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    Hey thanks

    Hey thanks
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    Tacoma gen 2 aluminum tray project

    Spent some time on the tray this weekend... Headboard well underway, fenders cut, bent and welded.
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    Moab - White Rim Trail in Winter

    Apparently these are my peeps in here... We also spend a fair amount of time in that area in the winter. Single digits, no digits... Seasoned winter travelers over that way. We'll be there looking for trails the holiday week this year. We've also done the last couple of thanksgivings in the...
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    Tacoma gen 2 aluminum tray project

    Basic frame and mounts completed. Infrastructure for mounted items above and below starts now. Gonna use a pair of hand me down EarthRoamer boxes initially, but a custom built shorty canopy is on the drawing board. Cutting the fenders on the CNC will be up next. Temporary tail lights applied...
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    Tacoma gen 2 aluminum tray project

    Rough test fit and stock bed removal today... Starting to add mounting points for things and bracing where mounting points are needed.
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    Tacoma gen 2 aluminum tray project

    Main frame is all welded up. Gonna pull the stock bed this morning and work on mounting. Probably spend some time in fusion 360 laying out the tail light panels.
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    Tacoma gen 2 aluminum tray project

    ...or aluminium ute tray if you're so inclined. I've wanted an aluminum tray, flatbed, whatever you wanna call it, for a long time. I love the functionality, the utilitarian look and the thought of getting rid of that flimsy composite bed. Also, since I'm building a camper trailer too (over in...
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    Ground up off-road trailer build

    A little more work done... I'm rolling two truck projects at once, now. Just started an aluminum tray today.
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    Ground up off-road trailer build

    Framing up the dog suite today. This is where most folks stash their fridge, electrical, etc... This is where our dogs get their own area with their own door and window on the other side. We all know they're still gonna dog up the people side tho.
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    Ground up off-road trailer build

    Well... I took a bit of a break there. Got into rc cars for a while, then rc planes, tinkered around with other shop stuff. Just trying to have some me time over the last few months. It was a tough year with a good friend getting sick and passing. But I'm back and back on the camper...
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    Ground up off-road trailer build

    I won't be around. I do like both of those things, though. Mojave bound in a couple days. Another time.
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    Ground up off-road trailer build

    Funny story. Turns out, the gal at CSP didn't know WTF she was taking about and the local PD inspection was denied. Long story short... I've got a temp tag and an appointment now. Trailer progress update... There is none. Ran out of time before our trip and had to switch gears to prepping...
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    Ground up off-road trailer build

    Trailer frame is mostly all .125, with the exception of the center receiver spine and the .25 angle that the suspension mounts to. Camper frame is mostly .125 wall 2.5x1.25 and .125 wall 1.25x1.25. The stuff between windows/doors, rear shelving framework, where strength is less important...
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    Turning a utility bed into a space ship!

    I'm into this build.
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    Ground up off-road trailer build

    I agree!