Resolute's Tacoma Volume III

[resolute]

Ok...I think at this point those of you who care remember the cage I had done elsewhere, and the ensuing shitstorm both on here and DR about the design and whatnot. This thread is NOT the place to talk about it, PLEASE. Let's just say I decided I wanted to take a different approach to my truck (which is true) and as a result, am getting it re-caged.

End of story.

The truck is being caged essentially from the dashboard to the rear bumper, with a cab cage, fiberwerx dash and console, bed cage, fuel cell, 62" Deavers, 3-tube 16" kings, and dual spares.

VIVE LA RICHER RACING

PICS:

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[marnes2986]

doing it right this time!!!! lol sorry i had to....

Kudos bud....its looking good.....get it done so we can take that beast out

[resolute]

Update 2:
Thanks everyone for the kind words. Here are a couple more from the progress today. The cab cage is about 75% done, now we just have to mount the seats, dash and harness bars.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j229/RicherRacing/Picture093.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j229/RicherRacing/Picture091.jpg

[socalmoto]

Are you not going to use the sunroof or do you have a new way of opening it?

[resolute]

honestly i probably just won't use it...i'd be happier if my truck didn't have it tbqh

[shorty2305]

you gonna throw any of the interior back in?

[resolute]

you gonna throw any of the interior back in?

dynamat and carpet the floor

[CentralCoastTaco99]

shag carpet is the way to go. ;) I'm sure you could rig a disco ball from the cage as well.

[Mtn. Prerunner]

What are your plans as far as seats? Are you going to have 3 in there? Or are you planning on tube running through there behind the seats?

[Happysmiley]

Man, that's a nice looking cage, lucky:D
Was cool meeting/running into you in orange the other day.

[CentralCoastTaco99]

if you don't have seats yet, check out Twisted Stitch. from what i understand, the guy that started the company used to work for beard. their seats look pretty legit.

www.twistedstitchinc.com

[resolute]

What are your plans as far as seats? Are you going to have 3 in there? Or are you planning on tube running through there behind the seats?

im just gonna run the 2 hezco seats i have now and have johnny tie a mini-cage for my subwoofer box into everything else

Man, that's a nice looking cage, lucky:D
Was cool meeting/running into you in orange the other day.

hey man thanks :) and yeah that was pretty neat when we ran into each other out by baja/chapman film school

[resolute]

update

Here are a couple more pictures as of today. The cab cage is about 90% done. Basically all we have to do in the cab is patch up the holes in the floor then put the seat tubes back in. The bedcage is about 50% done and should be done within the next few days. I'll post up more pictures tomorrow night.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j229/RicherRacing/Jobs/IMG_2073.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j229/RicherRacing/Jobs/IMG_2070.jpg

[menacekustoms]

Looks good. Are they gonna box in the rest of the framerails? At least to the back of the cab?

[R-techTUNDRA]

Looks good. Are they gonna box in the rest of the framerails? At least to the back of the cab?

is that really necessary its looks it'll be a fully caged truck ...

[shorty2305]

If i wasn't so damn poor i'd definately have Richer Racing working on my junk. Looks like you will be very happy with how it turns out this time. :)

[menacekustoms]

is that really necessary its looks it'll be a fully caged truck ...

The cage is only as strong as what it is tied to. If it's tied to flimsy c-channel, it will bend or break.

[cobraRUNNER]

if you look closely in the back corners or the frame, the have already started boxing. i think.

[shorty2305]

The cage is only as strong as what it is tied to. If it's tied to flimsy c-channel, it will bend or break.

Not neccessarily true, if it's designed right the cage will provide the rigidity that the c-frame lacks. You even see some linked trucks without boxed frames.

if you look closely in the back corners or the frame, the have already started boxing. i think.

Might just be boxed where the shackle pivot it so it doesn't flex.

[socalmoto]

The rear frame section does not need to be completely boxed, but does need local boxing. A c-channel, with the same thicknesses as a boxed section, will provide the same resistance to bending as a boxed section. But where the cage intersects the frame, the top plate will locally bend downward and so it will needed to be boxed at that point. The c-channel does not resist twisting even close to that of the boxed section, and so the cage should be built to make up for that lack of strength

From the looks of the picture the end of the frame is probably boxed for the shackle pivots, as shorty said, and to weld the bumper to. The rest of the cage points look like they hit the frame where it is already boxed from the factory. Great looking cage work inside too.

[R-techTUNDRA]

[QUOTE=shorty2305;1179807]Not neccessarily true, if it's designed right the cage will provide the rigidity that the c-frame lacks. You even see some linked trucks without boxed frames.



QUOTE]
that's what i thought isn't that's the whole point of a well design cage tiangulation crap..

so i guess link might need to boxed their frame..

and mine ain't boxed as well but i've got some 2" tubing all over the damn truck ... front to back...

:rolleyes:

http://www.socaltundras.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=2527&highlight=john

[Happysmiley]

if you look closely in the back corners or the frame, the have already started boxing. i think.

Word^, looks boxed to me too:p
Can't wait to see it all done, awesome work.

[resolute]

:D :D :D :D

Here are a couple updated pictures of the Tacoma. Last week we were rushed to get to San Felipe and I forgot to take pictures. These are the most current shots.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j229/RicherRacing/Jobs/IMG_2092.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j229/RicherRacing/Jobs/IMG_2093-1.jpg
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[Tweeter]

Looks sick Nick.

[resolute]

quick update based on a picture message from jonny:
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll147/resolute-/Tacoma%20Build/0327081817.jpg

[resolute]

ooooh shit

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j229/RicherRacing/Jobs/IMG_2099.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j229/RicherRacing/Jobs/IMG_2100.jpg

The bedcage is about 85% done. All we have to do now is plate the top side of the shock mounts and fab something to hold the cell in place. We'll also be adding a custom aluminum box built by CRB right behind the cab. It should be painted by the end of next week.

[AZNPG]

nice can't wait to see it when its finished

[shorty2305]

I really like how they did the shock mounts. I'm inspired. :)

[usaf_taco]

i need to get some dough together and get my truck caged.

[shorty2305]

It's not too horribly expensive if your doing it yourself and have the tools needed. But i'm sure to have it professionally done it's a bit costly.

[resolute]

It's not too horribly expensive if your doing it yourself and have the tools needed. But i'm sure to have it professionally done it's a bit costly.

yeah...this isn't exactly a cheap undertaking

i'm SO excited and pleased with how it is coming out, though!

[shorty2305]

It's worth every penny for that piece of mind that your not gonna die in the event of a rollover. Looking good. Can't wait to see it finished.

[brock]

can i call dibs on one of the first rides in it? lol.

[shorty2305]

The cage being built out of DOM? 4130?

[resolute]

The cage being built out of DOM? 4130?

1.75" DOM

It is SCORE legal from the windshield back, except for windshield bars and door supports.

[usaf_taco]

i belive that the cages are worth their weight in gold, but i don't know too many people with 5000+ dollars laying around, do these shops have some sort of payment plan, or do you have to start saving years in advance for a cage? looks nice by the way

[resolute]

i don't think anybody does financing (except outlaw offroad in irvine, but i wouldn't use them for much)...but you either need the cash on hand, a really low APR on your credit card, or a personal loan

[shorty2305]

i don't think anybody does financing (except outlaw offroad in irvine, but i wouldn't use them for much)...but you either need the cash on hand, a really low APR on your credit card, or a personal loan

The first being very difficult, and the second two very depressing. :p

[resolute]

The first being very difficult, and the second two very depressing. :p

i was fortunate to work a very well-paying job while living at home and spent almost none of the money i made...now i'm spending ALL of it

[shorty2305]

Buy a house.....Fix up the truck........hmmmm....:D haha

[Tweeter]

Pretty sure I got dibs on first ride Brock. Ask resolute I'm sure he'll agree :D sucka!

[marnes2986]

i was fortunate to work a very well-paying job while living at home and spent almost none of the money i made...now i'm spending ALL of it

LOL where youre at, is my goal.

Trying the get my truck caged before i have a mortgage. :p

[resolute]

LOL where youre at, is my goal.

Trying the get my truck caged before i have a mortgage. :p

im trying to get the truck done before that haha

[resolute]

Hey-o! (Ignore Andy being ridiculous)

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll147/resolute-/Tacoma%20Build/0410081033.jpg

[usaf_taco]

lookin good, the truck that is. are you goin to paint the cage, or just leave it raw?

[resolute]

lookin good, the truck that is. are you goin to paint the cage, or just leave it raw?

the truck was out in the parking lot yesterday so Andy could do a kickass job on it with rustoleum satin black. i went down and saw it after it was mostly painted, and as is usual with richer racing, the job was perfect.

i'll probably clear coat the cab cage, since i dig the raw metal look

[brock]

what a beast.

[TIKIMAN]

Truck is looking good! Cant wait to see the finished product!

[Tweeter]

If you want a simple way to check for cracks paint the cab white.

Of course that would look hideous and I doubt Johnny's welds crack. I'm just talking crazy. Looks good Nick. You owe me a ride ;)

[resolute]

Haha, I'm a little worried this is more truck than I know what to do with initially... I'll probably get a rep as a kid who has a truck he doesn't need/use. :(

[shorty2305]

I'll trade you my truck...It's probably a bit more your speed:rolleyes: :D

Anyone who would seriously give you shit for having a well built truck is just jealous. Your building it the right way, and I sir... am very jealous.:)

[resolute]

I'll trade you my truck...It's probably a bit more your speed:rolleyes: :D

Anyone who would seriously give you shit for having a well built truck is just jealous. Your building it the right way, and I sir... am very jealous.:)

haha, thanks bud. i'm still nervous i'm gonna wreck my spindles first trip out though :/

[shorty2305]

Are they just the stock ones? Do you have the chaos gussets? The stock spindles suck balls, but they can hold up to some pretty good abuse.

[resolute]

No, I don't have the gussets... Do they really accomplish anything besides peace of mind?

[socalmoto]

No, I don't have the gussets... Do they really accomplish anything besides peace of mind?

You should definitely get them. The gusset braces the upper ball joint location where the uniball is now bolted. When the stock spindle breaks, it breaks at the upper bj point. I suck at explaining, so look at the pics.

The common break point
http://srv0106-07.oak1.imeem.com/g/p/636583abf189eaf4c64c4b85635111c9_web.jpg

Gusseted spindle on the right. You can see it braces the upper mounting hole
http://srv0106-07.oak1.imeem.com/g/p/d7a645258240066873e47d0e253f66c3_web.jpg

[CentralCoastTaco99]

You should definitely get them. The gusset braces the upper ball joint location where the uniball is now bolted. When the stock spindle breaks, it breaks at the upper bj point. I suck at explaining, so look at the pics.

aren't you supposed to be welding up some lower links right now....? GET TO WORK!

[socalmoto]

aren't you supposed to be welding up some lower links right now....? GET TO WORK!

hahahhh so sorry massa. I'll get right on that massa

[marnes2986]

Haha, I'm a little worried this is more truck than I know what to do with initially... I'll probably get a rep as a kid who has a truck he doesn't need/use. :(

Dont worry about it man.....hey youre one of the few guys on here that "did it right the first time" LOL

Just drive within youre abilities and especially your trucks ability. Just cause you have a cage doesnt mean you have to huck the shitt outta it everytime you take it out, to truly "USE" it. LOL Dont let anyone make you think youre some kid that doesnt "need" or "use" his truck...cause in the end theyre the guys that end up with the haggard beat to shit trucks.

I pussyfoot my truck.....but gradually got faster....youll learn the way your truck reacts and be bombing it soon lol.....Plus from what ive heard handling a caged truck feels real good cause it doesnt flex..and you can take turns faster etc ??? true??? Let me know when you get the truck back LOL :p

[resolute]

So I'm downstairs eating a tuna melt today, and I come back up, and what do I see in my phone? A little more evidence of the Richer Magic!

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll147/resolute-/Tacoma%20Build/0416081652.jpg

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll147/resolute-/Tacoma%20Build/0416081650.jpg

[Happysmiley]

Tuna Melt? GROSS:xbarf:
Richer Racing? DELICIOUS:kewl:
Very clean design, so bad ass...

[resolute]

Tuna Melt? GROSS:xbarf:
Richer Racing? DELICIOUS:kewl:
Very clean design, so bad ass...

How can you POSSIBLY hate the tuna melt?

It is a tuna sandwich (DELICIOUS) and a grilled cheese (ALSO DELICIOUS) combined...

That's delicious + delicious = TWO DELICIOUS(es).

I have used math, I win.

[Happysmiley]

Ha Ha:rofl:
you win, MATH IS POWER lol
Only tuna I like is sushi
True story::rolleyes: got beat up by a gang of tuna while swimming at the beach when I was a little kid, they pulled down my bathing suit and everything, totally embarrassing, ever since then whenever I see one I try to punch em in the kisser, ha ha

[resolute]

Just show them your truck, I'm sure they'll bow before you.

[brock]

truck looks sick! im so jealous.

but back to the topic of math, back in jr. high we use to have these little math meets where we would form groups (or teams if you will) and we would compete with eachother on who was the best at math, i captained a team called "The Math Debaters" thus, i think i should win at math.

[resolute]

truck looks sick! im so jealous.

but back to the topic of math, back in jr. high we use to have these little math meets where we would form groups (or teams if you will) and we would compete with eachother on who was the best at math, i captained a team called "The Math Debaters" thus, i think i should win at math.

actually, i think you should win at being a huge fucking nerd

(i <3 u)

[brock]

you already took the cake on that one chief <3

[resolute]

http://jaih.optus.nu/img/fbgm.gif

[brock]

...u win :clap:

[resolute]

Soooooooooooooooooo close...

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll147/resolute-/Tacoma%20Build/0420081847.jpg

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll147/resolute-/Tacoma%20Build/0420081846.jpg

[Happysmiley]

Soooooooooooooooooo sweet:kewl:
When do you get to drive her home?

[resolute]

Soooooooooooooooooo sweet:kewl:
When do you get to drive her home?

probably no more than 2 weeks

we're just down to mounting the gauges in the dash/wiring/plumbing

[shorty2305]

It's coming together real nice. It's always the best when you can actually see it all coming together.

Do you plan on ever racing?

[resolute]

It's coming together real nice. It's always the best when you can actually see it all coming together.

Do you plan on ever racing?

yeah...when i can afford a race kit, 9", engine cage, and a daily driver

lol :(

[Happysmiley]

and a tow rig, trailer, and a place to store it all $$$$$$$$$$$$:(

[resolute]

and a tow rig, trailer, and a place to store it all $$$$$$$$$$$$:(

except for storage, i can mooch the tow rig and trailer from peeps :D

[VietNguyen82]

How much of the metal on the inside of the roof of the cab did you have to remove to get the cage tucked in there snugly? From the pictures I can only see that the back top of the cab was cleared of the the metal, but did you do anyting to the top inside sides and front along the top of the windshield? if I made any sense at all.

truck is looking sweet by the way.

[resolute]

How much of the metal on the inside of the roof of the cab did you have to remove to get the cage tucked in there snugly? From the pictures I can only see that the back top of the cab was cleared of the the metal, but did you do anyting to the top inside sides and front along the top of the windshield? if I made any sense at all.

truck is looking sweet by the way.

You know, I honestly have no idea. I left that up to Jonny's discretion.

Thanks for the compliment... When do we get to see yours? :P

[VietNguyen82]

You know, I honestly have no idea. I left that up to Jonny's discretion.

Thanks for the compliment... When do we get to see yours? :P

haha, thats what I am wondering myself.:confused:

[RicherRacing]

Thanks everyone for all the compliments! Now that I am an official TTORA member I can upload "nicer" pictures of Nick's truck. Everything is finally starting to come to an end on the truck and if all goes as planned will be wired this coming monday and driving soon after. I'll most likely take pictures by the end of the week and upload them here. Once again thanks for the compliments and I look forward to getting to know you guys.

[socalmoto]

How did you guys end up sealing the floor and the tubes through the rear of the cab? I noticed in the cab you had the riveted aluminum, but did you fill the gap with something like silicon or cover it with carpet?

The truck looks way f***in awesome. Congrats

[RicherRacing]

How did you guys end up sealing the floor and the tubes through the rear of the cab? I noticed in the cab you had the riveted aluminum, but did you fill the gap with something like silicon or cover it with carpet?

The truck looks way f***in awesome. Congrats

Thanks for the compliments, we appreciate it. As for sealing the cab, the gaps between the cage and the aluminum is minimal and will be sealed with silicone and i'm sure dynamat down the road.

[resolute]

Thanks for the compliments, we appreciate it. As for sealing the cab, the gaps between the cage and the aluminum is minimal and will be sealed with silicone and i'm sure dynamat down the road.

To back Jonny up on this one, I'm going to be doing my own silicone sealant with dynamat over it (and carpet later). Jonny and Andy offered to do it, but I said I had the stuff at home, and that I didn't mind doing it at all.

The sheet metal covering the holes is AMAZINGLY well done, and keep in mind they had to cover up the HUGE holes that the other (NOT RICHER RACING) shop left.

[socalmoto]

I wasnt questioning how it looked cause it looks great. I just need some ideas/help with what to do with the holes we have in our truck. Are you also using the silicon where the tubes went through cab?

And to Richer, have you welded a cage to the cab in a lot of areas? And what were the pros and cons? Like reduced/increased noise, cab cracking, etc

[wd40prerunner]

man your truck looks great. lets see some action pictures

[resolute]

I wasnt questioning how it looked cause it looks great. I just need some ideas/help with what to do with the holes we have in our truck. Are you also using the silicon where the tubes went through cab?



Yes.

[DezertTacoma]

Jonny and Andy will do an awesome job on the truck, I had my truck in there the past few weeks for some work and your trucked looked great. Didn't even know it was yours till I saw this post today.

[resolute]

Jonny and Andy will do an awesome job on the truck, I had my truck in there the past few weeks for some work and your trucked looked great. Didn't even know it was yours till I saw this post today.

Hah, yeah. Yours is the HighRev Tacoma I'm assuming... Truck is absolutely awesome man! You have that bling billet upper Richer kit up front, right?

[DezertTacoma]

Thanks, yep it has Jonny's kit up front.

[resolute]

Sexy

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll147/resolute-/Tacoma%20Build/0424081720.jpg

[RicherRacing]

Sexy

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll147/resolute-/Tacoma%20Build/0424081720.jpg

You don't waste any time putting pictures up do you?:D There will be many more tomorrow

[resolute]

You don't waste any time putting pictures up do you?:D There will be many more tomorrow

Haha... I want people to share in my fun. :D (I also want to make them jealous)

[shorty2305]

Haha... I want people to share in my fun. :D (I also want to make them jealous)

I am jealous....

[Mtn. Prerunner]

I am jealous as well. Resolute you must be thrilled, and looking top notch as always Richer welcome to TTORA.

[prerunnerguy]

Very nice I am digging the dash..

[brock]

You don't waste any time putting pictures up do you?:D There will be many more tomorrow

check your PMs

[RicherRacing]

Here are the pictures I promised last Friday. Sorry I lagged, we got a lot going on right now.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j229/RicherRacing/Jobs/IMG_2105.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j229/RicherRacing/Jobs/IMG_2106.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j229/RicherRacing/Jobs/IMG_2107.jpg
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http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j229/RicherRacing/Jobs/IMG_2110.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j229/RicherRacing/Jobs/IMG_2111.jpg

[resolute]

Can't knock rolling out of bed and finding new pictures of my truck...

Great, great work, Jonny!

[RicherRacing]

Sleep in a little today?:D

[brock]

good shit im so jealous. check your pms jonny.

[RicherRacing]

good shit im so jealous. check your pms jonny.

Noooooo.... Check yours:D

[resolute]

Sleep in a little today?:D

Haha, not at all... :(

I was asleep at 2 and up at 730 (90 minutes earlier than usual)

[brock]

Noooooo.... Check yours:D

psh... check yours.

[shorty2305]

What thickness is that plate that connects the cab to the cage along the sides of the windshield? Ideally do you want to do that in as many places as possible, or just here and there to stiffen things up? Just tryin to get some info for when i start my cage in june. thanks.:)

Oh ya, looking good btw! :D

[marnes2986]

Curious on the GPS model????

Is it the new Lowrance XOG

[resolute]

Curious on the GPS model????

Is it the new Lowrance XOG

Lowrance iWAY 600C...represented as a street nav w/ race course capabilities

I'm cursed with a horrific sense of direction, so I needed the onroad, haha...

http://www.pciraceradios.com/ProductDetail.jsp?LISTID=3739736819567067393

[resolute]

So I had to run down and drop something off at the shop yesterday, and let me just say, my truck is looking ridiculously awesome. I completely forgot to bring a camera, but Jonny is aiming to have the the truck done and gone by FRIDAY! So I should have pics then. After I get the truck back, its dynamat, dynamat, dynamat time, with a side of new tires and sound system install, then I can finally take it out!

I think it is pretty clear that I'm ridiculously excited.

[resolute]

It is HOME motherfuckers!

A few bugs left to chase out (nobody's fault) but I have the truck back, and that's what matters!

[brock]

holy fuck, mark and me went down to richer today and it looks amazing, nice meeting you nick. the dash looks AMAZING. so jealous.

[resolute]

Haha, thanks brock. New tires today! Pics coming later-ish.

Get on AIM.

[usaf_taco]

your truck looks amazing, i like the dash you got in there, are you goin to be retianing the AC system? and also much did they weld the plates on the A,B, & C pilliars to the cab to solid mount it, or did they put solid body mounts in and just weld the plates in from the body line to the top of the cab?? any pics would be awsome.

[brock]

nick sucks balls at taking pics.

[resolute]

Truck has been done for 6 weeks, I'm just fat and lazy haven't taken any completed pics. Here's what is coming up Thursday-ish though! :)


http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll147/resolute-/Tacoma%20Build/0624081518.jpg

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll147/resolute-/Tacoma%20Build/0624081519a.jpg

[brock]

man that bumper looks nom nom nom.

[brock]

bump for pics!

[costman13]

double bump for pics!!

[RicherRacing]

Well this weekend I got a call from Nick and now the truck will be coming back for a another operation. I'm not going to blow the surprise so if he wants to chime in i'll let him do it:D Anyone want to take a guess?

[brock]

i already know so i wont ruin it, lol.

[dirtytoy]

Rock'in Bumper - Jonny & Andy always take the time to get-it-right!
Bump for more pics

[resolute]

I'll wait a few days to let everybody in on the secret (well...those of you who aren't Jonny or Brock) to make sure mine and Jonny's discussion proves fruitful.

Here's a horrendously overdue pic of the bumper in the meantime. Yes, I don't have blinkers.

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll147/resolute-/Tacoma%20Build/photo-10.jpg

[menacekustoms]

Hey, I thought only DMZ could do dimple dies like that! J/K, bumper looks great. I think Richer will be my choice when I go SUA.

[CentralCoastTaco99]

Well this weekend I got a call from Nick and now the truck will be coming back for a another operation. I'm not going to blow the surprise so if he wants to chime in i'll let him do it:D Anyone want to take a guess?

I'm going to guess a new LONGER travel kit for the front end...

[marnes2986]

My guess is an engine cage

[resolute]

I'm going to guess a new LONGER travel kit for the front end...

Maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaybe. ;)

My guess is an engine cage

Yes, although to what degree it is unknown.

[brock]

more pics homo.

[resolute]

Well...sorry to juke everybody (Jonny included, with whom I just finished texting) but I won't be doing the Richer Racing front kit. :( Sorry Brock! Evaluating my current financial situation, I realize it makes more sense to do a few other things to the truck, for a bit less money. Race kit some day, just not right now.

I'll update everybody with the plan after I speak with Jonny sometime between now and Tuesday.

[brock]

boooooo, who cares about debt?

[CentralCoastTaco99]

Well...sorry to juke everybody (Jonny included, with whom I just finished texting) but I won't be doing the Richer Racing front kit. :( Sorry Brock! Evaluating my current financial situation, I realize it makes more sense to do a few other things to the truck, for a bit less money. Race kit some day, just not right now.

I'll update everybody with the plan after I speak with Jonny sometime between now and Tuesday.

Does Richer take credit cards? :D

[RicherRacing]

Does Richer take credit cards? :D

We sure do!!! We're also looking into financing so if someone wants to cage their truck they can make payments on it:D

[brock]

u guys got a credit card machine? siiiick. one financing is dialed in ill take a cage.

[RicherRacing]

u guys got a credit card machine? siiiick. one financing is dialed in ill take a cage.

Well PayPal;) You'll be the first on my list to call brock

[resolute]

Update via iPhone: currie in the rear coming along with full front end tear down and prep. Bypasses up front are in the cards provided I've got space in the budget

[marnes2986]

Well...sorry to juke everybody (Jonny included, with whom I just finished texting) but I won't be doing the Richer Racing front kit. :( Sorry Brock! Evaluating my current financial situation, I realize it makes more sense to do a few other things to the truck, for a bit less money. Race kit some day, just not right now.

I'll update everybody with the plan after I speak with Jonny sometime between now and Tuesday.

Dude! Race kit? 9"?

Take the damn truck out first....i wanna see this beast in action!!!!!!!!!!!! Dibs on the first ride :)

[brock]

Dude! Race kit? 9"?

Take the damn truck out first....i wanna see this beast in action!!!!!!!!!!!! Dibs on the first ride :)

mark, theres 2 people in front of you dude... me being one of them.

[brock]

Well PayPal;) You'll be the first on my list to call brock

+ the special discount, right?

[RicherRacing]

As if the first 3 weren't enough?;)

[brock]

lol, never enough.

[resolute]

In the auto industry, we'd call brock a grinder.

See you tomorrow.

(Jonny and Brock)

[brock]

only grinder i know is a sandwich... man that makes me sound fat.

[Tweeter]

Looks good Richer...come on Nick you still owe me a ride in this thing :D

[drabnor]

We sure do!!! We're also looking into financing so if someone wants to cage their truck they can make payments on it:D

damn are you serious? cuz my truck needs a cage like yesterday:welder: :saw:

[resolute]

So, intelligent guy that I am...I put the corner lights in AFTER Jonny took these pictures... Also, the interior is messy because I haven't gotten that all squared away yet. Jonny and Mike rebuilt my entire TC kit (including a new upper arm, thanks for the discount Nicole!) and installed a defroster and A/C.

Anyway, on to the fun stuff!

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll147/resolute-/Tacoma%20Build/IMG_2442.jpg

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll147/resolute-/Tacoma%20Build/IMG_2465.jpg

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll147/resolute-/Tacoma%20Build/IMG_2450.jpg

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll147/resolute-/Tacoma%20Build/IMG_2471.jpg

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll147/resolute-/Tacoma%20Build/IMG_2446.jpg

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll147/resolute-/Tacoma%20Build/IMG_2448.jpg

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll147/resolute-/Tacoma%20Build/IMG_2458.jpg

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll147/resolute-/Tacoma%20Build/IMG_2455.jpg

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll147/resolute-/Tacoma%20Build/IMG_2454.jpg

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll147/resolute-/Tacoma%20Build/IMG_2451.jpg

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll147/resolute-/Tacoma%20Build/IMG_2444.jpg

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll147/resolute-/Tacoma%20Build/IMG_2460.jpg

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll147/resolute-/Tacoma%20Build/IMG_2459.jpg

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll147/resolute-/Tacoma%20Build/IMG_2466.jpg

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll147/resolute-/Tacoma%20Build/IMG_2462.jpg

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll147/resolute-/Tacoma%20Build/IMG_2463.jpg

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll147/resolute-/Tacoma%20Build/IMG_2468.jpg

[brock]

holy shit it looks good! really good job on everything richer racing! dash looks immaculate. diggin the double shear on the ucas too! im super jealous.

[Five1Nine8Eight]

Sweet lookin. What kind of A/C and vents are those?

[brock]

moar pics!

[menacekustoms]

Wow. That is all.

[sonyota]

Looks great! good job guys. How do you plan on painting the cab cage?

[resolute]

Looks great! good job guys. How do you plan on painting the cab cage?

Very, very carefully.

Haha

[sonyota]

Very, very carefully.

Haha

Ha Ha good one... can't wait to see the results.

Plan B: just buy clear coat and go ape shit, and no one will be able to see the overspray:) or do it the right way very, very carefully.