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Spud the Truckadora

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by Hotdog11, Mar 12, 2019.

  1. Jun 9, 2019 at 5:56 PM
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    Hotdog11

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    Thanks! I didn’t mind the silver, but they were in rough shape, definitely needed fresh paint.

    Black’s safe, I’m not creative enough to come up with a better color
    :oldglory:
     
  2. Jun 11, 2019 at 6:12 AM
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    So I'm trying to decide on my next project, I need some lockers, off road lights, and to redo the clear coat on my camper shell. I'm leaning towards a front lunchbox locker, but I'm a little nervous about attacking the front diff. I've just heard that one's a pain to work on. I'm open to suggestions!
     
  3. Jun 26, 2019 at 7:47 AM
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    Got some new shoes. Went Mickey Thompson MTZ 285/75/16.

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  4. Jun 26, 2019 at 8:10 AM
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    Looks like a good start so far! Congrats on bringing it back to life! First Gens are the Best Gens!

    Do you have plans to respray the flares back to black? My buddy used a spray on bed liner and it looks great and has been super durable!
     
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  5. Jun 26, 2019 at 8:17 AM
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    Chunk

    Chunk I smell Ice Cream!

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    Don't mess with the patina!
     
  6. Jun 26, 2019 at 8:23 AM
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    :rofl::rofl:

    Dark flares would really make the matte white stand out!
     
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  7. Jun 26, 2019 at 8:26 AM
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    Chunk

    Chunk I smell Ice Cream!

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    I agree! He needs a Tater Tot decal for the hood too!
     
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  8. Jun 26, 2019 at 8:47 AM
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    Yeah, I want to do something to them. Ive heard that a heat gun can bring the black back.
     
  9. Jun 26, 2019 at 8:52 AM
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    Dude, that’s brilliant! I’m gonna be looking for a tater tot logo, maybe do the Talledaga Nights wrap across the windshield. “This sticker is dangerous and inconvenient, but I do love fig newtons.”

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  10. Jun 26, 2019 at 7:12 PM
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    Chunk

    Chunk I smell Ice Cream!

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    On the hood...
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    Smack dab across the windshield!

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  11. Jun 27, 2020 at 11:50 PM
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    Well.... it’s been a minute since I’ve been on here, but I’m back and started tinkering again. I‘ve just been trying to get caught up again on life, but I did find time to drive my truck a little. She’s surprisingly running great after sitting for over 7 months. I also mounted my farm jack in the bed

    https://youtu.be/e__BQKqgm88
     

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