The good ole days, but where are the LR's?

[gudjeon]

So it is true that they don't build them like they used to?

[bkreutz]

I wonder how many folks see those videos and think, "I can't believe they went out to that area with such small tires!!"

I get a big kick out of driving past modern jeeps with V8's and monster mudder tires with my bone stock 47 CJ2A (flathead 4 cyl and 6.00x16 NDT tires) when they're stuck in a mudhole and I just keep chugging along. So much for modern "upgrades".

[gudjeon]

I have trundled on past many big tired rigs through snow with my 215's. I would use skinnier if I could get them (within reason). I have extricated many vehicles twice my rover's size in the snow.

[siii8873]

It looks to me like most of these trucks are essentially stock vehicles. No lift kits, huge tires,,..
BTW the truck leading up the ravine looks like a bronco to me. I'm sure a scout would have done just as well (better in my opinion I've owned each).

[gudjeon]

Its amazing where a stock, or near stock, will take you. If you are not in a hurry and drive with your brain and not your left foot.

[LaneRover]

So it is true that they don't build them like they used to?

Trucks or girls in yellow bikinis?

[I Leak Oil]

I bet it's easier to find replacement parts for the girls in yellow bikinis...

[scott]

I bet it's easier to find replacement parts for the girls in yellow bikinis...

yep, they started making lift kits for them way before they were available for heeps, brokoes and doubts.

[ccec]

Lost???

Looks like a postal convoy got misdirected delivering mail from Barstow to Vegas, with a few FJ's and Bronco's thrown in... Now take the bikini and the Guns N Roses and you have the makings a fine beer ad!!!

--ccec

[gudjeon]

I'll let you decide for yourself which one Lanerover.

[LaneRover]

I'll let you decide for yourself which one Lanerover.

Well, they're both fun to work on - and both can be a pain in the ass. . .

BUt the old trucks don't mind you workin on or drivin other old trucks.

Though if you are into Old Broncos then the parts thing might be getting even better

http://editorial.autos.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=1148811

[disco2hse]

And both have the capacity to make you poor just as quick.