The Expo Dawg Build

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  1. Jan 30, 2015 at 4:30 PM
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    99nmtaco

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    Can't wait to see what you build for the replacement!
     
  2. Feb 8, 2015 at 2:49 PM
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    Scalded_Dawg

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    After a few weeks of brain crushing and many failed design attempts I've come down to this

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  3. Feb 8, 2015 at 2:52 PM
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    rbraddock

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    Looks much better
     
  4. Feb 8, 2015 at 2:53 PM
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    Scalded_Dawg

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    Yeah... Thanks for the help, setting my mind right today!
     
  5. Feb 8, 2015 at 4:19 PM
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    cdj1

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    Looks good Brent. Can't wait to see it finished.
     
  6. Feb 8, 2015 at 8:04 PM
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    Wishbone Runner

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    Looks good, is the main rear piece a 4x4?
     
  7. Feb 9, 2015 at 5:00 AM
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    Slimwood Shady

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    I can't wait to help weld this one together too :)
     
  8. Feb 9, 2015 at 8:07 AM
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    Scalded_Dawg

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    I better get some extra flap discs then...
    Going with 2x4 to keep it tight up high... I'll have a little of the hitch receiver hanging down but that's it.
     
  9. Feb 9, 2015 at 8:47 AM
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    ajohnson

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    Things and stuff and such
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  10. Feb 9, 2015 at 9:10 AM
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    Slimwood Shady I love your mom!

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    Hell yeah, cause you know I am going to have to grind all your welds off :anonymous:

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  11. Feb 9, 2015 at 8:19 PM
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    Looks awesome Brent! I really like the material choice... it should hold up fine to trail damage and the blue tape really gives it that digi-cam feel. :p All joking aside it looks awesome!
     
  12. Feb 10, 2015 at 5:58 PM
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    :thumbsup:
     
  13. Mar 4, 2015 at 7:20 PM
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    Any updates on the bumper???
     
  14. Mar 5, 2015 at 3:56 AM
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    I've got all the piece parts and steel gathered and the steel cut for the sides.
    Just need life to move over so I can focus on a bumper for a day or so.
    Hope to get some done this weekend.
     
  15. Mar 5, 2015 at 4:28 AM
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    Wife works this weekend...let me know, you already know I will need to get out of the house...
     
  16. Mar 5, 2015 at 9:37 AM
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    AaronArf

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    This bumper build done yet :stirthepot:
     
  17. Mar 5, 2015 at 12:23 PM
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    Will do.
    Shut it!
     
  18. Mar 5, 2015 at 4:10 PM
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    Mil scale removal the easy way... Acid bath.
     
  19. Mar 11, 2015 at 2:29 PM
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    Wow, this looks very nice. I have a black 93 Forerunner which has the dark interior, but man, I'm digging that plastic-dipped front grille.
     
  20. Mar 11, 2015 at 3:41 PM
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    Scalded_Dawg

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    Thanks!

    It's actually paint with Rustoleum Truck Bed Liner spray paint. Same thing I used on my wheels, bumpers, sliders and all the chrome trim.
    Stuff touches up super easy... has a light texture that hides the imperfections that touch-ups can cause.
     

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