TOY: RE: Supra truck update!

[budr@xxxxxxxxxxxx]

> At the moment, it looks like I will be able to make it to the
> GSMTR, but I
> still have to get the exhaust made, finish welding the shock
> towers in the
> front, reinstall the hood, fenders, grill, bumpers, and the
> interior, and
> chop about 8" off of the front of the bed! I am sure that I
> will definately
> be cutting things close, and don't know if I will have time
> to get to the
> little things (like wiring the winch up).... which means that
> I will not be
> able to hit the "hardcore" trails :-(

Sounds familiar!  :~
>
> I need to get with you New England guys to arrange a meeting place.  I
> imagine that you will be coming down 81S.  If so, I could
> easily meet you at
> the Carlisle exit and continue on down from there.

We will meet up in Scranton at about noon.  we could call you from there if
you'd like.  email us off list with your number...  Unless you like strange
calls!  :))

>
> I am still a little leery of taking the truck on a 10 hour
> trip (probably
> only hours after having finished slapping it back together),
> but from the
> way it went tonight, I am positive that it will go the
> distance without a
> problem!

Yeah, as some of you know, my runner cracked the frame 2 weeks before the
GSMTR, so I'm putting the 85 longbed together from totally stock to wheeling
machine in less than 2 weeks, add a broken toe to make things fun too!  I
hope I make it!  :)

>
> Funny how I always find myself in last minute mode right
> before GSMTR... but
> at least I know there are a few of you out there in the same boat ;-)

Keep rowing!!!  :)

Bud Rosenberger          87 SR5 4Runner- almost solid framed  :)
Arcade, NY                  85 SR5 Longbed
ICQ 27413472              85 std. Shortbed