Hondo Garage's New Thing

JLink · Sep 18, 2018

So are the color options black, white, silver? I thought there was a grey but maybe it was a silver or black with bad lighting.

Edit: found my answer on their website. So far those are the 3 color options listed.

Trying to decide on the color for my black sand pearl DCLB.. not sure if I’ve seen any gfc’s on black trucks?

snwbrdr852 · Sep 18, 2018

bigdood said: ↑

You must have a different version than I do
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We were talking Drifter, not GFC.

YOTA 4X4 · Sep 18, 2018

JLink said: ↑

So are the color options black, white, silver? I thought there was a grey but maybe it was a silver or black with bad lighting.

Edit: found my answer on their website. So far those are the 3 color options listed.

Trying to decide on the color for my black sand pearl DCLB.. not sure if I’ve seen any gfc’s on black trucks?
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I took a screen shot of this IG story a few days ago... for a friend who’s trying to decide. It was the only black truck I’ve seen with one.

rajacat9 · Sep 18, 2018

My truck is almost black, actually a very dark purple/red. I chose black although I think white is more practical. I think white is too stark of a contrast and it just wouldn't match well.
Of course the good points of white are the lighter more reflective interior and less absorbtion of heat on the exterior. I'll post pics when I pick it up in 2-3 weeks.

socalexpeditions · Sep 18, 2018

Curious to see someone who has sand/cement and picked white lol.

henryrose · Sep 18, 2018

I’m getting a Black GFC on my black dclb on Saturday, happy to post pictures.

thogan831 · Sep 18, 2018

macdadmorgan said: ↑

One...
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Any chance you have photos with the sides down? I have the quicksand as well and trying to decide on color? Thank you.

thogan831 · Sep 18, 2018

Jestersrobe said: ↑

I haven’t had much time to take pictures, but thought I’d share what I’ve got!
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Nice. Thank you!
Appreciate the time to share the photos! Crazy question...that is black correct?

JLink · Sep 18, 2018

YOTA 4X4 said: ↑

I took a screen shot of this IG story a few days ago... for a friend who’s trying to decide. It was the only black truck I’ve seen with one.
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rajacat9 said: ↑

My truck is almost black, actually a very dark purple/red. I chose black although I think white is more practical. I think white is too stark of a contrast and it just wouldn't match well.
Of course the good points of white are the lighter more reflective interior and less absorbtion of heat on the exterior. I'll post pics when I pick it up in 2-3 weeks.
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henryrose said: ↑

I’m getting a Black GFC on my black dclb on Saturday, happy to post pictures.
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Thanks guys!

white_knight · Sep 19, 2018

sub'd

socalexpeditions · Sep 19, 2018

white_knight said: ↑

sub'd
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I would un-sub. I sub’d and it’s costed me over 6k haha

white_knight · Sep 19, 2018

SoCalTacoTruck said: ↑

I would un-sub. I sub’d and it’s costed me over 6k haha
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haha. I'm already $500 in - no going back now

YOTA 4X4 · Sep 19, 2018

white_knight said: ↑

haha. I'm already $500 in - no going back now
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Congrats. Welcome aboard.

STravis · Sep 19, 2018

Does anybody near Charlotte, NC have a camper for a double cab short bed? I'm trying to have a guy there build a roof rack for me and he needs some measurements.

STravis · Sep 19, 2018

ace7196 said: ↑

What dims you need? The collective here should be able to help out pretty quick if it's not too complex a request.
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I think the only thing he needs is how far it sticks forward over the roof, and how high above the roof it is.

YOTA 4X4 · Sep 19, 2018

STravis said: ↑

Does anybody near Charlotte, NC have a camper for a double cab short bed? I'm trying to have a guy there build a roof rack for me and he needs some measurements.
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@wileydavis said GFC is working on a rack.... why not wait a few months for GFC to build it? That’s my plan.

STravis · Sep 19, 2018

YOTA 4X4 said: ↑

@wileydavis said GFC is working on a rack.... why not wait a few months for GFC to build it? That’s my plan.
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Because I've already got a prinsu rack that I really like and the one I'm having custom made is kind of a prinsu style rack. And I've already got my weather strips cut for the rack also. I am curious to see what the GFC team come up with though.

socalexpeditions · Sep 19, 2018

STravis said: ↑

Because I've already got a prinsu rack that I really like and the one I'm having custom made is kind of a prinsu style rack. And I've already got my weather strips cut for the rack also. I am curious to see what the GFC team come up with though.
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Keep the measurements for your rack thats getting built...Just in case

tonered · Sep 20, 2018

DoorDing said: ↑

"I survived a comfortable night in the Bozeman Wal-Mart lot."
Could be a new GFC T-shirt tagline. WiFi is ok on the Garden Center end, too.

After Ross installed my GFC, he gave me a tour of the GFC compound. They've put just as much thought into efficient use of the space as they have into their products. It also appears that they're managing growth smartly. As customers, we're lucky they moved when and where they did. They would never have been able to crank up production in half the space.

It's also encouraging to see new product development occurring during production, as well as continued improvements to existing products. Improving the camper lighting system is an example of the continuous improvement mindset, as are their plans to automate processes whenever it makes sense. I like the team approach on display. Ross installed my camper, and Wiley was working with folks on some new RTT mounts; there was no Boss/minions dynamic. Btw, the RTT is very impressive compared to all of the fiberglass clamshell designs I've seen. Those are going to sell very well.

Once Ross finished hugging me, Wiley and I talked a bit, and I had a long talk with Graeme later. I'm impressed with the fast, yet solid development of the company, and everyone at GFC should be proud of how far they've come since last spring. GFC is clearly a production facility, with R&D integrated into the production floor. That's a hard combination to beat, and I look forward to seeing where the company goes. I have no doubt that my money was well spent on both sides of the transaction, and I expect the most annoying aspect of owning a GFC will be answering questions about it.

That's a burden I'll happily bear.
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Congrats!

Enjoy that GFC!

socalexpeditions · Sep 20, 2018

DoorDing said: ↑

"I survived a comfortable night in the Bozeman Wal-Mart lot."
Could be a new GFC T-shirt tagline. WiFi is ok on the Garden Center end, too.

After Ross installed my GFC, he gave me a tour of the GFC compound. They've put just as much thought into efficient use of the space as they have into their products. It also appears that they're managing growth smartly. As customers, we're lucky they moved when and where they did. They would never have been able to crank up production in half the space.

It's also encouraging to see new product development occurring during production, as well as continued improvements to existing products. Improving the camper lighting system is an example of the continuous improvement mindset, as are their plans to automate processes whenever it makes sense. I like the team approach on display. Ross installed my camper, and Wiley was working with folks on some new RTT mounts; there was no Boss/minions dynamic. Btw, the RTT is very impressive compared to all of the fiberglass clamshell designs I've seen. Those are going to sell very well.

Once Ross finished hugging me, Wiley and I talked a bit, and I had a long talk with Graeme later. I'm impressed with the fast, yet solid development of the company, and everyone at GFC should be proud of how far they've come since last spring. GFC is clearly a production facility, with R&D integrated into the production floor. That's a hard combination to beat, and I look forward to seeing where the company goes. I have no doubt that my money was well spent on both sides of the transaction, and I expect the most annoying aspect of owning a GFC will be answering questions about it.

That's a burden I'll happily bear.
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