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??‍♂ I mean I think it looks just fine.
It doesnt look bad. Don't get me wrong.
Wish I was better with editing photos with lines so I could show you what I see, but then i might feel bad if I point out something and then you cant un-see it either LOL
For all I know if the deck followed the lines, it might look even worse or not be as useful.
You have talents building things I can only dream about, so I respect that skill alot.
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It doesnt look bad. Don't get me wrong.
Wish I was better with editing photos with lines so I could show you what I see, but then i might feel bad if I point out something and then you cant un-see it either LOL
For all I know if the deck followed the lines, it might look even worse or not be as useful.
You have talents building things I can only dream about, so I respect that skill alot.
Oh no don’t get me wrong I took one photo and with the angles of where I was at and how the truck was prancing through the trails it definitely looked effed up lmao. But every time I look at it I make sure the bitch ain’t bent haha. Let me find that photo…
 
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It doesnt look bad. Don't get me wrong.
Wish I was better with editing photos with lines so I could show you what I see, but then i might feel bad if I point out something and then you cant un-see it either LOL
For all I know if the deck followed the lines, it might look even worse or not be as useful.
You have talents building things I can only dream about, so I respect that skill alot.
And thank you. I love building stuff and I’ll be the first to admit that this thing isn’t perfect but I sure am damn proud of it. I’ve already made a list of things I’d change in the next version, tools that would have made life better, and then telling myself to not build such a big project right before a long camping weekend haha!
 

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And thank you. I love building stuff and I’ll be the first to admit that this thing isn’t perfect but I sure am damn proud of it. I’ve already made a list of things I’d change in the next version, tools that would have made life better, and then telling myself to not build such a big project right before a long camping weekend haha!
idk what you mean thats the best motivation lmao
 
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idk what you mean thats the best motivation lmao
I couldn’t agree more. But I think the worst part was having to finish because I was really having some fun in the shop. But I’ll be getting back in there soon. I’m working on my tire carrier in the living room of my apartment with cardboard. Haha. I hate living in an apartment. I’m so ready to move out west. But once I get that figured out I’ll draw it on the computer then go get it laser cut out. Then assembly!
 


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I couldn’t agree more. But I think the worst part was having to finish because I was really having some fun in the shop. But I’ll be getting back in there soon. I’m working on my tire carrier in the living room of my apartment with cardboard. Haha. I hate living in an apartment. I’m so ready to move out west. But once I get that figured out I’ll draw it on the computer then go get it laser cut out. Then assembly!
haha ya i was trying to get my dual sport going before a camping trip sadly it took more parts to fix so it didnt get to go.... but i had it about done thou haha. i agree its always fun working on stuff ive never designed anything new like what you are doing but it does sound fun!

are you really? pics or it didnt happen! i agree even thou ive never lived in one i stayed at home for awhile until i could afford to buy a house i had way to much junk to be able to do the apartment route haha. where out west are you headed? thats cool you have those tools to be able to do that thou man! i wish i did haha
 
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haha ya i was trying to get my dual sport going before a camping trip sadly it took more parts to fix so it didnt get to go.... but i had it about done thou haha. i agree its always fun working on stuff ive never designed anything new like what you are doing but it does sound fun!

are you really? pics or it didnt happen! i agree even thou ive never lived in one i stayed at home for awhile until i could afford to buy a house i had way to much junk to be able to do the apartment route haha. where out west are you headed? thats cool you have those tools to be able to do that thou man! i wish i did haha
I mean physically right now I’m not working on it in the apartment. I’m sitting at the nuclear plant in my office haha. Doing more Ranger research than actual work. The gf and I are headed towards Billings, Montana area. Time frame wise going out there… realistically next summer, non realistically we want to go yesterday… hahaha. We have some loose ends to tie up in SC before we can bounce though.

once I get some stuff that’s picture worthy I’ll definitely post them up! I need to grab a 37 from the garage and strategically use it as a coffee table that way I can really get some work done without driving back and forth haha.
 

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I mean physically right now I’m not working on it in the apartment. I’m sitting at the nuclear plant in my office haha. Doing more Ranger research than actual work. The gf and I are headed towards Billings, Montana area. Time frame wise going out there… realistically next summer, non realistically we want to go yesterday… hahaha. We have some loose ends to tie up in SC before we can bounce though.

once I get some stuff that’s picture worthy I’ll definitely post them up! I need to grab a 37 from the garage and strategically use it as a coffee table that way I can really get some work done without driving back and forth haha.
haha i feel that im up at work as well getting some stuff done haha. ah that would be a nice area to be in did you guys take a trip out that way to settle on it or just heard about it?

haha nah no need for picture worthy i just wanna see all the cardboard on the floor lmao the massive mess and the gf just shaking her head like what is he doing now lmao.
 
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haha i feel that im up at work as well getting some stuff done haha. ah that would be a nice area to be in did you guys take a trip out that way to settle on it or just heard about it?

haha nah no need for picture worthy i just wanna see all the cardboard on the floor lmao the massive mess and the gf just shaking her head like what is he doing now lmao.
I’ve camped up that way a lot in the Jeep during my month long cross country trips and always fell back in love with that area.
 

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I’ve camped up that way a lot in the Jeep during my month long cross country trips and always fell back in love with that area.
man that would be nice a month long camping trip! i wish i could do that!
 

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It’s fun man. Some of the best times of my life out on the trails.
I’m hopefully this year I’ll be able to do more! I really wanna go to Colorado with my buddies and explore on dual sports! I wanna try doing more bike trips this year!
Brad and Jacob be all like…..

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Haha exploring is just to much fun tbh! It’s why I gave up wheeling and beating the piss out of my trucks lol
 

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Have you seen overlandunderbudget on Instagram/youtube? This build reminds me of his and I love it!

Keep up the great work - looks awesome so far. Love the DIY community.
 
 








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