[meteorite-list] Nevada and Images of New Custom Special Operation Vehicles

[Raremeteorites]

All this talk of  state rocks got me thinking,

Nevada should change its official mineral from silver to gold since it is 
the top producer of U.S. gold by far accounting for well over 80%.  Alaska 
is in a distant second place with around 9%.  Searchers have barely 
scratched the surface when it comes to meteorite hunting here in Nevada 
since you need a helicopter or some very serious four wheel drive to reach 
most areas.

And some ask why I moved to Nevada from Washington?   Beside brutal and 
excessive taxation in Washington State, Nevada is largely unexplored and has 
no income, inheritance, inventory, head or other outrageous taxes.  There 
are still signs stating, "Last chance for gas, nearest services over a 
hundred miles."  I have been to areas in Nevada where I have seen herds of 
Antelope and wild horses running around.  It was like being on a safari.  I 
have been to places where there are no signs of modern humans, the only 
trash being lithic scatter from early man knapping out tools for survival. 
You are almost guaranteed to find a meteorite with three major deserts in 
the state and the most dry lake beds anywhere!

I am preparing a major expedition this Spring with a brand-new search team 
that possesses the equipment to reach dry lake beds and other areas that 
once required a helicopter to get to.

Introducing, two brand-new Custom Special Operation Rubicons that met for 
the first time on Christmas day.  We had to wait months for U.S. only made 
parts to come out of backorder for the dealer to complete these two vehicles 
designed for hot desert conditions:
 http://themeteoritesite.com/adam/Jeep/SPLOPS1and2.jpg

 http://themeteoritesite.com/adam/Jeep/SPLOPS1and2-b.jpg

Dialing in the equipment and computers.  We had several rollover, tire 
pressure, traction control and uphill/downhill assist alarms going off in 
the computers.  We had to reprogram shift points, tire pressure threshold 
points and roll-over mitigation systems.  By the end of the day, the 
computers and most of the hardware was dialed in.  They are almost ready for 
prime-time meteorite and mineral hunting this Spring!

Roads, who needs roads?
 http://themeteoritesite.com/adam/Jeep/SPLOPS1and2-c.jpg

Where are we?  We have since learned how to use the multiple navigation 
computers and install -18 db satellite antenna boosters.  Getting lost when 
following uncharted animal trails is no joke!
 http://themeteoritesite.com/adam/Jeep/SPLOPS1and2-d.jpg

Three or four foot wash cliffs, no problem:
 http://themeteoritesite.com/adam/Jeep/SPLOPS2-a.jpg

Nothing Rock-Trac, Tru-Lock Lockers, Dana Axels, Sway Bar disconnect and 
traction control cant handle:
 http://themeteoritesite.com/adam/Jeep/SPLOPS2-b.jpg

A bit of articulation thanks to lift kits and special suspensions:
 http://themeteoritesite.com/adam/Jeep/SPLOPS2-c.jpg

Places that once took a helicopter to get to are now within our reach.  Just 
incase of an emergency or we are onto a hot find, there is a rooftop tent 
with ladder and annex that can accommodate five people.
 http://themeteoritesite.com/adam/Jeep/SPLOPS1-a.jpg

We will keep you up to date as the super hot desert Nevada expedition 
unfolds,

Team Lunar Rock,

Adam