tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7174148876871498342024-02-18T22:06:48.017-08:00KwitchabichenA blog dedicated to firearms, prepping, and surviving the end of the world. plus whatever crazy topic that is bugging me at the time. Drewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17604830457864689818noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-717414887687149834.post-34737645659332351732013-12-27T17:06:00.001-08:002013-12-27T17:07:27.409-08:00The media attack on ChristianityTo me this has never been about the first amendment. It's never been about a man losing his job over what he said. To me it always has been the fact that the media is turning the teachings of Christianity into hate speech. The religion of 2.18 billion people became nothing more than liberal blasphemy. The religion this country was built on is now just a book of uneducated red neck ramblings that puts down and hates everyone. Yes I understand times have changed and everyone should except everyone else's life style, but the bible has stood the test of time and remained true to the word of God that teaches us to love and respect all people regardless of their lifestyle. So you say we hate but in all actually we just love you. Drewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17604830457864689818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-717414887687149834.post-66398552572516245702013-01-09T13:20:00.001-08:002013-01-09T13:20:09.517-08:00Replies from my representatives on gun control<br />
With the recent events in this country including shootings and talks of gun and magazine bans I thought I would take the time to write to my locale representatives and voice my opinions. I am a strong supporter of the second amendment and i am glad at least some of my elected officials feel the same way. So far I received one reply. I'm sure all senators and congressmen are being inundated with letters and emails so one well written email reply was more than I expected. Here is what Lamar Alexander wrote to me. <br />
January 8, 2013<br />
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Dear Drew,<br />
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Thank you for sharing your feelings regarding the tragic shootings in Newtown, Connecticut. I was horrified by this attack that left twenty-eight dead. My thoughts and prayers are for the victims and those who now live with their loss. <br />
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As we learn more about the tragedy in Newtown, I think we must look closely at the behavior of isolated young men who develop an obsession with violence. We should ask the leaders of the entertainment industry whether they would want their children--or those who might harm their children--to watch the increasingly violent video games and movies that they pour into our culture. This is not the only cause of violence in our society but it is one important cause. Connecticut has strong gun laws. The problem is not with the gun but with the person pulling the trigger.<br />
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This is a terrible event for our nation and we must find appropriate ways to respond. I’m grateful you’ve shared your reactions with me and will keep them in mind as we move forward.<br />
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Sincerely,<br />
Lamar<br />
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The problem is not with the gun but with the person pulling the trigger. Very wise words. <br />
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Drewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17604830457864689818noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-717414887687149834.post-28001282093823627682012-12-29T13:21:00.001-08:002012-12-29T13:21:37.221-08:00A letter to a mother<br />
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Dear mom,</div>
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When I
was a baby and took my first steps you told me to be safe and held my hand as I
figured out how to put one foot in front of the other.</div>
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At age
six when I got my first bike for Christmas all I wanted to do was ride it, but
you told me to be safe, so I put on my helmet and watched out for traffic.</div>
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When I
got my first pair of roller blades I headed out to skate with my friends. You told me to be safe again and I put on my
helmet, elbow, and knee pads before I skated off.</div>
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A few
years later when dad brought home an old busted dirt bike I was ecstatic. Dad
and I spend many weeks rebuilding it and getting it to run right. Finally when
we had it running perfect I jump on and started to take off when you called out
from the deck. The same words I have heard before but always seem to forget
until I hear them from you. “Be safe” you said, so I hoped down and grabbed my
motorcycle helmet.</div>
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My
sixteenth birthday came around and you gave me a set of shinny new keys to an
older looking car. You wouldn’t let me drive it for the first couple days
because it had snowed. But once the roads were clear I was ready to go. Before
I left the house you had some more words of caution “be safe”. These words
stuck with me as I got into the driver seat and buckled the seat belt and
adjusted the mirrors.</div>
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When I
was eighteen and started bringing girls around you still shared those two words
with me behind my girlfriends back. “Be safe” you would say and I knew just
what you meant.</div>
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After
college I moved out with my future wife. You gave me a big hug and told me you
would miss me. You said to take care of myself and I could always visit. Before
I pulled out of the drive way with the last of my stuff loaded into the truck
you told me one last time to be safe.</div>
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Years
later when I came home to visit for the holidays you met me at the door with a
hug and a smile. You wrapped your arms around my waist and stopped with your
hand on the bulge on my left hip. You looked up at me and asked why I carried a
pistol with me. I looked into your eyes with a smile and said, “Just being safe
like you always told me.”</div>
Drewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17604830457864689818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-717414887687149834.post-65574399854964605982012-11-18T05:15:00.003-08:002013-11-19T19:28:40.292-08:00For Freedom, For America<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">If there is one thing i know about being an american its that we should stand up for what we believe in. no matter what side of the fence you are on about guns please do not let this happen, our founding fathers gave us this right, don't let them take it away. even if you hate firearms that doesn't mean we all have to give them up. and its not just about guns, if they take this away from us whats next. to me its sad that this is the government the people voted for. please read and share. Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” Luke 23:34</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States reversed policy on Wednesday and said it would back launching talks on a treaty to regulate arms sales as long as the talks operated by consensus, a stance critics said gave every nation a veto.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">The decision, announced in a statement released by the U.S. State Department, overturns the position of former President George W. Bush's administration, which had opposed such a treaty on the grounds that national controls were better.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">On Wednesday Obama Took the First Major Step in a Plan to Ban All Firearms in the United States . The Obama administration intends to force gun control and a complete ban on all weapons for US citizens through the signing of international treaties with foreign nations. By signing international treaties on gun control, the Obama administration can use the US State Department to bypass the normal legislative process in Congress. Once the US Government signs these international treaties, all US citizens will be subject to those gun laws created by foreign governments. These are laws that have been developed and promoted by organizations such as the United Nations and individuals such as George Soros and Michael Bloomberg. The laws are designed and intended to lead to the complete ban and confiscation of all firearms.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">The Obama administration is attempting to use tactics and methods of gun control that will inflict major damage to our 2nd Amendment before US citizens even understand what has happened. Obama can appear before the public and tell them that he does not intend to pursue any legislation (in the United States) that will lead to new gun control laws, while cloaked in secrecy, his Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton is committing the US to international treaties and foreign gun control laws. Does that mean</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">Obama is telling the truth? What it means is that there will be no publicized gun control debates in the media or votes in Congress. We will wake up one morning and find that the United States has signed a treaty that prohibits firearm and ammunition manufacturers from selling to the public. We will wake up another morning and find that the US has signed a treaty that prohibits any transfer of firearm ownership. And then, we will wake up yet another morning and find that the US has signed a treaty that requires US citizens to deliver any firearm they own to the local government collection and destruction center or face imprisonment.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">This is not a joke nor a false warning. As sure as government health care will be forced on us by the Obama administration through whatever means necessary, so will gun control.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">Please forward this message to others who may be concerned about the direction in which our country is headed."</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">We are being led like a lamb to the slaughter (Socialism/Dictatorship).</span>Drewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17604830457864689818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-717414887687149834.post-1747337383338906822012-11-06T15:18:00.001-08:002012-11-06T15:22:15.704-08:00Get out and do itNuff said lol<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWfL2y4M0lJBojhmkZPbryN57Bxl8D6I-hcD8qFUsuwdDOaIS-JXxRfmTNoGE5Da3FI9hr54LmU_UioG-PacWGXBxKdghlS4wFFVv7D2CfTwQzP0SWaOHBSutNUQaY32gu1U9mE0Lp07o/s640/blogger-image-2110861150.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWfL2y4M0lJBojhmkZPbryN57Bxl8D6I-hcD8qFUsuwdDOaIS-JXxRfmTNoGE5Da3FI9hr54LmU_UioG-PacWGXBxKdghlS4wFFVv7D2CfTwQzP0SWaOHBSutNUQaY32gu1U9mE0Lp07o/s640/blogger-image-2110861150.jpg" /></a></div>Drewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17604830457864689818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-717414887687149834.post-9979214945027307722012-11-03T06:44:00.002-07:002012-11-03T06:44:31.822-07:00Really Facebook?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Is it just me or is Facebook getting ridiculous? Why the fuck would any normal person pay $7 to promote a post? I just don't understand what the deal is, you follow your friends and expect to see all their post about their cats and what they had for breakfast, but we shouldn't have to pay for everyone following us to view it. Nor should I have to look at all these fucking adds that pop up in my new feed. Put adds on the side bars and don't force pages on me to like. If I want to like a page I will go find it or my friends will share it if it is anything worth following. Its just like every other great thing out there. Something takes off then the corporations ruin it...... That's it for now I just I need more coffee. Have a great dayDrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17604830457864689818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-717414887687149834.post-83012503083051233522012-10-20T12:47:00.001-07:002012-10-20T12:48:52.504-07:00THE BUG OUT VEHICLE 2: ACQUIRING A NEW BOV ON THE RUN<br />
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Close your eyes for a moment (after reading this) and think
about the apocalypse. Think about all the supplies you have gathered and all
the plans you have made. You have your nice bug out bag, ten years worth of
M.R.E.s, enough weapons and ammo to make Ted Nugent jealous, and an escape
route up into the mountains where a cave awaits you and your family. Now think
about your form of transportation, your bug out vehicle if you will, is it up
for the journey? Maybe? How far will it go when you are driving like a mad man
trying to flee the city? Will the motor or transmission blow after a couple
full throttle take offs while fleeing from a horde of shambling zombies? Maybe not? Well read on.</div>
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So let’s see. You made it out of the city with your whole
checklist of survival gear and family, and you even remembered to grab your
mother-in-law on the way to the mountains. Everything is going great until your
BOV decides to puke its oily metal guts all over the highway half way to your
destination. What would you do then? Hoof it? But its three hundred miles to
the cave and mother has a bum hip. Try to fix your BOV? You do have some
mechanical experience, but face it the motor is toast. Acquirer a need ride?
But you have been on the road for weeks and every vehicle in sight won’t start.
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First things first, don’t brush off your blown and busted
BOV. There are many useful things you will want to grab off of it. One major
item would be the battery. Your cars battery will be freshly topped off from
your journey up until this point so it will come in handy for jumping the next
vehicle. Don’t forget the fuel either, some vehicles you may come across could
quit possibly have run out of fuel and left while others could have been
drained by someone passing by. Also don’t over look the tires, spare tires,
jacks, and lug wrenches. They will come in handy if you are lucky to find a car
or truck close to what you have that was left behind because of a flat. There
is also no shame in riding on two or more spare tires when the SHTF.</div>
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In the height of the panic the follows whatever apocalyptic
scenario you find yourself in, cars will be left on the road either stuck in
gridlock or because they ran out of fuel. Some may have even been left with the
doors open or lights on draining the battery completely. This is where the
battery you lifted off you old BOV will come in handy. There are only so many
different types of batteries on the market so luck may be in your favor and you
may be able to just swap the new one in. If you can not swap out the old
battery, jumper cables will work, just like jumping off a car with another car
hook the two batteries together. Remember the battery will only have a set
amount of life since it won’t have an alternator to keep it charged up while
you attempt to start the dead vehicle. If the battery starts getting low while
cranking you can stop and wait awhile, if the charge hasn’t dropped to low most
times the voltage will climb back up after a few minutes and you can try again.
This wont work for long so make you’re the new BOV is ready to go and doesn’t
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Now that we have the battery either hooked up or replaced,
you will need to focus on the ignition system. Now I have seen lots of movies
where a car thief just reaches under the dash and pulls a handful of wires
down, cuts two wires and off they go. That’s not the case in real life. All
ignition-wiring systems are tightly bundled together and tucked far under the
dash and are rather hard to reach. Cutting the wires for the starter solenoid
may turn the motor over but won’t send power to the rest of the systems that
make the car work. I would stay away from trying to “hot wire” something unless
you know exactly what you are doing for that model car. If luck smiles upon you
and the keys were left inside then that’s great! If not that’s ok too. Try to
find an older vehicle that dose not require a coded or micro chipped key.
Several trucks and cars have an ignition that consists of a key tumbler and
switch. These are very easy to get around. The key tumbler is the only thing
that safeguards the vehicle from behind started without a key. Using a hammer
and screw driver or some sort of puller most key tumblers will fall out with a
little elbow grease leaving a slot where a screw driver can be inserted and
turned like a normal key. This will power up the vehicles system and will start
the motor. Keep In mind there may still be a steering column lock to deal with,
grab hold of the wheel and turn like hell and you car break the lock, allowing
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Before you start trying to crank the engine on your new ride
you should check out its fuel system. Cars and trucks that have set for a while
may need to have their fuel system primed. With a limited supply of battery you
will need to get the engine running with as little cranking as possible. Now most vehicles with electric fuel pumps
will prime themselves once the key is turned on but older vehicles (gas and
diesel) may need some extra help. Especially the ones that ran completely out
of fuel when abandoned.</div>
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One of the fastest ways to prime a fuel system is with a can
of ether or starting fluid. This highly explosive aerosol can be used on both
gas and diesel. A quick two to three second spray right into the air intake
system, after the air filter, will help get things going. Once you spray it
crank the engine over and don’t wait too long or the fumes will dissipate.
Hopefully you can get the engine to run long enough for it to prime the fuel
system off a shot of ether or two, if not keep trying. Be careful, ether has
its dangers and too much sprayed at on time can damage an engine. </div>
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If you don’t have a can of ether a rag soaked in gas held
over the intake works well. On vehicles that run carburetors, I quick splash of
gas down the carb straight into the plenum will help get the motor running.</div>
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Diesels are a little different to get running. They love
ether and a rag soaked in gas, but sometimes they need a lot more. Diesels that
don’t have an electric lift pump most likely will need to have the air bleed
out of their fuel systems manually. Larger trucks may have a hand pump close to
the first fuel filter (the one with the clear bowl on the bottom of it). Pump
until it gets tight then try the motor. If you are still having trouble getting
the engine to catch the next thing to try would be to crack open the injector
line fittings. The injector lines will be the hard metal lines that run from a
pump close to the front of the engine and run straight into the head. With a wrench
loosen the lines at the head, but don’t take them all the way off. Crank the
engine and watch the lines, one will start spitting fuel then another then
another. Tighten down each line’s fitting when it starts spitting. Once most of
the lines have fuel in them and are tightened down the engine should go ahead
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I hope this post will help someone down the road one day.
Remember these tips are for reference only and are not a complete guide. Do
your research and learn how to work on your particular model of vehicle,
especially before the SHTF. Also one last thing, please don’t use my tips for
acquiring a BOV in times of duress to steal someone’s car or truck. If you do I
can’t help you or take responsibility for your dumb actions and I hope they
shoot your ass. Have a nice day</div>
Drewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17604830457864689818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-717414887687149834.post-31383433092757524312012-09-07T21:02:00.001-07:002012-09-07T21:02:34.400-07:00LAR Grizzly .45 mag.<br />
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For your viewing pleasure me shooting a friends LAR grizzly .45 mag. Damn thing had a hell of a kick and startled everyone at the range the first time it went off. enjoy.<br />
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<br />Drewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17604830457864689818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-717414887687149834.post-16564384380524743332012-09-03T17:31:00.000-07:002012-09-05T15:09:14.832-07:00 THE BUG OUT VEHICLE (BOV) MODS AND MORE<br />
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One of the
most critical and often overlooked parts of any preppers/survivalists bug out
plan is the Bug Out Vehicle or B.O.V. The BOV is any vehicle that will be your
primary means of transportation during a time of crisis. This vehicle can be
anything from a daily driver to a monster truck made just for the zombie
apocalypse. Most people will prefer a large 4x4 to a small car or van. But many
cant afford to have a dedicated BOV and will have to make do with what they
have, and that’s ok. As long as it gets your group and gear to where you are
heading then it’s doing its job. For those of us that have a daily driver car
and would like to have a dedicated BOV there are so many options out there.
Everything from a nice new rig down to a $500 beater can be made into a BOV. </div>
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Choosing a
BOV really comes down to what you can afford and what your preferences are.
4x4s are great for off roading but will cost most than the same model truck in
4x2 (two wheel drive). How much off
roading are you planning on doing to reach you safe area? Will you be blazing a
trail through the woods to reach a remote cabin you built? Or can you reach
your destination via the highway or paved back roads? These are all questions
to consider when looking for a BOV. Also you should plan on how many people and
how much gear you will be carrying, no need to buy a two seater little truck
when you have six family members and their gear to load up.</div>
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Once you
have a BOV that will work for you there are some modifications you may want to
conceder. For this I’m going to assume most people will be heading for the
hills off the beaten path when the shit hits the fan and will have some kind of
truck or SUV. But all these mods will serve you well in the city.</div>
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First up is lighting. Sometimes the
two little factory lights up front just wont do. To remedy this problem there
are many after market lights and light bars to choose from. You don’t have to
go out and buy the most expensive lights you can find. There are many low cost
light systems available at Wal-Mart or online. One thing I have noticed is most
lights no matter the cost or brand use the same bulbs, so you are really just
spending extra money for the housing and a brand name and receiving the same amount
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Extra
lights are very easy to install, most will come with the hardware and have
instructions that are easy to follow. Just pick out a place for them and mount
up. You will have to run a few wires, one to the battery positive with a fuse,
the other to ground. Don’t forget the switch on the positive wire to operate
them. Again these are very simple. Just splice the switch inline with the
positive wire, figure out where you want it and your done.</div>
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Another fun
thing to have is a winch. These come in all types and sizes. You will need to
find one that is rated to pull the gross vehicle weight of your BOV. Now these
can be rather expensive so remember there is no shame in buying used or
shopping around. A few things to conceder when buying used it to thoroughly
inspect the winch. If possible have the seller hook it up and run it for you to
make sure all switches and motors are working correctly. Also take a look at
the cable, some kinks and bends are ok, but beware of any frayed strands in the
cable. If you find some don’t fret this can be repaired. If the broken strands
are close to the beginning of the cable (the end with the hook) you can cut off
that part and with some cheap hardware from a locale home improvement store
reattach the hooking device. You will lose whatever length you cut off of
course but there should be plenty of cable left. Now it the cable is completely
messed up you can pick a new one up at your locale hardware store, which will
be cheaper that ordering one from the manufacture, make sure to get the same
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Installing
one of these bad boys is a little more complicated. If you are ordering a new
one it should come with all the hardware and instructions to make installation
less painless. If you get one that’s used with no hardware, I quick search
online at the winches website or car and truck forums will be able to point you
in the right direction for what you will need to purchase.</div>
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Power
inverters are something I think everyone should have on their BOV. These are
relatively cheap and can be found at any locale electronic store. They come in
many different configurations and sizes, from single outlet to multi outlet.
Almost all inverters just plug into a cigarette lighter port. Id prefer a
larger one with several outlets so be able to run all your handheld electronic
devices, cooler, coffee pot, or whatever (you know the important stuff). </div>
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Now that
you have all your extra lights and winch installed I would recommend looking
into a high output alternator and a good deep cycle battery. These can be
pricey and depending on you vehicle can be a pain to install, but the payoff is
worth it. All the lights, winches and beer coolers running on your BOV will put
a strain on the starting and charging systems. Just think of it as insurance,
you wouldn’t want to be stranded with a dead battery.</div>
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Other areas
of your BOV to look at modifying would be the tires and suspension. A set of
good off road tires will go along way and save your butt where to pavement
ends. With tires and other rubber products going up in price in recent years do
your homework. Shop around town, call stores and look online for the best
deals. Don’t over look used tire stores. They often have decent tires that
someone traded in for something else (just check them for nails and dry rot
before buying). Word to the wise, off road tires or mud tires will not last as
long as regular tires if you plan on using your daily driver as a BOV. They
wear very fast on the highway and depending on the tread type will made all
sort of noise on pavement. With the expense and longevity (or lack there of) id
recommend putting a good used or cheap set on a dedicated BOV and keep it off
the high as much as possible (just my two cents). </div>
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Suspension
components are second to tires. I not going to tell you to go out and buy a
12in skyjacker kit with a 6in body lift, those are nice but too costly for my
taste. A good set of stock size off road shocks will do fine in most cases.
Just enough to help the vehicle perform well when the pavement runs out and you
wont have to buy a bunch of other expensive parts to make them fit and work
properly. Pricing depends on the brand and vehicle. I would have to say not to
buy used shocks because its hard to tell if they are good or not when not
installed on a vehicle unless you really know what you are looking for (I have
a hard time telling so…. Yeah)</div>
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As for the
rest of the suspension, if its not broken leave it along. If you drive your BOV
a lot and it feels sloppy in turns a good rubber bushing set will go along way.
sway bar bushings, sway bar end links, upper and lower control arm bushings
will really bring and old truck back to life (suspension wise). These don’t
cost too much and some are easy to replace, but the control arm bushing are
what will hurt your pocketbook. They are not easy to install, id recommend a
professional mechanic replace them. </div>
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One last
thing. A good brush guard is not a most have but it wont hurt either (plus they
look cool as hell). The benefits to one of these is pretty obvious, they will
keep the front of your BOV safe from most of the things you may run into off
the beaten path. Brush, tree limbs, deer, and zombies will all be push aside
while saving your head lights and radiator from damage. They are often easy to
find used for whatever vehicle you drive and are relatively easy to install. </div>
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Drewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17604830457864689818noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-717414887687149834.post-47798774491179997992012-09-03T17:24:00.000-07:002012-09-05T15:09:33.345-07:00 Carry permit class<br />
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So recently
my wife and I finally signed up for a local conceal carry class. We have been
talking about doing this for a year or two but I just couldn’t see spending the
cash for the permit itself. The class was no problem at $65 a person, but add
that to the bribe you have to pay the state ($115) and that’s what got me. I
know that doesn’t sound like much but sometimes I just have problems dropping
money on things I want when there are things I need. </div>
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Well the
stars aligned and the money was there so we took a class. I decided to go with
a nice store in the next county over that had a sweet indoor range. Everywhere
in town had outdoor ranges and damn it has been a hot summer. So for the same
price why wouldn't I. </div>
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The class was such a joke. Don’t
get me wrong the instructor and facility were excellent, but the material and
test were so easy I don’t know why everyone doesn’t get a carry permit. There
are people out in this world I hope wont but come on if you are a law-biding
citizen and want to carry a gun without getting arrested why not. </div>
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Other than
the video made by the state troopers we had to watch everything else was just
ask the instructor “what if” questions and him going over the test before he
passed it out. I would have to agree with the instructor when he said the state
really didn’t set the bar very high to get a permit.</div>
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The written
test was unbearably easy. Where should you store you gun? A. In your child’s
toy chest. B. On the kitchen table. C. In a safe place. D. On the floor.
Really? All 50 questions where like that.</div>
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There were
some strange people in our class that made my wife and I a little
uncomfortable. We had the little Asian guy in the back row asking if he can
carry on any school and college campus… no Mr. Virginia tech no. Then the two
dudes that worked together that asking if they could take pictures of each
other during the shoot part of the class. They wanted to blow up the pictures
and use them to threaten their coworkers. Damn people take a hint please. </div>
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The range
portion of the class was the fun part of course. Shooting fifty rounds at 3, 9,
and 15 yards. You only had to get 2/3 of the shots in the human silhouette to
pass. So as long as you got all the rounds on target at the first two distances
you could miss all of them at 45ft. Both of us got all of ours on target with
my wife shooting the target man in the armpit but hey it still counted.</div>
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Once the
class was done it was off to the DMV. Two hours in line and a hefty fee was all
we had to do there. Afterwards we had to call a number to register for finger
printing. We were able to get an appointment the same day and zipped on over.
And that was it, all over but the waiting. Everyone said 4 weeks was the
minimum wait time with it taking up to 3 months, so I was shocked as hell when
two weeks later the damn thing showed up at my door. My wife was pissed hers
didn’t come but was happy when it showed up the next day.</div>
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Now if they are anything like a drivers
license, the day and month on the expiration date is also the day it was
printed. So if I go off that it only took a week to be approved and another
week for them to mail it to me (Damn pencil pushing bureaucrats). My best guess
why it only took two weeks is because I had a very extensive background check
to work where I’m at now so maybe that helped push it through, I don’t know but
hey I’m not complaining.</div>
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Drewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17604830457864689818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-717414887687149834.post-14691016441498779852012-07-31T15:04:00.003-07:002012-09-05T15:24:44.627-07:00WTF Chick Fil AOk... can i not eat a Chick-fil-a sandwich without being a gay hater or bigot? i mean come on, they make a damn good chicken meal. McDonalds chicken sandwiches are just garbage, and Burger King's are laughable. I wouldn't care if they slaughtered each chicken in the back room during a satanic ritual while burning kittens and kicking puppies. Its still the best sandwich out there! And since when did we live in a third world arab country where you can't say what you want. people get their damn heads cut off on al jazeera with dull spoons for saying less than what the chick fil a prez said. now im not pro this or pro that when it comes to gay marriage, i could care less, do what you want. im just gonna eat some chick fil a and not read too deep into it. om mom mom momDrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17604830457864689818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-717414887687149834.post-73191573485569363972012-05-26T11:50:00.000-07:002015-02-19T18:45:23.268-08:00Emergency car repairs in the SHTF<br>
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Well I thought
I’d write up a post about what I know to help the prepper community. I’m not ex
military or a professional survivalist but I am an ASE certified mechanic and
make my living turning wrenches. Often in my job (maybe two to three times a
week) I’m forces to go on service calls after broken down vehicles in our
fleet. Drivers usually give a vague description over the radio of what is wrong
with their vehicle and I have to decipher what I will need to take with me. Now
I can’t carry everything with me (that’s what the shop and parts room are for) I
do carry a few tools and a handful of parts that may be used. Several times I have
been out and the problem is not what the driver described (that’s why they are drivers
not mechanics) and I have to rig and fix the best I can with what I have.</div>
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So here
I will tell you some common problems and how to fix them enough to get you down
the road or across town. One thing to mention is that these are not permanent
fixes! Do not do these to your car or truck and think everything is good to go
for another 100,000 miles. These fixes are not just internet rumor either; I have
uses each of these to get a vehicle back to the shop for repair. Sometimes it
is just a few miles up the road I have to travel, but more often than not I
have to get the vehicle in from way out in the country. These tips and tricks
will help you get going again in a SHTF or TEOTWAWKI scenario. WARNING SOME OF
THESE ARE DANGEROUS AND WILL KILL YOU IF NOT DONE SAFELLY PLEASE KNOW WHAT YOU
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First up
is coolant problems. Blown hoses, loss of water, etc. Blown hoses can be fixed
easy with tape (as long as they are not completely torn up, then you have to
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First thing you would want to do is use electrical tape not
duct tape. Duct will not stick if there is any wetness on the hose and coolant
itself is kind of slimy even after you wipe it off. You will want to wrap the
hose as best you can and as many times you can. Once you get it sealed pretty
well and you have coolant back in the system the next thing is to loosen the
radiator cap, this will keep the system from building up pressure and blowing
your repair off. It won’t over heat with the cap off but it will steam something
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If the
hose happens to be a heater hose (two hoses that come from the motor to the
firewall together) these don’t need to be repair, they can be rerouted. You will
need to remove the good hose from the firewall and run it to where the busted
one comes out of the block. This will bypass the heater core so you won’t have
heat but the motor will still hold water and you can drive on. Some cars and trucks have heater control valves
that cut the flow of water off to the heater core. You can use these to block
the water from reaching the busted hose, keeping the water in the motor where
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have repaired or rerouted your hoses you will need to refill the coolant you
lost. Naturally a 50/50 mixture of water and antifreeze is what you want (may
differ in extreme hot or cold climate) but if you don’t have any antifreeze
with you water by itself is ok even in cold weather as long as you keep the
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Starter
problems are the next big thing. Starters have a habit of not working when you
need them. The most likely problem with one not turning over is that the
brushes are seized up. A simple tap with a hammer, knife handle, or in one case
a big rock, will knock the brushes lose for a few more starts. Something you
have to beat the shit out of them but try not to do much damage. I have seen
some start for months after tapping with a hammer before it finally stopped
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The second
problem is a bad starter relay. The relay is located on top or side of the
starter itself. When this goes you will need to cross it out. Locate the large
wire (most likely the red one) that runs straight from the battery and a
smaller one sometimes purple (it will be much smaller, don’t confuse with the
ground that is the same size as the power cable) using a screw driver or knife
blade to make contact between these two will cause the starter to turn. Make sure
the key is on before doing this or you will just be turning the engine over and
not starting it. There will be some sparks so don’t be afraid, you will not be electrocuted.
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Alternators
are next. There is not much to do when one stops charging, especially on newer vehicles
that have electronic controls everywhere. Older cars and trucks with mechanical
fuel pumps and few electrics can run for a long time on just battery power. One
thing to keep in mind is to cut off everything you can that uses power, lights,
radio, windows ECT. This will reduce the draw on the batteries and keep the
engine running for a while longer, hopefully to safety or somewhere to get
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find a new car in the SHTF scenario most likely the batteries will be dead. Manual
transmissions can be bump started by placing the shifter in first or second
with the key on and pushing the car to some speed and releasing the clutch. There
will need to be some charge in the batteries to get the car running and the
alternator charging, 9.5v is enough to energize the alternator to make it
charge but not enough to start the motor. (Note alternators are not generator,
generators can make power from nothing, alternators need some power to energize
it to start creating power) so if the batteries have nothing you can use the
one from your other car to help energize the alternator after bump starting.</div>
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I want to touch on is transmissions. For and automatic trans there is not much
you can do for it if it goes out. Something simple like a buster shifter
linkage is easy to deal with. If you find yourself with this problem, you will
need to find the shifter linkage on the side of the trans, here you can either
repair the cable or move it by hand. </div>
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The car will need to be running and the
park brake applied to do this (WARNING KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING BEFORE YOU TRY
THIS, OR HAVE SOMEONE HOLD THE BRAKES FOR YOU OR BLOCK THE WHEELS, IF NOT YOU
WILL GET RAN THE FUCK OVER!!!) once you locate the shifting lever take note
what gear it was in when it broke. Let’s say it messed up in park, that means
the lever will already be in the park position, just like the shifter inside
move it (easy click) down for reverse, neutral, drive ECT. Just remember to put
it back when you stop, the car will not start if you leave it in drive and shut
it off.</div>
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Manual transmissions
are little better to mess with, shifting can be done inside the car on some
models if the shifter handles messes up. But I want to talk about blown
clutches. These are not the end of the world in an end of the world
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If you
find yourself with a busted clutch fear not I can help. Most times when one
slips and tears up you can still get it going. First you will need to get the
car rolling some with the motor running let the clutch out and drive on. This
works most times since taking off from a stop is the hardest on clutch. Once you
are moving there is less stress on the clutch and most times it will hold. One thing
to learn before the world ends is how to shift without a clutch. Most if not
all semi truck drivers shift this way, less wear and tear on the clutch. Once you
get the car rolling and the clutch engaged, shifting without it will help you
get that last several miles (or days) out if it so you can get to safety. </div>
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Shifting
up all you need to do is get the engine rpm up while driving, let off gas, and
pull the shifter out of that gear, next before the rmp drops to low slide it
into the next gear. Don’t force
anything. I find it easiest once you get it out of the first gear, is to hold
the shifter up against the next one (don’t grind it) until the rpms drop and match
inside the trans and it will fall right into that gear.</div>
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down is a little harder and needs more practice than up shifting. From high
gear, let off gas while holding the shifter (putting pressure on it like you
are pulling it out of gear) the shifter should fall out of that gear. Once in
neutral rev the engine up to raise the rmps in the trans while holding the
shifter up to the next lower gear. Do this right and it will grab the lower
gear.</div>
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for now if you have any questions or topics you want me to try and help you
with leave a comment and I will do my best. Thanks</div>Drewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17604830457864689818noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-717414887687149834.post-52676125269749853452011-08-19T23:44:00.000-07:002012-09-05T15:24:44.630-07:00one weekend in hell<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>As the work week winds to a close and the realization of having two whole days off to be free of work sets in, I find myself, as most people, wondering what will become of the weekend. Though I do not know what the future holds or what is in store, I can make plans and hope they pan out as expected. Though no weekend is the same sometimes they may have the same goals and expectations as the ones that preceded it. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Take last weekend for example. One week ago my wife and I had made plans to have a drama free weekend. Following several weeks of on the move, alcohol fueled, and sleep deprived fun, we were ready for a quite two days to relax and rest. Our plans were to do absolutely as little as possible, aside from going to the gun range on Saturday. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Friday started well, after arriving home from work and prepared dinner, the evening was going as planned. Staying in and far way from the call of all things alcohol we settled in to chill and watch some T.V.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Around 12:30 when the soft and welcoming bed was calling our name there came a pounding at the door. Knowing full well that no one was expected, I glanced out the door window hoping it was just our drunk neighbor looking for someone to talk to while he smoked. What I saw out the window got the adrenalin pumping.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Outside were two wild eyed men, whom I’ve never seen before in my life, beating on the door.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Without grabbing my loaded pistol or 12 gauge, only armed with a folding pocket knife, I opened the door ready for I fight. As the door opened the two men stepped back and both yelled almost in unison “there is a fire!” and pointed to the bushes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sure enough the plastic coffee can I had been tossing cigarette butts into had ignited and was spewing two foot tall flames. With a quick splash of water the flames were extinguished, and the two men walked back to where they came from. Thankful to not have been another victim of a home invasion or have to watch my home burn down, I was ready to call it a night.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Saturday was going to be better. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The trip to the gun range was a great way to get rid of stress. All was well until a couple of wanna be thugs showed up with some pretty interesting weapons and extended thirty round mags. The pistol one of them had has only one purpose and that is to intimidate. He showed everyone around that he couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn from ten feet away, even with thirty bullets at his disposal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But he did have one thing covered and that was his total disregard for everyone’s safety. Not watching what he was doing got him an ear full from the guy next to him. But I would have done the same if I turned to see someone pointing a gun loaded or not at my teenage son. Carelessness kills man get a clue.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Saturday night started well, nothing planned, no obligations to fulfill. Around bed time we could hear some very loud people outside so we went to smoke and investigate. We were treated to a pretty good show. Apparently the people a few apartments down from us had thrown a party which was coming to an end when everyone’s favorite drunk girl was outside making an ass of herself. There is always one at every party, you know her well, hell she may even be you. The one girl who always drinks way too much and thinks everyone hates her and makes a big scene.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She may have been right, I didn’t even know her and I hated her. But she was fun to watch, after a few minutes of trying to consol her several of the party goers came over to talk to us, apologizing for the their idiot friend. We told them it was fine and we enjoyed the laugh at someone else’s expense. The crazy girls’ boyfriend shows up about this time, speeding down the street and almost taking out a parked car. He got out and had to carry her to the car all the while trying to start fights with anyone would said anything to the two. As this scene comes to a close my only wish now is that we can go to bed and forget this weekend ever happened, but it’s not over yet. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Once nicely tucked under the covers and sleep starting to set in I hear knocking on the walls. This continues for several minutes before I finally get up to go tell the drunken guy next door that 2:30 in the morning is no time to hang pictures. Once outside I see some guy beating on the neighbors door trying to get in. I ask him what the hell is going on and can only laugh when he tells me what happened. The man trying to no avail to break into my friend’s apartment was visiting from Kentucky. They had decided to hit the clubs and have some fun. Upon arriving home my neighbor went inside, while his friend stayed outside to talk to someone, locked the door and passed out on the couch totally forgetting his buddy was there. After several more attempts to wake the sleeping drunk he gave up and climbed into the bed of his friends’ truck to sleep the night away. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sunday was uneventful and we were very glad for this. After that weekend it was plane to see that no matter how much you try to avoid drama and alcohol, it always seems to find you. God I only wish this weekend will be better and have far less drama.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></span></div>Drewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17604830457864689818noreply@blogger.com0