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Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by Box Rocket, Oct 8, 2010.

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  1. Aug 13, 2012 at 6:46 PM
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  2. Aug 14, 2012 at 9:24 AM
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    that's because its from the future. ;) rear leaf sprung swaybar with hi-tech ziptie mounting.
     
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  3. Aug 14, 2012 at 1:17 PM
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    I did based off yours. Thanks by the way. Also thanks for pic on tail pipe, might do the same.

    truck 001.jpg
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    truck 003.jpg
     
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  4. Aug 14, 2012 at 1:19 PM
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    Nicely done!
     
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  5. Aug 19, 2012 at 11:53 PM
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    Does look good! Did you tie the rear quarter panel rods into the frame? hope so..


    Hey Adam..heard you were worried about a snorkel with fiberglass..i wouldnt be :cool:

    Im gonna try it with mine at some point when i have the money for a snorkel anyways :eek:

    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2n...s-fiberglass-safari-snorkle-mod-pictures.html
     
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  6. Aug 20, 2012 at 9:13 AM
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    Worried? Not sure that's an accurate description but I've been looking at my options for a snorkel if i ever decide to do glass fenders.

    That 2nd gen one you posted isn't bad but I really don't like the plastic sheet covering the hole. I'm after a much cleaner final result than that. If I can't make it clean and factory looking, I'm not going to do it.

    I've even been considering building my own snorkel from fiberglass for a more "aero-dynamic" look that follows the lines of the truck a little better. Fiberglass isn't ideal but I don't have the ability to make my own from a hi-tech polymer like the Safari Snorkel.

    I found this one a while back that a guy on ih8mud built for his 80 series Land Cruiser. I would change some things but the basic approach is helpful for ideas.

    http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/483369-making-fiberglass-snorkel.html

    62_4e1476430f21f95280a707d18d9921c507aa14aa.jpg
     
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  7. Aug 20, 2012 at 10:03 AM
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    oooo thats pretty cool. I like that too. hmmm..
     
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  8. Aug 20, 2012 at 11:00 AM
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    Looks nice.
     
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  9. Aug 20, 2012 at 12:36 PM
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    Its not bad. I'm more interested in his process of how he built that snorkel than the actual look of that one. I think I could come up with even better lines. That one sort of resembles a big leech sucking on the side of the truck.
     
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  10. Aug 20, 2012 at 3:41 PM
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    ya i don't like how it flows either..but it is a cool way of doing it..
     
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  11. Aug 21, 2012 at 7:57 AM
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    That would make it a lot easier for fiberglass fenders too
     
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  12. Aug 21, 2012 at 9:28 AM
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    For sure.
     
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  13. Aug 21, 2012 at 1:25 PM
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    im wondering if you kinda combined the two..

    Like what if you cut a big ass hole to allow your Safari snorkel through..then just laid some new fiber glass on the fender to make it look like its built into the fender like that guy did with the plastic sheet?
     
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  14. Aug 21, 2012 at 1:28 PM
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    I'll let you try that one. ;)
     
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    fair enough :cool: watch an learn...okay..now to buy a snorkel..
     
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    you buy a snorkel and get to work. I'm still looking for fenders.

    Anyone have a set of GW fiberglass fenders for sale?
     
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  17. Aug 22, 2012 at 7:27 PM
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    How big of a flare do you plan on going with?
     
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  18. Aug 22, 2012 at 9:06 PM
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    depends on what I can find. Probably something around 4.5" flare, but I'll consider a 6" flare if the right deal pops up.
     
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    Will do ha

    ill keep my eyes open for some glass for ya too.
     
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    Are you planning on putting those 35's on when you find some glass? :D
     
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