PNW EXPEDITION MEET THREAD

Just let me know when and where. If you don't see me... just look up. I'll be the guy circling overhead, eyeing out the carcass

 

Finally made it to Vancouver. Got this picture in Port Orford.

 

I will try! My next session is Sunday 1/29/17 so no wheeling that day please

 

Nice! How were the waves looking?

 

hey fellow locals! i know not many of you participated in the event, but maybe you'd help another local out by voting for him?

could use your votes for thread of the year, if you are so generous!
copy this link:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...t-did-santa-bring-photo-and-bs-thread.460650/

open thread below, paste link and post reply!
voting thread:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/2016-thread-of-the-year.465272/

 

Pretty calm last night, but all today it was storming and blowing pretty hard.

 

So I just took my dad's brand new 2017 with only 250 miles on it for a spin, and man it sure is mild. I really didn't like the transmission, or the engine. Maybe it's because my 2nd gen is a 6 speed and I can't really compare them, but it really seemed gutless.

 

That was one of the main reasons why I'd still choose Manual Trans over Auto, test drove an Auto and hated the shifting lag or having to stomp on the gas to "giddy up".

 

Hey everyone! So here is a list off the top of my head... copy and paste if you are interested in any items...
This is just so I get an idea if it's worth salvaging the truck and gutting it or if I should just let the insurance total it completely... will know more tomorrow...

1. Katzkin Leather Seats
2. iPad dash kit
3. Sony head unit
4. Husky mats
5. 3" Pro lift
6. Fuel rims
7. Running boards
8. Trd pro grille
9. 50" curved light bar
10. Rock lights
11. Bed lights
12. Running board lights
13. 5 rocker switches
14. Rocker switch panel
15. Relentless fab light bar bracket
16. Yakima load warrior basket with extension
17. Yakima cross beams
18. Yakima rail system
19. Yakima landing pads
20. Yakima snowboard rack
21. Yakima bike rack
22. WaterPORT with hoses
23. Trifold bed cover
24. Alarm system
25. Automatic start
26. Blue seas fuse box
27. Gun box for storage
28. Front tow / recovery hook shackle
29. Back tow / recovery hook shackle

 

what are those pods you have on your hood? or am i misremembering

 

You know I'm interested in those light bar brackets, maybe pro grille and remote start also husky mats, depending on funds Oh and depending on when this goes down that front tow recovery hook as we'll

 

Pods on my hood??? Hmmmm could be the GoPro mount I was using that day?? A suction cup mount maybe?

Haha all yours buddy!

 

Oh and I guess if no one is interested rock lights as well and then the fuse panel and switches, but again all dependent on funds so if someone has the money before me then all is fair in truck part puts haha

 

Pretty excited to see your new build with which ever vehicle you choose in the end @Captain Taco

Also hope everything went okay at the doctor with the eye swelling more. Keeping you in my thoughts brother

 

Interested in rock lights (what brand), switches and switch panel.

 

Waterport possibly

Guess I was thinking of another truck. Thought you had ditch lights

 

I don't remember the brand, it's 8 lights total. 6 are on the truck, 2 never installed and still new. I'll let you know once I get the truck back.

 

Thanks man! No clue how long this process is going to take. But I'm excited to get started on my build. Can't just wait at home and do nothing.
Even if I only have one working eye ;-) measure twice right? Lol
Going to see one more doctor tomorrow before they tell me what's going on.

 

@Captain Taco Am sure would let you do Layaway... =)

 

You'd definitely make a bit $ if you buy it back. Insurance (which I think will most likely Total it due to Frame Damage). You can always just buy it back for a fraction of what is worth, part out whatever is worth some $... And if time/funds/space allow (or you even want to deal with it) you could always get it back up and running as it seems its just rear end suspension/driveline, and then sell it (craigslist shows some with Rebuilt title ones for over $20k)...

I guess it'd all really depend on what insurance wants for it, and if you want to even deal with it as it'd be a Project on its own... *shrugs*