He’s had months to fix his problem and now he wants to be rescued. Again.

Except when he fixed that college kid’s vehicle for him. He was the hero of that one.

So, like 3.5 betamax tapes?

You forgot the Alaska Highway Almanac of whatever they call it now - the one that lists the gas stations, distance between stuff, etc....for that trip you still have to have paper copies in hand, right? Can’t imagine proper cell coverage all the way there and back...

I drove the Dalton Highway after undergrad, so about 20 years ago. Not sure if they changed it, but that thing gobbles up tires — I think a lot of the road is made of arrowheads. My advice: Put down the Krakauer and start shopping 10-ply tires. You won’t regret it.

I currently have 2 cylinders that look just like that in the 5.7l Chevy motor in my boat. It had gotten hot due to a bad water pump impeller, and the former GM engineer that lives across the street believes that it caused detonation that caused the pistons to lose a chip. Head gaskets were blown in between the middle…

It leaves an oil spot every single time he drives it? Get this piece of shit off the roads already.

Why is it that every friend I have with a 4.0 Jeep has the exact same two things to say. “The 4.0L is invincible, never breaks ever, good for a million miles, unlike <insert other motor here>” and “Can I borrow your hoist so I can pull my motor?”

Hmm.

They’re hilarious to own, too! In the sense of, “ha ha ha! another CEL, this one for evap purge! wait, is that the 3/4 clutch pack self-immolating again? and why did the HVAC decide to stick on heat in 115° weather?”

OH MAN! A Roadmaster!!! One of my friends in college had one of those—same white/wood combo, too. Floated like a boat but was hilarious to drive.

Stay strong. The path to shit-mobile master is long, and lined with detractors, but they’ll never understand the satisfaction of fixing a poorly running (or non-running) beater just enough that it’ll last you til the next time you see some weird car on craigslist that the seller assures you only needs “minor engine…

And by ‘garage’ you mean your kitchen? No worries, great story and it will come back to you (in a good way). Preferably regarding my Son who is 15 and looking at an ‘89 jeep. That station wagon BTW is awesome.

Is that Roadmaster (looks like a 96?) also free? ;)

There’s a story you won’t ever forget! Kudos to all three of you for what sounds like one interesting weekend.

Thanks Matt for letting Brandon and me crash at your extremely neat crib (seriously, how’s it possible that a bunch college dudes lived in such a tidy apartment?).

David has always been my favorite jalop writer, this just puts it even more over the top!

From someone who lost that college car due to its issues being way ahead of my wrenching skill: hugs. You’re a good person.