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Old Sep 6, 2010 | 08:37 PM
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It's a Roller !

Back on 4 Wheels. Not a lot of time to wrench this year.

Sand Blast, New Springs, Bushings, Heavy Duty Tie Rod, Toy Power Box, Brakes and Cylinders.

Woo Hoo !!!
 
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Old Sep 6, 2010 | 08:48 PM
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Well, that calls for a beer!!!
 
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Old Sep 6, 2010 | 09:28 PM
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Holy huge tachometer that looks good. Where'd you go for the tie rod?
 
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Old Sep 6, 2010 | 10:07 PM
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Holy huge tachometer that looks good. Where'd you go for the tie rod?
The Dash is filled with gauges and I like the top mounted tach vibe. I have always done a lot of drag racing and the RPM shift light will be installed later.

I don't recall where I got the tie rod from but two or three of the common sources sell them. Probably anyone who sells Toyota Box set ups. It also has the larger tie rod ends. With the power box and wider front tires that will eventually be there, I want to ensure things are robust.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2010 | 10:10 PM
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Looks great! You're 50% there.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 06:00 PM
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Looking good! You've made way more progress this year than I have. I'll have a cold one in your honor!

(I do have a helpful tip for you on picture taking. The next time you want to take a pic of the truck and you really want it to come out looking good......can you step backwards about 30 paces and maybe 20 paces to the right....LOL!!!!!)

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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 06:06 PM
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Looks great!... golly I remember that phase.. I miss it..

making progress..

Sam
 
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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 07:20 PM
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Looking good man, You make that truck look good!! I dont drink beer, but I'll drink a Coke in your honor!
 
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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by bobbytnm
can you step backwards about 30 paces and maybe 20 paces to the right....LOL!!!!!)

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That was at the end of a long hard day...... I guess I shouldn't post the shots where I posed with the truck wearing a speedo huh ? ......
 
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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 08:57 PM
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I'd personally wait for the speedo shots when the truck is painted.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by havi
I'd personally wait for the speedo shots when the truck is painted.
Painted ??? Heck compared to Bobby's truck my paint is a Pebble Beach show winner !
 
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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 06:45 AM
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LOL....Heck yeah! its all one color ain't it?

Maybe you should get a matching speedo
 
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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 04:41 PM
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This thread has definitely taken a turn for the worse... lol
 
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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 05:51 PM
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I'm at a loss for words

Man that Truck looks Good - Like the Tach - I'll have to get one that big so I can see too.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 07:01 PM
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lookin pretty nice!!!
 
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