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sumdood
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1/30/2022 1:44pm Edited Date/Time 1/30/2022 1:44pm
I’ve never thought about but yeah I bet a snowmobile has tons of parts. You going to restore it stock or modified ?

The TRD is turning into a new hobby, already looking at ways to get more ground clearance, onboard air. skid plates etc. It’s been in the dirt 3 out of the 4 weekends since I got it.
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Brad460
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1/30/2022 2:06pm
Restoring to completely stock just like it rolled off the showroom floor...here is the one I had in high school-

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Brad460
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1/30/2022 2:11pm Edited Date/Time 1/30/2022 2:14pm
sumdood wrote:
I’ve never thought about but yeah I bet a snowmobile has tons of parts. You going to restore it stock or modified ? The TRD is...
I’ve never thought about but yeah I bet a snowmobile has tons of parts. You going to restore it stock or modified ?

The TRD is turning into a new hobby, already looking at ways to get more ground clearance, onboard air. skid plates etc. It’s been in the dirt 3 out of the 4 weekends since I got it.
Nice Tacoma!

Helped my neighbor this summer and fall to build this older Tacoma to be used with the snow tracks. We put a 6” lift, new front and rear bumpers with winch, roof rack, a bunch of lights, new timing belt, larger alternator, stereo, step bars..etc.,

As some point in its life this Tacoma got a new frame.

Picture from last weekend, it really goes through the snow nice. The only thing it could use is a beefed up steering rack, it’s a little hard to steer at slow speeds, otherwise works great.


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sumdood
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1/30/2022 10:15pm
Brad460 wrote:
Nice Tacoma! Helped my neighbor this summer and fall to build this older Tacoma to be used with the snow tracks. We put a 6” lift...
Nice Tacoma!

Helped my neighbor this summer and fall to build this older Tacoma to be used with the snow tracks. We put a 6” lift, new front and rear bumpers with winch, roof rack, a bunch of lights, new timing belt, larger alternator, stereo, step bars..etc.,

As some point in its life this Tacoma got a new frame.

Picture from last weekend, it really goes through the snow nice. The only thing it could use is a beefed up steering rack, it’s a little hard to steer at slow speeds, otherwise works great.


Fuckin love it that's badass !! That has to be a blast to drive around. I hope the heater works good lol.


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The Shop

2/2/2022 9:48pm
Brad460 wrote:
Restoring to completely stock just like it rolled off the showroom floor...here is the one I had in high school- [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/01/30/531437/s1200_1C4711D1_A0AB_4F2A_AB87_7740FD7C9CC5.jpg[/img]
Restoring to completely stock just like it rolled off the showroom floor...here is the one I had in high school-

I had a 88 formula mx silver with a blue stripe, I blew the track on my 1st ride on the trails. I had Randy O mod the engine he was the ski doo wiz. He had machining tricks to the rotary valve also. Bored the carbs, etc I ran the stock pipe I didn’t want it really loud. I geared it down aggressive clutch setup much higher engagement.the tighter Crivitz trails where a blast with all corners. The Mach 1,s r so sharp a couple yrs later the hoods changed with another tear drop or something. I liked my sleeper formula
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brocster
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2/5/2022 6:50pm
I get out on the MTB atleast once a week, surf once a month or so, snowboard a few times a winter and take the bmx to skateparks once a month to keep these in check. Plan to keep these going near my birthday every year. This one is from last year for my 53rd.


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crowe660
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2/11/2022 2:28pm
Just picked up a new northern Michigan trench digger. After a day, I’m regretting not grabbing the 160 as well to take on trips west. This JL has to be one of the fastest crud crushers I’ve ever ridden.


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Chance1216
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3/11/2022 12:58pm
Still tying jigs. Some for friends others for myself.
Now, if summer would just get here...










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rosebud441
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3/11/2022 1:03pm
i'm a sucker for the bike park & love riding chairlifts in the summer,, dig seeing mama and booboo the Bears up at Whistler


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3/12/2022 2:52am Edited Date/Time 3/12/2022 2:55am
I really enjoy taking my dogs, now dog (RIP Otis Ray) to dog festivals and watching them do the obstacle course and dock jumping. I'm a huge dog lover obviously. I also like helping my buisness partner coach his kid's baseball and football teams. His son has aleady said he will buy me a Lambo if he makes it pro in either sport (I have it in writing😁) Most likely Baseball though kid is a stud and is already pitching in the low 60s at 10 years old and can hit the shit out of the ball. If his Dad doesn't burn him out he's going places. His younger brother who is 4 almost may even end up being better.
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SEEMEFIRST
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3/12/2022 3:11am
I really enjoy taking my dogs, now dog (RIP Otis Ray) to dog festivals and watching them do the obstacle course and dock jumping. I'm a...
I really enjoy taking my dogs, now dog (RIP Otis Ray) to dog festivals and watching them do the obstacle course and dock jumping. I'm a huge dog lover obviously. I also like helping my buisness partner coach his kid's baseball and football teams. His son has aleady said he will buy me a Lambo if he makes it pro in either sport (I have it in writing😁) Most likely Baseball though kid is a stud and is already pitching in the low 60s at 10 years old and can hit the shit out of the ball. If his Dad doesn't burn him out he's going places. His younger brother who is 4 almost may even end up being better.
60 at ten is stud!
Take care of his arm though. You can do irreparable damage to a young, developing arm.
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Juck
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3/12/2022 6:23am
Chance1216 wrote:
Still tying jigs. Some for friends others for myself. Now, if summer would just get here... [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/03/11/537609/s1200_B37E5082_01B6_4AB5_9389_5FE18E44C351.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/03/11/537607/s1200_B06A9A38_BF76_41EB_AE14_5343C748B8E4.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/03/11/537608/s1200_4F14D688_B824_4352_AF19_8E92CF41455B.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/03/11/537605/s1200_6FDB2A4E_23BC_4AFF_90B2_F30EFD8148A7.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/03/11/537613/s1200_4754D3EC_D25E_4AE0_9737_357D0BDB0E14.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/03/11/537604/s1200_D2AC6A8A_EF51_4CE1_B2D6_FA0535DB6B66.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/03/11/537611/s1200_C994E7C1_4BBA_48F8_8884_C49C14212EF4.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/03/11/537610/s1200_1AFBE4B9_07BB_4A82_ABD1_913BA542EF6C.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/03/11/537612/s1200_27E76795_E633_4440_9244_BE6B7E6509F1.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/03/11/537614/s1200_337ED56F_9D9A_4B32_AA73_B57C5719E6D2.jpg[/img]...
Still tying jigs. Some for friends others for myself.
Now, if summer would just get here...










Saw something else when I glanced at that first picture...
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Chance1216
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3/12/2022 9:02am
Chance1216 wrote:
Still tying jigs. Some for friends others for myself. Now, if summer would just get here... [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/03/11/537609/s1200_B37E5082_01B6_4AB5_9389_5FE18E44C351.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/03/11/537607/s1200_B06A9A38_BF76_41EB_AE14_5343C748B8E4.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/03/11/537608/s1200_4F14D688_B824_4352_AF19_8E92CF41455B.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/03/11/537605/s1200_6FDB2A4E_23BC_4AFF_90B2_F30EFD8148A7.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/03/11/537613/s1200_4754D3EC_D25E_4AE0_9737_357D0BDB0E14.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/03/11/537604/s1200_D2AC6A8A_EF51_4CE1_B2D6_FA0535DB6B66.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/03/11/537611/s1200_C994E7C1_4BBA_48F8_8884_C49C14212EF4.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/03/11/537610/s1200_1AFBE4B9_07BB_4A82_ABD1_913BA542EF6C.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/03/11/537612/s1200_27E76795_E633_4440_9244_BE6B7E6509F1.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/03/11/537614/s1200_337ED56F_9D9A_4B32_AA73_B57C5719E6D2.jpg[/img]...
Still tying jigs. Some for friends others for myself.
Now, if summer would just get here...










Juck wrote:
Saw something else when I glanced at that first picture...
Just gotta clip the hooks off 😂
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3/12/2022 1:33pm
One of my hobbies are models, I find it very relaxing and rewarding if not extremely frustrating. Here's my last one. .






In the summer I also enjoy drag racing my Mustang, its incredible how addictive it is trying to shave off milliseconds from your et 😂




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lappedrider
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3/12/2022 10:09pm


With this guy and 5 of his buddies at the house…… it’s more like a second job that you love to go to.
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3/13/2022 1:40am
I’m starting to get into making maple syrup. Long process. But strange how it tasted better when you go through the entire process. No sugar added. Long time to boil down but it’s good. Thinking about building a sugar shack.



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shawski
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3/13/2022 6:24pm
Bought this a couple months ago to drive when it’s nice out, probably end up selling my Harley that I never ride anymore
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captmoto
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA US
3/14/2022 9:06am
Firearms, reloading, general tinkering. Hunting when I can draw a tag, some RV camping and road trips

I volunteer here in the resto/repair shop with other FD retirees. It is a lot of time and I needed the FD comradery i missed retiring.
https://www.lacountyfiremuseum.com/the-shop/

If I could figure out how to post pics I would add some of the 69 Chevy ambulance we restored. This ambulance was wrecked in season 3 episode 21 of Emergency. It was brought back for the 5oth anniversary of the show.
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captmoto
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3/14/2022 10:31am
captmoto wrote:
Firearms, reloading, general tinkering. Hunting when I can draw a tag, some RV camping and road trips I volunteer here in the resto/repair shop with other...
Firearms, reloading, general tinkering. Hunting when I can draw a tag, some RV camping and road trips

I volunteer here in the resto/repair shop with other FD retirees. It is a lot of time and I needed the FD comradery i missed retiring.
https://www.lacountyfiremuseum.com/the-shop/

If I could figure out how to post pics I would add some of the 69 Chevy ambulance we restored. This ambulance was wrecked in season 3 episode 21 of Emergency. It was brought back for the 5oth anniversary of the show.
Ambulance shots

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rosebud441
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3/14/2022 11:34am
shawski wrote:
Bought this a couple months ago to drive when it’s nice out, probably end up selling my Harley that I never ride anymore [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/03/13/538012/s1200_74B470A3_9747_490B_8244_BEE57AEB2A98.jpg[/img]
Bought this a couple months ago to drive when it’s nice out, probably end up selling my Harley that I never ride anymore
Hey vette buddy!! looking sweet in the snow
I've got the ole 91 here,,

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Jeremy A.K.
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3/14/2022 1:55pm
I’m starting to get into making maple syrup. Long process. But strange how it tasted better when you go through the entire process. No sugar added...
I’m starting to get into making maple syrup. Long process. But strange how it tasted better when you go through the entire process. No sugar added. Long time to boil down but it’s good. Thinking about building a sugar shack.





My best friend makes it every year and gives me a jar ,it taste so much better then store bought stuff.
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Jeremy A.K.
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3/14/2022 2:17pm

I'm big into archery ,3D shooting as well as hunting whitetail.
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crowe660
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3/14/2022 3:03pm
shawski wrote:
Bought this a couple months ago to drive when it’s nice out, probably end up selling my Harley that I never ride anymore [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/03/13/538012/s1200_74B470A3_9747_490B_8244_BEE57AEB2A98.jpg[/img]
Bought this a couple months ago to drive when it’s nice out, probably end up selling my Harley that I never ride anymore
I was looking at C4’s last week. There’s some screaming deals on those right now with plenty of meat left on the bone. I really want to drive one though. It’s been decades since I’ve been in one and I’d like to feel how they’ve aged.

Looks like a fun toy!
shawski
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3/14/2022 5:38pm
crowe660 wrote:
I was looking at C4’s last week. There’s some screaming deals on those right now with plenty of meat left on the bone. I really want...
I was looking at C4’s last week. There’s some screaming deals on those right now with plenty of meat left on the bone. I really want to drive one though. It’s been decades since I’ve been in one and I’d like to feel how they’ve aged.

Looks like a fun toy!
There are definitely deals out there, mine has 57k on it and I paid $9k for it. I’m still waiting to actually drive it, only went in and out of the trailer so far.
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rosebud441
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3/14/2022 5:52pm
I picked mine up for $8500, 67k one owner old guy miles.. Drives awesome after new shocks.. a lil tune up the L98 still runs good, not real fast though..
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shawski
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3/14/2022 6:01pm
rosebud441 wrote:
I picked mine up for $8500, 67k one owner old guy miles.. Drives awesome after new shocks.. a lil tune up the L98 still runs good...
I picked mine up for $8500, 67k one owner old guy miles.. Drives awesome after new shocks.. a lil tune up the L98 still runs good, not real fast though..
Nice, I’m fine with the not super fast part. This is my first “cool” car I guess you could say. Been all trucks for me besides a few beater cars.
jjavaman
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3/14/2022 7:23pm
I’ve taken up painting, started when Covid hit.





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