New in VA

[BeaterToyota]

I've been into 4x4s and rock crawling forever, but I have been thinking a lot about building a hot rod recently. Been lurking here for a while, but finally registered so I could actually view photos people are posting and so I could ask questions, etc.

My current toy is an '88 Toyota truck that I bought from the original owner in '92. Yeah it's a Japanese 4x4, but in a lot of ways it's a bit of a rat: stripped interior, home made parts, junkyard parts, dents and scratches, and so on. Started life with independent front suspension and little 28" tires, and now has a straight front axle out of an older Toyota and 37" Goodyears...

 

[rainman]

Welcome to the site!!!
Cool truck!!

 

[ratrodfireman]

Welcome to the site!! Nice Toy!

 

[sgtpontiac]

Welcome from Michigan

Everybody needs some toys too...what's the plans down the road??[P

 

[RAT IHC]

Welcome to the site. You'll be glad you registered. Lots of people here with a great amount of knowledge to help you out.

-Troy

 

[Sam_Fear]

Welcome to RRR! Cool little climber. Looks like you're not afraid to tear into something.

 

[skull]

hi

cool little truck[

Later

 

[Old Iron]

Very Nice Welcome to the triple R

 

[JeremyL]

Welcome to the site!

 

[BeaterToyota]

Thanks for all the welcomes.

Looks like you're not afraid to tear into something.

Yep, not afraid to cut things up and put 'em back together. But after 19 years I'm starting to get bored with the Toyota. I'll probably never get rid of it though; it's been a great truck.

Everybody needs some toys too...what's the plans down the road??[P

Since I don't really have any brand loyalty (I've had Chevys, Jeeps, Toyotas, Infinitis, etc.) I don't really know what I want to build. I'd love to do a '32 Ford someday, but don't have the budget for it now. Because of budget constraints (and 'cause deep down I'm still a 4x4 dude) I'm thinking a Jeep "T bucket styled" car would be fun...

 

[hotrod preacher]

welcome to the site

 

[T DRIVER]

Welcome

Thats the kinda jeep you need Rat Rod jeep you wouldn't get much rock crawling done though.

 

[Bonehead]

Welcome to the site. Seems like alot of guys into rats, have been or still are into rock crawlers. Nice truck.

 

[GJunktionMike]

Welcome to RRR the jeep rat would be cool