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Goofy, the Astronomer. #natureart #kudzuart #ran

Goofy, the Astronomer.

#natureart #kudzuart #randomfinds #kudzu #naturewalk #nature #georgia #goofy #disney

I made a promise to myself when I bought this truc

I made a promise to myself when I bought this truck that I would do things the way I wanted to, and to a high standard.

This comms install is no different. I wanted a stealth install, because this is first and foremost a daily driver. I also hate making unnecessary holes in my vehicles, so the cables are routed through the existing ones at the bottom of the console.

Wiring is pretty much all hidden, and will be completely when I hard wire it in. Mic plugs into the dash with a 3D switch blank, and an Ethernet extension cable runs to the main unit. All controls are on the mic. If I stow the mic, it would be very hard to tell anything is different than stock.

The antenna placement is improved on the ditch light bracket instead of having what looked like an erect nipple on the roof.

Very pleased with this, and I get good signal on the GMRS repeater network. Communication equals safety off road. I will eventually add CB and HAM at some point, just as slick.

Added a new tool to my creating arsenal, a 3D prin

Added a new tool to my creating arsenal, a 3D printer. Started with some really useful stuff, including this mic mount for my radio.

It took entirely too long, but we finally got out

It took entirely too long, but we finally got out there and did the damn thing. Frog Loop in N Georgia. Not all that technical, but fun and bumpy as hell. Also got a sweet payoff at the end.

Breaker, breaker. Comms in progress. Waiting on

Breaker, breaker. Comms in progress.

Waiting on my GMRS license to be processed, playing around with mounting locations and running wire. Need to get a better antenna.

It is, as they say, poppin. #toyotatacoma #tacom

It is, as they say, poppin.

#toyotatacoma #tacoma3g #cavalryblue #cavalrybluetacoma #tacomods #truckyeah #2wdlowmod

#goal1000 is now complete. My 1000th physical game

#goal1000 is now complete. My 1000th physical game, I’m going to start cutting back and I’ll start investing in Everdrives and ODEs and mainly limit future purchases to recent generations and things that aren’t easily stored digitally. It’s been a fun couple of years collecting, but the market has gotten to a point where it’s too expensive to keep going like I have been. Plus, I am out of storage room.

Another shipment from @aironboard.offroad4x4. The

Another shipment from @aironboard.offroad4x4. The 2 Lo mod is on order, the roof light (and rack) is a long way off. Figure the best place to keep the switches and not lose them is to go ahead and put them in.

I love these switches because they so closely match the stock switches and lighting. I just wish they had as much selection as other styles/manufacturers.

Studded straps and the @sos_offroadconcepts gas ta

Studded straps and the @sos_offroadconcepts gas tank skid installed. Only took about thirty minutes to do everything. Going to throw some blue loctite on the bolts in a couple of days. Now I’m all armored up.

22 years ago in the US, the Sega Dreamcast launche

22 years ago in the US, the Sega Dreamcast launched. I didn’t get a chance to own one while #sega was in the hardware business, but now I have three. And on this anniversary I finally installed a #gdemu so I can play all the games I missed out on. #happydreamcastday #dreamcast #ninenineninetynine #macrossm3dreamcast #retrotink5x #scanlines #4ktv

For nine years my old #xbox360elite sat in my base

For nine years my old #xbox360elite sat in my basement, with the dreaded E74 video error. I moved on, but kept it for a day where I would have more knowledge, skill, and determination to fix it. That was today.

Reflowed the solder under the GPU and that did the trick. Not a difficult fix, but I had to start somewhere. Unfortunately it didn’t still have the blades dash.

#videogameconsole #consolerepair #videogames #xbox #xbox360 #electronicsrepair

Forgot to show a finished shot of the #cuttingboar

Forgot to show a finished shot of the #cuttingboard that I cleaned up. Re-glued, drum sanded 80 grit, random orbit to 120. Three coats of butcher block conditioner and new screw-in rubber feet from @rockler_woodworking. Here’s to more years of use.

#smallworkshop #woodworking #refinishing #woodworkingrepair #purpleheart #hardmaple #hardwoodcuttingboard

I think I need more lights. #tacotuesday #tacomo

I think I need more lights.

#tacotuesday #tacomods #truckyeah #toyotatacoma #tacoma3g #cavalryblue #cavalrybluetacoma #southernstyleoffroad #tacogarage

Card scraper to remove the dried glue, drum sander

Card scraper to remove the dried glue, drum sander to remove the old finish and get it flat. Did see one spot where it didn’t close up, so making one more attempt there.

I doubt it will close up properly, so that will be the bottom when I apply new feet.

#woodworking #smallworkshop #cuttingboard #purpleheart #hardmaple #woodworkingrepair #titebond2

Woodworking content? What? Finally took a look at

Woodworking content? What?

Finally took a look at this cutting board I made for my sister, the glue lines had started to separate. Water, failure, not sure.

The fix is going to be shoving some #titebond2 into whatever cracks it will physically go into, and clamp cross grain and also to the table to see if I can also take out a bow.

#woodworking #smallworkshop #cuttingboard #purpleheart #hardmaple #woodworkingrepair

Got my @mesocustoms #3dprinted inserts installed,

Got my @mesocustoms #3dprinted inserts installed, and I have to say they were worth the wait. Perfect fits for both.

With my auxiliary power distribution center, it was super easy to swap the switches from under the climate control to the driver’s side cubby.

#cavalrybluetacoma #cavalryblue #tacoma3g #toyotatacoma #tacomods #truckyeah #mesocustoms #moarswitches

Some cataract surgery. #headlightrestoration #ho

Some cataract surgery.

#headlightrestoration #honda #hondaodyssey #yellowheadlights #taffetawhite #mothersheadlightrestoration

The sun rises over another week. . . . #cavalry

The sun rises over another week.

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#cavalryblue #cavalrybluetacoma #tacoma3g #toyotatacoma #truckyeah #tacomods #trdbronze #southernstyleoffroad #ssoffroad #smittybilt #mesocustoms #laminx #bagelrun #happymonday

I *think* I have solved the problem. Couldn’t g

I *think* I have solved the problem.

Couldn’t get the body separated from the frame enough to pull out the OEM bushing, so I had to button it up and try again another day. Put the bottom piece back in (which looked fine), and torqued to spec. Here I am after I got back from my test drive without squeaks.

I’m going to hold onto these bushings because why not, at some point I’ll likely need them. Hopefully this has done the trick. A PSA to check your torque specs on bushings and those U-bolts.

#toyotatacoma #tacoma3g #truckyeah #tacomaintenance #tacomods #cavalryblue #cavalrybluetacoma #letsgoplaces #withoutsqueaker

Well, I hope this solves my squeaking issue. Repla

Well, I hope this solves my squeaking issue. Replacement bushings for the front body radiator mounts.

If not, then at the end of the month when I get my fuel pump recall done I will have them investigate the UCA bushing. And if that isn’t it, I don’t know. It’s so loud. I think I have ruled out the skid plates being the cause. Bumper is to be determined when I take it off to get to these bushings.

#cavalryblue #cavalrybluetacoma #tacoma3g #toyotatacoma #truckyeah #tacomods #vehiclemaintenance

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