Its been in the family since new. But now it's mine and its one of my best daily drivers. It never let me down so I feel like it's worth a post

Ok.. the clutch might be ready to go soon, but its the original with 240k miles, so I'm not even mad lol. It also had a bit of rust and sun damage on the paint so I sanded it down and painted it. 

For those wondering, it was 8 cans of Rustolium gold (satin black) spray paint. I painted it 4 years ago and it's still holding up. Easy fix that looks decent for what it is 

<div class="md"><p>Its been in the family since new. But now it&#39;s mine and its one of my best daily drivers. It never let me down so I feel like it&#39;s worth a post</p>

<p>Ok.. the clutch might be ready to go soon, but its the original with 240k miles, so I&#39;m not even mad lol. It also had a bit of rust and sun damage on the paint so I sanded it down and painted it. </p>

<p>For those wondering, it was 8 cans of Rustolium gold (satin black) spray paint. I painted it 4 years ago and it&#39;s still holding up. Easy fix that looks decent for what it is </p>
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98 Tacoma

<div class="md"><p>On going project </p>
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89 ranger

Vandalized by Brownies

Back in December, I got my mini Jeep all decked out for Christmas—lights, decorations, the whole festive setup. I was excited to drive it around and spread some holiday cheer… until the axle decided to snap. So instead of cruising around in my Christmas Jeep, I spent the season looking at it parked in my garage.

Fast forward to today—after way too long of a wait, I finally got it fixed and took it out for a ride! It’s not Christmas anymore, but I don’t care. After all that trouble, I’m driving it with the decorations still on. If anyone asks, I’m just super early for next year!

<div class="md"><p>Back in December, I got my mini Jeep all decked out for Christmas—lights, decorations, the whole festive setup. I was excited to drive it around and spread some holiday cheer… until the axle decided to snap. So instead of cruising around in my Christmas Jeep, I spent the season looking at it parked in my garage.</p>

<p>Fast forward to today—after way too long of a wait, I finally got it fixed and took it out for a ride! It’s not Christmas anymore, but I don’t care. After all that trouble, I’m driving it with the decorations still on. If anyone asks, I’m just super early for next year!</p>
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Finally Got to Drive My Christmas-Decorated Mini Jeep… After a Broken Axle Delayed Everything

Love my 79 yota

I bought this wheel in 1990 at Shucks auto parts and has been on every mini truck I’ve owned since. Right around 40 of them. Always wonder if this one will be my last. 
Keep truckin 

<div class="md"><p>I bought this wheel in 1990 at Shucks auto parts and has been on every mini truck I’ve owned since. Right around 40 of them. Always wonder if this one will be my last. 
Keep truckin </p>
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Grant

Got excited and decided to just get the exhaust DONE. Tip is sick. 

<div class="md"><p>Got excited and decided to just get the exhaust DONE. Tip is sick. </p>
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Just the tip

I need more trucks

It’s been a while since I updated but, I drove the turd this morning for a quick rip. Alignment is wonky, air system isn’t hooked up, half my interior is missing and my brakes are leaking but, she rolls!


Got rear shocks done last weekend, re did some fuel lines, re did brake lines(again) repainted a few things, exhaust, hard-lined the bags to the bed. Have a teardrop tip for the exhaust and need a few more fittings for the air system but the big stuff is done. Have a buddy willing to help with my center console as well so that’ll get done asap as well.

<div class="md"><p>It’s been a while since I updated but, I drove the turd this morning for a quick rip. Alignment is wonky, air system isn’t hooked up, half my interior is missing and my brakes are leaking but, she rolls!</p>

<p>Got rear shocks done last weekend, re did some fuel lines, re did brake lines(again) repainted a few things, exhaust, hard-lined the bags to the bed. Have a teardrop tip for the exhaust and need a few more fittings for the air system but the big stuff is done. Have a buddy willing to help with my center console as well so that’ll get done asap as well.</p>
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Finally drove it!!

2001 Mazda Bounty/2006 Ford Courier

Planning on bagging my front soon, im just wondering who’s done IBeam bags and what your thoughts are on the difficulty level. Getting RicksRangers kit, let me know anything you wish you’d done so I don’t make the same mistakes

<div class="md"><p>Planning on bagging my front soon, im just wondering who’s done IBeam bags and what your thoughts are on the difficulty level. Getting RicksRangers kit, let me know anything you wish you’d done so I don’t make the same mistakes</p>
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Front Bags


She’s the oldest in the lot, but the kids always choose the “RedTruck” if given the option

1994 SS - mostly original
CPI 4.3 V6 - 200k

<div class="md"><p>She’s the oldest in the lot, but the kids always choose the “RedTruck” if given the option</p>

<p>1994 SS - mostly original
CPI 4.3 V6 - 200k</p>
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RedTruck

Does anyone know what wheel and tire size this is? I bought 15x8s for my pickup and want my tire fitment like that but I’m not sure what tires to buy. 2nd pic is my truck currently with the stock wheels and 195/75/14 tires 

<div class="md"><p>Does anyone know what wheel and tire size this is? I bought 15x8s for my pickup and want my tire fitment like that but I’m not sure what tires to buy. 2nd pic is my truck currently with the stock wheels and 195/75/14 tires </p>
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Wheel sizing

Just lowered 3/4

Picked up a Street Comanche bumper. Slapped it on there but it will need some supports underneath. Going to paint it, the bumpers, and the flares body color and see what I think.

<div class="md"><p>Picked up a Street Comanche bumper. Slapped it on there but it will need some supports underneath. Going to paint it, the bumpers, and the flares body color and see what I think.</p>
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Added some more flare to the MJ

Cruising the sunny through Tokyo

I'm looking to notch my frame on my 1998 tacoma. What would it take other than the welding? Would I need to relocate anything or remove anything extra? It's on 4 inch blocks already. I just want more low.

<div class="md"><p>I&#39;m looking to notch my frame on my 1998 tacoma. What would it take other than the welding? Would I need to relocate anything or remove anything extra? It&#39;s on 4 inch blocks already. I just want more low.</p>
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Frame Notch

Various photos I have saved from this years work, I’ve had her 5 years and bought her for 800 bucks and salvaged title, now she’s my pride and joy, figured I’d share her here 

<div class="md"><p>Various photos I have saved from this years work, I’ve had her 5 years and bought her for 800 bucks and salvaged title, now she’s my pride and joy, figured I’d share her here </p>
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My truck, Rhonda, 1988 Toyota pickup

My old Nissan

pLAYIN in the snow

I have fun with photography. This shows the Harris Shutter Effect, which shows movement in color (R, G, or B) and static objects in black and white. My truck couldn't handle the snowy hills of Northwest Arkansas. I got new wheels and tires. I got 15" rims from a 2000 Nissan Frontier with 215/75/15 all terrain tires, which feel great. This is the last photo I'll have of it looking like this and thought I would share. 

<div class="md"><p>I have fun with photography. This shows the Harris Shutter Effect, which shows movement in color (R, G, or B) and static objects in black and white. My truck couldn&#39;t handle the snowy hills of Northwest Arkansas. I got new wheels and tires. I got 15&quot; rims from a 2000 Nissan Frontier with 215/75/15 all terrain tires, which feel great. This is the last photo I&#39;ll have of it looking like this and thought I would share. </p>
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1991 Mazda B2200 | Fresh Snow Falling

Just picked up this pimp

The insurance company wants to write it off. How do I beat this and have them repair it instead?? (In NZ)

<div class="md"><p>The insurance company wants to write it off. How do I beat this and have them repair it instead?? (In NZ)</p>
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Repair cost?

Just snagged this 1996 b2300 completely stock but I want to lower it. Not looking to slam it but want it lower? Whats the best way to go about doing that? Ive seen kits, springs, ect. but have no idea what I should actually do lol

<div class="md"><p>Just snagged this 1996 b2300 completely stock but I want to lower it. Not looking to slam it but want it lower? Whats the best way to go about doing that? Ive seen kits, springs, ect. but have no idea what I should actually do lol</p>
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Whats the best way to lower my 96 b2300?

My 1988 mighty max, k24/ k20 Frankenstein build. Any ideas for body mods, I want it to look like older jdm style.

<div class="md"><p>My 1988 mighty max, k24/ k20 Frankenstein build. Any ideas for body mods, I want it to look like older jdm style.</p>
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K swapped mighty max

How’s Ol’ Red look? 
I’ve done numerous things to it. I’ve painted it, replaced the whole suspension, added a 3 inch lift, new wheels and tires, used spray on bed liner on the fender flares and bumpers, i’ve replaced the headlights, taken off the steps and bed rails, and probably a lot of other things i’ve forgotten to mention. (The last two pictures are from when I bought it and hadn’t done anything to it yet.)

<div class="md"><p>How’s Ol’ Red look? 
I’ve done numerous things to it. I’ve painted it, replaced the whole suspension, added a 3 inch lift, new wheels and tires, used spray on bed liner on the fender flares and bumpers, i’ve replaced the headlights, taken off the steps and bed rails, and probably a lot of other things i’ve forgotten to mention. (The last two pictures are from when I bought it and hadn’t done anything to it yet.)</p>
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Rate my 2004 S10

Don't know if this is allowed but I am looking for an older low mileage 4 cylinder automatic pickup that's had regular maintenance on schedule (Ranger, Mazda b series, s10, Tacoma) located in NC on SC border

I think I’ll leave the seats in the back for them kids 🤣
Bags are sitting here now to figure out what kind of setup I should do…
It’s kind of a classic and I’m second guessing cutting the frame. But I’m definitely not restoring it. 
Second pic is because I’ve been questioned about my abilities as a builder.
I’m a coach builder that started in 1990 I own and run my own shop where it’s a one man band doing all the engine, suspension frames, bodies and all aspects of the paint including graphics and airbrushing. 

<div class="md"><p>I think I’ll leave the seats in the back for them kids 🤣
Bags are sitting here now to figure out what kind of setup I should do…
It’s kind of a classic and I’m second guessing cutting the frame. But I’m definitely not restoring it. 
Second pic is because I’ve been questioned about my abilities as a builder.
I’m a coach builder that started in 1990 I own and run my own shop where it’s a one man band doing all the engine, suspension frames, bodies and all aspects of the paint including graphics and airbrushing. </p>
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Now it needs bags

I’ve recently acquired a first gen dodge dakota. I wanted to lower it and was looking into doing lowering blocks in the rear. I keep seeing that over 3” of blocks is a bad idea but no one says why? What’s the downside? How much is too much?

<div class="md"><p>I’ve recently acquired a first gen dodge dakota. I wanted to lower it and was looking into doing lowering blocks in the rear. I keep seeing that over 3” of blocks is a bad idea but no one says why? What’s the downside? How much is too much?</p>
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Why not blocks? 

Looking for part# g607-15-540a. Oil cooler water pipe. New or used. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks. 

<div class="md"><p>Looking for part# g607-15-540a. Oil cooler water pipe. New or used. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks. </p>
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93 b2600i

<div class="md"><p>this is the sidebar!</p>
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