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Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by higherlux, Aug 16, 2009.

  1. Mar 14, 2011 at 3:42 PM
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    whats her name?
    i might know her
     
  2. Mar 14, 2011 at 3:54 PM
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    Erin Raulerson.
     
  3. Mar 14, 2011 at 9:10 PM
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    :eek:OMG...................... I dont think i know her:eek:
     
  4. Mar 14, 2011 at 10:23 PM
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    not as much as you would think

    ive realized something, my suspension (front to be exact) is complete and utter Crap. if i were to throw on some 5100's or some SAW's or something to give me a 3 inch lift i guarantee you id gain 4-5 inches instead of the intentional 3

    i mean look at my lower control arms they go up instead of down like there suppose to do with stock suspension


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    and why the no mods?
    and why did you decide not to sell your truck?
     
  5. Mar 14, 2011 at 10:25 PM
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    i have seen her around school though
     
  6. Mar 15, 2011 at 10:09 AM
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    haha alright. ha
     
  7. Apr 23, 2011 at 12:26 AM
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    Photo-0069_0bd4a0358ad658f3c7465cd2d4ef25fadf826d4f.jpg

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    OH SNAP!!!!!!!!!
     
  8. Apr 23, 2011 at 12:44 AM
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    nah just doing ALOT of body work and painting ;)

    teaser

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    it defiantly doesn't look professional but it looks 100X better than it did
     
  9. Apr 23, 2011 at 12:52 AM
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    then move out east, its wayyyyyyyyy better than Arizona and we get this thing called snow, its fun to play in plus your a penguin if i remember correctly so im sure you'd like it


    also i dont have that much land >1 acer and the taco only looks half purdy cause i ran out of paint and cant do the bed till i get some more :( and believe me the bed looks like crap compared to the cab
     
  10. Apr 23, 2011 at 1:05 AM
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    yea id remove anything unnecessary bed, bumpers, pass. seat, left leg you know the usual weight reducers :rolleyes:
     
  11. Apr 25, 2011 at 9:09 PM
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    from this

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    to this

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    and then



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    yes i did the cab first and kept it like that for a week because of business and weather and yea those are purple spots on the bed and they were on the cab and pass side door and tailgate

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    the paint i used to cover it up did a great job i think any way

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    like it?
     
  12. Apr 25, 2011 at 9:26 PM
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    Did you clear coat it??
     
  13. Apr 25, 2011 at 9:32 PM
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    no not yet it needs a few more coats of red paint in some places
    and would i even need to?
     
  14. Apr 25, 2011 at 9:37 PM
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    Yeah you need to clear it, that's what protects the paint, and makes it shiny.
     
  15. Apr 25, 2011 at 9:40 PM
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    you started it with your "MAGICAL ORANGE BUTTON" and your silly "AUTOMATIC" and your "V6"

    and then you black out your bumpers (which is next on my truck btw)
     
  16. Apr 25, 2011 at 9:42 PM
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    but i dont like shiny thats why it bottoms flat black :rolleyes:

    not the entire truck retard just parts i fudged up and major scratched and the bottom under that factory dent
     
  17. Apr 25, 2011 at 9:47 PM
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    Well it'll fade quicker, and when you wax it or clean it your rags will be red. And it'll oxidize quicker.
     
  18. Apr 25, 2011 at 9:49 PM
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    will the clear coat kinda fill in and blend the small scratches from sanding?
     
  19. Apr 25, 2011 at 9:50 PM
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  20. Apr 25, 2011 at 9:52 PM
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    :brianr:

    still need to paint the hood and fix all the spots on the tail gate

    and dont call me a retard, retard you told me to call you a retard
     

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