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1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

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

  1. Jan 30, 2024 at 8:03 PM
    Speedytech7

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    Well the Ford finally made it's way into the shop

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    They sure left a big space in the front with this engine
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    And this guy hasn't fetched a single tool
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  2. Jan 30, 2024 at 8:05 PM
    eon_blue

    eon_blue If I would, could you

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    Fuck, that paint job looks so good

    My '94 is like that; hope it don't change
     
  4. Jan 30, 2024 at 8:07 PM
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    Nick got out of the house :facepalm:

     
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  5. Jan 30, 2024 at 8:08 PM
    Speedytech7

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    Somehow this junk is entirely dentless. Like other than AC this is a complete base model I'm surprised it didn't get beaten to crap. I thought your truck was newer than 94?
     
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  6. Jan 30, 2024 at 8:08 PM
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    Someone put an airtag on that guy
     
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    4 run, 2 don't
    I'm not watching him, it's my "week off" from that shit :burp:
     
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    Oops sorry I meant one of my vettes; it was old man owned and garage-kept by a rich guy in Monterey

    Your picture of the pristine white paint reminded me of it

    This was after running a clay bar over it and nufinish

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  9. Jan 30, 2024 at 8:14 PM
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  10. Jan 30, 2024 at 8:15 PM
    Speedytech7

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    Looks sharp! Ive always had a soft spot for the C4. And I love that the headlights do a full backflip
     
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    Please tell me you don't shovel all that by hand
     
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    Did I ever tell you guys I got it for like $5k?

    Found it for some $12 or 13k, and it had under 100k miles being sold by the original owner

    I was looking for one cause I had to sell my other C4 when I got out the military; this one I bought right after moving back to CA after my divorce

    Anyway, when I met up with him (with his asking price in my pocket) we got to talking and eventually it came out that I was a veteran.

    Dude said he didn't even need the money and wanted to see it go to a good home; don't know if he'd be happy or upset that it's got a fully built tranny, gutted, and the 4 bolt main turned to a 383 stroker :anonymous:

    Still got the window sticker somewhere, maybe in storage, maybe in my mom's storage, but it's somewhere
     
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    nice car, but would it drive if you’re not wearing white Skechers and khaki shorts?
     
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  14. Jan 30, 2024 at 8:20 PM
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    Yes it would but that's only if you instead have jean shorts and a Miller lite tee shirt
     
  15. Jan 30, 2024 at 8:21 PM
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    That attire suits you way better than it would ever suit me

    You've even got the hairline for it :luvya:
     
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    I shared that in confidence :pout:
     
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  18. Jan 30, 2024 at 8:31 PM
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    Khaki? That's an overlander fabric, Corvette go with jorts like peanut butter and jelly.
     
  19. Jan 30, 2024 at 8:32 PM
    Speedytech7

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    See we're all joking... But you get some serious benefits from owning a Corvette. Front row parking at any Old country buffet in the lower 48, automatic free enrollment in AARP, and an automatic subscription to a magazine about lawn mowers
     
  20. Jan 30, 2024 at 8:33 PM
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    @0xDEADBEEF

    TIL that cutting 13" thick steel with waterjet means you're running between 0.15 ipm to as slow as 0.05 ipm :eek:

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    This one's aluminum
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    Fucking nuuuuuuts
     
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