(SOLD) CanisLupus 2011 Tacoma Build

sneaky, I was a little confused haha

 

Pelfrey's here!!!

Gonna work on clean up and paint on Sunday night through Monday when it will be warmer.

Matt

 

Name change

 

Simpler and it fits my truck better

Matt

 

Got the DO bumper and winch off today, starting to clean and paint Pelfrey now. Hardware bag for the extra frame braces either got lost in transit, or I missed it when disassembling the package and pallet, so Pelfrey is going to send it soon.

You may also spy my new VIP lightbar behind the grill Getting a buddy at the firehouse to help me wire it up tomorrow. Should be easy as all I (my buddy...) should have to do is splice into the preexisting wire with the new quick connect and connect in the new lightbar.

Matt

 

So you're running with no bumper for the week?!

 

Hardware is only for the additional frame braces, so I can put the bumper on without it luckily.

I may be running without a bumper tomorrow (just zip tied the license plate on the front) but, if time works on my side, I should be able to finish painting up tonight then put the winch on the bumper tomorrow morning before class, then either put the whole thing on before class if I have time, or bolt it up after class before I have to go to the firehouse tomorrow night.

I may

 

Looks like I'm not gonna be able to finish painting tonight as its too humid. (started raining) I did finish full primer coats of the whole bumper, then all coats of black on the underside, so I will just have to do the coats of black on the front tomorrow morning.

Will then probably have to rush and get the winch and bumper on before shift tomorrow night, or just run without a bumper for tomorrow day and night. Could also skip out early on class and get home earlier to finish up

Oh well. Gonna relax and play some Far Cry 4 until bed

Matt

 

Didn't forget about you Chux, just been super busy with school, FD, and getting my new front bumper together.

Will try and get the new pics and measurements soon.

Matt

 

Got the front end buttoned back up!!!

I can see how I was a little hesitant getting the full hoops going off pictures, but I am very glad I got them, as they look absolutely amazing in person! Very happy with the purchase. Front end is now about 60#-70# lighter too.

Sorry for the potato quality pictures. I'm rushing to get all this done before going to the firehouse in about 15 minutes. Gonna get my lightbar wired up tonight also!







Matt

 

Love the look! hopefully its less wobbly

So funny thing happened today.......my fluid film arrived and at the same time so did my frame inspection/recall notice. Great timing Toyota, you fucking suck.

 

No worries, I'm just goin to order as is

 

Yep, it's pretty solid, and that's even without the extra frame braces I will put on in the next couple days once the hardware comes in.

Murphy at work with the fluid film issue

Nice! I'll try and get them regardless.

Matt

 

Thats awesome! I think i'll be shopping for an aluminum plate bumper when i finally get lifted and armored


And isn't it just wonderful? I decided i'm going to coat it and then ride around all winter allowing the coating to diminish, then toyota can inspect it and re-coat it

 

Nice...I think aluminum is the way to go for bumpers but not necessarily for skids and sliders.

Matt

 

Agreed. Besides any metal is stronger than our stock bumpers

 

All wired up! Will get output shots soon.



Matt

 

First picture: VIP lightbar only



Second picture: VIP lightbar, high beams, and Acro fog lights



Matt

 

wonder if he has any cyber weekend deals i need a 20" double row spot.