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Yep just hit a pterodactyl

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by ace96, Apr 24, 2013.

  1. Apr 24, 2013 at 7:24 AM
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    ace96

    ace96 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    On my way to work when a big pterodactyl (think it was an owl) come out from beside the road. Apparently I was faster than him. At least it was only the windshield.

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    UPDATE: Upon further inspection I hit the bird with the top of my HomerTaco Raptor grill, then it slid across the hood and hit the windshield. Minor scratches on grill, nothing that won't buff out. A testatament to Homertaco's craftsmanship. Grill is 100% okay.
     
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  2. Apr 24, 2013 at 7:33 AM
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    DirtEater

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    Wholey smokes, I never would've guessed it. That blows!
     
  3. Apr 24, 2013 at 7:34 AM
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    xaqori

    xaqori Grammer knotsy

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  4. Apr 24, 2013 at 7:35 AM
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    BostonBilly

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    Where is the bird that had to hurt. I bet that would make a good mount
     
  5. Apr 24, 2013 at 7:35 AM
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    MY50cal

    MY50cal ---- Tread Lightly ---- Leave No Trace

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    Yep.
    Wow, had a giant crow fly out from an overpass a smash mine a few months ago... sent a pic to my brother saying I hit a pterodactyl as well :laugh: wasn't as bad a that thought!
     
  6. Apr 24, 2013 at 7:44 AM
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    Millertime187

    Millertime187 I'll be your huckleberry!

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    Just a few little things. It's my DD
    Ouch, yea only the wind screen!
     
  7. Apr 24, 2013 at 7:46 AM
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    ace96

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    I went back and got the wife's car. Drove the area twice and did not see the bird. Hoping to get pics to see what damage I did to it. I was probably going 55-60 when I hit it. Got some glass inside the truck.
     
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  8. Apr 24, 2013 at 7:49 AM
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    If the damned thing survived I'd avoid that whole area for awhile - lol .
    Sarge
     
  9. Apr 24, 2013 at 7:53 AM
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    AaronArf

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    Bet that scared the crap outta you!
     
  10. Apr 24, 2013 at 7:54 AM
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    Sandman614

    Sandman614 Ex-Snarky TWSS elf, Travis #hotsavannahdotcom

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    Maybe you can identify what it was from the leftovers on your windshield.
     
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    You're going to need a steamer to get that pucker mark out of your seat
     
  12. Apr 24, 2013 at 7:58 AM
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    Owls are kinda creepy.
     
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    Repped for the title of the thread!

    I've killed a bird with my bumper before. Made a thunk at 60mph and slowly slid over the hood and the cab. Laughed my ass off.
     
  14. Apr 24, 2013 at 8:24 AM
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    just yesterday a wild turkey barely cleared my worktruck. it was flapping for it's life. i was rooting for him..(her actually, i think)

    i am amazed at the damage. the owl is dead, and i am 90% sure we cant keep dead bird of prey parts. illegal, i think.

    glad you didnt freak and crash the truck!! well done.
     
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    Yea if you don't find a dead bird leave quick and lock the doors because he's out there and he's pissed.
     
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    Jester243

    Jester243 all I wanted was a god dang picture of a hotdog...

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    I had a similar experience about 2 months ago. Early morning driving my kid to school. Saw this "thing", I thought it was an owl too, just as it hit the corner of the windshield and upper frame...didn't break anything, but talk about the friggin "pucker" factor...!!:eek:
     
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  20. Apr 24, 2013 at 10:44 AM
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    No time to pucker. I remember seeing big ass wings flapping...thinking flap you mother flap...then smack.
     

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