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Jlemmonds 06' GX470 "The Adventure Wagon" build, bs and trip report thread.

Discussion in 'Other Builds' started by jlemmond, Jan 12, 2023.

  1. Apr 3, 2023 at 4:17 AM
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    Looks good. Where is that up that way? I know where the OC Speedway is.
     
  2. Apr 3, 2023 at 4:31 AM
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    Near lake Michey, off of 501
     
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  3. Apr 7, 2023 at 4:12 PM
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    Spent some time this weekend exploring more of the Qualla Boundary and the surrounding BRP. Despite the rain the scenery was gorgeous and the rain allowed all the waterfalls to show themselves.

    550 miles driven. 13 mpg avg.

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  4. Apr 8, 2023 at 5:10 AM
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    Looks awesome!
     
  5. Apr 8, 2023 at 5:20 AM
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    It's pretty country for sure!
     
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  6. Apr 8, 2023 at 7:47 AM
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    Hopefully my GX is back up and running again soon. It’s about time we do another group run
     
  7. Apr 8, 2023 at 8:22 AM
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    As long as there is a Starbucks near by. :thumbsup:
     
  8. Apr 8, 2023 at 8:55 AM
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    What's up with your GX?
     
  9. Apr 8, 2023 at 10:32 AM
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    let’s see if mine gets done before yours…
     
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  10. Apr 8, 2023 at 11:28 AM
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    He's doing front end work if I remember right.

    We starting a pool?
     
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  11. Apr 8, 2023 at 12:04 PM
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    Front end rebuild. It’s all back together now but I need to install inner tie rods before I go and get it aligned
     
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  12. Apr 8, 2023 at 12:45 PM
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    Going back OEM?
     
  13. Apr 10, 2023 at 6:01 AM
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    @klavender1 @w.adventures

    Yall have any recommendations for camping/exploring the SC mtns? General areas to go? Thinking about heading that way this weekend.
     
  14. Apr 10, 2023 at 7:49 AM
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    Sorry, can't help you there. I don't camp. And usually when I got to the mountains, I'm more interested in curvy roads for the Miata.
     
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  15. Apr 10, 2023 at 7:54 AM
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    I figured id ask. Thanks man
     
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    NC105 :rofl:
    That’s all I got :anonymous:
     
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  18. Apr 10, 2023 at 4:33 PM
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    we can all line up, three wide, and race to the top. F whoever is in the way.
     
  19. Apr 10, 2023 at 5:08 PM
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    Too rough for that. My built rig isn’t a trophy truck
     
  20. Apr 10, 2023 at 5:22 PM
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    Bruh, you got dem KINGS tho.
     
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