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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Chase1, Dec 29, 2018.

  1. Dec 29, 2018 at 9:26 PM
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    Chase1

    Chase1 [OP] New Member

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    Hey all, Jeff in Central Texas. New to Toyotas. 56 years old, retired Fire/EMS. Just got a 2019 Tundra in Magnetic Gray last Friday 12/21/18. Quite a change from my lifted 17 Chevy beast. Having done anything to it yet. First step will be full bumper replacement due to suicidal deer in the area. Also want to add my Jotto locking holster, likely inside the console I guess. Has anyone installed one of these anywhere? I saw the holster console thread. Here is only pic I have yet, still at dealership before we left with it. Thanks.

    Toyota.jpg
     
  2. Dec 29, 2018 at 9:27 PM
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    Chase1

    Chase1 [OP] New Member

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    Here is the previous truck. Gonna miss it.

    Truck5718.jpg
     
  3. Dec 29, 2018 at 9:33 PM
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    Y0TA PR0

    Y0TA PR0 Dirt biking & fishing

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    Welcome! Congrats on upgrading to Toyota! :thumbsup:
     
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  4. Dec 29, 2018 at 9:37 PM
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    BTBAKER

    BTBAKER DIFFERENT NAME. SAME JUNK.

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    Welcome from CO! What made you want to trade that Chevy for a Toyota?
     
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  5. Dec 29, 2018 at 9:41 PM
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    Chase1

    Chase1 [OP] New Member

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    With the lift, tires, etc it would eventually become a money pit. I just "retired" from a tech job after 18 years and wanted a new vehicle with warranty, etc, so I would be set for a while. Also the wife hated the Chevy. LOL
     
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  6. Dec 29, 2018 at 9:44 PM
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    easleycrawler

    easleycrawler TOYOTA ADDICT- SSEM #78

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    You may miss that Chevy now, but give it a couple more weeks and you'll be like, what Chevy. Should have traded along time ago.
     
  7. Dec 29, 2018 at 9:47 PM
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    T-Rex266

    T-Rex266 Elon approved Staff Member

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    :wave: Hiya and welcome from CO!!!
     
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  8. Dec 29, 2018 at 9:47 PM
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    Chase1

    Chase1 [OP] New Member

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    Yeah, i've wanted a Toy for a few years. I guess clear back to the black one on Back to the future. LOL. Digging it so far.
     
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  9. Dec 29, 2018 at 9:50 PM
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    Fishman57

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    Welcome from SE PA!
     
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  10. Dec 29, 2018 at 9:50 PM
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    easleycrawler

    easleycrawler TOYOTA ADDICT- SSEM #78

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    That movie and Toyota has sold alot of Toyota's.
     
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  11. Dec 29, 2018 at 10:01 PM
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    BTBAKER

    BTBAKER DIFFERENT NAME. SAME JUNK.

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    That Chevy looked good but I’m sure you’ll be happy with the Tundra.
     
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  12. Dec 29, 2018 at 10:10 PM
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    Jim LE 1301

    Jim LE 1301 Camaro Lover, SSEM # 11,TTC#179

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    Welcome from NY .
     
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  13. Dec 29, 2018 at 11:29 PM
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  14. Dec 30, 2018 at 4:04 AM
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    Pinay

    Pinay New Member

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    :wave: Hiya and welcome from SoCalif!!!
     
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  15. Dec 30, 2018 at 4:05 AM
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    Prostar 190 SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

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    Welcome from Ohio!
     
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  16. Dec 30, 2018 at 4:28 AM
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    Larmand SSEM #6

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    Welcome to the party!!
     
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  17. Dec 30, 2018 at 4:33 AM
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    Welcome to the Tundra World from Southern Maryland
     
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  18. Dec 30, 2018 at 4:52 AM
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    HappyGilmore

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    @Marty McFly probably likes this. :D
     
  19. Dec 30, 2018 at 5:14 AM
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    New owner here too...welcome from NB, Canada
     
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  20. Dec 30, 2018 at 5:35 AM
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  22. Dec 30, 2018 at 7:05 AM
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    NCTundra18

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  23. Dec 30, 2018 at 7:08 AM
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    TokerJoker

    TokerJoker ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

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    Howdy from DFW and nice truck AND your wife is a keeper. She a smart lady:thumbsup:
     
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  24. Dec 30, 2018 at 8:06 AM
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    TXMiamiFan SSEM #3 and tractor extraordinaire

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    Welcome from Colorado
     
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  25. Dec 30, 2018 at 8:08 AM
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  26. Dec 30, 2018 at 8:09 AM
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    Blueknights75

    Blueknights75 040 IS THE FASTEST

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  27. Dec 30, 2018 at 8:24 AM
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    Law323

    Law323 it’s only weird if you make it weird

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    I’m thinking of one of those magnetic holsters you can screw in under and to the right of the steering wheel. Make for faster draw time!
     
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  28. Dec 30, 2018 at 8:59 AM
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    rons23

    rons23 Get The Led Out!!!

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    Welcome from Obx
     
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  29. Dec 30, 2018 at 9:33 AM
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    H-TownTundra

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    Welcome from H-Town bro.
     
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  30. Dec 30, 2018 at 9:45 AM
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    Chase1

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    I have one of those too. Those are great to use while driving. But if I have to leave it in the truck, I would prefer it be locked.
     
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