Stranded In Alaska 4th gear decided to go.

[timjames722]

Cool trip man. Looking forward to seeing your film photos
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What's the point in callin shots? This cue ain't straight in line.

[LAGrunthaner]

Krustrepair, super happy you made it home. Looking forward to more images from film. We should all keep a bungee in our spare parts toolbox for roadtrips now.

[Krustrepair]

Trip film came back! What a journey.

We were aiming to leave early march. But some rod issues with Jesses bus and other mechanical things we ended up leaving early April from Oregon.

Within the first 70 miles we had our first break down. Jesse axle seal decided to leak.

After an hour chilling by a napa we were back on the road. First stop was the Oregon coast. Then Olympic Peninsula.

After some fun on the coast we hit the ferry over and started climbing into Canada. The first part in BC was absolutely stunning. Winding corners with endless MTN vistas.

We kept continue camping in some beautiful areas. Saw some bears and other cool wild life. We eventually made it to the Yukon and the Casiar. Most beautiful and fun section of the drive.

After days and days and countless miles we finally made it to the Yukon, Alaskan border. Wahooo!! But we still had many more miles to go.

The drive down from Alaskan border to Girdwood was absolutely stunning. Endless MTN view and vista camp sites. What a trip!

This a brief brief summary of the trip. Look for more about the trip in the fall. Can honestly say it was the coolest road trip of my life. Strongly encorage any one to take the trip!
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-1961 so23 SK692A
-1961 Dove Blue Double Cab
-1962 Light Grey Double Cab

[Jacks]

Please say hello to Jesse for me and the crew at EC. I was wondering what he has been up to.
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[velvetgreen]

^^ Gret pics and epic trip!!I see you are repurposing old outboard motor gas tanks as Jerry cans on your roofrack. I had a similar idea but struggled with how to get the gas from the outboard motor tanks in to the bus without spilling and making a mess. Curious how you seemingly solved that.

[type241]

Just use the priming bulb from boat tank to transfer gas.

[velvetgreen]

^^ Thanks had not thought of that! I am old enough to recognize those OMC tanks and the two stroke motors they were designed for. Great idea for repurposing something that otherwise would probably be mothballed.

[bitchin]