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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by spaulding88, Mar 9, 2011.

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  1. Mar 9, 2011 at 5:33 AM
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    spaulding88

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    spaulding88 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I'm sitting in Iraq buying new parts for my 08 taco and I wont even be home for another couple of months to put any of them on....

    I miss my truck.

    First day I owned the truck.
    [​IMG]
     
    spaulding88, Mar 9, 2011
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  2. Mar 9, 2011 at 5:37 AM
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    Simon's Mom

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    Simon's Mom Wag More Bark Less

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    Sam, hope you are home soon safely to go out and wheel your truck and install those mods! Be safe & thank you for your service! :oldglory:

    Judy & Simon
     
    Simon's Mom, Mar 9, 2011
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  3. Mar 9, 2011 at 5:39 AM
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    BryWi Psalm 109:8

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    x2. Couldn't have said it better...
     
    BryWi, Mar 9, 2011
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  4. Mar 9, 2011 at 5:46 AM
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    toojayz

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    Yes, get home safe Sam and thank you for your service!:amen:
     
    toojayz, Mar 9, 2011
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  5. Mar 9, 2011 at 5:47 AM
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    TheTacoTruck

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    Must be very frustrating, I had a friend in the Marines who bought a Chrysler Crossfire over the internet while he was in Iraq, had to wait until he was home just to see it.

    Thank you for your service!
     
    TheTacoTruck, Mar 9, 2011
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  6. Mar 9, 2011 at 5:53 AM
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    x3 Thanks man!!!!!
     
    vinnyvavoom, Mar 9, 2011
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  7. Mar 9, 2011 at 5:53 AM
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    puppytruk

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    God bless, and thanks for serving. I hope it's some consolation that many back home are grateful and appreciative of your serving. Peace and prayers for you and your family !!
     
    puppytruk, Mar 9, 2011
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  8. Mar 9, 2011 at 6:09 AM
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    NO Chrome,3" NFab's steps,TRD skid,Wet okie's.011 grill, k&n,5100's,All this comes right off when the old lady says let's go get a NEW ONE!!!
    :oldglory: Thanks from an old vet.
     
    river rat 69, Mar 9, 2011
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  9. Mar 9, 2011 at 6:11 AM
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    thanks for your service fellow brother. i just got home about a month ago
     
    lopezoscar03, Mar 9, 2011
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  10. Mar 9, 2011 at 6:13 AM
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    X4

    Thank you very much for your service
     
    MyYota05, Mar 9, 2011
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  11. Mar 9, 2011 at 6:16 AM
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    gusher SUPERCHARGED!!!

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    God bless you brother...thanks for looking out! :oldglory:
     
    gusher, Mar 9, 2011
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  12. Mar 9, 2011 at 6:16 AM
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    Hurry Home. While your still there be safe and God Bless. I've got a friend who's daughter is leaving Iraq some time this week. She said she feels she lost a year of her life while there.
     
    Jimmyjohn, Mar 9, 2011
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  13. Mar 9, 2011 at 6:16 AM
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    This'll just make you appreciate more what so many of us take for granted.

    RZ Rob
     
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  14. Mar 9, 2011 at 7:26 AM
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    Sam,

    Thanks for your service...you ROCK!:oldglory:

    Be safe.

    Paul
     
    Collins, Mar 9, 2011
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  15. Mar 11, 2011 at 1:02 AM
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    spaulding88

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    Thanks everyone for the support, it truly means allot.
     
    spaulding88, Mar 11, 2011
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  16. Mar 11, 2011 at 1:10 AM
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    I know the feeling brother! Be safe over here, I just got back. What all have you been buying?
     
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  17. Mar 11, 2011 at 2:15 AM
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    Props from Canada


    :oldglory::oldglory::oldglory:



    canada::canada::canada:
     
    vermintrex, Mar 11, 2011
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  18. Mar 11, 2011 at 2:30 AM
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    Sam. Keep your head on a swivel and get home soon so you can enjoy that Truck. I got 7 days before I get to drive my new 2011 Taco Speedway Blue. Head down and powder dry Sam. :cool:

    OLD Vietnam Vet here.
     
    oldranger821, Mar 11, 2011
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  19. Mar 11, 2011 at 2:45 AM
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    I'm rolling to Afghan soon and will be sharing your pain bro! Get home safe!
     
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  20. Mar 11, 2011 at 3:18 AM
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    So far, Ive ordered Doug Thorley long tube headers, ARB snorkel kit. Next pay check will be extended Icon coilovers, then I gotta finish paying off the truck lol.
     
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