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What Makes a “Build” Anyway? (And the Blood Sacrifice it Takes to Get There)
How’s it going, everyone? Josh here. Alex and I just wrapped up Episode 27 of the DPV Podcast, and it got us thinking about a question that usually starts a lot of arguments in the garage: What actually constitutes a “build”? Is it a build if you just slap some light bars and an “angry…
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The Forgotten One-Ton: Why I’m Obsessed with the Eaton HO72
You know how Alex is—he sees a rusted-out shell in a field and starts planning a cross-country trek. Me? I see a hunk of greasy, 70-year-old iron and start thinking about how to make it invincible. Lately, I’ve been diving deep into what I call the “forgotten one-ton” axle: the Eaton HO72. Now, if you’re…
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The ADHD Mechanic’s Tour: Dreams, Rust, and Why My Sister is Mad at Me
Hey everyone, Alex here! You know how it goes. You go into the garage to find a 10mm socket, and forty-five minutes later, you’re staring at a rusted fender, envisioning a trophy truck. Well, I’ve been doing a lot of “envisioning” lately. Like any good automotive enthusiast with a touch of ADHD, I’ve managed to…
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The “DPV North” State of the Union: Too Many Projects or Just Enough Fun?
What’s up, guys? Josh here. You know, there’s a fine line between a “collection” and a “problem,” and after taking a walk through the field and the shop here at DPV North, I think I’m leaning toward… well, let’s just call it a massive amount of potential. Looking at the fleet, it’s easy to see…
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The $50,000 Gamble: Why I’m Building My Shop Solo
Hey everyone, Josh here. If you’ve been following the channel lately, you know the backdrop looks a little different. My “Build Bay” is currently a massive skeleton of wood and steel out in the winter cold. I’ve reached a point where I need a real base of operations—a permanent home for the “Pain and Victory”…
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The Ultimate Shit-Box Shuffle: Making Room for Victory!
Hey everyone, Alex here! You’ve probably heard me rambling on the podcast about my ‘baby shop’ upgrade. Look, it’s not quite the Taj Mahal that Josh is currently manifesting, but for my driveway and the DPV rigs, it’s going to be a total game-changer. No more wrenching in the mud for this guy! The plan?…
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From Tiny to Mighty: Finding the Right Axle for your Build
Hey everyone, Josh here. I just spent the day hanging out with Alex, and man, there is nothing like that feeling of progress. We were out there framing the new lean-to roof section for the shop [00:58]. I know, I know—it’s not exactly “automotive,” but you guys know how it is. If you want to…
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Building the Dream: 5 Tools to Save Your Time and Body
By Josh There comes a point in every gearhead’s journey where you realize you just need more space. You can only wrench in the driveway for so long before the weather or the neighbors start pushing your buttons. Well, the 40×60 shop is finally going up! It’s the ultimate “Victory” in the making, but man,…
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Poor Man’s Fuel Injection: Is the Quadrajet the King of Off-Road Carbs?
If you’ve been following the Big Chief build, you know we’ve been struggling with some fueling issues out on the trail. This week, we’re trying out what a lot of old-school wheelers call “Poor Man’s Fuel Injection”—the Quadrajet. Now, why a Quadrajet? They have tiny primary bores for great throttle response and a central float…
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Major Milestone: The DPV Shop Finally Has a Roof (Almost)
There is nothing quite like the feeling of watching a structure you’re building by hand finally start to reach for the sky. This week was a massive milestone—we officially have the trusses up! The Muddy Grind (The Pain) I’m not going to sugarcoat it: the property is a sloppy, muddy mess right now. We’re doing…
Days of Pain and Victory 