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Reno and surrounding areas: Official spotted, BS, and meets thread

Discussion in 'South West' started by RelentlessFab, Apr 2, 2012.

  1. Dec 21, 2012 at 10:07 AM
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    92LandCruiser

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    You could find a pretty loaded crawler of that era for about that. IMO.
     
  2. Dec 21, 2012 at 10:11 AM
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    Especially the fact that those engines are 22r so they have little power compared to the 2.7l
     
  3. Dec 21, 2012 at 10:16 AM
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    la0d0g

    la0d0g Its 4 o’clock somewhere

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    thanks guys. I was hit with a little nostalgia when I saw it, a lot like my first 4x4. I already had plans to stop work on the Tacoma and move to this :p
     
  4. Dec 21, 2012 at 10:22 AM
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    92LandCruiser

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    As cool as they are and as fun as it might be I think the price just isn't right. IMO.
     
  5. Dec 21, 2012 at 10:30 AM
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    la0d0g

    la0d0g Its 4 o’clock somewhere

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    and to think I was contemplating selling my bus to fund the project... ;)
     
  6. Dec 21, 2012 at 10:33 AM
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    What kinda bus?
     
  7. Dec 21, 2012 at 10:55 AM
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    la0d0g

    la0d0g Its 4 o’clock somewhere

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    71 VW. don't worry, I would never sell it :)
     
  8. Dec 21, 2012 at 11:37 AM
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    Damn! Haha I'm the same way with my bug!
     
  9. Dec 21, 2012 at 1:15 PM
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    la0d0g

    la0d0g Its 4 o’clock somewhere

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    Here she is

    [​IMG]
     
  10. Dec 21, 2012 at 1:34 PM
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    Nice! Here's mineImageUploadedByTapatalk1356125690.194036.jpg
     
  11. Dec 21, 2012 at 4:10 PM
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    ...too much shit to list.
    So according to fedex, my new third memeber will be here Dec 26th. Fingers crossed, I should be able to get everything installed and running before the weekend.

    Randy, did we decide on the final plan on what we're doing and where we're going?
     
  12. Dec 21, 2012 at 4:26 PM
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    :thumbsup:
     
  13. Dec 21, 2012 at 5:41 PM
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    Very cool. I was looking at a few online a couple weeks ago. I found a pretty clean 61 I think. It was just primered, but still looked cool. I need to finish up my M100 trailer build before I get a new project though.
     
  14. Dec 21, 2012 at 6:56 PM
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    ...too much shit to list.
    It took every last bit of strength I had not to call the phone number on a 80 series land cruiser I saw for sale today.
    I didn't care if there was snow on the ground, I crawled underneath it and the thing had the factory front and rear e-lockers. I have three toyotas, and I wanted that truck so bad. My wife thinks I'm nuts.
     
  15. Dec 21, 2012 at 8:04 PM
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    Thanks. It's tough, as I have three projects; the bug, jeep, and taco!
     
  16. Dec 21, 2012 at 8:47 PM
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    RelentlessFab [OP] Eric @Relentless Fab Vendor

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    Was it in south lake? White?
     
  17. Dec 21, 2012 at 8:55 PM
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    No it was down in Carson.
    I don't know what color you call it. It's the really REALLY light grey. Almost white...but not.
     
  18. Dec 21, 2012 at 10:53 PM
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    Silver? :notsure: :laughing: :p
     
  19. Dec 22, 2012 at 9:54 AM
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    ...too much shit to list.
    I would say it's snowing...but it would be an understatement.
    Since about 7:30 we've been getting more than an inch an hour. If it keeps up, I'll have to snowblow my driveway by noon or it will be too tall for the blower to handle.

    Gonna teach the boys some bad things later today when their mom isn't looking




    Too lazy to get off the couch, but I'm sure you get the idea:
    [​IMG]
     
  20. Dec 22, 2012 at 10:27 AM
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    Nice!
    I'm driving out of Reno now, headed over Donner. Hopefully it's not too crazy up there...
     

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