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FORTify the Red Baron rig

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by Red Baron, Feb 18, 2016.

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Who hates Diabetes?

  1. I do

    35.8%
  2. Eh i dont have it

    23.2%
  3. Shut up Aaron no one cares

    26.5%
  4. I prefer to call it Livabetes

    27.2%
Multiple votes are allowed.
  1. Dec 19, 2016 at 5:38 PM
    #661
    303tacoma

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    :D
     
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  2. Dec 23, 2016 at 12:42 PM
    #662
    Red Baron

    Red Baron [OP] Let's call it livabetes, no more die

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    Well all prep done, man I've got some good scars on the RCI front skid already

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  3. Dec 23, 2016 at 12:46 PM
    #663
    Red Baron

    Red Baron [OP] Let's call it livabetes, no more die

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    Everything is primed just gotta flip the skids and get the back side.
    @3378jakesr5 I got the legs done as well :D

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  4. Dec 23, 2016 at 12:52 PM
    #664
    303tacoma

    303tacoma Bad Karma is a Bitch

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    Bumper???!
     
  5. Dec 23, 2016 at 12:54 PM
    #665
    Red Baron

    Red Baron [OP] Let's call it livabetes, no more die

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    Fuck I can't do that by myself! I'm still planning on pulling the rack today as well and starting it... all depending on time and temperature
     
  6. Dec 23, 2016 at 12:56 PM
    #666
    303tacoma

    303tacoma Bad Karma is a Bitch

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    Hahahaha yeah that's gonna be a chore
    I told ya I'd help!!!or supervise :D
     
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  7. Dec 23, 2016 at 1:08 PM
    #667
    Red Baron

    Red Baron [OP] Let's call it livabetes, no more die

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    No mo scratches and rust! I'm liking the bed liner so far, matched the rear really well

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  8. Dec 23, 2016 at 1:17 PM
    #668
    303tacoma

    303tacoma Bad Karma is a Bitch

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    Looks great!!
    The bed liner is great I went over the top with a semi gloss
    It's so easy to touch up
     
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  9. Dec 23, 2016 at 1:20 PM
    #669
    Red Baron

    Red Baron [OP] Let's call it livabetes, no more die

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    I didn't get enough paint, fml... looks damn good though

    Edit: here is the color coordination @Gramps

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  10. Dec 23, 2016 at 1:47 PM
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    3378jakesr5

    3378jakesr5 AOF, trucks, guns, repeat....

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    Better to ask what I have not done.
    Weren't those lca skids mine?
     
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  11. Dec 23, 2016 at 1:48 PM
    #671
    Red Baron

    Red Baron [OP] Let's call it livabetes, no more die

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    Until you handed them to me :thumbsup:
     
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  12. Dec 23, 2016 at 1:49 PM
    #672
    3378jakesr5

    3378jakesr5 AOF, trucks, guns, repeat....

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    Better to ask what I have not done.
    I thought they were powder coated???
     
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  13. Dec 23, 2016 at 1:51 PM
    #673
    Red Baron

    Red Baron [OP] Let's call it livabetes, no more die

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    Correct until I hit them with a wire wheel and painted
     
  14. Dec 27, 2016 at 5:35 PM
    #674
    mountainmonkey

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    Never enough
    Where are the post-install pics?
     
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  15. Dec 27, 2016 at 5:45 PM
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    Red Baron

    Red Baron [OP] Let's call it livabetes, no more die

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    My B, only a night shot but I can't wait to get the bed rack (finished or not) painted and then the bumper!

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  16. Dec 27, 2016 at 5:49 PM
    #676
    mountainmonkey

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    I want to remove the current finish and repaint my front bumper too. You'll have to let me know how that goes and what the good tips are.
     
  17. Dec 27, 2016 at 5:54 PM
    #677
    Red Baron

    Red Baron [OP] Let's call it livabetes, no more die

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    Other than a proper sand blast I'm gonna do my best with a wire wheel and papers to scrape it up enough for a good primer adhesion
     
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  18. Dec 27, 2016 at 6:43 PM
    #678
    CoBackCountry

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    Looking good bud :thumbsup:
     
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  19. Dec 27, 2016 at 6:54 PM
    #679
    3378jakesr5

    3378jakesr5 AOF, trucks, guns, repeat....

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    Better to ask what I have not done.
    This might help you. 300$ is ehat i was quoted for sand blasting that powder coat off that bumper. :eek::bananadead:
     
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  20. Dec 27, 2016 at 7:31 PM
    #680
    Red Baron

    Red Baron [OP] Let's call it livabetes, no more die

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    Thanks man!
     
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