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The Sax Hauler: S/C'd TRD Pro lux truck

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by RyanL, May 18, 2017.

  1. Feb 1, 2021 at 8:57 AM
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    Right??

    Haven't heard back from him in a few days now, might swing by the prison to see if I can catch him there.
     
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    That's sketchy!
     
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  3. Feb 1, 2021 at 9:42 AM
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    Mayyyybe he drives behind a lot of trucks that tools happen to fall out of, and mayyybe he also coincidentally happens to have a connection with saxophones who .... ok never mind there's no way to make this seem legit
     
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    The phone he’s texting you from probably ain’t even his either lol!
     
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  5. Feb 1, 2021 at 10:50 AM
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    I always try to assume positive intent, but seriously, a saxophone isn't something you just stumble upon on a daily basis. (Unless of course you are @RyanL ;))
     
  6. Feb 1, 2021 at 1:50 PM
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    I always put it out there cause you never know, right? I'll ask at garage sales, thrift shops, anywhere there's any chance of an old sax lying around.

    This is the first time someone said yes but I sure didn't expect "give me a day ... " :rofl:
     
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  7. Feb 1, 2021 at 1:51 PM
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    Thinking of texting him back: "hey there's this one sax in the window at the pawn shop on State St., I'd sure love one *really* similar to that"

    I don't need @Gunshot-6A 's roommate showing up at my door with cuffs though
     
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    Sandy ain't her jurisdiction. Plus she's got beef with Sandy PD right now. No way she's going out on one of their collars. I'll tell you the story offline sometime. :rofl:
     
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  9. Feb 1, 2021 at 2:13 PM
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    yes please!

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  10. Jun 20, 2021 at 8:11 PM
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    Man it’s crickets around here lately. The truck is perfect so I guess there’s not much to update…

    I did pick up a 1937 Conn 6M a couple weeks ago, didn’t take much to get it up & playing. The old American saxes have such a great sound.

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  11. Jun 20, 2021 at 8:19 PM
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    Treated myself to some monster ribeyes with Roquefort cream sauce for Father’s Day dinner tonight.

    Wife couldn’t understand how much I 100% didn’t care at all what else she was offering to make for side dishes … the steak & sauce is all that mattered.

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  12. Jul 7, 2021 at 4:16 PM
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    Stoked at how the latest project turned out, a chandelier I designed and built. It's just over 4 feet tall and puts out a lot of light.

    Chandelier finished lit - Copy.jpg
     
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    Nice work Ryan! Looks like a bitch to install and change lights, lol.
     
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  14. Jul 8, 2021 at 12:13 PM
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    Thanks! I put in the 9-squillion-hour-life LED bulbs so hopefully I won't have to get back up there.

    This thing was a lifesaver though, didn't even have to get in the attic for the install
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  15. Aug 26, 2021 at 7:12 PM
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    Pulling some shrubs tonight and I had to just stop and admire. That’s a good looking truck.

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    :rofl::rofl:
     
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    Got new rubber today, Wildpeak AT3W 265/75. Went with SL load because I wanted a lighter weight tire and I sorta never off-road anyway

    45k miles now and still loving everything about this truck.

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    Nice brother!
    Looks like you guys have more snow than we do. It was like 70 today here LOL.
     
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    I’ve already shoveled more than I did all last winter … which isn’t much, but I’d prefer that global warming you guys are getting right about now.
     

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