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A 2nd Gen Resto(ish)/Build(ish)/BS(ish) thread..Taken over by another Tundra, and a Tacoma is back

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by DiamondW, Apr 10, 2019.

  1. Aug 2, 2019 at 6:07 AM
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    DiamondW

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    Morning Maner, and HELL YES! Some blondes are waiting for me at the not quite end of this day!
     
  2. Aug 6, 2019 at 2:42 PM
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    Howdy Kent:hattip:
     
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  3. Aug 6, 2019 at 2:43 PM
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    Hey Robert, the king bad influence :D
     
  4. Aug 6, 2019 at 2:44 PM
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    Lol gotta exceed expectations when it comes to something:p
     
  5. Aug 6, 2019 at 2:44 PM
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    You’re slacking a bit these days, but I’ll let it slide since I’m still waiting on some parts :rofl:
     
  6. Aug 6, 2019 at 2:48 PM
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    Had a good laugh, I’ve gotten zero from this list done. Guess I was right about my squirrel like attention.:rofl:
     
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  7. Aug 6, 2019 at 3:33 PM
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    Ha i sure am! Havent been on near as much lately to hound you with more mods you know you "need" :p
    Youre not alone, im about as ADD as they come. Start working on one thing, stop to do three other things, then start on something else. Its a vicious cycle:bananadead:
     
  8. Aug 7, 2019 at 4:21 AM
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    I haven’t been on much lately either, end of summer is always busy for me. The only project I have that will be done in the next couple of weeks is the Towpro and dash panel, but I will be finishing the engine mods soon.
     
  9. Aug 7, 2019 at 5:09 AM
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    Good morning Kent
    Set out a waygu brisket to thaw
     
  10. Aug 7, 2019 at 6:33 AM
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    Is the tow pro a brake controller? or what does that do?

    Shhhh.. dont say that.. the engine mods have only just begun :D

    Also, good morning!
     
  11. Aug 7, 2019 at 10:38 AM
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    Yeah, it’s Redarc’s trailer brake controller, pretty sweet setup. It should be in by the time I get home next Tuesday.

    Well, this phase will be done soon. I really want to get started on armor though.
     
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  12. Aug 10, 2019 at 2:49 AM
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    Good Morning Kent
     
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  13. Aug 10, 2019 at 5:16 AM
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    Good morning Maner, make the best of your days off for both of us!
     
  14. Aug 11, 2019 at 7:32 AM
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    Good Morning Kent
    Have a great Sunday
     
  15. Aug 11, 2019 at 9:50 AM
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    You too buddy, we are taking it easy today.
     
  16. Aug 11, 2019 at 11:47 AM
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    This came in, too bad I’m not home to install :ballchain:

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  17. Aug 14, 2019 at 5:11 PM
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    And this is what a quick brake controller install leads to when you’re me... :rofl:

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    Its hot and I’m waiting on one last part, may take a few days on the wiring but that’s ok. It’s a great time to clean under the center console!
     
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    Did a bit of wiring for the controller at the kitchen table, where the AC works, wife was happy when I started soldering and heat shrinking.:rofl: Probably overkill for in the cab but I do all connections this way.
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    12-15 lower dash is coming together, waiting on one more slot filler to come in. Most of the wiring will be deadheaded elsewhere for now while I build the relay setup under the hood.

    I’ll peck away at finishing it up over the next few days.
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    Morning buddy!
     

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