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Hello from West Virginia

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by RustyShackles, Jul 22, 2021.

  1. Jul 22, 2021 at 3:36 PM
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    RustyShackles

    RustyShackles [OP] New Member

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    Hello Everyone, I started stalking this forum site about 5 months ago as I was looking to purchase a new to me first gen. The forums were helpful at letting me pinpoint any trouble areas on prospective purchases in the rust belt of north WV and south PA, a challenge itself. After a few weeks stomping all over the foothills armed with a magnet and a Blue Driver I found one right before the "vehicle crisis" took off.:thumbsup:
    The frame was solid the engine and transmission were recently rebuilt and the leather interior was passable. The suspension, brakes, and exhaust however completely toasted with a cheap Amazon tophat lift and no name 2" wheel spacers. She was a shaker and a wobbler.
    Now after new LCA's, cam bolts, rack bushings, inner-outer tie rods and boots, sway bar bushings, end links, LBJ's, Brake calipers, rotors, pads, front and rear shocks, thermostat and an O2 sensor I finally have a pickem up truck I'm almost done spending money on. At least thats what I tell the wife.
    I just wanted to pop in and say thanks for helping me get this far as most of my questions were already answered many times over.
    I will try to post a build page in the near future letting everyone know brands and retailers, *Spoilers* it's 85.6% Toyota.

    Thanks again.
     
    Last edited: Jul 22, 2021
  2. Jul 22, 2021 at 4:22 PM
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    Jim LE 1301

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

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    Hudson Valley, New York
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    Welcome from NY.
     
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  3. Jul 22, 2021 at 4:31 PM
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    RdKing

    RdKing Not A Roll Model

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    Eastern Seaboard
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    Roadtunes By: Taylor's Audio/Tech12Volts Alma GA. JBL Complete System
    Welcome from Delaware
     
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  4. Jul 22, 2021 at 5:18 PM
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    YardBird

    YardBird Native San Diegan

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  5. Jul 22, 2021 at 8:26 PM
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    Bakershack

    Bakershack Critical of Noncritical Thinkers

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    Spanish Fort, AL
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    Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)! Sounds like you can start teaching us some things!
     
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  6. Jul 22, 2021 at 9:03 PM
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    Ely010606

    Ely010606 New Member

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    Welcome from Nevada
     
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  7. Jul 23, 2021 at 12:40 AM
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    Gravy

    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 :worthless:
     
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  8. Jul 23, 2021 at 2:01 AM
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    81 TOY

    81 TOY New Member

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    Welcome!
     
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  9. Jul 23, 2021 at 2:20 AM
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    Midnite72

    Midnite72 Anything DIRT !!

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    Northern MD
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    2” level P&P sliders
    Welcome from Maryland :hattip:

    sounds like you’ve given it a LOT of TLC/ work and are on your way to a NICE 1st gen ride

    ENJOY the ride !!
     
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  10. Jul 23, 2021 at 2:51 AM
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    Prostar 190

    Prostar 190 SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

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    Welcome from Ohio
     
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  11. Jul 23, 2021 at 7:21 AM
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    mattgecko

    mattgecko The LED Light Guy... MattGeckoLEDs.com

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    Welcome!
     
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  12. Jul 23, 2021 at 7:23 AM
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    713Tundra

    713Tundra New Member

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    Welcome aboard!
     
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  13. Jul 23, 2021 at 8:43 AM
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    Winning8

    Winning8 New Member

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    Da Bay Area
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    Mumba 18x9 ET 12, BFG KO2, FOX suspension, diamond back HD cover w/ rack, LED head & fog light bulb, TRD rear sway bar, timbren enhancement, RAS helper spring, avs auto shade, Carhartt front seat cover, bench seat cover
    Welcome from da Bay Area
     
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  14. Jul 23, 2021 at 8:58 AM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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

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  15. Jul 26, 2021 at 6:29 AM
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    EN2TUNDRA

    EN2TUNDRA NOT SO New Member!

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    Welcome!
     

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