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Category: Project Car

Mitsubishi Delica Speed Warning Chime

October 2, 2017 / Andy Lilienthal / Leave a comment
Speed Chime

We’ve talked about it before, and here’s a first-hand account of the infamous speed warning chime on our 1989 Mitsubishi Delica Star Wagon (L300).

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New Project: $500 Dodge Durango

July 26, 2017 / tuanies / 2 Comments

There was a time in my life when I wanted to be nothing like my father when it came to cars. He was a frugal man and always bought older cars that needed repairs to fix up and daily drive for himself. The two times he splurged on new cars was in 1998 for a…

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New Project: 1989 Mitsubishi Delica

July 25, 2017 / Andy Lilienthal / 2 Comments
1989 Mitsubishi Delica

For years we’ve had a thing for the Mitsubishi Delica. That turbo diesel-powered door wedge of a van, complete with low-range 4WD transfer case, manual transmission, and plenty of space. We’ve seen them for years, but only first drove one in September of 2016 in New Zealand, where we promptly fell in love with them….

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Adventuring is an Art Form. Here’s How We Do It.

May 30, 2017 / Mercedes Lilienthal / Leave a comment
Jeep Cherokee XJ in the snow. Photo by Curtis Reesor

No matter where you travel or how you get there: via car, truck, plane, boat, snow machine, skiff, or even a scooter, you’ll need the right gear, gadgets, and go-to necessities. Plus, you’ll need the right mode of transportation to get you there. Adventuring is an art form. Here’s how we do it.

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Projects Aplenty: Lots of Work on the PDXJ

March 21, 2017 / Andy Lilienthal / Leave a comment
The PDXJ Going Up A Hill

Yesterday was the first day of spring. Frankly, after a nasty winter in Portland, we’re looking forward to some much-needed sunshine and better weather. We’ve already done lots of work on The PDXJ in preparation for spring, summer, and a host of upcoming events.

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Cravenspeed Stubby Antenna Review

March 15, 2017 / Andy Lilienthal / 1 Comment
Cravenspeed Stubby Antenna

Let’s face it: The Jeep Cherokee (the XJ, not the new Cherokee) is really a malaise-era vehicle at heart. It’s an old design fitted with relatively modern amenities. Well, OK, some relatively modern amenities.

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Yokohama Geolandar M/T+Tires In the Snow

January 17, 2017 / Andy Lilienthal / 2 Comments
Yokohama Geolandar M/T+ in the snow

During Portland Snopocalypse 2017, I’ve been driving The PDXJ (project 2001 Jeep Cherokee) quite a bit; it’s been pretty much unstoppable in the snow. Then again, vehicle is only as good as its tires. I must say, I’ve been very impressed with our Yokohama Geolandar M/T+ tires during this snowy mess.

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Classic Toyota Hilux For Sale in Oregon

January 7, 2017 / Andy Lilienthal / 1 Comment
1971 Toyota Hilux for sale - Crankshaft Culture

Long before the Toyota Tacoma, Tundra, or even the “pickup,” there was the Toyota Hilux. Our friend Dave, who lives in Cove, Oregon, is selling his 1971 Hilux and it’s too cool not to share.

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New Year’s Resolution: Drive Jeep More Than we Work on It.

January 5, 2017 / Andy Lilienthal / Leave a comment
Work Less on the Jeep

This meme: This is my New Year’s resolution. We picked up our 2001 Jeep Cherokee, aka, The PDXJ, in July 2016. Almost immediately, we started working on it, and we haven’t slowed since. Whether it was standard maintenance things, minor repairs, or aftermarket upgrades, I feel like all we’ve done is work on the thing….

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Why You Want to Regear Your 4×4

December 30, 2016 / Andy Lilienthal / 1 Comment
Regearing the PDXJ

You’ve got your 4WD vehicle, and you’re wanting to add larger tires on it. Cool! You’ll likely be able to go more places and do more things with that extra bit of meaty rubber and you know they look good. However, there is one downside that comes along with adding larger tires: Your rig is now…

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