Chad McKinney of www.quickdrawbrand.com calls in and shares his experiences with the annual SEMA show in Las Vegas. 

This year Chad also had the opportunity to check out the APEX show, also held in Vegas at the same time.  

Keith and Johnny Orange talk a bit about our Patreon only "End of the Trail" show, and what is going on with that. 

Cyber Monday is upon us, and the Tesla Cybertruck is here!

What do Keith and Johnny Orange think? Do you love it or hate it? Are electric trucks the future of the Overlanding industry? 

John checks out www.tesla.com and we go over what we know so far on this futuristic vehicle. 

The V8 engine design is the most popular choice for nearly all motorsports. Keith and Johnny Orange discuss why this is, and touch on some of the most successful V8's of all time, and why they worked so well.  

Diane Kodet of Clay Township Michigan collects everything to do with Christmas and runs an event called "The History of the Christmas Tree Walk" every December. She comes in studio to tell us a little about that event, and how the popular downhill sled came into existence.  

For more information check out www.thechristmaswalk.com

The Dana 30 front axle is in millions of 4x4s, yet it is often thought of as a throwaway axle. But is it? Keith and Johnny Orange discuss the various versions throughout history, and when you should consider keeping your stock axle. 

The International Harvester company is one of the oldest truck and 4x4 manufacturers and was the first to introduce many vehicular innovations that are still used to this day.  

The History of International is rich and needs to be remembered. Keith and Johnny Orange talk about some of the most popular models, including but not limited to the Travelall and the Scout. 

Keith and Johnny Orange tell some marginally automotive "ghost" stories. 

Continuing on that theme, what do you need to consider when bringing a vehicle back from the dead?  We cover that a bit. 

Hey, this is a fun episode. Hope you enjoy!

Happy Halloween! 

Keith and Johnny Orange discuss options for factory overdrive manual transmissions that also have a creeper gear, and discover there really aren't many.

Chad from Quick Draw Brand Adapters returns to the show and gives us a rundown of Overland Expo East. Additionally, he talks about NV4500 swapability as well as some modern options such as the TR4050 Tremec. 

Further info at www.quickdrawbrand.com and www.shiftsst.com

Both Keith and Johnny Orange have been involved with bodywork projects as of late. What should you consider when fixing dents and rust on your rig?  

There are many things to think about when choosing coatings and paint. Especially when using multiple stages or doing the floor of your garage. 

For additional floor coating information consider checking out www.mscfloors.com

Al Kodet, Keith's dad, passed away unexpectedly the day after Wheels in the Woods 2019. He was instrumental in getting the Museum of Off Road Adventure open, and supported the growth of the MORA in many ways. We say goodbye, and the circumstances of his death gave us reason to think about the security of our rigs.  

What are you doing to keep your rig from getting stolen? How about things taken from your open-top Jeep? This is the episode to listen to for those answers.