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6.72:1 · May 26, 2005, 03:58:05 PM

Enjoy!
-Pete Kupfer

6.72:1 · May 26, 2005, 04:02:53 PM

I thought I would post a few photographs to keep you guys (and gals) updated with the Tonka. I recently grenaded a birfield, but I am currently repairing that. I wonder what could have made that birfield explode like it did? lol. Have a good one!
Your fellow toyotian,
Pete Kupfer

MiniSimp · May 26, 2005, 04:49:41 PM

Quote from: bigtonka on May 26, 2005, 04:02:53 PMI wonder what could have made that birfield explode like it did?

Couldn't have been cause you're running 40's.....no way....

4DEES · May 26, 2005, 05:08:13 PM

sweet a$$ pics, much props on the rig too. ROCK THOSE 40'S MANG!!!!

b_ripper8 · May 26, 2005, 05:10:17 PM

There is no way those are 40's.

MiniSimp · May 26, 2005, 05:14:37 PM

Way.

WHITE_TRASH · May 26, 2005, 05:16:41 PM

40x17's Id guarantee it.

b_ripper8 · May 26, 2005, 05:19:25 PM

Holy crap, I stand corrected.

BigMike · May 26, 2005, 11:07:05 PM

I think the illusion is that it looks bigger than it really is

b_ripper8 · May 26, 2005, 11:18:23 PM

that's what I meant by "holy crap"

CTENG in KS · May 27, 2005, 11:59:56 AM

You could write a how to guide to rig posing...

Skinny_Pedal · May 27, 2005, 12:44:18 PM

please o please cut the front fenders

. then continue to please us with the poserauty pics

6.72:1 · May 27, 2005, 01:43:10 PM

I was thinking about trimming the fenders, but I don't know how it would look. Should I trim it right below the headlight? I see quite a few fenders trimmed there, but I am not sure how it would look on my truck. I am a photographer, so that's where some of the posing comes from.

4DEES · May 27, 2005, 05:22:02 PM

that rig looks bad A$$ the way it is,looks real good man.props.

BigMike · May 27, 2005, 05:53:44 PM

Quote from: bigtonka on May 27, 2005, 01:43:10 PM
I was thinking about trimming the fenders, but I don't know how it would look.

Just play around with Photoshop and see whatcha like

6.72:1 · May 27, 2005, 10:45:07 PM

I have put alot of work into it, so thank you.

BigMike · May 28, 2005, 12:28:47 AM

freds40 · May 28, 2005, 12:34:07 AM

pull off the air dam below the bumper and @ least cut the fenders even with that.

Skinny_Pedal · May 28, 2005, 01:34:01 AM

Quote from: bigtonka on May 27, 2005, 01:43:10 PM
I was thinking about trimming the fenders, but I don't know how it would look. Should I trim it right below the headlight? I see quite a few fenders trimmed there, but I am not sure how it would look on my truck. I am a photographer, so that's where some of the posing comes from.

leave about a .25"-.5" left under the headlight. then you can decide if you want it flush or not. i just think 1st gens look goofy with the front fascia under there, even stock and 2wd's. it doesnt work for me is all

BigMike · May 28, 2005, 06:30:22 AM

But possibly if the stock bumper is used then it fits?

6.72:1 · May 28, 2005, 09:12:40 AM

I will see what I can come up with. What should I use to get a clean , straight cut? If I can't do it, how much (approximately) would a body shop charge to trim me up about .25" below the headlight?

freds40 · May 28, 2005, 12:37:56 PM

I'd use either a air body saw or a 4.5" angle grinder with a cut-off wheel. With the saw, throw some masking tape over the whole lower portion of fender, then with a pencil, draw where you want to cut. The air saw is very controlled and the masking tape will keep from marring the paint. With the angle grinder (what I used when I still had sheet metal) the diameter of the wheel helps to make nice clean straight lines but it can wrinkle the paint from heat if you are not careful.

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