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Death Valley Tacoma Takeover December 8-11

Discussion in 'Northern California' started by jAndyMendo, Oct 5, 2016.

  1. Nov 15, 2016 at 11:47 AM
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    jAndyMendo

    jAndyMendo [OP] i eat samiches

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    What do you need to finish?
     
  2. Nov 15, 2016 at 11:49 AM
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    Im still waiting on a few things before I can installIMG_4676-4.jpg
     
  3. Nov 15, 2016 at 11:53 AM
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    jAndyMendo

    jAndyMendo [OP] i eat samiches

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    WOW!

    plenty of time. And will love them on the washboard.
     
  4. Nov 15, 2016 at 11:54 AM
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    2015whitetaco Well-Known Member

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    Like I said I want to go I just need the UCAs to get here and install before
     
  5. Nov 15, 2016 at 12:01 PM
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    I also have to find time to wire all 20 of my light bars camp lights and rock lights
     
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  6. Nov 16, 2016 at 11:13 AM
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    916TacoTruck

    916TacoTruck BallzDeep is how I go

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    I am out of this one. Can't move daughters bday to another weekend. Have fun guys.
     
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  7. Nov 16, 2016 at 11:48 AM
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    lame
     
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  8. Nov 16, 2016 at 12:06 PM
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    jAndyMendo [OP] i eat samiches

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    doood, you don't mess with a daughters birthday. Fathers have disappeared for a lot less.
     
  9. Nov 16, 2016 at 12:17 PM
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    Overlanerd Vagabond Outdoors

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    Shit, Mike's out? We better not break down...

    In the subject of breaking down, has anyone ever stick- welded with car batteries? I read a trip report in Petersons Off Road years ago about guys welding broken leaf spring mounts in Baja. They used 2 car batteries, jumper cables, and some welding stick. Wouldn't be a bad idea to pick up some stick in case shit hits the fan. Plenty of vehicles to go grab parts in Ridgecrest, but it would save time if a trail side repair could be performed. Not that I could help with the repair... Just a thought.
     
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  10. Nov 16, 2016 at 12:24 PM
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    Oh no I know trust me
    I just think it would be an awesome birthday to have a party in death valley he should bring everyone with him
     
  11. Nov 16, 2016 at 12:27 PM
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    jAndyMendo [OP] i eat samiches

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    I hope we don't have that kinda breakage. You are the one with the 4 batteries on board, so I would assume you would be the one trying to weld with two....
     
  12. Nov 16, 2016 at 12:29 PM
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    Still have room for another rig (+1 passenger)?

    Just submitted my PTO request so I should know by end of the week or Monday if I can make it.
     
  13. Nov 16, 2016 at 12:29 PM
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    jAndyMendo [OP] i eat samiches

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    Have room for a few more no issue. Just let me know when you know.
     
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  14. Nov 16, 2016 at 7:53 PM
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    916TacoTruck BallzDeep is how I go

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    Yeah, we tried to move the bday to the following weekend, but wife's niece is being baptized that weekend.
     
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  15. Nov 16, 2016 at 8:20 PM
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    Kings and a TW DECAL!!!
    I have heard of it being done also and have always wanted to try it, just never had two batteries I was willing to destroy if it doesn't work.
     
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  17. Nov 16, 2016 at 8:52 PM
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    Tee Arghhhhhh Dee is typing...

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    That's pretty bad ass!
     
  18. Nov 23, 2016 at 4:29 PM
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    Im in for the weekend
     
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  19. Nov 23, 2016 at 10:40 PM
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    jAndyMendo [OP] i eat samiches

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    Awesome! Will add you to the list.
     
  20. Nov 23, 2016 at 11:44 PM
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    so as of right now it looks like ill be getting my stuff installed the weekend before this trip so I'm in
    but if for some reason i can't get it installed then I'm out
    but as of right now I'm in
     
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