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Old 02-15-2007, 10:22 PM
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Well I didnt get the truck done in time for the calico cleanup. But now i can take my time and do stuff right.
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Better to take your time and get it right then to finish it quick and have to redo stuff later IMHO....

It is looking good too, BTW.
Old 02-21-2007, 09:37 PM
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Got the MC in today



and the v6 calipers



and the front driveshaft



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Have to deflate the tires to get it out of the garage? A dude at one of my pickups (ima fedex driver) did a 10 inch lift I guess on his F150 in his garage and didnt remember that it was going to be to big to get out. He had to rip it all out.
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actually i have about a good inch gap between the roof and the garage
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It is looking great.
Old 02-28-2007, 09:53 PM
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well its almost done, just needs some fluids, the tail lights wired up, rear shocks mounted and some paint. Then its off to get smogged and registered.
Im thinking about swapping the motor and tranny for a 4.3 and 700 r4.
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some updated pics with some driveway flexin






Old 03-05-2007, 04:29 PM
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man that this is looking awesome. It will be better when you get a grill and front bumper back on it.
Old 03-05-2007, 04:50 PM
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yeah, I hope to have to have my bumpers and sliders on any day and painted hopefully.
Old 03-07-2007, 05:09 PM
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got the liner on today





still need another coat in the bed


posing next to the tundra
Old 03-07-2007, 05:39 PM
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ive never seen your tundra before, i just drooled though. can you direct me to some more pics..


/hijack/
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what kind of bedliner is it that you are using...and what did you do for prep, just light sanding and a wipe down with acetone?
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Originally Posted by 91TPU
what kind of bedliner is it that you are using...and what did you do for prep, just light sanding and a wipe down with acetone?
Its Herculiner from my local autozone I just scrubed everything down with a scotch brite pad that came with the it, then washed and dried and then apply
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Originally Posted by aurunner
ive never seen your tundra before, i just drooled though. can you direct me to some more pics..


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Thanks, Ill have to take some pics.
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How long did it take to do the hurculiner, do you like it? (the bed only)
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Originally Posted by 89silverpu
How long did it take to do the hurculiner, do you like it? (the bed only)
so far its good, i just applied it today, but it does need another coat.
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Did you bed line the inside floor as well? Super nice looking truck
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Originally Posted by WSUWESTON
Did you bed line the inside floor as well? Super nice looking truck
No, but I probably will in the future. Thanks
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Got my stabilizer on today



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