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1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

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

  1. May 3, 2023 at 10:46 PM
    JKO1998

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  2. May 3, 2023 at 10:51 PM
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    What's wrong with 3D modeling :luvya:

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  3. May 3, 2023 at 10:52 PM
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  4. May 3, 2023 at 10:58 PM
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  5. May 4, 2023 at 6:33 AM
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    These are an awesome design, I don't know if they've patented or anything yet but if they want to keep charging more than most 2nd and 3rd gen trucks are worth for a pair they should. Cause I'm sure someone can manufacture these cheaper.
     
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  6. May 4, 2023 at 7:00 AM
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    @Wulf

    This has you written all over it
     
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  7. May 4, 2023 at 7:26 AM
    Wulf

    Wulf no brain just damage

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    U making some fancy bed stiffeners?
     
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  8. May 4, 2023 at 7:27 AM
    Wulf

    Wulf no brain just damage

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    god damn it lol

    yes, yes it does
     
  9. May 4, 2023 at 7:29 AM
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    They said at one point they might try and do cast but I dunno, they could definitely drop the price a bit though I'm sure
     
  10. May 4, 2023 at 7:30 AM
    Wulf

    Wulf no brain just damage

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    FB market has been showing me all kinds of deals on axles/wheels/tires in WA all week, are y'all conspiring to lure me into moving back? :p
     
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  11. May 4, 2023 at 7:30 AM
    Speedytech7

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    I figure it only takes one little 3rd world factory with a couple 5-axis mills to flood the market on this one. Hell, if it was an assembly you'd only need a 3 axis.
     
  12. May 4, 2023 at 7:30 AM
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    Beats the hell outta most places
     
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  13. May 4, 2023 at 7:57 AM
    Wulf

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    there are a lot of things that I miss about it. Aside from the smell of fresh trees, the sound, and diesel exhaust I don't know that I could go back to the Seattle area though.
     
  14. May 4, 2023 at 8:01 AM
    Speedytech7

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    I wouldn't do the Seattle area either, I love visiting though. TBH I'd probably move into Montana if I could find remote work
     
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  15. May 4, 2023 at 8:13 AM
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    Just been hunkered down working a bunch, getting ready to move out again, this time going back to the area i grew up in. Thankful to soon have a washer and dryer in home, a water dispenser from a fridge, and a garage/ backyard. Roommates ill be with have been friends for 10+ years, should be a good change in my life to leave the apartment lifestyle :)


    Work wise, I'm thinking of looking into a new job once I'm settled from moving. Thinking of biomedical engineering or likewise. (want a good raise in my salary from where I'm at rn) Should be able to take my health sciences bachelors and apply for some entry level positions given my experience with clinical EHR systems and coordination with physician's/ tinkering lifestyle.


    Truck wise, she's topped 160k, still going strong and not batting an eye everyday I drive it. The outside driver door handle has ripped off tho, and im using a broken one barely getting by rn. IF anyone has advise on this lmk lols ( i know this is common)


    Edit: and i snapped an exhaust hangar again, looks like part of my pipe smaccs the bpv stem, are they adjustable?
     
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  17. May 4, 2023 at 9:12 AM
    Kwikvette

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    Classy or trashy :burp:
     
  18. May 4, 2023 at 9:14 AM
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  19. May 4, 2023 at 9:16 AM
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  20. May 4, 2023 at 9:16 AM
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    My gf’s sister does biomedical engineering. Apparently it’s a lot more chill job than civil engineering, usually with better pay.
     
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