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  1. Ed Lapadura

    I'm purposely getting banned... because I can't follow the rules

    A couple of really cool ones stopped by my shop :thumb: Originally started in this thread: http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?1365-Cool-Jeeps-you-ve-parked-by
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    My new project Willys

    Just got what I've always wanted. Let the restoration begin! :rock: sorry for the turned pics. don't know why that happened
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    Lazy Springs Aug 10th

    Hey Fla. Guys and Dolls Jill and I are going to make the run to Lazy Springs and would like to meet up with anyone who wants to tag along. Ed and Jill :rock:
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    D-Day

    Tomorrow marks the 70th anniversary Of D-Day. I wanted so bad to be in Normandy for the remembrance ceremony. I will make it there someday I just hope to make it before all our veterans of WW2 pass on. God bless our veterans and active duty men and women and God bless our fallen hero's of days...
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    Happy Mothers Day

    Happy Mothers Day to all here and that have passed on. I lost mine in 09 and miss her terribly. She was the best!
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    New tire carrier

    After the obstacle coarse at Jeep Beach I noticed the spot weld on the inside of my tailgate were pulling from the weight of my spare so I picked up an OR Fab tire carrier and tramp stamp. Here are a couple pics of before and after. I like the carrier a lot. No rattles and seems very strong...
  7. Ed Lapadura

    Camper project

    I'm starting a camper build. Bought the first parts today. Military Wheels and tires from a army trailer. 37's and two piece wheels. I'll post a pic of the trailer tomorrow. This is going to be a blast! :rock:
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    Abandoned Everglade Rocket Complex

    :spy: As seen on the Florida WOL thread.....27 Jan We are planning on heading out to a cold war rocket complex that was abandoned out in the glades. A short distance away is a preserved cold war nuke missile site that I will try to set up a tour though the same afternoon. The Tour is the HM69...
  9. Ed Lapadura

    New Years Day Everglades run

    The little Mrs. first video! Jill and Ed's Excellent Adventures. :standing wave:
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    Just funny stuff

    I'll start; http://www.youtube.com/attribution_link?a=wxVhDx0AWhj0Z2K95wBWog&u=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DjCiIBfEKCds%26feature%3Dshare
  11. Ed Lapadura

    Don't drink and drive

    With Xmas upon us I would like to share a personal experience with my friends about drinking and driving. As you may know some of us have been known to have brushes with the authorities from time to time on the way home after a "social session" with friends. Well two days ago I was out for an...
  12. Ed Lapadura

    Rear locked

    Went out this morning get in the Jeep and the rear feels like its got a spool in it. I pull back in the driveway having to power around the corner one tire chirping all the way. Has 3000 miles on it. Its a 2014 sport Anyone ever see this before? I've been a mechanic for 35 yrs never felt a posi...
  13. Ed Lapadura

    2014 oil change

    So today I go to do the first oil change. Regular stuff right? Not so fast says me. Got a fram filter and mobile 1 oil drain and refill crankcase change the filter start her up and I have only 5 lbs oil pressure. :eek: Rut Row seems the part store doesn't have a listing for a 2014 and sent me a...
  14. Ed Lapadura

    Limited slip front diff?

    Can you run a limited slip in the front diff? Or does it have to be an air/elec locker? I have a 2014 JKU sport and would like both front wheels to pull. Any good advice?
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    Everglades run

    The little Mrs. and I share Mondays off so we got up early and hit an area called the Holeylands. Being alone we dared not venture into the mud for we woulda been gator bait but we did hit the trails and saw some great wildlife including a bobcat, deer, and some awesome birds of prey.
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    trektop

    anyone got one? good or bad?
  17. Ed Lapadura

    What did you have fun with before a JEEP?

    I'll start. This is my scratch built 2010 cobalt top sportsman car. Ran 8.0 quarter mile no nitrous. This picture was after a short drive around my neighbourhood.
  18. Ed Lapadura

    Locking hubs

    I'm new to 4 wheel drives. Worked on a lot of them as I'm a auto tech and a fabricator/welder. Why do JK's not have locking/unlocking hubs? Does anyone make any? wouldn't it help fuel mileage?
  19. Ed Lapadura

    Poison frogs

    Last night my 6 yr.old golden retriever Teddy ate what we believe was a poison toad. I was out in the yard as usual with him washing the Jeep when I noticed he was acting strange. Within minutes he was foaming at the mouth and collapsed with a convolutions. we rushed him to the vet and as of...
  20. Ed Lapadura

    6 speed manual

    Can you rock crawl with a manual trans? How many of you guys have manuals? The wife and I have 4 vehicles and all but one are sticks. S10 extreme, Mazda Miata, PT Cruiser [auto] and our 2014 Wrangler Unlimited. We don't have much rock crawling here in south florida as its all flat and mostly...
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