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Squeaky Penguin's (Trip Reports) Build Thread

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by Squeaky Penguin, Feb 3, 2013.

  1. Oct 7, 2014 at 1:38 PM
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    cynicalrider

    cynicalrider #NFG

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    I was able to get a skid row for a pretty good price IMO. I think it was $199 shipped?
     
  2. Oct 8, 2014 at 5:41 PM
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    Squeaky Penguin

    Squeaky Penguin [OP] Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained

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    Don't know how well that would work with my allpro skids.

    Also, I've been devising a plan to fabricate another crossmember and adding another 3/16" skid that goes from the transmission crossmember. If/when I get around to doing that, I also should beef up the existing allpro skids that aren't overly impressive...
     
  3. Oct 8, 2014 at 6:03 PM
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    Madjik_Man

    Madjik_Man The Rembrandt of Rattle Can

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    Wash your truck dude. The "I drove through mud mall crawling in Walmart" look is lame.

    FullSizeRender_zpsfced8d7a_4e561a259a3c6efe132a4879fc35e995e7015442.jpg
     
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  4. Oct 8, 2014 at 6:05 PM
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    Deathbysnusnu

    Deathbysnusnu Work is just a daily detour to happy hour.

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    Looks the same as the day he came over to "help" with your lift. :D
    I don't think he ever washed it.
     
  5. Oct 8, 2014 at 6:37 PM
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    Squeaky Penguin

    Squeaky Penguin [OP] Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained

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    HOLD ON! HOLD ON! I have photographic evidence that proves otherwise:

    Exhibit A.
    DSC_0439_zpse8b9ad76_64c67a31a189808639dcb426e7cf098e54d43d67.jpg

    Exhibit B:
    DSC_0446_zpsd62ddd8f_70e39cc562a4103e98bf0eadc0a048ec3d68282c.jpg

    There is just no way that anyone could contest the vilidity of these pictures.


    Mud covered truck at walmart is just ever so slightly better than the liquor store :anonymous:
     
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  6. Oct 8, 2014 at 6:56 PM
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    Deathbysnusnu

    Deathbysnusnu Work is just a daily detour to happy hour.

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  7. Oct 8, 2014 at 7:01 PM
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    teamhypoxia

    teamhypoxia MichelinMan

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    I hereby contest the validity of any degree you may or may not receive from your current school based on the fact that you obviously have not been taught to spell correctly.
     
  8. Oct 8, 2014 at 7:04 PM
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    Deathbysnusnu

    Deathbysnusnu Work is just a daily detour to happy hour.

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    Maybe he can get a refund :notsure:
     
  9. Oct 8, 2014 at 7:25 PM
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    FFS he's getting a degree from my alma mater :(
     
  10. Oct 8, 2014 at 7:27 PM
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    Madjik_Man

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    I was hoping to never mutter these words but, "is Old Brett humping a creeper" in that picture?
     
  11. Oct 8, 2014 at 7:49 PM
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    Deathbysnusnu

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    Hard to tell from that pic and I can't remember that far back. Could be. :notsure:
     
  12. Oct 9, 2014 at 7:38 AM
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    Squeaky Penguin

    Squeaky Penguin [OP] Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained

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    Hey, there was no mention of how much I helped.

    I don't think spelling is that imperative for accountants...

    I could buy my truck over again with this semsters tuition :(

    :cheers:

    Vaild question.

    I think those stories he was telling us about having mutiple girlfriends were all lies! You have to be desperate for a creeper to be attractive.




    Hmmm, depending on which way you define 'creeper' in that context could very much alter your understanding of that statement.
     
  13. Oct 12, 2014 at 9:07 AM
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  14. Oct 12, 2014 at 8:08 PM
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    Squeaky Penguin

    Squeaky Penguin [OP] Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained

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    And in typical Colorado fashion; I was bashing through snow well into July this year. And now here's the start of October:

    IMAG0822_zpssh6itg6a_f8c9c9b80b85b4c1b0c25b37ed65d655f86583ca.jpg

    IMAG0824_zpsf5ahqbwd_6ad1a4e4d8161015ff800162b6f6ba5df42aba65.jpg

    IMAG0826_zpsgcilndwd_a0a6d06426163a4d7a8fa536b557b7a6f2675cf2.jpg
     
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  15. Oct 14, 2014 at 12:46 PM
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    Squeaky Penguin

    Squeaky Penguin [OP] Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained

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    And, just made my last big truck purchase until I'm done with school. :spy:
     
  16. Oct 14, 2014 at 12:56 PM
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    teamhypoxia

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    Fuzzy dice?

    Chain steering wheel?

    Hitch mounted testicles?
     
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  17. Oct 14, 2014 at 1:28 PM
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    Squeaky Penguin

    Squeaky Penguin [OP] Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained

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    Yeah I bought out the accessories aisle at Autozone.

    So I got all of that plus:

    stick on hood scoop

    stick on louvers

    stick on flames

    a turbo AND a supercharger badge

    the biggest 4x4 sticker I could find

    a big windshield banner to support my favorite beer

    big mudflaps with outlines of naked chicks


    And a few other things.... :D
     
  18. Oct 14, 2014 at 1:40 PM
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    teamhypoxia

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    Subd for pics
     
  19. Oct 14, 2014 at 3:20 PM
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    Squeaky Penguin

    Squeaky Penguin [OP] Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained

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    Seeing how many of Eric's ideas I can steal:

    IMAG0827_zps6wmhipxx_5db46b0050fa082691813f6dd5429d68dc12e7d9.jpg

    Don't know how well that location is going to work. I'd rather not put the lights on the swingout, so I could have it open and still light behind me. Not seeing a whole lot of other options.
     
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  20. Oct 14, 2014 at 3:32 PM
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    teamhypoxia

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    Interesting....

    I was going to put some more of those lights on my swingout.
    The lights themselves have really impressed me so far. They've been covered with mud and hit with the pressure washer several times and no sign of moisture inside.

    I think I'm a bit skeptical of your location, but interested since you're the guinea pig.

    I guess I didn't think about wanting light with the swing out open but if I do, I think I could just spin the left light wherever I want with way I plan to mount it.
     

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