine. Deselect low range and the yellow knob pops back up.

Any ideas before I start pulling out the floor and tunnel?

TIA,
Bob