C.W. Kralovec

C.W. Kralovec

Hey y'all, welcome to my channel.

My name is Chris, my girlfriend is Alison, we have 1 Dog named Nellie, A total of 3 Cats, Oliver, Scout and Kevin. Soon to have some babies of our own on the way. We Live in the South eastern US, I love to garden, work on my cars, tell stories and game. We hope you stick around and Sub! Ill catch you very soon. Please reach out anytime!

My Thrift Shop Art Finds

My Thrift Shop Art Finds

A Trip to New Bern, NC

A Trip to New Bern, NC

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  • @robbrady3086
    @robbrady308612 күн бұрын

    Insoles cheap or what? Not really a review without them. Hell anyone can sit and talk about their “appearance.” 👎

  • @cwkralovec1988
    @cwkralovec198812 күн бұрын

    @@robbrady3086 thanks for watching buddy. Didn't say I was an expert.

  • @ChoiceEnvironments
    @ChoiceEnvironments19 күн бұрын

    I’ll sub for a free pair of PFs. I have a few pairs of their last issue with the selvedge stripe on the back. Black, white, and red highs. My favorite style. These new ones don’t have the original rigid wedge foam insole. It’s just a flat piece of pretty cheap foam. Doesn’t really matter, though. Most people take out the insole and replace it with their own. I do that. Probably why they stopped putting effort into that and maybe focused more on the upper. At Footlocker I also noticed the canvas was stiffer. Hope it lasts longer, but I never had problems with the canvas. It did feel like the difference between a regular converse all star and a 70. Thicker. Thanks for the review. No one reviews PFs and it’s a shame. They’re awesome.

  • @cwkralovec1988
    @cwkralovec198816 күн бұрын

    Thank you for watching! I appreciate that feedback, good to know. Would you rather the Navy blue low tops or the highs?

  • @ChoiceEnvironments
    @ChoiceEnvironments16 күн бұрын

    @@cwkralovec1988 Huh?! Did I win?! The highs! Sorry. I don’t usually win stuff.

  • @user-gh1tc8be7n
    @user-gh1tc8be7n20 күн бұрын

    Hey I ware size 10 and half in shoes like Nike shoes what size should I get for these sandles ?

  • @cwkralovec1988
    @cwkralovec198820 күн бұрын

    I think I'm a 10.5 in Nike and an 11 in almost everything else. I would say 11 for me.

  • @kma5699
    @kma569921 күн бұрын

    How thick is the main base of the platform? 3/4" or 1"?

  • @cwkralovec1988
    @cwkralovec198821 күн бұрын

    @@kma5699 I believe I glues two 3/4" prices together before making all the cuts.

  • @thaddeuscorea
    @thaddeuscoreaАй бұрын

    excellent! just a little nitpicking: if the PVC were cut in half length wise, I believe it would have a much stronger attachment to the deck. Did you try that?

  • @cwkralovec1988
    @cwkralovec1988Ай бұрын

    You're not wrong! That is a great idea. It would probably create a more stable contact point!

  • @fecardona
    @fecardona2 ай бұрын

    Teva also makes Teva flip flops. Confusing

  • @jacoblowe387
    @jacoblowe3872 ай бұрын

    Can't work out if I want these or hurricane

  • @carls7860
    @carls78603 ай бұрын

    Well youre 🥵🤤😍 so that helps 😉

  • @josephcontreras8930
    @josephcontreras89303 ай бұрын

    Flops are good for car or van traveling. Or driving barefoot..

  • @mypfpiswhatourphonesees4294
    @mypfpiswhatourphonesees42943 ай бұрын

    my dad has one, it has lots of problems tho, engine needs an overhaul, interior molds, broken 4WD, and many more most likely lol. Not sure if it'll ever get fixed at this point.

  • @user-tk1bg3zr8l
    @user-tk1bg3zr8l3 ай бұрын

    Hie, I am interested in this Trooper, how can l get in touch with you?

  • @cwkralovec1988
    @cwkralovec19883 ай бұрын

    Hey! I'm in NC but the Trooper is not for sale!

  • @sinsyder
    @sinsyder4 ай бұрын

    To avoid breaking your band a rule of thumb is to not extend the band longer than twice as long as it's resting state.

  • @loutrrelledwards2341
    @loutrrelledwards23414 ай бұрын

    EXCELLENT COMMENTARY !!

  • @michael17750811
    @michael177508114 ай бұрын

    Great video. Ill be making one of these. Do you have a link to how you made your bar?

  • @user-wd5sm7ri5c
    @user-wd5sm7ri5c5 ай бұрын

    Yes love my tevas

  • @silverwolvesutility5219
    @silverwolvesutility52195 ай бұрын

    I'll go ahead and say it, local hicks ! I won't give them the honor of calling them redneck. Yah, that was a bad situation. I had my own encounter in Uwharrie a few months ago. Someone at 4:30 in the morning was creeping around my tent, lighting up (flashlight), my tent at all different angles. I was pretty deep in the birkhead wilderness area. I'm not going to let these losers discourage me from camping in Uwharrie. I believe that's their goal.

  • @JasonRyerDenver
    @JasonRyerDenver6 ай бұрын

    Does the PVC pipe really hold? It looks like the PVC pipe is going to move up when the bands are used causing the bands to contact the wood (causing friction and damage to the bands, and the plate). Has anyone else tried this??? Curious if it really works.

  • @Alfredorubiocubillan
    @Alfredorubiocubillan6 ай бұрын

    X2

  • @aphleesegurtra2820
    @aphleesegurtra28203 ай бұрын

    just make sure the radius is wider than the wood and that problem is erased.

  • @bernie5866
    @bernie58666 ай бұрын

    Well done and no apology necessary. 👍

  • @ammarikanovic5273
    @ammarikanovic52736 ай бұрын

    My buddy and I just got ourselves a minty clean '99 for dirt cheap and are stoked to do our own overland build for the Colorado mountains. Good luck with your adventure!

  • @dangamber5707
    @dangamber57077 ай бұрын

    Love my Keds! The most comfortable shoe I own!

  • @jimdevasher9910
    @jimdevasher99107 ай бұрын

    Check your lifters

  • @jimdevasher9910
    @jimdevasher99107 ай бұрын

    I love the Isuzu Trooper look good ride good had one same year

  • @jonathanluna1597
    @jonathanluna15977 ай бұрын

    Just joined your page Timing belt is critical and has to be done in proper sequence. Good luck keep us updated please.

  • @outtrigger
    @outtrigger7 ай бұрын

    can u make a video on the bar you're using

  • @michaelkulman7095
    @michaelkulman70955 ай бұрын

    I second that.

  • @michaelkulman7095
    @michaelkulman70955 ай бұрын

    I second that.

  • @robertmorris9998
    @robertmorris99987 ай бұрын

    Did you get the misfire figured out? Just wanted to say mine had a misfire and my mechanic was bolting parts on till I was crazy. Nothing worked, and he said maybe the injectors are euchred don’t waste more money. I got looking at it and stripped back the wires going to the cylinders(coils) and whaddya know, the wire was broken inside the sheathing. Rigged up a jump wire…no more misfire! Wanted to suggest this as I was losing my mind till I found it, nd did not need to spend all that money, cheers

  • @cwkralovec1988
    @cwkralovec19883 ай бұрын

    I did! My timing was off! Set everything in time and it has been wonderful since!

  • @Indydi
    @Indydi7 ай бұрын

    I like to see these different DIY footplates. This one isn't beautiful, but it's very functional. I just ordered a Clench (with a great holiday discount), but also will be making the 1" cutting board/furniture feet DIY version for travel. That cost $30.

  • @Hydrosurfer68
    @Hydrosurfer688 ай бұрын

    BETTER THAN A $250 COMMERCIAL VERSION...

  • @Errcyco
    @Errcyco8 ай бұрын

    I’m looking for a nice pair of velcro sandals that will last years and was gonna just get Teva.. I’m wondering what pair is best for around $50? They’re gonna be used out on hot and cold cement mainly walking.

  • @johnrolling5031
    @johnrolling50318 ай бұрын

    I have the S version 1997 Trooper with 132,000 original miles. This replaced my 2001 version, which I should not have junked at 250K. Love these things!

  • @peterashby2483
    @peterashby24838 ай бұрын

    Do you share any of your building information? Like a how to do video etc?

  • @giovannisoave9634
    @giovannisoave96348 ай бұрын

    Pretty cool. Could you make the buffers rotate?

  • @merlin3381
    @merlin33818 ай бұрын

    I like the ends of your bar. I'm making one out of one inch pipe and filling it with concrete. Im going to steal how you did the ends because it is a better idea than i was thinking

  • @robinradema1
    @robinradema18 ай бұрын

    Great stuff, I was thinking about making one of these. Interesting idea with the PVC piping. Wish you would have talk a bit more about the bar that you are using. Thanks

  • @shootinglaser
    @shootinglaser8 ай бұрын

    Congrats on getting it running again!! Looking forward to the build 👍

  • @cwkralovec1988
    @cwkralovec19888 ай бұрын

    Thanks man! Can't wait to put out the next video!

  • @Ryan-td3td
    @Ryan-td3td9 ай бұрын

    I like it

  • @shootinglaser
    @shootinglaser9 ай бұрын

    Injector issue is definitely electrical. Pull up schematics for it. Also, the ABS modules are known to have internal issues. I sent mine to have the internals rebuilt vs buying a used. Keep us updated & good luck brother

  • @shockmarkets7384
    @shockmarkets73849 ай бұрын

    Nice one.

  • @bobmoto3528
    @bobmoto35289 ай бұрын

    At the price you got it you can buy a “crate engine” and start over. Its not as expensive as you might think and you get a warranty with it.

  • @ann_andrew06
    @ann_andrew069 ай бұрын

    Very good video, I almost always wear flip flops and sandals. Tevas for me is the best brand of sandals without a doubt and also flip flops. It is true and I share what you say in the video that there are times to wear flip flops is complex because of its little grip or as you said if "you have to make a jump or somersault fall" .... I have used different models and brands of flip flops on the market such as oofos or vionic and even some orthopaedic models of well-known brands. Compared to other normal flip-flops, they have a very good grip system thanks to their arch, which does not separate the foot from the sole when walking and the toes do not have to be forced. I would like to know, What brand or model of flip flops have you used? Very good video, I would like to see the progress over time of these sandals or their comparison with other models.

  • @debbiepellegrino6084
    @debbiepellegrino60849 ай бұрын

    Yikes!

  • @debbiepellegrino6084
    @debbiepellegrino60849 ай бұрын

    You have an eye for art work ! What a fine!

  • @debbiepellegrino6084
    @debbiepellegrino60849 ай бұрын

    Way to go Nellie! ❤

  • @debbiepellegrino6084
    @debbiepellegrino60849 ай бұрын

    Wow!!!

  • @daveharness70
    @daveharness7010 ай бұрын

    If you do the belt just make sure the tensioner is replaced also. Otherwise it could easily loose tension and skip a cog.

  • @cwkralovec1988
    @cwkralovec19889 ай бұрын

    Thankfully I did! Just need some time to get my harmonic balancer back on and my belts, fan etc. I've got a video on the Trooper soon! I'll be starting her up this weekend. Appreciate the advice brother! You got a trooper too?

  • @daveharness70
    @daveharness709 ай бұрын

    @@cwkralovec1988 Great to hear. Yes, I've had a few Troopers over the years. Hot and heavy back in 1999-2005 when I first got married and starting having kids. Had a 93 MT that I used for some moderate off-roading. Had a lift, 33's, low gears, front locker, rear lsd. Lots of fun in Moab, Colorado, and several other states off-roading, just underpowered. Sold it (and my donor vehicle) in 2005 and just did life (5 kids etc) then in 2021 purchased a 1993 Opel Monterey RS 3.1TD (Trooper sold in Germany). It has been my project Trooper...engine still in pieces...had to replace the frame. So in the meantime, in 2022, I picked up a 1997 Trooper (USA spec). So I use that to do camping trips/offroading. Planning on solid-axle swapping the Monterey...we'll see. So I'm not an expert, but I know quite a bit about 2nd gen Troopers (92-97 especially) from wrenching on them. I've got the service manuals if you ever need a reference.

  • @jdblack9703
    @jdblack970310 ай бұрын

    I enjoyed your video. I disagree about wearing socks with Top Siders, or any other shoes except some sandals in certain conditions. I think it’s that my style is gauche. I just got a new pair at Macy’s, $110.00, the AO ones. I still wear the old ones that I had resoled with Sebago Dockers soles and years ago I replaced the leather laces with paracord and I replaced the insoles with aftermarket ones that are easier on my feet. Another thing I do is run my Top Siders and my New Balance trainers through the washer now and then with my 501’s. Speaking of which, how about a video on how you take care of your denim?

  • @cwkralovec1988
    @cwkralovec198810 ай бұрын

    Will do! You sound like you know what you're doing!

  • @rkhan7
    @rkhan710 ай бұрын

    @@cwkralovec1988 so how are they looking now? Did you try ‘‘em with socks finally? Post a video and let the audience decide

  • @cwkralovec1988
    @cwkralovec198810 ай бұрын

    @@rkhan7 will do! I'll post a short.

  • @marccaselle8108
    @marccaselle810810 ай бұрын

    My first caseete tape i remember listening to was mc hammer please hammer dont hurt em.

  • @cwkralovec1988
    @cwkralovec198810 ай бұрын

    Love that! My first Cassette was an Elvis album! Yellow Walkman with AM/FM. Fricken miss that thing!

  • @marccaselle8108
    @marccaselle810810 ай бұрын

    @@cwkralovec1988 my first walkman was a Sony walkman something, it was all black with a green headphone jack port. It didn't have record or bass boost or Dolby noise reduction but it was mine and I used it from early 1991 to 2002 and then it disappeared after many many moves.

  • @kevinfulks3480
    @kevinfulks348010 ай бұрын

    Where did u get this Trooper what state, I have a 2001

  • @cwkralovec1988
    @cwkralovec198810 ай бұрын

    CLT NC!!

  • @dennisdemark8151
    @dennisdemark815110 ай бұрын

    I love my Cassette tapes too...all 3000 of them...my first cassette tape was The Byrds' Greatest Hits...my first cassette tape player was manufactured by Sony.

  • @basicsteps
    @basicsteps10 ай бұрын

    They're like music that you can hold. CD's are the same but are too sensitive to scratches. Vinyls are too big.

  • @fredcoles6013
    @fredcoles601310 ай бұрын

    Rad sperrys, own several pairs