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Calling all Virginians (Tidewater area)

Discussion in 'Virginia' started by Alaskaflyer, Dec 26, 2008.

  1. Dec 2, 2019 at 3:04 PM
    BlacknBlue2002

    BlacknBlue2002 Well-Known Member

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    @EatSleepTacos have you tried your hand at installing a 3rd gen bumper as of yet? I'd be down to enlist your services again.
     
  2. Dec 2, 2019 at 3:07 PM
    EatSleepTacos

    EatSleepTacos Well-Known Member

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    Yeah I’ve installed a few mobtown ones. Plenty of second gen ones. I have no problem cutting up vehicles haha which bumper did you go with?
     
  3. Dec 2, 2019 at 3:10 PM
    BlacknBlue2002

    BlacknBlue2002 Well-Known Member

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    I cheaped out on a TJM - couldn't beat $750 for an already powdercoated bumper. Mobtown would have been my obvious choice, but funds are tight - plus I opted for stiffer springs up front on the Bilsteins.
     
  4. Dec 2, 2019 at 3:16 PM
    EatSleepTacos

    EatSleepTacos Well-Known Member

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    Have any pics? Haven’t heard of em. Just curious if it’s a low profile, flat top or full replacement.
     
  5. Dec 2, 2019 at 3:19 PM
    BlacknBlue2002

    BlacknBlue2002 Well-Known Member

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    Flat top - but the cut has an angle at the fender

    Polish_20191202_181821084.jpg
     
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  6. Dec 2, 2019 at 3:28 PM
    EatSleepTacos

    EatSleepTacos Well-Known Member

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    Solid bumper for 750! Yeah I can def install that if you want, just let me know. I’m not really doing anything for the holidays so my schedule is fairly open.
     
  7. Dec 2, 2019 at 3:31 PM
    weldertaco

    weldertaco Mr.13%bodyfat

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    That’s sick.
     
  8. Dec 2, 2019 at 3:34 PM
    BlacknBlue2002

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    Awesome - I'll hit you up when it's in and we can try to figure out what day works best for you. Not installing a winch at this time, so just the bumper for now.

    Do you have access to a heavy duty spring compressor to break down coilovers? I need to pull my Bilsteins to upgrade the springs but the local 'rent-a-lift' spot is all I know that has one
     
  9. Dec 2, 2019 at 3:43 PM
    EatSleepTacos

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    I have one that’s pretty HD. I’ve used it on my 700 lb Kings before so we could give it a shot
     
  10. Dec 9, 2019 at 10:57 AM
    lenriquez

    lenriquez IG: @les.enriquez

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    Just wanted to say thank you to everyone who came out to New Realm. Had about 32 trucks there at the meet! Fingers crossed they just grow from here!
     
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  11. Dec 12, 2019 at 10:38 AM
    BlacknBlue2002

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    I'll try and make the next one - Toyota's and Beers are two of my favorite things
     
  12. Dec 12, 2019 at 1:38 PM
    weldertaco

    weldertaco Mr.13%bodyfat

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    My wife and I will make meets after I get a job. So it’ll grow by atleast one eventually hahaha!
     
  13. Dec 12, 2019 at 1:41 PM
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    EODTRD Brick horder

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    I’m interested in joining once my truck arrives back in country.
     
  14. Dec 18, 2019 at 12:17 PM
    BlacknBlue2002

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    Black Friday bumper finally made it in

    1218191122.jpg
     
  15. Dec 18, 2019 at 3:05 PM
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    weekend project to install?
     
  16. Dec 22, 2019 at 10:21 AM
    theredofshaw

    theredofshaw Well-Known Member

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    Hope none of ya were caught in that massive Williamsburg pileup this morning. Looked like a Taco or two in the mix. 63 cars according to some news stations :eek:
     
  17. Dec 26, 2019 at 5:08 PM
    weldertaco

    weldertaco Mr.13%bodyfat

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    How to mess with the wife ...



    She goes grocery shopping.



    Grab spare keys.



    Move her car while she’s shopping.



    Go back home and wait for the call :laugh:
     
  18. Dec 26, 2019 at 5:13 PM
    EatSleepTacos

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    Damn dude, you need a job :rofl: you’ve got too much time on your hands.
     
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  19. Dec 26, 2019 at 5:17 PM
    weldertaco

    weldertaco Mr.13%bodyfat

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    I have a interview on the 6th with Huntington but I’ve never worked in a shipyard so we will see how that goes :laugh: and a good person on here gave me an option for a job but it would be working nights and the wife hasn’t said yes or no yet. Gonna ask her about it tonight.
     
  20. Dec 26, 2019 at 5:56 PM
    theredofshaw

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    :rofl: I’d be a dead man.
     

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