TW's active 4runner builders BS thread

@Russtoy whatever happened to the idea of coming to Texas a few months ago?

 

@6speeder Hey my fellow Buckeye...where do you live? I'm just east of Columbus...I was very lucky and found my 4Runner locally with zero rust. The original owner took awesome care of it...and had it undercoated when it was brand new.

 

It is powder coated. Didn't know that made any difference. What company are you freighting in from and where in NC are you shipping it to?

 

Haha, I'm on the forums so it isn't too bad. What branch were you in?

 

I ended up having to have surgery on my eyes...and had some complications that prevented me from going. I'm hoping to still come down in late summer. I have an old Army buddy that moved back home and is wanting me to come down and hang out. I'll definitely let you know when I'm coming...be great to meet you and check out your awesome 4Runner.

 

Oh the powder coat just means I have to be more carful not to scratch it and wrap it up real good. Haha

It's going on a Conway truck. I'm not sure exactly where. I just cashed the check and it was good so he's sending the truck now.

 

Ah man! I was gonna suggest sending it with the ski since I'm an hour from the border to NC. I've never freighted anything. Any suggestions on what company to use?

 

Also, I know I guy that makes custom patches. Would anyone be interested in doing a group buy on some? Maybe some Toyota/4Runner themed?

 

Ya I've never really done it either. The ski is my first time and it's a guy on Craigslist.

If you get the shipping all figured up I can receive it from the guy and pack it all up and send it on its way.

 

Be careful. CL is known for scams especially when they offer to ship it. You said you cashed the check so it should be good to go but I know I've gotten multiple scammers wanting to "ship" merchandise.

 

yess

 

And thanks a lot. I'll do some research on the shipping and I'll keep in touch with you.

 

Ya I know about the scams. This guy is legit. Sent me his business card and I've talked to him on the phone. He actually won snow cross x games in 1999.

 

I'm retired Army. When we had duty like yours...we had to work the gate entering onto Post. Checking ID's and vehicle registrations. Hundreds and hundreds of cars...then to many damn officers who want their salute!! Like always...just make a game out of it and it goes quick. We only got post duty maybe once a year...not to bad.

One of my best Army buddies lives there in VB. I've been there 10+ times hanging out with him. He use to be stationed there with y'all...he was on Hover Craft until they gave them back to the Navy. Other than all the jets flying over head...VB seems to be pretty sweet duty! What type of ship are you on??

 

Oh nice! Salute to you for doing your 20+! I've been in for six but I don't think I could do much more. Plan on getting out in 2018 and moving back to NC. I served in the Enterprise, Ike, and the Bush. They're all CVN's. Carriers. Currently I'm in a Helo squadron (HSC9) and work on MH60's Sierra type.

 

Any ideas for the design?

 

@4x4runner2002 just got a quote from Ryder. Dude, 330 just to ship. Ahhh...

 

Ya it's a big hunk of awkwardly shaped metal.

 

try fastenal

 

I'm East of Columbus too. I live in Dresden. Where do you live?