Here's an opportunity to meet the Moderators of the board and to learn the specifics of each of forum. If you have a question about the Moderators or the forums, feel free to start a new thread for us to address. So, without further ado, here are the Moderators of explorerforum.com!:)

I would just like to welcome all the new members of ExplorerForum.com. My name is Tim and I am the Moderator of the New Member Forum. This forum is for all new members to welcome themselves to the site, ask questions pertaining to user functions, and also a place to learn some of the guides and rule with which we follow on the site. So feel free to drop a line to say hey and welcome yourself!

P.S. Administrators and their wives are free to post something here as well.;)

Welcome and happy postin'!;)

Hi there. Yes Paul is my real name. :) I guess you wonder what I do around here. Sometimes I wonder too... LOL

I am the moderator for the Under the Hood section. My section seems to pretty much run itself. It is thanks to all of you that it goes so smoothly. There is a ton of good tech information in the Under the Hood forum so please feel free to search for whatever you are looking for. Also if you find a thread that you want to add to don't hesitate. Even if the thread is old there are people who will be interested.

Welcome to all the new people. To the regulars, Thank you for your contributions to the site. Without people like you I'd have nobody to talk to... LOL :D :D :D

I'm Matt Adams, I moderate the Performance Lighting and the For Sale/Trade/Wanted message boards. Most people know me cause of my height, and my lights. Other then that I'm a pretty plain guy, LOL.

There's only a few rules about my forums... and most are for the for sale/trade/wanted forum. If you want to sell something thats new (i.e. you are a re-seller, or you want to sell something that you have personally made) then you must contact Rick or myself first (rick@explorerforum.com or matt@explorerforum.com. We also like to keep items out of there such as computers, old couches, etc. Let's keep it to vehicle related stuff :). If it's a group purchase, it belongs in the group purchase forum which is moderated by Rick, and all group purchases must comply with those rules set forth.
For performance lighting, if it has anything to do with lighting, that's where it belongs. You are welcome to express opinions on certain brands but let's try to keep the brand fighting to a minimum :).

I am pretty much on here all day (as you can tell by my post count), I'm kind of a smartass sometimes, but I know lights pretty good :). Welcome new guys, and feel free to let me know if you have any questions about my forums or the board in general :). matt@explorerforum.com

Hello,

I am Kris Guilbeaux Moderator of the Audio Forum. People know me as the crazy person that converted his 1992 Navajo from a 2wd to a 4x4. I started coming to this website back in 1997 when I bought my Navajo.

Although I dont post much in my forum I READ EVERYTHING THERE!!! There is a lot of people that really know their stuff in my forum.

I have spent lots of time and money on my Navajo. I have rewired things retrofitted many things from the new model Explorers to my Navajo. I do all the work on my Navajo myself includeing the 4x4 conversion. So I am a well rounded moderator.

Hey there everyone. http://members.aol.com/riffman80/biggrin.gif

I'm Stephen Withrow, and due to my interest in and knowledge of the automotive industry I moderate the Ford Industry News forum and the All Other Makes and Models forum.

I live outside Washington, D.C. where I sell commercial printing paper for a living. Since coming to this site I have learned to do talk on the phone and do my job while posting on here. Its a skill all of you will learn too http://members.aol.com/riffman80/wink.gif

Welcome to the site!

Welcome to the site first of all. You'll find all kinds of information here. Don't be afraid to ask questions and also get familar with the search feature.

My name is Rob Robertson. I'm the moderator for the conversion forum. I'm knee deep in a 302 conversion right at the moment. In this forum we'll cover just about any conversion you plan on doing from motors to brakes on your Explorer or Ranger.

I have many hobbies which cross paths with my offroading in my Explorer. I've been drag racing since 78. I also autocross and Roadrace ( Porche Stuff )in my Trans Am. To make sure my schedule is full I also race offshore endurance on my Yamaha Waverunner. If it has a motor I'm interested.

Feel free to drop by and ask questions. If your even thinking about a conversion " Plan ahead"

Thanks

http://www.ihs4ever.com/~cwm/contrib/legionxs/wavey.gif Welcome to all! http://www.ihs4ever.com/~cwm/contrib/legionxs/wavey.gif

I'm Ray Lobato and I'm the moderator of the General Explorations Forum.
In this forum you can ask any question pertaining to the basic model, i.e. "what gear ratios do Explorers come with" or "What oil do you use", or just anything in general.
We have alot of really knowledge people on this board and are more than willing to help you out with whatever questions you have.
I'm pretty handy at helping others on how to post pictures and other options offered on this board, so If you have any questions about any of that, you can ask it here as I will also check out this forum too.

I have a 97XLT that is modified for off road, that was my daily driver for a long time. It is now my project vehicle.
I live in California, and my wife Sandy also enjoys 4wheeling. At the big runs I also trail lead and like to help show you newbie just how good your Explorer does on the trails, so if you live around the Bay Area and want to see what your Explorer can do, send me a Email and maybe we can hook up and do some trails. http://members.aol.com/riffman80/smile.gif

If you want to see a picture of my truck, just click on Ray's truck in my signature.
I can also show you how to create a hyperlink like that too.

oh I forgot! I'm also the assistant editor, so basically, I help out with some of the trail write-up's, and I write up the feature explorer's now, and will in the future handle some of the other "articles" on explorer4x4.com.

:) Welcome! :)

My name is Gerald Jarrett and I moderate the Before and After and the Exploring Everything Under the Sun forums. I live in the Dallas area and usually have to drive a ways to get to good wheelin' spots. I own a '99 Eddie Bauer Explorer that has been modified to accomplish what few people can believe it is capable of. I have taken it far from soccer fields and shopping malls ;).

Edit 2005: (I now live in Greenville SC and with the retirement of mmpc as moderator of the Offroad Planning and Discussion Forums, I have moved over as moderator of those forums and left JasonB as primary moderator of the Everything Under the Sun forum.)

The "Before and After" forum is for posting pictures of your vehicle before and after your modifications so others can see the transformation. To learn how to post pictures on the site you can go to the FAQ button at the top of the screen to learn all about the site and what is allowed and how to do things such as posting pictures using the "[img ]" tag. And as Ray just stated, if you have any trouble any of us will also be happy to help.

The "Exploring Everything Under the Sun" forum is our general B.S. forum to post whatever you want to that doesn't specifically apply to Explorers and Rangers. Politics, jokes, computers, hobbies, etc. Our "Today's Day Brightener" thread is here to share your joke of the day. The infamous "How Do I Get Herculiner Off Of My Hootus" thread is also located here.

If you read the FAQ you will note that flaming and vulgarity is not tolerated on this site. I believe that you will find this to be the friendliest, most respectful board on the internet. Our high standards help keep the quality people that provide the information and knowledge that makes this site what it is. You are free to post anything you wish to on my forum but be aware that the standards I hold to it are a little higher than what you will find is allowed to occur on other sites. We try to show respect for each other and tolerance of others (hard as it is sometimes :D ). A good rule of thumb you may want use before deciding to post something is if you think I will be comfortable letting my eight year old son read it. If not, don't post it. For example, the jokes may get a little racy, but not vulgar. There is a difference.

Once again, welcome to the best site on the internet! :bounce:

Hello,

My name is Brett Grooms. I own several Ford vehicles including a 94 Explorer Sport. I am the moderator of the Modified Explorations and the Tires and Wheels forums.

The Modified Explorations forum is the place to post questions, comments, or other information concerning modifications that can be done to the Ford Explorer. This can include everything from Superchargers to Exhaust to Brakes and everything in between.

The Tires and Wheels forum is the place for information concerning size, fit, opinions, and other information relating to tires and wheels.

If anyone has any questions, please feel free to ask.

Howdy,

My name is Ryan Penner I moderate the Shocks, Suspensions, Lift Kits Forum. Its a forum like its title says. Anything about the Suspension goes. There are other things that go in there once in a while as seen fit but more or less its limited to that area of the Explorer. So any questions about the Shocks you run, the lift kit you want to buy, the springs that are not springy that you have post them here! Also be sure to do a search on anything that you want to know more about. There has been lots and lots of discusions on shocks so if you have some question that someone didn't answer on one of the older threads bring it back to life by posting a reply! :D Also don't feel shy about posting new questions too.

Oh yeah I run around in a 92 Explorer sport that has a few mods on it on the Weekends.

My name is Brian Green. I moderate the EXPLORER SPORT TRUCK forum. This is a great place for you to come and ask questions about converting your explorer into a ground scrapin machine or just want to bring it down a bit for looks or stability. Also due to the wonderful response from our sport truck members we have put together http://www.explorersportruck.com. Let me know if I can help in anyway. Thanks you guys for such a smooth running site.

Hi, I'm Bill Collins, AKA RangerX. I am the moderator of the Ranger forum, as well as the Ranger Registry. Being a moderator does not mean I am an expert, but it does mean I like to talk about my Ranger, your Ranger, and any questions, problems, or modifications. If I can't answer a question, chances are great that someone on the board can. There is a wealth of knowledge here, feel free to tap into it! I also encourage every Ranger owner to list themselves on the Registry.

I guess I'm stuck here now.

My name's Lee and I'm now the mod. of the newest forum started for any polls that may come up. I do however read about 90% of the posts on the board as well as spend a ton of time looking through the other pages on the site. I've tried to help out the new members as much and as often as I can. If you ever have a question about the site, or anything at all, just drop me an email. I'll be more than happy to help. :)

WELCOME

Hi,

Ray Hutchinson here! I just started being moderator for the Ham Radio Site. I've been Exploring and modifying my truck since I bought it in 1993. I'm an Extra class ham, and have been licensed for 6 years, upgrading to Extra Class 2 years ago. I've been involved in communications for over 30 years but wouldn't classify myself as an expert.

Even though the title of the forum is Exploring Ham Radio, we discuss all forms of radio communications, Ham, CB, FRS, GMRS etc., and the applications to Exploring, on and off pavement.

Like Paul Gagnon says, this is my real name, and like Leebo,
I'm now the "New Guy". Hope we have lots of interest and activity.

Hello!



My name is Sarah O'Donnell or better known as alphasylum on the board. I am a new moderator to our new section Mugshots. Here we can put a face to our members names. Theres not really too much to this section besides watching for dead links. I expect it to basically run itself. It seems to be a hit so far. For some strange reason though, Rick is getting the majority of the page views *scratches head* hmmm. :)

I'm in the beginning stages to my modifications, my Ex-Specs link is in my sig. I'm great w/ graphics and html so if anyone ever needs any help please ask.

HI,

This is Me!, Chris Bourgeois, Moderator of the Registry Forum's (Explorer & Elite). As you can see my user name is CBoug76, I use it all over the place, E-mail address, Other Forum user names and so on...... So if you see another CBoug76 somewhere the chances are its me! As you may have read on the Main Forum Page, the Registry's are used as a place for you to tell us about your Explorer/Sport/Sport Trac/Ranger/Bronco II/etc..... and all the Mods that you have done to it, or plan to do to it in the near future. Feel free to post a few Photos of if you'd like(If you need help posting photos's, look me up on AIM: CBougg or CBoug, Y!: CBoug76, MSN: CBoug76@hotmail.com, ICQ: 18371286). If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail me anytime. My E-Mail address is in my profile below, as is a hyperlink to my Elite Registry Page. Take a look at it so you can have an idea on how to set your Registry page up, or come up with your own idea's!

Well I guess thats all for now! oh yeah, Try to use the Search tool when looking for an answer to a question. If you are asking a question, then most likley one or more of the other 7-8000 memebers here have asked that same question before.

BTW Keep an eye out for my Explorer Come next Spring/Summer(2002).....

Hello Everyone,

My name is Charlie Sanzone, I'm am the moderator of the Exploring Computers Forum. I work as a PC Technical Support Analyst for a Subsidiary of a fortune 250 company (symbol: AOC). All while attending School Full time at Hofstra University. Born and raised in Long Island, NY, raised by 2 strict Italian parents (so i dont want to hear anything about how your parents are giving you problems about moding your truck...LOL).
Im on pretty often so if you have a question I usually will respond within a few hours (I got the working while posting thing worked out pretty well!)

Keep the questions coming and enjoy the site!

My real name is John Stanley.

I own a 1997 Ford Explorer XLT 4x4. More information about it and the modifications I have made can be found here (http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=27696).

For those of you who want to know, yob_yeknom is Monkey Boy backwards. The name Monkey Boy has been my nickname for a long time, and I spelled it backwards because most sites already have a user named monkey_boy.

I guess it's my turn!

Hi everyone, I'm Alec, the moderator of the Need for Speed forum. In case you don't know where that forum is, it's in the new Sport Truck sub-section.

Anyway, I volunteered to moderate that forum 'cause I have a serious speed addiction. I currently own a 96 Sport, which has lots of go-fast goodies including a supercharger and nitrous oxide. It's (only) 2WD, but has a posi in the differential, a 2" lift, and 31" tires. Splat is a fast truck that works, too. Moab has been conquered! (the stock 4x4 trails anyway). Though my truck isn't fast by race-car standards, it does run 14's in the quarter mile: fast for a 4500+ lb SUV that can still run trails.

That's the nutshell for now, visit my new webpage for some pics and maybe some text soon.

EDIT: Now I'm on 33x12.50 tires with 4.30 gears. I'm running 15.8s in the 1/4 fully loaded without nitrous.

Well I'm the newest member of the moderators.:D

My name is Derrick Coates and I've been here since Sept. of 00'. I've been modifing my Explorer since the second day I had it. Rippin the sway-bars off!!! I'm born and raised here in southern Idaho. I work at Longview Fibre making corrugated boxes for a living. When I'm not at work I enjoy my Explorer or my Ranger which is a prerunner. Prerunnin is another hobby I recently got into myself. You'll be seein me across the desert some day soon as Pez-Rock Racing is moving up in the world. Our home base is located in Huntington Beach, CA. Founder: Ryan Lopez & Tommy Jason(TJ) Lopez. Fabricator:Jimmie Van Allen. Me, Driver/Wrench monkey.

I moderate the "WHOOPS FORUM." It fits me pretty well since I've done one of the coolest whoops I've seen.:) Click on "view my gallery."

Enjoy the site and don't be affraid to ask ?s.

Well I guess I should chime in here sooner or later... I've been a moderator for over a year now... I moderate the For Sale Trade and Wanted forum... Its honestly the most fitting forum for me since I'm always wheeling and dealing and love to get a good deal...

Don't post in all caps, flame others for their opinions or try to screw up someones for sale deal by saying "I can get it new for half" out in public than I'm the nicest guy in the world... Okay, maybe just in my house, or is it in my head... Either way... Thats what I do...

well, here's my introduction. my name is James Thompson, and i help moderate the Sport Truck section. i have a lowered 96 5 liter. i have a background in mustang 5 liter go fast stuff, so i have an interest in horsepower too. my other Ford is a 75 Bronco that is caged/spooled/locked/armed and on 35's. im an avid streeter AND offroader.

Hi all, my name is Ryan, I live in B.C. Canada, and am part of a 4 Explorer owning family:D

I moderate the New Member Forum,Offroad Drivelines, and co-mod the Modified Explorations forum.

I also am an Operator (Chat Moderator) and Irc Op in the Chat room.

If you have any questions or concerns, I am all ears. I am a night owl too, so that is when I usually cruise the boards, so be on the lookout for me then ;)

As for the chat...I am in there constantly...Almost always as @Crankcase. Keep an eye out for me if you want to chat.....

Howdy.. Guess I'm the newest moderator on the forum as of today at least, so here's a bit about me. My name is Jason Boyette and I help Gerald with the "Exploring Everything Under the Sun" forum. If anyone has any questions please don't hesitate to ask away. I'm pretty fast at answering PMs and email (which could mean I'm on here too much :rolleyes: ).

Other than the obvious interest in the Explorer and wheelin', I'm an avid mountain biker, hiker, outdoor guru, and fitness nut. My wife refers to my truck as the "redneck-mobile." I've been told the stereotype is strengthened by the two American Pit Bull Terriers that often occupy the cargo area. Oh well....

I'm a very laid back guy in person despite the way I have been seen to moderate EUTS. I view the site as a friendly site with the main focus being the Ford Explorer. I appreciate it when people act civilized and respect the older and younger people who may be viewing the forum. Yes, some very young kids see the stuff here. If anyone ever has issues or questions about something, please let me know.

Hope you all enjoy the site as much as I do!

Hey guys and gals,


I bet you cant guess what my name is? yup its Mike. I'm the new Moderator on the block and im helping out GoFast with "Offroad Explorer Projects" If you have any questions on ANYTHING! please feel free to PM me or email me. as far ay my forum, it is there to help you track your progress on projects like, Lifts, Swaps or any other projects. The only thing i ask is when you do post please make the subject

" your name, or the name of your truck, and the name of the project. Such as ,Superlift 5.5" installation, Dana 44 conversion, etc. "

also please try to includ pics of the progress.

agin welcome to the best site on the net for explorers and have fun!!!



Mike

Firstly Hi and Welcome to all. My name is Howard for real and I now look after the computer forum.

Most of you have seen my posts and my x but I thought that I would give you some of my background so that you can understand me more.

As a child I travelled round the whole world (my father was a civil engineer and we were always going from one site to another). Born in London and have lived here fully for the last 30 years. I have done Disney in FL and enjoyed it immensely.

I'm now 45 years old and have had a number of jobs since leaving school. My first job was working on an oil rig, under construction in Scotland, as a surveyor. Then I went to work for the Automobile Association (car breakdown service). After some time I was involved with the early days of cellular phones, installing, testing and repairing them. I then moved over to IT as a support engineer working my way up to network manager by the time I left. Now I run my own computer company.

I've been driving since I was 17 years old and have always repaired my own vehicles including engine swaps, gearbox and clutch, some body work (not welding because I can't) and of course vehicle electrics.

Out of interest the computer network that I managed was in a college with over 1,000 computers and some 20 servers, mostly running Novell Netware, spread over multiple sites. As you can imagine the students all wanted to crack the system, but none were ever able to, and the staff wanted everything instantly.

So you can see that I've worked in the service industry for quite some time and I never learnt to say 'have a nice day' only 'all the best'.

Howard

Hello, My Name is Matt Gerling. I moderate in the Explorer Sport Trucks & Street Performance Forums. I currently have a 2OO1 Explorer Street. However, in the past I have owned a 1991 XLT 4door, and a 1997 XLT 4door. So I have experience in most Gens. O2+ coming soon for the wife.

I have great knowledge in Suspension, Lowering, Performance, and General Modifications.

Let me know if I can help you out.

Also I will change the title of your thread if it will better help your plea for HELP!!!!!

Sincerely,
Matt http://www.##############/forums/images/smilies/burnout.gif

Hi..Geuss you all know my name. This is the first forum I ever entered and didnt know about screen names.
I'm an old fart (56) who enjoys modding my vehs. Especially LIGHTS.
I'm also an insurance agent in my own agency and two weeks ago became a GrandPa. WhoooHooo A month ago my daughter got married to a good guy.(I hope) Ah..my son & his wife made me the GP..just for calrification.
Just going to try and keep up the high stantards that Matt has set for the Lighting Forum.
Any and all suggestions are appreciated.

Hey Ya'll!

My name is Robb Bailey. Born and raised in Richmond, VA. I moderate the "Shocks, Suspensions, and Lifts" and the "911" forums.

I am 29 years old and married, no kids. For a living, I help run a small, family owned HVAC Test & Balance company. Interests include camping, vintage "EM" arcade machine restoration, and good conversations with close friends.

Just let me know if there is anything I can help you with........

Hello.. My name is Ben Lee. I co-moderate the Everthing under the Sun forum along with Jasonb. I am 26 and work for a small computer consultation service company in the Washington DC/Baltimore Metro area. You can often catch me online in the chatroom or just browsing the forum if you ever need help.

Hello....

My name is Mark Strickland... I co-moderate the General Section with Ray Lobato. As Ray put it... In this forum you can ask any question pertaining to the basic model, i.e. "what gear ratios do Explorers come with" or "What oil do you use", or just anything in general.


I'm in Southern Az and have a '92 xlt with just over 310k miles (as of 2005)

Depending on who you ask, I'm either a developer or a software test engineer. I now work for Inter-tel (newest company name... that makes 4 different company names, 7 buy-outs, and I stopped counting layoffs at 10).

~Mark

Hi, my name is Jeff Harris I'm 42, born and raised in Texas, relocated, and have been a member for 2 years.

I'm a custom car builder and fabricator working for www.specialvehicleoperations.com which is a personal company I own.
My blood has had Ford blue running through it since I was able to reach the throttle, I have done Turbo 4 cyclinder Mustangs (N/A turbo, Turbo GT's and SVO's) since the 70's and well into the 90's but now I have left the asphult and pursued the dirt.

I have a 1992 Mazda Navajo that is locked, converted, trimed, and driven like it was built, click on "My Junk" in my sig for more info.

Seeing as though the members.moderators/admin of this site also think that I have too many toys, they put me as the moderator of the R/C & Models Forums, this has also been a favorite pastime and now a craft I'm passing on.

If there is anything I can do to help you out please drop me a line and ask away, I have many talents and skills, hope I can help you out!



Happy Explorering!

Jeff - :navajo:

Well, looks like I've avoided one of my moderator duties. I've been around the boards for a couple of years and a mod for almost a year now. I co-moderate the FSTW with Heath. We make a pretty good team though we usually compete for who's meaner. :hammer: There were three thoughts that came to mind when asked to moderatoe the FSTW forum. #1 Few could actually put up with Heath (:D J/K bro), #2 I'm acutally mean enough co-moderate with Heath, #3 I buy and sell so much, or #4 I'm not smart enough to figure out that this job is actually painful (read this is why all other moderators are drunk).
This is me:
Kent Hill
Born and raised on the Oregon coast.
Stationed in Idaho, been in the Air Force for over 10 years and around the world a number of times.
'91 Exploder - locked, loaded, solid axle, and fiberglassed everything panel possible.
I've had a number of Explorers and other Ford models along with others I won't mention in this croud. :p
I fab on the side (soon to own www.4xfab.com) and have built a wide variety of rigs for others along with several SAS's.

Hey, My name's Doug I'm originally from New Jersey but currently living in Sierra Vista AZ at the whim of the Army. :p I have a 97 explorer that I beat like a red headed step child (probably why it's currently broken). You can click on the link in my sig to see pics of my Junk when it was working and trail worthy. :p I am however the new Moderator of the Offroad Tube Work Bumpers, Sliders, Cages etc. Forum.

My name is John Whitaker and I moderate the For Sale, Trade, & Wanted forum with Captain Happy. :p: I have years of experience with buying and selling Explorer parts. I'm the only one I know of who has done a 2WD to AWD to 4WD conversion with a project cost of $0. :cool: I also have a little experience with the 5.0L Explorers and the performance parts that go on them. I hang out on the forum through out the day, but mostly at night. I can be found in the Chat hanging out with Crank cause I am the mIRC Masta. Any questions.. just shoot me a PM! :D

UPDATE 5/6/07
Still moderating FSTW with Captain Happy, but also the very sick forum, "Tools and Garage". Come check it out:
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=116

Welcome New Members!!! :wavey:

I'm Sandy Gonzalez and I'm the moderator of the Explorer Babe's forum, I'm also the webmaster for the New England Explorers (NEX) (http://www.newenglandexplorers.net) website. As anyone can see by my username I'm a die hard SoBe Beverages drinker.

I'm from Middletown, Connecticut and the mom of two daughters who are my whole life.

I work at a small brazing/heat treating company owned by a family friend as an office manager.

I am now on my second Explorer, a 98 Sport that replaced my 92 Sport when it blew a tranny seal on it's second transmission

My interests are web design, computers, reading, music, crafts and off-roading.

I have been a member since June 17, 2003 and have been a moderator since March 17, 2005


See ya around!!

Hi all..

I'm Chris Swanberg, and I am the co-moderator of the transmissions and transfer case forum. I'm in my mid 50's and have been tinkering with cars all my life, even briefly worked at a FORD dealership in my college days. I live in Sacramento California.

Please come say hi in the forum, if you want to know more about transmissions and transfer cases, you'll find a lot of good info there!

Hey to everyone and welcome to the new members. I am Drew Palmer and I am the co-moderator for Underhood and Drivetrain and it's subforums (Computers-Chips-Tunes, and EEC-IV and EEC-V). If you have a question about computers, codes and chips I can get you going in the right direction or answer your question. Hope to see you post a lot. I have been messing around with cars for a long time, and will get my associates degree in Automotive Technology soon (spring '07). I hope to go into possibly business to get out of the shop and into another great aspect of the automotive world. I will be taking some of my ASE Certification test soon (when I feel comfortable enough) and will hopefully be a master tech by 2010. That's a little bit about me.

-Drew

Hey Everyone.

Iam Matt from Essex Jct VT. I am now the Moderator for the Whoops Forum and a Co Moderator for The New Member Forum. I am currently a Service Tech For Comcast and a Volunteer Firefighter. I am also the Vice President of The New England Explorers. I have alot of Knowledge about certain stuff on Explorers. Mainly Lighting and Electronics. Feel free to shoot any questions at me!

Hello
My name is Jon Smith, I moderate in the Sport truck forum. I am originally from Schuyler, Ne.

My wife and I reside in Humboldt, Ks. We have 7 kids-and 5 grandchildren
I enjoy the outdoors, camping, fishing, and hiking when I can. However, I must admit, the offroading bug has bitten. See you on the forums!

Hello everyone! I am the newest moderator replacing FordExplorer157's position of co-moderating the new member forum. My main interest is my family closely followed by the world of automobiles.

I am John DeRocha, co-moderator of the Whoops Forum (http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=27) and VP of NEX (New England Explorers) (http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=88). My 1st Gen Explorer has been my DD since I bought it new off the lot in '93. It has been one of the most reliable and enjoyable vehicles I have ever owned. It brings a smile to my face every time I hop into the driver's seat. I do most of my own repairs and enjoy working on all types of automotive projects; so its no surprise to find a vehicle or two being worked on at my place. I try to get out and wheel a few times a month, often with my wife and kids on board. The family the wheels together, stays together ;)

My moderating style is "Moderate, but don't over moderate".

Well, I guess I should add to this too...better late than never...

I'm Jeff Draper and I live in McVeytown, PA. I've been on the board for about 6 years and am on my 3rd Explorer since I joined ('92 Sport-member of Rollover Posse, '01 XLS, and now a Lifted '94 Sport). I'm co-moderator of the 911 Forum, moderator of the Home Improvement forum, and general thorn-in-the-side for everyone else. :D

I'm currently a Sr. Development Engineer/Global Aerospace Applications Manger for GE Inspection Technologies in Lewistown, PA. I have a wife Sue and daughter Rachel.

Not sure how I missed this.

I'm Adam. I'm originally from Wilkes-Barre, PA, and now hail from the 'burbs of Philadelphia, PA. I've been on the board for about eight years, and the Sport Trac is my second Explorer, the first being a 1996 XLT. I've finally gotten around to jacking it up a bit, though when compared to others' rides, it's still stock (31's, etc.). I moderate the detailing forum which, if I continue preparing this for off-roading, will be a little ironic as the Trac will have more scratches than a person who tried to give a cat a bath.

I'm currently a third year law student and likely will be working in downtown Philadelphia when I finish. I have no wife and no children, but I do have a girlfriend of six years who would be pretty disappointed if she didn't become my wife. Only time will tell. :)

Hello I'm Shamaal, the junior moderator in the Everything Under The Sun (EUTS) forum. The shamaals are the northerly winds that blow out of Iraq and into the Arabian peninsula.

I'm also a co-moderator in Rick's Driving Me Insane (DMI) forum. http://www.drivingmeinsane.com/forums
An edgier cousin of the EUTS sub-forum.

I own a 1991 Mazda Navajo, so I guess technically I'm not a real member of the explorerforum; but the others tend to tolerate me. I tried to get Rick to change the name to Navajoforum.com but no dice.:rolleyes:

I originally hail from Wisconsin, but currently live in the town of Friendswood, Texas named after the Quakers who originally built the town in 1895. It's a pleasant place but I'm getting tired of eating all those darn Oats.

My name is Michael Bayarsky, and I moderate the Aerostar Forum. I want to thank Rick for this opportunity to be a moderator, and for making the forum.:thumbsup:

Hey Guys,

My name is Jonathan Burns and I moderate the Feature Truck forum.

I just like hanging out, wheeling, wrenching, the outdoors, and various other things.

Have a good time on the forum guys and gals.

Hey everyone. My name is Mike Boyle. I'm going to be co-moderating the Events and Offroad Runs (http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=79) Forum.

I'm an ASE Master Tech and love about anything to do with automobiles. I'm on my second hand me down Explorer (bought both from my parents when they decided to replace them) and can say they have been the best vehicles I've ever owned.

Looking forward to helping anywhere I can.

Hello to all. My name is Kevin McInchak and I am the new moderator of the Under the Hood forum.

I've been in the Navy for 19 years now and a member of this board since the beginning. I have learned a lot from this board and just want to thank Rick for letting me give back a little bit to the site of which I have prospered so much from.

Enjoy and I hope to help wherever I can.