Ken "The Toolman" Kordes

Ken "The Toolman" Kordes

Former Patrol Leader 2002

Miner's Gulch Trail

1961 Ford F-100 Short Box Step-side

The 'Toolman's Theme Song'

Ken's alternate Theme Song...

2002 Patrol Leader

Mall Show 02'

1961 Ford F-100

*Wheel base- 112"
*Engine - 351M Tuned Port Sequencal Fuel Injected

*1998 Mustang GT Fuel injection system
*Transmission - 4 speed NP345

*Transfer case - NP 205 divorced (upgrade)

*Front axle - "Curie" custom Dana 44 with ARB locker, and disc brakes.

*Rear axle - "Curie" custom Ford 9" with ARB locker, and 12"x21/4" drum brakes.

*Brakes - are powered by an after market replacement master cylinder module by "Master Brakes".

*Air for ARB's - is furnished by a Currie On Board Air Compressor with 1.5-gallon tank.

*Electrical system - is a duel battery system charged by an 140amp alternator made by POWER MASTER.

*Front springs - are a stock makeover by "Denver Spring".

*Rear springs - are again a makeover by "Denver Spring" with a rear shackle flip.

*Drive shafts - are custom made by "Six States Drive Lines" Tires are 35 x 12.50 x 15 BFG Muds on 8x15 ROCK CRAWLER's black mod wheels.

*Electronics - include a Cobra 128a 40 channel CB with Upper and Lower Side bands, and a AM FM Cassette Stereo.

*Fuel supply - was removed form the Cab (behind the seat tank) and replaced with a between the frame rails fuel cell from Skyline Industries.

*Extra Goodies -RAMSEY 9000 Pro. Winch

*The Engine, check it out*


1961 Ford	1961 Ford	1967 Chevy	1967 Chevy

Red Cone Trail	Red Cone Trail	Jenny Creek	Bill Moore/Empire

Bill Moore/Empire	1961 Ford	1961 Ford	Under Construction

Castle Gulch	The new engine!!	Miner's Gulch	Castle Gulch

Castle Gulch	Mall Show 01'	Mall Show 01'	Apex Snow Bustin'

Apex Snow Bustin'	Apex Snow Bustin'	Miner's Gulch 01'	Miner's Gulch 01'

Fire & Ice Festival	Mall Show 02'	Mall Show 02'	Jenny Creek 02'

Miner's Gulch 02'	Miner's Gulch 02'	4th Annual Hobo Run	Tug Run

Tug-Kingston Peak	Tug-Kingston Peak	Tug-Kingston Peak	Toy's for Tot's 03'

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AND HE ALSO OWNS A

1967 Chevrolet 3/4 TON

Engine; HP 396
Trans; 4-speed
Transfer Case NP205
Front Axle Dana 60
Rear Axle Dana 70
Resprung with Rough Country 2" lift Springs
Mostly Stock

Excerpt from June 2001 MHJC Hobo Article:

"We would like you to meet one of the Hobos�Hobo Ken �Toolman� Kordes. Why the �Toolman� you ask? Just one step into his garage, and you will soon discover he has every tool you will ever need for most if not all vehicle repairs. He has just finished some winter upgrades on his 61� Ford F-100 Shortbox, which included among many, a new 351M GT fuel-injected Mustang engine. Ken works for Lockeed Martin building solar power units for satellites, so he knows his stuff! Ken is also very willing to help us out with his time and his tools when we need a quick cheap fix. Thanks Ken from all of us! Ken also owns a 67� Chevy � Ton, and yes an 81CJ5 Jeep!! That�s Hobo �Toolman� alright, vehicles to tinker with, but still a big kid at heart."

AND HE ALSO OWNS A JEEP!!!!!

Black Bear Pass

1981 CJ 5

1981 CJ 5

*Engine - 258 Engine

*Transmission - 4 speed T-18

*Transfer case - Dana 300 w/Currie twin shift

*Front axle - Dana 30 w/ 4.10 gears and an Ox Lok.

*Rear axle - Dana 44 w/ 4.10 gears & Eaton Power-Loc.

*Brakes - are powered by an after market replacement master cylinder module by "Master Brakes".

*Suspension - 3" spring lift, Slick Rock spring mounts, Slick Rock shackles.

*Drive shafts - are custom made by "Six States Drive Lines"

*Tires - 9.00 x 33 x 16 on 7 x 16 Chrome Mod wheels.

*Extra Goodies -Kenwood Marine AM FM tuner with CD player


Black Bear Pass 00'	Imogene Pass 00'	Kingston Peak 00'	China Wall 00'

China Wall 00'	St. Patty's Parade 03'	St. Patty's Parade 03'	The Squeeze-LH03'

St. Patty's Parade 05'

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