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1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Speedytech7, May 31, 2018.

  1. Aug 7, 2022 at 9:35 PM
    Tour991

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    Have you tried anxiety blanket?

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    The guy was fairly nice in person. He knew he was getting a deal and didn't even want to look at the damage when I was going over it. Basically ignored me while I talked.

    End of an era. I've had a shell on the truck since early 2019. Plan is to pickup a Go Fast Camper regular shell with no popup tent. Once they're available of course. I realize a truck bed is never going to be a 4Runner but I want to get away from anything fiberglass in the future. I support GFC and the fact that if I broke something they'd be willing and able to sell me affordable replacement parts.

    I'll offload about $1000 more in parts and gear over the next few months to help fund it.
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  3. Aug 7, 2022 at 9:37 PM
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  4. Aug 7, 2022 at 9:38 PM
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    Is there any official info on a GFC shell? I've seen it mentioned a few times but don't follow closely enough to know whether it's for real or just a rumor. I like the idea.
     
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    Sperrunner

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    You need a 3.4 right?
     
  8. Aug 7, 2022 at 9:48 PM
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    I was told by an employee that they'll be released "soon". I asked about 1st gen support and was told they'd support our trucks. I followed along on a few of their Instagram Q&As and it seemed like they were shooting for the spring of next year. But no official dates yet. Which is fine because I need to fund the purchase and plan a trip to Montana. They'll ship but I'd rather make a trip out of it.
     
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  9. Aug 7, 2022 at 9:50 PM
    04Pre_Runner

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    Nah hopefully my 2004 is alright and I just need to get a head machined. Pulling it's engine later this month. The flatbed's engine isn't dead yet either.
     
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    Yep!

    Been eyeballing the stool at HF, but maybe I'll see what Lowes or HD has to offer when I go order that Wen drill press.
     
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    Way ahead of you, I ordered the same federal signal lightbars for the company truck and the van. :rofl:
     
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    What's your shell look like? I regret selling mine
     
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    This is all you need to go camping, right?

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    I sure do. Unlike some people here
     
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    Decent angle of it. I won’t regret it. I do regret selling my 2003 ARE. It was a nicer/sturdier shell with zero issues. Sold it to a friend in Colorado.
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    No I think you forgot the keg.
     
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    On average, we each have more than one. Thanks @Empty_Lord !
     
  20. Aug 8, 2022 at 5:34 AM
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