Episode 551 - PowerTanks, Doughnuts and Doors

Jason founded the Grand Haven Jeep Fest in Grand Haven, Michigan just 3 years ago as a way to bring his love of Jeeps together with the desire to help his local community. He has seen the event exponentially grow each and every year drawing more and more attendees, more vendors and for the first time this year, a man made obstacle course in the heart of the downtown area. He has visitors from as far away as Florida or North Dakota and other areas all over the Midwest.

On tonight’s episode… News story(s) Jeep XJ a legend! Jeep Gladiator Update; I scratched my paint in Moab! Wood Chipper in the Badlands! Must have for your jeep; Cup holder adapter!

On tonight’s episode… News story(s) Apple helps and Apple hurts Fabricating Frenzy Jeeping mo went to the Moore expo And in Must have STUFF for your Jeep! Passenger Grab bar Tray

David has always been interested in Jeeps, while in college in the late 1990s, he was able to buy his first Jeep, a 1990 Jeep Cherokee. He started learning and exploring with that, after that was totaled in an accident, he then bought his 1984 CJ7, and his life changed forever. David was born with a very rare peripheral neuropathy, which has affected his ability to be able to get around, so as his disability has progressed over the years, his Jeep has literally become his replacement for his legs. Allowing him to be able to get out and explore the areas that he would be otherwise inaccessible to him. David has been deeply ingrained in the Jeep community for almost 30 years. He lived in Moab for 14 years where he was one of the organizers and planners for Easter Jeep Safari, he also was the Land Use Officer for the Red Rock 4 Wheelers for 13 years and helped to preserve and protect the trails around Moab. He now lives, literally, right next door to Sand Hollow in Hurricane, Utah. David's passion and love for Jeeps is truly remarkable. He currently owns 8 older Jeeps or Willys. At least one from every decade from the '40s through the '90s. He is passionate about the older stuff. He also is a collector of Jeep memorabilia, and currently has the world's most complete Jeep grille collection. He has a grille from every model of Jeep made from 1941 to 2021. 65 grilles total. He also has a tailgate collection, with tailgates from 18 different models of Jeeps. All of this stuff is hanging in his garage which he's turning into a Jeep Museum. In 2018 David have the opportunity to compete on the reality show, Truck Night in America. He had a wonderful time and met some great people through that experience. Most recently, David has just written and a published a memoir about what it was like growing up disabled, and what got him into jeeping. The book is available on Amazon, in both digital format, or as a paperback or hardback. It is titled, "It's a Jeep thing... The Life and Adventures of a Disabled Jeeper"

On tonight’s episode… News, Rivian Bribing Jeep Owners! Jeep laying off! Jeep Gladiator Update; Can I fit 35s? Must have for your jeep; ElementFire

Do You Prep for New Terrain? Do you have on board air, or do you carry an external compressor? Do you like wheeling with doors on or doors off?

On tonight’s episode… News stories, Jeep new EVs to come with ICE? Newbie Nuggets Wendy continues her series on using a spotter And in Must have STUFF for your Jeep! 67 Designs dash mounting system. #jeeptalkshow, #jeep, #jeeplife, #jtschicchat, #jeeps, #jeep, #x, #jeeplife, #offroad, #jeepwrangler, #jeepnation, #jeeplove, #jeepfamily, #itsajeepthing, #jeepporn, #wrangler, #jeepbeef, #offroading, #jeepsofinstagram, #jeepin, #jeepwave, #jeepjk, #jeepjeep, #rubicon, #jeepgirl, #jeeprubicon, #jeeper, #jeeping, #jeeplifestyle, #jeepcj, #jeepers, #jku, #jeepcherokee, #cj

Sam's family has been in the CO2 business since 1947. Sam used his contacts in the restaurant and CO2 industry together with his experience wheeling to put together a high quality, very functional portable air system at a very good price. #jeeptalkshow #jeep #jeeplife #jtschicchat

On tonight’s episode… News story(s) Narrow Escape - Trapped by Hail, Flash Floods, and Landslides, and Do You Jeep Meet? Jeep Gladiator Update; Inside Off-road Modifications? Must have for your jeep; Armorlite to replace your carpet. #jeeptalkshow #jeep #jeeplife #jtschicchat