That photo of grandpa with the frying pan is a photo of a man in his glory - happy to be alive and happy to be standing next to his truck and a river. Bless him
Jack London ain’t got nuthin’ on you! May your Jeep never become a Prius. Thank you, Switter’s World for this terrific set of beautifully told stories.
Don't waste these gems on the Prius crowd. They wouldn't understand how anyone could be so happy without sidewalks. You were lucky to come home to such a beautiful place between sojourns to those hellholes.They're undoubtedly beautiful in their own way, but the aesthetic is different. Loved these, Switter. Thank you. You're right, Jeeps are good for the soul.
It certainly is, Switter. That's why we're living in fly-over country. More's the pity for those who languish in cities.
Meanwhile, you inspired me to check out a story of my own Jeep experience, first posted May 10, 2023. Reading it, I discovered it was incomplete. Left out the most important part of the story. DUH! That was just a couple of months after I started my Substack page and I was still trying to find my footing. If you're interested and want to have a good chortle about my pathetic Jeep career, here it is: https://suecauhape.substack.com/p/one-with-the-jeep
Compared to your stories, it is pretty abyssmal. But it's about a passage and a triumph. I take my triumphs where I can get them.
That photo of grandpa with the frying pan is a photo of a man in his glory - happy to be alive and happy to be standing next to his truck and a river. Bless him
That’s what I think, too.
Jack London ain’t got nuthin’ on you! May your Jeep never become a Prius. Thank you, Switter’s World for this terrific set of beautifully told stories.
That’s a gift! Thank you.
Love it. Thanks for sharing. Lots of us have Jeep stories. Mine was a ‘71 Landcruiser. No doors no top. Wish I still that beast. 🙏
‘87 Wranglerish, back when Rambler owned the Jeep brand. Since you’re a jeep guy, here are the numbers:
4.3 Chevy TBI
T-350 with Chevy transfer case.
6” lift, 35” x 12.5”× 15” (it’s as big as I can go without my wife needing help to fix a flat.)
Dana 44s with Detroit lockers and 456 final drives
Hand built front suspension with over top 1.5” aluminum tie rod and tracbar.
6 bolt ½ ton lug nut pattern.
12,000# Warn winch
Rocker panel armor
Three leaf springs for maximum flex, all wheels remain on the ground if it’s on 3’ ramps on opposite corners. Wheels in the air do not traction make.
Probably other stuff I forgot. I keep a list of make, model and year for when I need pars.
Don't waste these gems on the Prius crowd. They wouldn't understand how anyone could be so happy without sidewalks. You were lucky to come home to such a beautiful place between sojourns to those hellholes.They're undoubtedly beautiful in their own way, but the aesthetic is different. Loved these, Switter. Thank you. You're right, Jeeps are good for the soul.
I knew you would understand. Life’s different out here, isn’t it.
It certainly is, Switter. That's why we're living in fly-over country. More's the pity for those who languish in cities.
Meanwhile, you inspired me to check out a story of my own Jeep experience, first posted May 10, 2023. Reading it, I discovered it was incomplete. Left out the most important part of the story. DUH! That was just a couple of months after I started my Substack page and I was still trying to find my footing. If you're interested and want to have a good chortle about my pathetic Jeep career, here it is: https://suecauhape.substack.com/p/one-with-the-jeep
Compared to your stories, it is pretty abyssmal. But it's about a passage and a triumph. I take my triumphs where I can get them.
Empeethree! 😀
There’s so much here but empeethree is my biggest takeaway.
Empeethrees don’t work in proper jeeps. Too much wind noise. Too much not needing to be entertained. Just enough being in the moment.
So powerfully written. Thank you for sharing this. Just …at a loss of words
Those are words of wonder to a writer. Thank you so much.