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DueNorth's Build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by DueNorth, Dec 30, 2012.

  1. Mar 19, 2013 at 9:20 AM
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    miacevedo

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    I just coated my steel bumper with POR-15, with a top coat of rustoleum textured black. It looks great, and it should last a long time... it will also be easy to touch up (just give it a spray of rustoleum)
     
  2. Mar 19, 2013 at 9:23 AM
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    It would be about 4,000 miles round trip. But with my stop in CA and TX I'm looking at 5,600 miles :eek: And you're right just did the calculations and it would be about $1000 for the 4000 mile part. ($900+100 for wheeling)
     
  3. Mar 20, 2013 at 9:20 AM
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    Nice! If all my shit wasn't PC'd already i would have done the same. Skids still need to be re-done so i might as well buy some of that POR now...

    Damn man, i figured i would have the longest trip lol. I'm figuring have on hand at least $2000 for fuel, a couple nights in a hotel and food. Plus spare parts means this would be quite an expensive trip.. Gotta pay to play tho!

    Yea, definitely want to keep it shiny side up! :eek: Thanks for the advice tho man, just wanted to make sure POR would hold up over a whole winter with a pile of salt on the roads. I got my new bumper coming soon and i'm debating whether to PC it or just use the POR. Sounds like the latter may be cheaper and a little better in the long run.... Easier to touch up too.
     
  4. Mar 20, 2013 at 12:55 PM
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    Yeah I'm figuring around $2500 for parts, gas, and misc expenses lol
     
  5. Mar 29, 2013 at 7:02 PM
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  6. Mar 29, 2013 at 7:10 PM
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    *sigh* Still haven't heard anything about my bumper. Should be soon... *fingers crossed*

    On a positive note, i was able to switch my week holidays to the Moab week.... :D Now if i can wrangle up a co-pilot i'll be all set!

    Get your bumper yet?
     
  7. Mar 29, 2013 at 7:12 PM
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    DueNorth

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    Finally got my Redline hood struts installed today! Also changed the oil and rotated all 5 tires...

    Tomorrow i plan on replacing the struts on my Leer topper (the old ones are already rusting) and i'm going to clean the wiring up from my compressor install.

    [​IMG]
     
  8. Mar 29, 2013 at 7:18 PM
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    No :( Should be here in another 2 weeks at most I'd think. I'd go with but I cant afford it this year unfortunately :pout:

    Hood struts look good btw! I need to pick up a set sometime
     
  9. Mar 29, 2013 at 7:22 PM
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    Yea install was pretty easy. They work really well.

    2 week count down, that's exciting! :D

    If i picked you up close to PA and ya pitch me some gas, i bet this trip would get a whole pile more affordable for you! lol
     
  10. Mar 29, 2013 at 7:25 PM
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    Yeah two weeks till I see it and then 6 weeks till it gets installed lol

    And yeah it would save quite a bit but then I wouldn't be able to take my truck next year lol
     
  11. Mar 29, 2013 at 7:34 PM
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    Why the 6 week wait?

    Sure you can take your truck next year, just gotta stop spending money on so much mods and put it towards wheelin'! ;)
     
  12. Mar 29, 2013 at 7:41 PM
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    Gotra get home from school and get Ant to help me put my lift on. Dont wanna put the bumper on stock suspension.

    And tiss true lol but I wanna be able to do some of the harder trails
     
  13. Apr 11, 2013 at 9:26 AM
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    Man your bumper is taking a while to build
     
  14. Apr 11, 2013 at 10:52 AM
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    Well, good things come to those who wait ;) and knowing Kevin, its going to be well worth it. To be fair, there was a serious complication halfway thru the build several months ago...

    There has been very good news recently tho, stay tuned anytime now.

    Oh, i'm also picking up a little something something for the truck this Sunday......:spy:
     
  15. Apr 11, 2013 at 12:30 PM
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    Man, they say patience is a virtue, but WOW!, you are the poster child for it! Good for you!:thumbsup:
     
  16. Apr 11, 2013 at 7:35 PM
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    Patience for you and me both! Can't wait to see it. Will you have it on for the M&G?

    Sorry about the tires - didn't think they were that great a deal... :(
     
  17. Apr 11, 2013 at 8:15 PM
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    jandrews

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    I'm going to go ahead and verify this :)

    Patience brings good things. I hate that he stepped away from the fab game, but I understand. He's just so damn good at it it's a shame.
     
  18. Apr 11, 2013 at 10:12 PM
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    x2, i agree, us Taco owners lost a really good fabricator. :( i must say tho, i'm glad i got most of his products before he got out of the business.

    I had a feeling it was going to be you visiting him! lol Thanks for helping both of us out. :cool:
     
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  19. Apr 11, 2013 at 10:21 PM
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    Thanks man, although I never really thought i had it in me but i know in the end it'll be well worth it. You'll see! :D

    No, unfortunately i won't have it in time for the m&g. I'll also have to have it sand blasted and PC'd before mounting it but that won't take long.

    No worries about the tires dude, i may have another trick up my sleeve. ;) We'll talk about it more this Sunday tho.
     
  20. Apr 12, 2013 at 4:32 AM
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    jandrews Hootin' and Hollerin'

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    Whoa there now, not me. I'm just saying waiting on him is worth it :p

    If he needs an extra hand though, he knows where to find me.
     

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