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Christmas lights in Truck Bed

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Nuckolls214, Dec 1, 2011.

  1. Dec 16, 2015 at 5:38 PM
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    CASHORT

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  2. Dec 16, 2015 at 7:32 PM
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    yes.. it's scotchtape! :facepalm:
     
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  3. Dec 16, 2015 at 9:32 PM
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    :rofl: Well at least he hid it well.
     
  4. Dec 19, 2015 at 7:06 PM
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    Opted for a more subtle approach
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  5. Dec 19, 2015 at 8:39 PM
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    Ok...not so subtle

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  6. Dec 19, 2015 at 9:26 PM
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    Nothing extreme, just a little Christmas Spirit.

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  7. Dec 19, 2015 at 9:33 PM
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    :laugh: I saw those at Target this evening and almost got one.
     
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  8. Dec 19, 2015 at 9:37 PM
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    Get one! they are small, but freaking bright and changes colors lol
     
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  9. Dec 19, 2015 at 11:10 PM
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    Here is my Christmas spirit. Not a lot, but I like it

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  10. Dec 21, 2015 at 10:59 AM
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    @skiergd011013 Just for a quick follow up, the clips are still holding on firm. I've had 1 fail on me but that was due to me not properly cleaning the surface before applying. I was happy to see that the clip/sticky that fell of left no residue whatsoever.

    We've had temps as high as 76F and as low as 28F (thanks Georgia) in the past week. 45 highway miles per day at 65mph+ speeds and everything is still locked on tight.
     
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  11. Dec 21, 2015 at 11:23 AM
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    Not a Tacoma, but a different sort of truck. The local fire department does this every year. They go through the area with sirens, lights and horns. Santa gives out candy to to kids. Some of 'em are terrified; the rest shriek with joy.

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  12. Nov 27, 2016 at 9:15 AM
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    Ok, maybe this will be my next mod :)
     
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  13. Nov 27, 2016 at 9:46 PM
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    This years' decorations :D
     
  14. Nov 29, 2016 at 12:26 PM
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    This year's display.

    The sliders have stopped working and shut down the whole system when they're on so i have to take it apart and look at it. And my car wash won't let me run it through with the lights on..
     
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  15. Dec 1, 2016 at 6:42 AM
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    Boom! Went with LED's. They look great in person. Picture doesn't do it justice
     
  16. Dec 1, 2016 at 10:10 AM
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    I guess I get a do-over now Baja Roof Rack, SOS Concepts Bed Bars, Tepui RTT,SOS Concepts Streamline, (mostly)Keeping it washed
    I have had this for 3 weeks (for various holiday festivals we have been in). I DO need to figure out how to get snoopy to actually stay up (skeleton or something).

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  17. Dec 1, 2016 at 11:02 AM
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    Thats pretty slick
     
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  18. Dec 1, 2016 at 12:23 PM
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    I guess I get a do-over now Baja Roof Rack, SOS Concepts Bed Bars, Tepui RTT,SOS Concepts Streamline, (mostly)Keeping it washed
    I am scoping out stuff to add on to it. Based on our calculations, we have used under 40w of power (if that--all are LED). I just don't know what else to add?
     
  19. Dec 1, 2016 at 7:32 PM
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    Just a few LEDs...
    At the risk of appearing creepy...perhaps this? :rolleyes:

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    But seriously, you might be able to rig up a 2x2 or broom stick mounted to a plywood base. Clear packing tape to attach it to Snoopy and then some plastic coated clothesline to secure the top of the 2x2 to the four corners of the bed or something similar to this.
     
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  20. Dec 2, 2016 at 2:06 PM
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    I guess I get a do-over now Baja Roof Rack, SOS Concepts Bed Bars, Tepui RTT,SOS Concepts Streamline, (mostly)Keeping it washed
    I was thinking some kind of scarecrow frame thing...the viagra is funny AF!!!
     
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