Norcal Spotted and BS Thread

If you're gonna hate at least spell my name right

I seem to remember you ripping on my trailer build also...

It's funny to me how comments can get taken out of context... Like when I pull into BFE and have people looking at my truck I say "I'm glad I didn't bother washing it before coming down that dusty ass road".

Show builds don't have rock rash and don't go down "suburu trails lol".

Do I try to beat my truck up? Absolutely not! It's built to explore trails and "overland" - not a crawler - not a drive fast over small bumps in the desert truck.

Do companies place my truck in their booths - yes. It gets attention. I started building this truck 3 months before I started with AP. Photos of it is what actually made them call me and offer me a job. They didn't build it or have any say in what products I used. In fact the owner hated using it in any promotions because he hated Toyo Tires - I love them.

Do I like to work on it myself? Not really lol I would rather pay someone if possible for the larger projects because that garage time to me is better spent with my son. Since I travel so much the last thing I want to do when I'm home is be stuck in the garage. Family comes first on my priority list. I grew up wrenching though. My dad owned a speed shop building drag cars.

Just get your facts straight before going all "online school girl".

 

Just to clear this up:
AP had nothing to do with building my truck nor did they pay enough to build it - sold some property and made a good profit.

I'm stoked for a tie actually! Love your build and wanted buy a white Taco but the wife talked me into black so seeing a great build like yours lets me live my original white dream build through you.

I want us all to win and get credit for all the money and work we put into our trucks. We all have different goals and visions for the perfect Tacoma and that's what makes this so fun - seeing all those different styles.

Cheers to sharing the Build title this year.

 

Love your build man. I actually like black trucks more. My old Taco was Black but this one has some pinstrips that the white hides well. Congrats on the title man and we will see who holds on to it. I have big plans too... Allpro LT.... Bamf Relocation... Fridge.. Bed cap... Regear... 35s... Relentless HC rear swingout... Relentless Dom 2 piece kickout sliders... This stuff is addicting.

 

So what jberry813 said was true then? You say you spent the money and that others did the work, it's a show truck, and you say you don't wheel it hard. And finally, you admit you complained about the dust.

So what facts are incorrect? Is it just that he spelled your name wrong?

Don't get me wrong, yours is a nice truck and trailer. And if you are happy with it and it meets your needs, that's all that really matters.

But if anyone was going all "online school girl"?

 

Stoked to see it all come together, thats a great list! I am working on my 2015 list also after having these mods for a year I get an idea of what works for my goals and what could use some improvement. I'll be posting a the list when I get it all nailed down

I hope someone new comes in and blows us all out of the water next year. It's fun to watch builds come to life so fast.

 

Well said. To each their own..

 

Looking forward to your list. Need to know what the competition is up to. My truck is all allpro's fault. Stupid Group buy on a front bumper started the moding of my 2014.

 

Oh my goodness lol

Ok let me break this down even further for you...

The dusty comment:
read my " " out loud and say it with a smile and laughing — it was a joking comment, not a moment of sadness because my truck was dusty lol hence why I said it's funny how things can be taken out of context.

Do I work on my truck:
Yes.
Do I like to at this stage in my life? Not really again read my reason why — I have a 19 month old son that I would rather be with. So larger projects I have a shop take care of for me like the long travel install. I recently replaced the inner cv boots "in my garage" if that makes you feel any better because the cost of labor at a shop was ridiculous.

Is it a show truck:
It is kind of both which makes building it that much more fun.
When you think of a show truck they have no miles, get trailered everywhere and are immaculate. Not the case with mine.
I daily drive this truck, I take it offroad and I use it for what I built it for — adventure!
I love it being on display at shows though — who wouldn't? But it by no means is built for that specific reason.

Do I wheel it hard:
That's not what I built it for so why would I? It's an overland build not a crawler.
Have I gone down rock crawling trails that cause rock rash and damage? Yes! Take a close look it at any show lol
Was I happy about it? It was fun but again not what I built it for.
There is a difference in purpose for all of our builds — mine is for all around adventure with capabilities to tackle hard trails if needed while exploring.

I don't hate on anyones build and encourage everyone to build the truck that best suites their wants and needs despite the naysayers. I don't care if you're a rock crawler, snow wheeler, pre runner or "overlander" — whether you installed every product or had it all done, we are all doing what we love and share that common bond.

 

So how about this storm?

 

Lol !!!!!!

 

Wow.
Had no idea your hatred for me and my build were this strong

If I showed you any disrespect during BFE I apologize because that is never my intention with anyone. I went up to you first — I parked about a hundred yards away from your truck and because I recognized your build I went your way. Loved looking around at the whole set up because its damn nice and impressive. If you felt I blew you off that was the exact opposite of what I thought was happening. Lot's of people and builds to look at and talk about there.

You have even emailed me asking for photos I took of your truck jumping so you could get it printed — I thought we were on a mutual respect level but I was obviously wrong there. You're welcome though, I hope the print looks awesome in your house.

Someone let me know you were talking shit here which is why I came looking.

What you think and the facts are quite a bit different which is why I felt the need to chime in. I can't change your opinions though and you are entitled to them.

I wish you the best.

 

For the record both your trucks are awesome for different reasons and purposes, That being said I will win next year so nobody will have to argue!!!

 

You're awesome lol

Please take the title and the drama that comes with it

 

On another note... Getting some good rain in my area this AM...

 

Just started sprinkling here. I'm sure the rain will get here eventually.

 

Its pooring in livermore... Stuff should be under water soon. Im hoping for a power outage so I can go home.