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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 8, 2022 at 5:36 PM
    Blue92

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    Yeah. Flip the avoid and unavoid categories and youve got a deal.
     
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    Speedytech7

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    It's less Tacoma and more mod
    Hard pass, also who actually wants Honeydew
     
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    If those are fucked up welds you can come fuck up my sliders onto my truck.
     
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  4. Aug 8, 2022 at 6:03 PM
    Kwikvette

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    4 run, 2 don't
    Let's do it :welder:

    Have to remember I'm still very inexperienced; that's different from being knowledgeable.
     
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    lEaVe FiSh AlOnE
     
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    Speedytech7

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    Agreed, pull em out have a pic and toss em back or they start to smell
     
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    Kwikvette

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    4 run, 2 don't
    @0xDEADBEEF you've always got good ideas (and suggestions), how are you setup for air?

    One compressor, multiple drops?

    Caveman style and running a long hose across the shop?

    Bluetooth mod cause you use batteries instead? :rofl:
     
  8. Aug 8, 2022 at 6:25 PM
    Abeyancer

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    Daaaammmmnnn that's a serious shop for one technician to have 2 separate set up guns. It doesnt take long, but I've lost track of the amount of time I've spent switching wire spools and gas leads and were a small enough shop the boss gives zero shits on that time amount as well lol
     
  9. Aug 8, 2022 at 6:27 PM
    Kwikvette

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    4 run, 2 don't
    The company is worth over 124mil, and that's just one name they go by as they're worldwide.

    Think that's why Zane was surprised when I told him drug test :rofl:
     
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    Usually a drug test is the fastest way to lose welders, painters, and drywall guys... so I was a bit surprised
     
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Seriously, the interview went really well.

    The galvanized welding though, man that kicked my ass just getting the settings dialed in.

    That and because it was what..14 or 16 ga.
     
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    Honestly, buying new larger rims has been a big personal hiccup in doing that upgrade.




    That, and the fact there's only anecdotal evidence that the upgrade makes an actual difference lol
     
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    Speedytech7

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    What did they have for fume extraction, welding galv makes phosgene gas and it'll fuck up your nervous system
     
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  14. Aug 8, 2022 at 6:37 PM
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    I mean there's only so many ways you can make plain water, they just went full target marketing with it
     
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    We will for now. Think we have 50# a person going home with us.
     
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    There's also some wheeling and camping that can be done up here.
     
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Forgot to mention, they have a crazy nice extraction setup.

    You can literally see the fumes sucked right up faster than a lot lizard outside Applebee's by the truck stop :rofl:

    But yeah when I first struck that arc I was like 'oh yea' and quickly moved to right underneath the moveable vent.
     
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Plenty of wheeling and camping here too :burp:

    Plus your truck gets better MPGs.
     
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    I need to get down there. I was supposed to grab a frame from Ty also.
     
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    There was a 3.4L 5MT 4x4 Tundra up for sale here a few weeks ago. Seller was the original owner and special ordered it for fuel economy. Said it was something like 20% better than a v8 auto truck.
     

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