Crankshaft Chronicles: Jon’s Jeep Cherokee ‘Rusty the TexJ’
We all have different objectives when it comes to vehicle builds. Some want the most off-road capable vehicle they can build. Others are looking to go as fast as possible.…
A Year with the $500 Dodge Durango
It’s been a year since I picked up my $500 2004 Dodge Durango and the car is wonderful. We’ve put around 6,000 miles on it going on family road trips…
Toyota RAV4 vs Suzuki Escudo vs Mitsubishi Delica is the Best Race Ever
It is without a single doubt in my mind, this race between a first-gen two-door Toyota RAV4, a two-door hardtop Suzuki Escudo, and a long-wheelbase Mitsubishi Delica Space Gear is…
Q: What has 15 Cylinders and Makes 369 hp? A: Our Four Cars Combined (Not Our Pajero)
On my break today, I went and saw my co-worker’s Dodge Challenger. It’s got a 5.7-liter HEMI V8. It’s got exhaust cutouts. It’s got a lumpy cam. It is going…
The Space Tractor Off Road
We took the Space Tractor (our 1989 Mitsubishi Delica) to the 2018 BC Overland Rally near Hemlock Valley, BC last week. After a fantastic four days, we concluded with an…
Crankshaft Chronicles: Marlon Chopra’s Subaru Crosstrek
Marlon Chopra was living in Portland, Oregon when he learned his sister wanted to get rid of her Tangerine 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek. He jumped at the chance to buy…
2018 NWAPA Drive Revolution: Driving the Best EVs, Hybrids, and Plug-In Hybrids
The Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA) has held a “green car” media event, known as Drive Revolution, every year for the last several years. This event provides an opportunity for NWAPA…
Our Delica Gets Featured on the Mixflip YouTube Channel
Our Delica, aka, the Space Tractor, which was in the Warn Industries booth at Overland Expo 2018, got featured on the Mixflip YouTube channel. How cool! The person who…
Airports, Travel, and Tranquility
Airports: Some are great, some are terrible. They can cause plenty of stress, but sometimes they can actually provide some tranquility, at least for me.
Crankshaft Chronicles: Chris Walker’s Land Rover Defender 90
You’ll be hard-pressed to meet a group of auto enthusiasts more dedicated to their vehicles than Land Rover owners. Whether off-roading trails worldwide or traversing inner city tarmac, Land Rover…
Guest Posts
VIN Secrets: What a Transmission Lookup Can Tell You About Your Vehicle
A used car can smile with fresh paint while hiding an expensive transmission story. One quiet VIN check can change the whole deal. The VIN is more than a label. It is a 17-character code that links a car to factory build data, records, recalls, specification notes, and ownership clues.…
The Most Overlooked Way to Lower the Cost of Car Ownership: Auto Loan Refinancing
Most drivers focus on fuel costs, maintenance, and insurance when thinking about what a car actually costs to own. The monthly loan payment often gets treated as a fixed number, something set at the dealership and left untouched for years. That assumption, however, is where a significant amount of money…
Why Precision Matters In Every Automotive Fabrication Project
Automotive fabrication is where creativity meets engineering. Whether building a custom hot rod, restoring a classic muscle car, or modifying an off-road vehicle, fabrication work demands attention to detail at every stage. The difference between a project that performs flawlessly and one that develops ongoing issues often comes down to…