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treadman
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Join date : 2010-01-28
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Subject: Finally 1/31/2010, 8:23 pm |
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Hey everyone. I have been doing tons of reasearch and Shawn was excellent help. He was always willing to help me out and to him I give big thanks!!!!
I am currently modding my 08. Doing stage 2 pro comp..Buswacker flares"linex'd"....Expedition One front bumper... Bf Goodrich KM2 37x12.5x20...RBP 93r wheels...Amp reasearch steps... And Light Force and Hella lighting. I am basing it off of the Expedition One Tundra at SEMA. My kids didn't need to go to college anyway!!
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EastTX Tank
GCT DONOR
Posts : 350
PROPS : 1
Join date : 2010-01-07
Age : 44
Location : New Caney
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Subject: Re: Finally 1/31/2010, 8:56 pm |
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damn...can you say, CHA-CHING. My truck will live vicariously through your truck! Welcome to GCT! Shawn "recruited" me also about a month ago...cool cat.
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dmonge90
Posts : 324
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Join date : 2009-09-06
Age : 34
Location : League City
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Subject: Re: Finally 1/31/2010, 9:02 pm |
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man, your definitely gonna have to post pics once thats all over with. what color is your truck? double cab or crewmax?
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EastTX Tank
GCT DONOR
Posts : 350
PROPS : 1
Join date : 2010-01-07
Age : 44
Location : New Caney
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Subject: Re: Finally 1/31/2010, 9:20 pm |
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pics a must
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treadman
Posts : 11
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Subject: Re: Finally 1/31/2010, 9:44 pm |
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Ya, it's gonna big pretty penny. I have the fender flares on and the bumper and steps should be here tomorrow or Tuesday. It's a double cab and "HOPE"it turns out to look ok. The people at Expedition One ( bumper) are great people as well. I ordered the bumper Thursday and it will be here tomorrow. It will be hard to beat Shawns truck as he has a really cool setup. 4wheel parts will install the lift and I will do the rest. I was going to do the lift but decided to let them do it. The lights I had left over from a H3 I had. The way I look at it is you only go around once and my kids are grown and out of the house so what the heck.
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treadman
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Subject: Re: Finally 1/31/2010, 9:53 pm |
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I'm sorry i forgot it is Salsa red
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TRDDunn
GCT DONOR
Posts : 185
PROPS : 2
Join date : 2009-09-05
Age : 49
Location : NW Houston
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Subject: Re: Finally 1/31/2010, 10:09 pm |
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ALL I can say is DAMN!!!!!
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Shawn
GCT ADMIN
Posts : 605
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Join date : 2009-09-04
Age : 41
Location : Cleveland, TX
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Subject: Re: Finally 1/31/2010, 10:21 pm |
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Glad to see you made it over Gary...... This guy has been doing research for this for weeks now.... I am sure it will turn out AWSOME!!!!
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treadman
Posts : 11
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Join date : 2010-01-28
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Subject: Re: Finally 1/31/2010, 10:29 pm |
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I give ya a breather for at least couple of days!!
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Beezwax
GCT ADMIN
Posts : 953
PROPS : 12
Join date : 2009-09-04
Age : 43
Location : Seabrook, TX
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Subject: Re: Finally 2/1/2010, 12:19 am |
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welcome to GCT bro!!!
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gpend5.7sport
GCT DONOR
Posts : 594
PROPS : 4
Join date : 2009-11-06
Age : 32
Location : Friendswood
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Subject: Re: Finally 2/1/2010, 12:49 am |
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damn entering in with a buh bang! great to have ya as part of the team dude
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treadman
Posts : 11
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Join date : 2010-01-28
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Subject: Re: Finally 2/1/2010, 2:44 am |
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Well; all i have to say is we'll see how this thing goes . Your right Gabe thats the exact sound I heard when my wallet shut.... BUUUUH BANG!!!!! ....and the sound I heard when my wife found out. Actually she has been very good support.
Oh, two things I forgot. I have a Volant intake and already did the body mount chop ahead of time to fit the 37's. Shawn is right,I literally spent HOURS doing research on stuff. It was fun and a pain at the same time.
And thanks for the warm welcome from everyone. I hope no one took offense. It's just a darn truck and I'm a little excited to see how this turns out. After posting I thought it sounded like I was bragging or something and in NO Way am I like that. From what it looks, you guys have some pretty nice trucks! It's not the truck that makes it; it's being able to share the experience with others. Again thanks everyone!!
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dmonge90
Posts : 324
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Join date : 2009-09-06
Age : 34
Location : League City
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Subject: Re: Finally 2/1/2010, 3:04 am |
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well we all take pride in our trucks, in no way did I think your bragging and I doubt anybody else did. We all have different budgets and we're here just to help each other get ideas for our truck.
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treadman
Posts : 11
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Join date : 2010-01-28
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Subject: Re: Finally 2/1/2010, 8:41 am |
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Ya, I need all the help i can get . I'll be 52 this year and i may as well have a little fun while i can. Shawn knows this; the biggest problem i had was trying to get the proper backspacing and offset on the wheels. ya know if you see someones truck and want to get an idea how to set yours up it would be nice to know this. Mabe you want that look but different "style" rims etc. It is crucial, trust me. It was like it was a secret or no one knew and maybe some didn't want you to know? Anyway, I have a 5 inch backspace on mine and they say; RBP, that should take my tires to the edge of my flares and they offer a 4.5 and that woud make them stick out too far. For those that know or want to, this is valuable info. And thanks for the comment Danial, I appreciate it! Nice truck by the way! Don't know what the rear seat mod is but i'll do some more research.
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TXTee
GCT MOD
Posts : 1506
PROPS : 12
Join date : 2009-09-05
Age : 83
Location : Spring, TX
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Subject: Re: Finally 2/1/2010, 10:56 am |
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Wow, glad to have you on the site, Gary! The truck sounds awesome and I can't wait to see how it all turns out. And you live once...enjoy modding the truck. As you said, kiddos are out of the way and its time for you to play and enjoy life!
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treadman
Posts : 11
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Subject: Re: Finally 2/1/2010, 11:19 am |
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Ya, just trying to help stimulate the economy a little. We have to do our part ya know!
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EastTX Tank
GCT DONOR
Posts : 350
PROPS : 1
Join date : 2010-01-07
Age : 44
Location : New Caney
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Subject: Re: Finally 2/1/2010, 5:33 pm |
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I just hope I can customize a vehicle when I'm 52...I'm thinkin chopper in 5 yrs though, of course the 'ol tank needs paid off first
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TXTee
GCT MOD
Posts : 1506
PROPS : 12
Join date : 2009-09-05
Age : 83
Location : Spring, TX
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Subject: Re: Finally 2/1/2010, 5:55 pm |
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You're customizing right now, Brent....it's all good bro.
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treadman
Posts : 11
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Subject: Re: Finally 2/1/2010, 7:12 pm |
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Well guys I just got in from taking off the front bumper because mine will be here tomorrow. What a pain in the arse. Brent you got a ways to go bro but i can tell you this much , it goes fast man.
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EastTX Tank
GCT DONOR
Posts : 350
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Join date : 2010-01-07
Age : 44
Location : New Caney
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Subject: Re: Finally 2/1/2010, 7:55 pm |
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Well, I am customizin now...but I poured thousands into my last truck and I think I am going a little more conservative this time...thinking about how I plan to use the truck and such. Treadman, Yeah I got 22 yrs. , lol I know it will be here some time next week...Good God time flies once you get out of school, and get married, and have kids, and get a career, and buy a house, and build a house, and etc. (Not in any perticular order)
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treadman
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Subject: Re: Finally 2/1/2010, 8:07 pm |
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Been there..done that. This year was a bad year for me. I lost several friends this past year due to illness etc. Made me think. Kinda a bucket list if you will. I wasn't going to do anything but drive it. Stock. Then got to thinkin what the heck. I was going to go all out 12" lift etc but like you thought i better go conservative as well.
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gpend5.7sport
GCT DONOR
Posts : 594
PROPS : 4
Join date : 2009-11-06
Age : 32
Location : Friendswood
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Subject: Re: Finally 2/1/2010, 10:47 pm |
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yea trust me dude i went on a one month tear on my truck and everyone just said way to go we all envy never out of jealousy tho just simply drooling lol atleast thats how i am and gotta have a supportive girl when it comes to this i got two my girlfriend who loves the truck and the dog who always wants in it hope yall come to the meet on the 20th!!!!!
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dmonge90
Posts : 324
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Join date : 2009-09-06
Age : 34
Location : League City
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Subject: Re: Finally 2/1/2010, 11:39 pm |
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hey gabe where and how much did you get your liner for? I saw a pic of it on your facebook.
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gpend5.7sport
GCT DONOR
Posts : 594
PROPS : 4
Join date : 2009-11-06
Age : 32
Location : Friendswood
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Subject: Re: Finally 2/2/2010, 12:23 am |
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extreme bedliners in pearland on 35 405 even take it in the morning if they arent busy and theyll have u in and out in an hour and a half family owned and the stuff they use is lifetime warranty and quick drying super strong stuff tested it in oklahoma with some rebarb haulin
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