2014 PNW4WDA Summer Convention

On Saturday I drove over to Seattle via Hwy 20 to Ethyl, Washington, where the Pacific Northwest Four Wheel Drive Association was holding the 2014 Summer Convention. While there, I got a chance to talk with both Herm and Marty Tilford, but spent most of the time taking photos. Turns out I could have used my wife's help with properly setting the shutter speed. I did get a few good photos though.

On Sunday I got a chance to meet with Cody. A retired Marine Commander (hope I got that rank right), he's a ball of energy who shared some great stories and insights. Though he doesn't own a jeep yet, he's been considering the purchase of one and has been reading eWillys to learn about them. Most of the year he lives in Taiwan, but is currently in the U.S. helping out family. He's led an interesting life and we had a great chat.

Unfortunately, instead of spending Monday working on the jeep, I spent it not feeling well. So, I may return to Pasco on Tuesday for my wife to dote on me (hopefully).

Here are the pics from Summer Convention. The first two show's Marty's jeep just after the tire blew and his front driveline coupler broke (see it on the floor).

10 Comments

M38'sAugust 19, 2014 at 9:15 PM
I don't see Biscuit out there racing.
Desert JimAugust 20, 2014 at 4:44 AM
It looks like it was a great time. I Would liked to have met Cody, as I am in Taipei, Taiwan for the next 3-4 years.
deilersAugust 20, 2014 at 10:57 PM
Sadly, I didn't see Biscuit out there either :-(
John HartmanAugust 20, 2014 at 11:17 PM
Hey, I'm still waiting PATIENTLY for that educational series about how to balance tires with oranges or grapefruit inside. I don't think it works. John
deilersAugust 20, 2014 at 11:24 PM
Well, I'm afraid to tell you you'll be waiting a little longer for that one (but I too would like to see the writeup). I really need to figure out a shop solution close to home so I can work on Biscuit here.
John HartmanAugust 20, 2014 at 11:45 PM
Calm down, we are just having fun. John
deilersAugust 21, 2014 at 12:12 AM
I know you were :-)
Marty TilfordAugust 21, 2014 at 12:14 AM
It was great seeing you there Dave. Thanks for coming out and taking pictures. I wish I could have spent a little more time with you but putting on the race and hosting a course is a ton of work. If anyone wants to see more pictures you can go to http://mules.smugmug.com and go to Jeeping and click on Summer Convention 2014. (dave I'm not sure if the I did the link right) Jim Muller takes some great ones. And if you recognize his orange scrambler from 4 Wheeler magazine, Yes he is the same one that was in this years Ultimate Adventure Our next race is Labor Day weekend at Ethel, WA if anyone wants to come out and watch for the day or camp-out for the weekend. It is always a great time!
deilersAugust 21, 2014 at 12:27 AM
No problem Marty, I figured you were busy. Yep, you can tell Jim knows what he's doing with a camera. Lots of great photos. Me, less so :-), hence the reason I married a photographer! Here's a more direct link: http://mules.smugmug.com/Jeeping/2014-Summer-Convention/
Jim MuellerAugust 21, 2014 at 4:15 PM
Thanks Marty and Dave for the nice comments and plug for my website. Your site is on my favorites and I watch it all the time. Always looking for another jeep. I have a few Willy's and looking for more. I have a Traveller and a Parkway and looking for a good FC-150 to restore. Thanks Jim