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02-09-2012, 03:33 PM
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Post pics of the new shop when you get a chance Nate.
Cant wait till I can get my own garage. Nothings fun about working in the cold/rain or snow. Replaced the head gaskets on my pickup out in the driveway last winter. Good times
Cant wait till I can get my own garage. Nothings fun about working in the cold/rain or snow. Replaced the head gaskets on my pickup out in the driveway last winter. Good times
02-09-2012, 05:07 PM
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02-09-2012, 06:13 PM
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im in fresno/clovis area. where do you plan on off roading? i know a few guys at the hanford toyota dealer and we all gone to bald this last weekend
02-09-2012, 06:19 PM
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02-09-2012, 07:51 PM
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02-09-2012, 08:37 PM
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Yup. That's me. It's been a total nightmare up until now. I've been working on it every day and every night since I got it the first week in December.
There haven't been many pics b/c every free moment has been spent either sourcing parts or putting them in. Been spending a lot of time undoing stupid wiring hacks and half ass repairs. Then I had a series of window leaks.
Here's my link to my Flickr pages. I keep them updated with my progress.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7218869...7628440088601/
There haven't been many pics b/c every free moment has been spent either sourcing parts or putting them in. Been spending a lot of time undoing stupid wiring hacks and half ass repairs. Then I had a series of window leaks.
Here's my link to my Flickr pages. I keep them updated with my progress.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7218869...7628440088601/
02-09-2012, 08:44 PM
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Hah that's a crazy long drive to buy a rig. Sounds like it'll be cherry in no time.
Edit - did you take 101 up the coast or hit I-5?
Edit - did you take 101 up the coast or hit I-5?
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02-09-2012, 08:50 PM
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I got home as quick as I could. Drove through snow and freezing fog in Shasta at 2am with no moonroof, no wipers and no defrost - not something I ever want to repeat. I almost crashed several times b/c I couldn't see.
The week before, the local dealer did a long distance 100-point check up for $400. They missed all of these things. I gave them an earful and got a little money back but they were not cool about it.
It was advertised and blessed by the dealer as being in much better shape and priced accordingly. I discovered some minor things upon my arrival. The seller wouldn't budge. I decided to still go with it because the body was in good shape, it seemed to drive okay at the time and the cost of a return ticket was also going to eat into my budget in pursuing the next one. This is my third 'old' vehicle so I know to expect issues, but this one ended up being way over the top of my other two.
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02-10-2012, 07:00 AM
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Flares are Bushwacker Extend-A-Fender. I was debating on going with the Cut Outs, but decided against it. They probably would have worked a little better for the spray when turning the wheels. I still get plenty of mud/water on the sides when I turn. I do like the look though! On the Bushwacker site, they advertise 1.5" coverage for the Extend-A-Fenders and up to 3" on the Cut Outs.
02-10-2012, 07:04 AM
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Sorry for getting off topic!!
