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usmcHOG said:
What does 5.11 have to do with guns anyways? It's the rating of a climbing route in rock climbing:

"5.11 a, b, c, d This is the world of the dedicated climber. Expect steep and difficult routes that demand technical climbing and powerful moves."

Ethernectar, I think they all look cool! That hood wrap will look cool also!
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This is 5.11
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The truck will wear some kind of 5.11 mark. I've had a 5.11 sticker of some sort on my daily drivers for the last 11+ years and never had that kind of problem. I also don't leave firearms in the truck as a habit.

It will get an iH8mud sticker someplace, probably back window.
 
Truck is looking great Matt. no more side step damage next year!
 
ethernectar said:
Mocking up some sticker and vinyl options... Thoughts?

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i'm in agreement on #4, but help me place this. I'm getting a Starsky & Hutch / A-Team vibe from the stripes... but I looked both vehicles up and that's not quite it. It has a 70's appeal to it that I can't quite place. What is the inspiration?

EDIT: My daughter likes #2 better... but she's 7, so I wouldn't put a lot of stock in it. :)

- her comment: "3 stripes is kind of busy and you wouldn't want the stickers on the window because it's distracting to the people sitting back there". I told her that it's the 3rd row, but she replied "...sure, but what if he has 3 or 4 or 6 kids?".
 
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ikeb said:
i'm in agreement on #4, but help me place this. I'm getting a Starsky & Hutch / A-Team vibe from the stripes... but I looked both vehicles up and that's not quite it. It has a 70's appeal to it that I can't quite place. What is the inspiration?

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Those colors imply nostalgic 70's California surf style.
 
Thanks guys,

Yes the stripes are vintage Toyota / Ivan Stewart inspired. I'm thinking the hood black out will be the first step.

@SQRRRL - Its the OME 2" heavy kit. American Overland Expedition (AOE) down in Lake Forest did the install.
 
i like where your design is headed.
Nice work
 
ethernectar said:
Thanks guys,

Yes the stripes are vintage Toyota / Ivan Stewart inspired. I'm thinking the hood black out will be the first step.

@SQRRRL - Its the OME 2" heavy kit. American Overland Expedition (AOE) down in Lake Forest did the install.
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I contacted them and they sent me pics of your rig. Ha!
I can't find your tire size.
 
SQRRRL said:
With this tire size do you feel a need to re-gear?
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Don't know yet. You notice a little softer power at the start. This weekend will be the first multiple-hour freeway drive. Will probably know for sure when I tow up to Turf and Surf in a while.
 
ethernectar said:
Don't know yet. You notice a little softer power at the start. This weekend will be the first multiple-hour freeway drive. Will probably know for sure when I tow up to Turf and Surf in a while.
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Nice. Enjoy the road trip. My rig is a for Mammoth. As you know many long grades to climb.
 
SQRRRL said:
How did she drive on the highway? Stock gears and tire size changes?
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Rode fine and was moderately loaded with camping stuff including a few things up on the rack. Just under 15MPG on the return trip.
 
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