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Hello from Arcadia, CA!!!

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by LAGecko, Jul 1, 2021.

  1. Jul 1, 2021 at 6:07 PM
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    LAGecko

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    LAGecko [OP] New Member

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    Nick
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    2010 Tundra Blue Double Cab 2WD
    LED bulbs all around, personalized decor, working on fog lamps.
    I was born and raised in Indiana, where trucks were just a way of life, however I never got my first one until I left the Navy, an ‘01 Ford Sport Trac that was lifted on 33’s. That truck hauled everything I owned across the country as I settled after the Navy, and ended up in California for school. I never forgot the experience of owning one.

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    A few years ago, I was selling for Toyota at a dealership and experienced the Tundra for the first time. The idea of a full sized truck for our family was on my mind, and I remember having that experience of power the first time I took one for a test drive. With a nothing but positive and reliable experience with the other Toyotas I have owned, I decided after selling my Smart Car Cabriolet a few years back (yes, I await your responses on that) that I wanted a truck next time.

    Settling on a second generation one I found in Montclair at a small dealership, I really like my 2010 Double Cab. The blue is very close to the blue of my first truck, so it’s sort of a tribute to the life that truck got me through. However, there is no comparing them beyond that. Like the rest of you, I too curse the gas pump, muttering under my breath how I recall filling my ‘85 Sunbird with $20 and getting change, a Mountain Dew, and a candy bar….until I start that engine…at which point all childlike functions emerge from my facial expression…

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    This is where you all come in. Thanks so much for all the great advice and threads helping me with selection of model and year, and the work that I have done to it, and tried to as well…Happy Fourth!
     
    LAGecko, Jul 1, 2021
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  2. Jul 1, 2021 at 6:11 PM
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    toyofan87

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    toyofan87 Beer thirty

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    Toytec 2.0 Aluma 3/1.5 lift with JBA's UCA Falkens AT3 295/70/18
    Congrats and welcome
     
    toyofan87, Jul 1, 2021
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  3. Jul 1, 2021 at 6:13 PM
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    oddhours

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    oddhours AS IS

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    Welcome!
     
    oddhours, Jul 1, 2021
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  4. Jul 1, 2021 at 6:14 PM
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    Jim LE 1301

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

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    Welcome from NY.
     
    Jim LE 1301, Jul 1, 2021
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  5. Jul 1, 2021 at 6:37 PM
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    LAGecko

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    LAGecko [OP] New Member

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    2010 Tundra Blue Double Cab 2WD
    LED bulbs all around, personalized decor, working on fog lamps.
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    Another angle, sorry most of my photos are at the hospital I work at, lol…it’s what pays it down!
     
    LAGecko, Jul 1, 2021
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  6. Jul 1, 2021 at 6:40 PM
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    HAMi

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    HAMi New Member

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    Icon Stage 5 (front and rear) Icon Billet UCAs Icon RXT Leaf Springs Icon Six Speed Wheels FCK Ditch Light Brackets FCK Ditch Lights Tekonsha P3 Brake Controller ESP Truck Mount
    Welcome from Pasadena! Nice truck, hope to see you cruising around!
     
    HAMi, Jul 1, 2021
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  7. Jul 1, 2021 at 6:50 PM
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    Prostar 190

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    Prostar 190 SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

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    Welcome from Ohio
     
    Prostar 190, Jul 1, 2021
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  8. Jul 1, 2021 at 7:08 PM
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    ATV25

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    ATV25 Young at heart

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    5100s, Icon Rebounds, Maxxis Razors
    Welcome from Nor Cal
     
    ATV25, Jul 1, 2021
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  9. Jul 1, 2021 at 7:32 PM
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    Bakershack

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    Bakershack Critical of Noncritical Thinkers

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    Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)!
     
    Bakershack, Jul 1, 2021
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    swallace

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    swallace Insert profound statement —> here <—

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    2014 Silver Sky Metallic CM 4.6L 4x4
    6112/5160, DD 10”, Amp steps, Alea leather, more…
    Welcome from WA!
     
    swallace, Jul 1, 2021
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  12. Jul 1, 2021 at 9:10 PM
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    Ely010606

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    Ely010606 New Member

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    Welcome from Nevada
     
    Ely010606, Jul 1, 2021
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  13. Jul 1, 2021 at 10:54 PM
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    jonjolie

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    jonjolie New Member

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    Welcome neighbor, I'm in Monrovia.
     
    jonjolie, Jul 1, 2021
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  14. Jul 1, 2021 at 11:42 PM
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    Gravy

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    Gravy Cat herder, ASCM #π

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    OME Nitrocharger/2612 (front), Bilstein 5100s (rear). Vanguard roll bar modified (by me) to fit over Patriot Stealth retractable tonneau. Aftermarket halo headlights with HID, various LED bulb replacements. 17" Fuel Blitz wheels with some 33" Nitto terra grapplers. Hoodscoop, nfab nerfbars, Bushwacker flares. No-name aftermarket grille, led fender extensions. Black Horse bambi-basher. Various offroad lights.
    Welcome from SoCal, nice truck.
     
    Gravy, Jul 1, 2021
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  15. Jul 2, 2021 at 1:39 AM
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    81 TOY

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    Welcome!
     
    81 TOY, Jul 2, 2021
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  16. Jul 2, 2021 at 1:45 AM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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    TXRailRoadBandit73 YOTAS,RAILROADIN',RÖKnRÖLLN',BEER,MAX/GEMMA

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    Welcome
     
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    RdKing Not A Roll Model

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    Roadtunes By: Taylor's Audio/Tech12Volts Alma GA. JBL Complete System
    Welcome from Delaware
    Nice truck

    And Thank you for your Service For Us
     
    RdKing, Jul 2, 2021
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    RitcheyRch

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    Welcome from So Cal
     
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