Comanche County

I'll start it.... Rust is a generic term for oxidation of of Iron. It comes in several chemical forms depending on the environment. Oxygen and iron will react when in contact with each other forming some variant of an oxide. It happens faster in the presence/contact or water, and other compounds - like salt (electrolytes speeds the transfer of electrons) which makes it happen even faster. Anything with iron in it, will begin to rust and thus corrode immediately when exposed to oxygen with any measurable amount of humidity. Although its not always noticeable to the naked eye. At 65% humidity and higher, especially at 85% or higher it starts to happen fast. One drop of water or sweat (which contains salt like mentioned) will immediately form what's commonly called "flash rust". Just a surface reaction and not really catastrophic to the metal but it needs to be neutralized or it will continue to react even if painted over. Rust is corrosion although it is typically associated with ferrous (iron containing) metals. Corrosion happens to every metal, even gold when in contact with the right element or compound. Precious metals like gold (the most stable element) or silver are far more stable and do not corrode as easily. Iron (FE) isn't very stable at all....That's why its not a precious metal. This is why painters will always have a job as long as we keep building things out of iron/steel, and we always will because its readily available, cheap and strong.

Just the thought of owning a Honcho makes me salivate.

Really digging Townes Van Zandt lately. Not everyone's drop in the bucket I know but I'm throwing it up anyway. Most are from the documentary "Heartworn Highways". Guess the embed function doesn't work...here's the links...Watch these: TVZ and Uncle Seymour... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvN_L6ad ... re=related The original "Pancho and Lefty". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=792IOAy9 ... re=related The first two songs on this playlist, "Rake" and "Our Mother the Mountain" are truly Shakespearean.

RIP Kitty.... Don't forget Roy, Dale and Nellybelle. http://www.film.queensu.ca/cj3b/sibling ... belle.html

Chrysler would be wise to hire us as the "back room brain trust" to flick their ears anytime they come up with stupid designs, or great designs that just won't work as I mentioned.... The modern Willys truck is however a "no-brainer", ,,,,(did anyone get the pun in that?)

Yeah the best build on NAGCA.com by far.....dare I say even the WillysTech yahoo forum, although I'd suspect some of my fellow Willys purist would frown upon the idea only until they saw the level of detail Marcus is putting into it. Its fantastic! Although its not a purist type build and the old timers would frown on the sacrifice of two Willys trucks (even if they were lost down in DownUnder), its something Jeep should be building themselves. He's building the concept truck truck that Jeep is too scared to touch. This will be a marketable vehicle (in concept) for Jeep, instead they just fool around with the stupid Nukizer and FC concepts that will never see the light of day. I've been following this one from the start. Marcus is building the Jeep that Jeep should be building. :wrench: Edit: I do wish he was installing an SRT 6.4 instead of the 5.7, ah but who cares, its gonna be awesome anyway.

Same box as mine, I like it.

When someone refers to a cam in quarters, I respect them more. It simply means they've done this a time or two before the word "boost" was ever mentioned in performance circles.

Well if if the weight displaced is less than the mass of the water measured in total space/mass, then it will float. An MJ's square footage out of water weighs way less than the same square footage in water. A water tight MJ bed will float the whole whole truck. Water weighs much more than an MJ when you start talking about cubic yards of space. Judging by those tires, the tires themselves will swim the vehicle.

If I were to go to Russia, first thing I'd do is rearrange their government, then I'd come home with a case of Vodka and a couple of them Russian brides all the while spending no more than 40 Rubles while there. Its the ultimate adventure on the cheap. Or I'd get thrown in the salt mines for 30 years, but what the hay, its worth a shot.

The two dollar bill is an old strip club trick. Some places when you break a large bill they'd only give you $2 bills, so you'd be forced to tip at least $2, instead of one. I mean, this is just what I was told second hand. I've never been in such a place.

We had these in AK, they could float and they weighed more, apples and oranges, I know.... http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/ ... d/susv.htm

Meant to post this a while back, but my watch was packed up. Its a Marathon GSAR, you need one of these Mike, they're a great watch. Mine is pretty worn and I may send it back to get refurbished. Or just get a new one if I ever have the dough. www.marathonwatch.com

Those are cool, would be very handy in northern tundra conditions. I take it they float.

Now I've got canoe envy.

Don't listen to Jim, he'll corrupt you like he did me. Now what took you so long? :thumbsup:

Nice to see the wrenches flyin! Keep it up! :wrench:

That bumper is looking good bro. I love all the updates, nice to watch the evolution of the truck. Also, hate to correct you but the old Willys is actually a CJ2A. The split windshield and bow pockets on the side of the tub give it away.

Nice work, I like its stance, looks great.

Good work! :wrench:

:thumbsup: Good rescue, looks like you're having fun with it which is what these Jeeps are for. Did you keep the topper?

But when the seller shipped them they fell out of the back of the UPS truck going 70 MPH on the interstate and met their death under the wheels of a Prius.

haha, never touched the stuff. My old man did though, maybe that's it. Thank you Jim, that means a lot to me coming from you my friend. :wrench:

Dana/Spicer only, if not then Yukon. Nothing else.

Everyone who can't stand the heat will die in the first week when the Zombie Apocalypse comes. You're all weak. All you guys with plush MJs with A/C will be the first to go. Fortunately mine does not have A/C, so I and my truck can survive anything. Yup you'll all be dead and the last thought before zombies eat your brains will be: "Dang it, I should have listened to Jay and removed my A/C, I'd be stronger and healthier just like him right now, tearing around in his Comanche running over hordes of zombies eating Cheetos just having a good ole' time".