Black Mountain Truck Trail, Ramona, CA - Prickly Pear Adventure

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Finally! After 2 years I take my 1974 Jeep Cherokee which I have affectionately named Project Prickly Pear out on the trail. I climb a local mountain trail just outside of Romona, CA to an elevation of just under 4000 feet. This is a shakedown run and I'm trying to sort out what needs to be addressed before I take this old Jeep on longer adventures and there are a few things that have to get sorted, but the question is, will I make it to the top without any issues?
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@priscillastagner9312 Год назад

I can’t believe you ran into Roaming Reckless with her defender! Great job getting Prickly Pear out on the trails!

@joshsaramadi11 6 месяцев назад

We need more project prickly pear footage this thing is great!

@user-xk6nw2fs1d Год назад

I was on my tractor this morning, looked up at traffic on 78 and I said to myself, hey that’s Prickly Pear. Then I see your video that you were out this way. That was a good test for it.

@TrailRecon Год назад

Right on man! You are blessed to live out in that area, its beautiful!

@OverlandSeries Год назад

What’s the trail name? Would love to take out my 22re Toyota pickup there!

@tedwebster1606 Год назад

Brad you might consider replacing the carb with a Holley or Fitech system. No, it doesn't stay original but some things are better sent down the road.

@TrailRecon Год назад

Its an option, but then I'm adding computers to this old girl... so we'll see.

@ricardoestrada9184 Год назад

I agree Brad fuel injection is the way to go. My 83 Cj-5 would also stall in high elevations and steep inclines. The fuel injection fixed all my problems, and better gas mileage!!

@matth4069 Год назад

@@TrailRecon agree, inject it and keep the old carb in the garage if you ever need it. Benefits outweigh the few cons

@hodad200 Год назад

Holley sniper and the electronics are fully self contained in the throttle body and looks like a carb. You can even hide it under the original air cleaner.

@drewgregory2370 Год назад

I definitely recommend this and swap the ignition system to and hei if you haven't already. It's really easy and the fitech is great , self learning and my old 360 woke up from it and 12 mpg average now.

@backwoodstherapy Год назад

The smile on your face as all the time and work has paid off is infectious. I know that feeling. Nothing like a build coming together and seeing the results. Happy for you, Brad!

@TrailRecon Год назад

So true!

@blowingdiesel Год назад

I definitely think that an EFI system would be a great overall upgrade to this rig. Great video!

@tcfluharty Год назад

While it'd be a good upgrade I feel like that defeats the whole purpose/mission with this vehicle.

@jamesm.1467 День назад

Are we not gonna talk about those album covers over there on the wall??? 80's heavy metal was the absolute best!!

@davecoil208 Год назад

Prickly Pear is a beautiful machine. As someone who has fancied the idea of restoring an old classic and making it a trail worthy rig, THANK YOU for journaling your experiences and challenges. Definitely lots to learn. Can't wait for further adventures!

@lalo3991 Год назад

Always enjoy

@waltmoore3095 Год назад

Quadrajet with electric fuel pump on 360 AMC. Running this for about 17 years, awesome offroad carb.

@EigerSummitOffroad Год назад

Really cool you randomly ran into Maria from Roaming Reckless! Her channel is one of my favorites as well. Such a small world!

@caifan444 Год назад

Heyyyyyy Maria and Blue from Roaming Reckless !!!!!!!!

@user-cw1nq1bv2l 15 дней назад

In 1983 made it to the top of Big Black in my 74 VW Super Beetle with 3 hanggliders and 4 people with Dave and Ed!!

@diegohorton869 Год назад

I had 89 Jeep Cherokee manual 2 door. Took me twice over the Rocky Mountain 🏔️ Just me and my sleeping bag. 😊

@richarddannibale7131 2 месяца назад

Love the Cherokee! Owned 2 79 Cherokee Chiefs when I was younger. First one was a manual with granny low and a dana 20 second one had a turbo 400 with the quadratrac. Currently own a jk 2 door Rubicon and my 46 cj2a project.

@junkopotomus Год назад

Looks like Black Mountain. I have had the pleasure of surveying all over that area.

@jplascencia5189 Год назад

I think you should get an EFI system, better driveabilty, reliabitlty and maybe better mpg. But its looking good overall. Glad you happy with it!

@TrailRecon Год назад

It's something I'm thinking about.

@dantecangri9125 Год назад

Nothing better than a classic cherokee with classic land rover and lexus best offroad vehicles out there

@t.o.f.t.s. Год назад

😃 That's cool you ran across Roaming Reckless..She has a good channel.

@user-bc6cy8xy3t 9 месяцев назад

Looks like an edelbrock carb You can get replacement needles to lean out your fuel at higher altitudes Very easy to change get up high change them out have fun Then change them back at lower altitudes when your airing back up I think part of the fun of a classic is tinkering with them I mean you got some really nice and very capable jeep in your garage Keep it old school have fun and keep learning Thanks for your video I enjoy them

@tacoma_jon Год назад

That’s awesome. I’ve been following Maria for about a year now. Prickly Pear looks great Brad.

@shawnconrad9292 Год назад

That was great! I also have a Golden Retriever named Duncan. That was really cool. Great rig

@lwil6393 Год назад

If this unit is equipped with a Rochester Quadrajet carb there is no reason to change, this is an excellent unit and with the center float design works well at various attitudes (lean angles). The plastic float however can get saturated with fuel and cause float level to go high. The way the rig acted when you hit the bump, I suspect this to be the case. You can also lower the float level from the original spec if you want to experiment.

@briancraig4411 Год назад

Also sometimes raising the float bowl vent can keep high lvls of fuel from splashing up the vent tube and dumping too much fuel on the bumps, basically flooding the engine. Not sure if any aftermarket offroad needles are available like Edelbrock/Carter AFB's though.

@TrailRecon Год назад

It has an Edelebrock on there now. Just a bit of sorting to do.

@briancraig4411 Год назад

Oh nice! I used the offroad needle kit in my Carter Afb on my Scout II set my float little lower and never had it flood the engine and stall. I hope to see more offroad adventures with Prickly Pear!

@KiloLima Год назад

I’d add my two cents as I had the same issue with my Wagoneer on speed bumps at sea level. Bowl was just too full and fuel would splash and cause a momentary flood. Though the Howell Eli Is most ideal for wagons over the excellent Holley, it’s not necessary but will help reduce the exhaust smell. You’ll be able to enjoy the rear window down for a drive. Best thing I’ve done with my wagons … run it on 100LL … a gallon or two in every tank makes a most noticeable difference. Every once in a while a full tank of 100LL makes it sing. The exhaust smells better and it’s just as unhealthy as any other petroleum you can run through them. My AMC 360 motor with an Edlebrock 4brl gets 12MPG in cruise. Who doesn’t enjoy the vintage wheeling videos more than the ones of modern vehicles?

@xj_overlander Год назад

Watched this just before leaving for a work event and was going to drive the XJ. But ultimately decided to drive the carbureted YJ after watching this! Great video and really makes me appreciate the classics

@olliehopnoodle4628 Год назад

You've wheeled a full range of rigs. I love how you love driving the old iron. There is something special about taking a rig that is half a century old out on the trail. Folks love to see them on the trails.

@jmsuitter5 Год назад

Coming along great. Looks like it has been given a new wonderful life

@zeyadalmamoori4477 Год назад

I am happy for you Brad. Finally we get to see your old one made it. beautiful JEEP . Also what a beautiful trail !

@bonita3710 Год назад

So fun to see how happy you are with what you accomplished with the FJ. She looks right at home on the trail.

@mikebriscoe380 Год назад

When Prickly was going uphill and hit that bump and then died, I knew right away it was flooding from a carb float issue. If you do not have the carb float set just right, uphills will cause flooding. Also, the jets would need to be replaced to run at higher altitudes (it's not just a screwdriver adjustment). Thus the comments below for using fuel injection.

@ThePhotographyHobbyist Год назад

1:31 Ah...the ole pump the pedal routine. I have to say, I don't miss those days, BUT it is a bit nostalgic and there's still a part of me that misses the simplicity of the older engines with carbs.

@traeberkeley3902 Год назад

You never disappoint! Prickly Pear looked right at home on a dusty dirt road and tall grass. Great shakedown run. I'm looking forward to more classic offroad videos.

@TrailRecon Год назад

Thank you!

@cwo8771 Год назад

Sweet old Jeep. Love everything about it.

@tonyk1amt806 Год назад

Prickly pear is looking good, having fun. Good to see it out in the trail. Shoutout to Bellingham, Wa, my hometown 👍✌🤟

@akuriarenzaul Год назад

Love following this project. I’m working on a ‘66 J2000 truck. Looking to have it done this year and watching you take yours out in the dirt for the first time makes me jealous.

@donnapablos8752 Год назад

The good all days sometimes I miss old rigs she looks good thanks Brad

@johngray9702 Год назад

You looked so HAPPY driving it. Thanks for sharing

@tb77073 Год назад

Great video Brad, I’m happy that you got to enjoy it that’s what it’s all about!

@scotteramsey Год назад

Maria with Roaming Reckless has a great channel. I watch both of your videos. Awesome that you came across her.

@jime.angulo4151 Год назад

Thanks man, as someone who owns an old rig, I love this video!

@sinoble Год назад

Gorgeous ride. Love the patina on the old girl.

@allanstipe2829 Год назад

Very nice old school rig, and that exhaust is awesome!

@realbob6669 Год назад

That's a nice truck. Thank for showing.

@taurota1554 Год назад

Awesome as always.Nice to see it on the trail.Thanks for sharing and taking us along

@jeffberry5773 Год назад

Brad, you and Prickly Pear did great. Not out of luck or chance but preparation.

@victora.soriaf.6096 Год назад

Congratulations!! Great work 👍 I love to see the old Cherokee in action

@matsherwood6277 Год назад

I have a 79 cj7. Its fun when you have these highs, and a bummer when they leave you stranded. A fun ride.

@searchingforhistory Год назад

You are always an inspiration. Thanks for another fun video!

@TrailRecon Год назад

Thanks so much!

@terrymurphy4177 Год назад

Just listen to the mighty 690 rock and roll😎

@brucehawk09 Год назад

Man you can tell how much rain you guys have gotten just by how green it is. I love your Jeep, to me thats the pure offroader.

@KlausVillaca Год назад

Great video the Prickly Pear looks great, very nice also see that you really enjoyed. Great project car with good results, and yeah the sound is great too.Well done and congratulations for such achievement.

@fotomotoxxiii Год назад

Oh it's been years since I been up there with my yj that's also carburetor ran. No problems with mc2150 carb. I can't believe you ran Into Maria that's so random. Nice shakedown run.

@mejkkg Год назад

She sounds soooo good now! You're smiling from ear to ear! That's awesome man! Good for you! I would love to do the same thing.

@andysolorzano4126 Год назад

It was obvious from the smiles on your face that all your hard work, time and money, was well spent on Prickly Pear. I think it looked great out there and loved the drone aerial views on the trail. Pretty good first trail ride vid! 😉✌

@stevetabor4447 Год назад

Oh sweet she looks so good on the trail congratulations on finally getting to get her out, how exciting 👍👍👍👍👍 as always be safe

@TrailRecon Год назад

Thanks 👍

@wagoneerdad Год назад

Best one yet Brad! Thanks for sharing.

@TrailRecon Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@jeffquick7917 Год назад

Truly enjoy seeing a classic still rolling and being treated with some tough love and inquisitiveness! They seriously don’t make them like they used to and you know what, super glad! I have a ‘72 Nova that likes to be cranky from time to time and I’m totally fine with it, makes me appreciate both the old and the new. Great vid Brad thanks for sharing.

@Hillbilly-zn6lx Год назад

AHA! Did I see a revolver in the driver seat rear pouch when you popped the seat forward? Great videos & a new subscriber from VERY far, Northern California...Semper Fi brother!

@johnmcvey2059 Год назад

Great video. Love the views from the top. Used to go up there in the mid 70's to launch hanggliders and land in the valley. There used to be a fire watch tower up there so they maintained the road a little better. We just drove 2 wheel drive vans up there.

@markperza384 Год назад

Great video Brad glad to see it on the trail finally!!

@TrailRecon Год назад

Thank you! Hopefully many more adventures to come.

@gettinglost8914 Год назад

Heck yeah! I am happy to see the success with the old ride. My 77 will be on the trail eventually. Dust come in the rear lower quarter panels right behind the tires.

@MrTwisted72 Год назад

It’s was cool to see Maria, Blue, Poe and Seena from Roaming Reckless!

@jessebfly Год назад

Yep...if you wheel in CA, elevation and cold starts are your reality. That’s why I’m putting an EFI on my new engine for my ‘88 YJ. Beautiful restoration on Prickly Pear! What a fine machine and a rewarding ride!

@bigdogpr Год назад

Awesome vid neighbor! And, great views of the local roads/tracks. Love it. Another awesome storytelling video. You are a natural mi amigo. 👏👏👏👏

@TrailRecon Год назад

Thank you so much!

@bertsanford9156 Год назад

Woo Hoo, It's good to finally see the old girl out on the trail Brad. Can't wait to see more of the Prickly Pear adventures.

@DubzBoyz30214 Год назад

What a great video Brad, you've done a fantastic job on this old timer, this Jeep is gonna kick butt on the trails and I can't wait on the camping vids with the old time vintage camping gear you've got, but like you said just gotta tune up the carburetor and trim the fenders a bit but other than that I'm so happy for you Brad for all the work you've put in to this 74 Jeep can't wait for more videos on this Jeep

@daviddyogi8279 Год назад

Brad the sound of the Magna Flow exhaust is awesome!!!,..glad you finally get to take it out for a shake down,..as usual awesome video!!

@TrailRecon Год назад

Thank you, it was great to finally get it out!

@midnite8791 Год назад

Great video and congrats on getting her on the dirt! I live in Ramona and will have to find and check out that trail when I get an off-road capable vehicle! If you are ever around here and need anything feel free to reach out!

@allisonwanderland9917 Год назад

Ha! You met Maria… Quite a character…

@TrailRecon Год назад

They were both very nice!

@allisonwanderland9917 Год назад

@@TrailRecon Yaas!

@seandonaghy9224 Год назад

You look so excited it looks as a forwishen came true the truck is looking great when I had my 86 Grand wagon one of the things I wanted to do is the leaf spring over axle they always sat solo with the spring under and I have seen it done I believe it gives you 4 to 6in of Lyft I didn't want to do it to make the truck taller I wanted to do it so I wouldn't have the problems that you are having because I was having the same problems not enough flex sincerely jealous keep doing because I'll keep watching Green with envy 👍👍👍👍👍⭐

@Kevin01TJ Год назад

I'm so happy for you Brad. This is so cool!

@TrailRecon Год назад

Thank you, super excited!

@GusGonzalez91 Год назад

Grateful for the opportunity to work on this beauty 🙏🏽👊🏽

@TrailRecon Год назад

Appreciate you!

@JeeperSteve2011 Год назад

Great video! Some are saying look into EFI, I say if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it! May just have to update your tool roll with a few more tools that will help you on the trail. Prickly pear has a lot of character and I think that makes it all the more fun! Can’t wait to see it out on future adventures! Glad you held onto it and hung tight in the process of giving it a refresh! Looks like your patience has paid off!

@shawntoohey5728 Год назад

HBD DEVIN!

@danielsalm6410 Год назад

That is just a perfect Jeep. Love it!

@anthonymissirlis3710 Год назад

jeez Brad , has it been two years already ! wow, time flies when you're having fun i guess lol. even though i'm not a fan of the colors it looks amazing and as long as you love it then it's all good . enjoy

@tmcnicho Год назад

I literally just ran this trail last weekend after watching a very old video of yours. It was my first outing with the whole family in the car and they loved it. I even aired back up in the exact same spot!

@TrailRecon Год назад

It's my close to home favorite get away!

@maxmixrc Год назад

Wow great adventure 💯👍👍 Thanks for sharing~

@TrailRecon Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@Venture2Roam Год назад

Holy Drone Shots Batman!

@rmpruitt228 Год назад

Nice work with the Cherokee! Having enjoyed/struggled with a couple of Grand Wagoneers, I have a real appreciation for the amount of work and money this type of project takes. And it's never done. Love your videos.

@TrailRecon Год назад

Thank you and while I know it will never be done, hopefully I am over the hump of big projects.

@rickpierson8460 Год назад

That is so awesome love the ride I love my 78 wagoneer

@TrailRecon Год назад

Thank you and FSJ are the best looking Jeeps... just my opinion!

@chipsrafferty8362 Год назад

Best Jeep ever,had a red Chief,wish I still had it.

@SurlyDeath Год назад

Beautiful!

@IhateSIGNINGup4this Год назад

I was camping at the top last weekend. The trail is definitely more exposed and a little more fun now. Great job on Prickly Pear.

@ikergomez9964 Год назад

Do you know the name of the trail? Looking to do it in my suzuki Jimny:)

@V8AmericanMuscleCar Год назад

Great video and I like that Jeep a lot! It is true that you can sit in a modern Jeep, turn on the AC and drive carefree, but there is something about those old Jeeps. I love my XJ and I don't want to change it, at least not for now.

@garyleibitzke4166 Год назад

I recognize that highway, drove it MANY times. Gassed up in our old home, Ramona.

@CJ-rk5eg Год назад

Highly HIGHLY RECOMMEND Howell TBI kit and dump the carburetor. Better fuel economy, starts up without problems and runs like a top. Swapped out my carb on my 4.2 straight six. But get an experienced shop to do it right. 👍

@tarasmith398 Год назад

We love Prickly Pear and how excited you were to do this trail! We might do this one over the weekend since it's so close!

@TrailRecon Год назад

It was a long time coming! It’s a great local trail and I hope you have fun!

@BobS515 Год назад

My TJ gets 9.5 MPG and i drive it all across the country. I understand the positivity you expressed at that!

@jerrycrawford6123 Год назад

Congrats on first dirt. She sounds amazing and the prickly drone footage isn’t too shabby either!

@TrailRecon Год назад

Thank you!

@tomassanesson902 Год назад

Sooo epik beautiful video and trail awesome

@dalemcbride7299 Год назад

looking good

@tommy-guns478 7 месяцев назад

I know its probably in a video somewhere I couldn't tell if you 74 had a low range unit on the transfer case some came without.. Makes me miss my 76 almost identical to yours. I did put a mile marker part time kit in the transferase no overdrive. Not even sure if they make them still Sold mine back in 1999 bought it in 1989 or about then. I far as i know its still running around Albuquerque. If you want to get ride of the Quadratrac easiest way is to find a jeepster commando with the T400 they have the mainshaft, adapter, and tcase model 20. I did that on another project I had.. love watching the progress.. i need to find pictures of mine

@FATCISCOKID Год назад

Awesome truck, I’ve been there with a classic on the trails… I had a 75’ F250 highboy, I put a Holley Off-Road Truck Avenger Carb and it made it way more fun to drive, especially at higher elevations. Thanks for the videos!

@justindearborn7275 Год назад

What a cool rig, I run an 1984 fj60 very similar to that patina wise but mechanically all redone

@bobbyc13 Год назад

I have an 85 Chevy K5 Blazer with a 350 and run a Holley Sniper EFI unit on there. It made a night and day difference on performance and would self tune itself on elevation changes. That may be an option with the carb issues. Glad to see that old beast out on the trail.

@chknlyps2373 Год назад

In 2004 I got a 600 CFM Edelbrock Quadrajet copy carb for my 85 small block suburban, never rebuilt or touched the cab yet except for a choke spring. It runs fantastic from sea level in Ocotillo wells to 8,000 feet high on top of Santa Rosa Mountain. I don't know if they make them as good now as they did 19 years ago but 100% pleased

@TheOffroadCamper Год назад

And by the way, Brad, I totally approve of the new ride. I’m strongly considering going with a classic or vintage rig myself so that I can self rescue self repair when I’m off grid.

@s_lespy Год назад

Hey! Love the videos and I can't wait to get my grandpa's 72 CJ5 on the road. I'm not sure if you're aware, but Retrosound radios are designed to look like old school radios but still give Bluetooth features. Might be a good fit for this rig.

@scrappyjackalope9558 Год назад

I love watching your progression with the wagoneer, I had one about 30 years ago and made some great memories. As well as my father before me :) My vote that I would love too see on prickly pear is do a full trail killer build. The size of your channel I bet you could really get support in doing a linked out build with crazy axles, LS swap with modern EFI, awesome body and cage work and still keep it street legal. Just me dreaming but you could do it and make some great content along the way with great collaborations.. have fun either way..

@shanew.8784 Год назад

I also replied giving a recommendation for a fitech, but if you want to stay with a carburetor, the Holley truck avenger is a good option, we ran one on a sbc in our cj8, we could drive from denver to 13,000 feet in the mountains with no issues, it also runs at extreme angles