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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Kwikvette, Jul 10, 2024.

  1. Sep 2, 2024 at 3:39 PM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    The holes are all fine.

    It's the slots for the L bracket - one needs to get enlarged, and another added.

    I need to revisit how the template fits as the instructions were a *tad* unclear for me so no these are still the same style.
     
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  2. Sep 2, 2024 at 8:23 PM
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    4 run, 2 don't
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  3. Sep 3, 2024 at 3:46 AM
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    What is the white box unit in the background? Nitrogen generator?
     
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  4. Sep 3, 2024 at 5:16 AM
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    I didn’t watch, no time now, but I’d bet it’s an air drier. Moisture in the compressed air supply chews through consumables
     
  5. Sep 3, 2024 at 5:34 AM
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    Yup, KwikVette has posted a fair amount about it, here and in the welding thread.
     
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  6. Sep 3, 2024 at 9:46 AM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Makes wet air dry :D
     
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  7. Sep 3, 2024 at 9:47 AM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Also, bonus points for anyone that gets the reference

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  8. Sep 3, 2024 at 1:52 PM
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    4 run, 2 don't
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    I have two remaining sets out of the three I made yesterday (one is going to @outershell for his contribution).

    Are both of you ok seeing as how these are the same as those posted in the install instructions?

    Or do you want to wait for the revised version?

    The revision and cutting of new sets will be pushed back for a good two weeks or so for any and everyone reading.

    This will be due to - new machine torch arriving, needing time to dial in the new machine once the new torch gets installed, and being out of town next weekend (my bday) so not much work will occur for the next two weeks.

    It's the reason why I haven't accepted payment from anyone else as I do not like to hold people's money without an item to deliver.
     
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  9. Sep 3, 2024 at 2:02 PM
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    No problems here, I have nothing in any of those holes
     
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  10. Sep 3, 2024 at 2:04 PM
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    Awesome.

    I should've asked those for the sets I just mailed out today, but forgot to mainly because it doesn't impede install anyway.

    But, just wanting to keep everyone still waiting an update!

    This way everyone is in "the know".
     
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  11. Sep 3, 2024 at 5:06 PM
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    I'm fine waiting for the revised version, I know the current iteration is perfectly fine, but it's going to eat away at me if the things don't perfectly line up when they could have if I'd have been just a little more patient
     
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  12. Sep 3, 2024 at 5:27 PM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Sounds good.
     
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  13. Sep 3, 2024 at 8:37 PM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Well, a few members want to wait for the revision.

    Sitting on a completed set for now.
     
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  14. Sep 4, 2024 at 6:14 AM
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    I’m still haven’t gotten around to spray painting mine… still sitting in the box they arrived in. Oof
     
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  15. Sep 4, 2024 at 6:42 AM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    You wanted to have the first set and now you won't even install them :rofl::bananadead:
     
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  16. Sep 4, 2024 at 6:42 AM
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    I wanted you to install the first set. LOL
     
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    Yeah, he's right ya know...:rofl:
     
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  18. Sep 4, 2024 at 7:50 AM
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    Shouldn't have moved when you did :luvya:

    And east coast too :rofl:

    Surprised just how many of these sets have gone to s cackalacky already
     
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  19. Sep 4, 2024 at 8:06 AM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    New torch expected to arrive on Monday, which should give me next week to start dialing it in.

    Should have the revision done as well.

    So moving forward, no more sets will be made until the above is all done.

    I'll be throwing the completed set on the shelf and keep it as a complete "master".
     
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    You know that’s outta my hands lol.
     
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