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new to the board with my first toyota!
« on: Feb 02, 2006, 04:57:56 PM »
hi guys, ive been on marlin crawler for the past few months as a guest but i just recently got my first toyota, its an 82 longbed, all original minus a few little things from previous owners, it has a 22r with the l50 five speed. ive built blazers in the past a 72 and then a 71 which i just recently rolled, so its on to toyotas (my fav trucks) anyways i hope to learn alot and build just a mild, reliable trail truck on a student budget (chapman univ, orange ca). anyways, ill post a few pics of my blazers and try to get some taken of my new baby soon. happy to be here.
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Re: new to the board with my first toyota!
« Reply #1 on: Feb 02, 2006, 05:12:52 PM »
hi guys, ive been on marlin crawler for the past few months as a guest but i just recently got my first toyota, its an 82 longbed, all original minus a few little things from previous owners, it has a 22r with the l50 five speed. ive built blazers in the past a 72 and then a 71 which i just recently rolled, so its on to toyotas (my fav trucks) anyways i hope to learn alot and build just a mild, reliable trail truck on a student budget (chapman univ, orange ca). anyways, ill post a few pics of my blazers and try to get some taken of my new baby soon. happy to be here.

 :welcome:

I am going to go out on a limb and suggest that I might be able to provide some good suggestions/ideas for building a reliable truck that performs on the trail.

Here is the link to my truck: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=11704.0
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Re: new to the board with my first toyota!
« Reply #2 on: Feb 03, 2006, 11:13:34 AM »
Welcome. Keep us updated with your pics.

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There is a wealth of info here. Be sure to do your searches, and follow the rules/ethics of the board. And don't be afraid to ask any questions, everyone is really helpful here. :therethere:

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Re: new to the board with my first toyota!
« Reply #3 on: Feb 03, 2006, 11:24:29 AM »
 :welcome: to :turtle:  Build that bad boy! :beerchug:
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Re: new to the board with my first toyota!
« Reply #4 on: Feb 03, 2006, 03:46:25 PM »
Another So-Cal wheeler. :biggthumpup:  When will you be ready for the Hammers?
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Re: new to the board with my first toyota!
« Reply #5 on: Feb 03, 2006, 08:30:48 PM »
Welcome abored,  Lets see that thing in the mud.   :rockingout:

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Re: new to the board with my first toyota!
« Reply #6 on: Feb 04, 2006, 06:17:01 AM »
:welcome: 


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Re: new to the board with my first toyota!
« Reply #7 on: Feb 04, 2006, 06:30:53 AM »
 :welcome:  nice  :driving:
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Re: new to the board with my first toyota!
« Reply #8 on: Feb 04, 2006, 10:35:38 AM »
very nice first gen.  Can't wait to see what you do to it.  Welcome to the board.  Let us know how we can help.

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Re: new to the board with my first toyota!
« Reply #9 on: Feb 06, 2006, 10:52:42 PM »
 :welcome: to :turtle: there is always room for another 1st gen. :wave:
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Re: new to the board with my first toyota!
« Reply #10 on: Feb 14, 2006, 10:53:27 AM »
 :welcome:  nice rigs  :sad2:  sorry to hear about the k5
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Re: new to the board with my first toyota!
« Reply #11 on: Feb 14, 2006, 11:14:47 AM »
 :welcome:   Sweet toy, I wish I still had my 82. Nice KLR650 also.
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