Author Archives: Steve Mays

Serious Off-Roading

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Mr. Wolf stopped by to visit the Land Rover on Friday. There was a time when we thought the truck would be done by September 2017. What is that, nine months ago? Like everything else with this project, the engine swap has been plagued with problems. There’s a chance the work could be complete by the time I arrive in San Francisco next Friday but I wouldn’t bet the farm.

I’ve confided to friends that my enthusiasm for this project has… waned. We can only hope that returns when I get the truck. But it’s a nice, first-world kind of problem. On a more positive note, Mr. Wolf took his Mercedes Benz Unimog off-roading last week (Fordyce Creek in the Tahoe National Forest) and shares this exceptional video.

Lucy (2004-2018)

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Land Rover Timeline

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This timeline includes my payments to Lucra Cars, Zombie Motors, Mr. Wolf, and — eventually — Philippe. I’ve been reticent about sharing that information. Seemed in poor taste. Or I come off looking like a chump. I’m over that. The truck will wind up costing what it costs and that is undeniably part of the story. Video runs just over 3 minutes. More info on each of these events by clicking the Land Rover link below. You can also navigate by date using the tool in the sidebar.

New engine is in

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I gather this was only slightly more difficult than a heart-lung transplant and will cost about the same. Next comes wiring, redoing the exhaust system, and finding someplace to stick the radiator. Might be done by the end of the week. The real test will come when Mr. Wolf starts driving the truck again. Speaking of Mr. Wolf, he’s out of town the rest of this week at some kind of off-road event.

This video is pretty amazing and if off-roading is your thing, worth a watch. Mr. Wolf will be driving a Unimog.