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The Mud Pit => General => Topic started by: Streakerfreak on January 03, 2009, 04:36:15 PM

Title: Hello everyone!
Post by: Streakerfreak on January 03, 2009, 04:36:15 PM

Hello from Rotten Groton, CT.

Today I met Hot-Rod outside the Webster Bank here in Groton and suggested I come over here and take a peak.

My new wife and I are currently living in Groton. I am originally from Wallingford, CT and she is from Long Island. We recently moved back here after spending two years in Oregon, a very long year in Hell (South Florida), and four years at College in the Hamptons. I love New England too much to truly leave for good.

We love to travel a lot and I never go anywhere without my wife. She is showing an interest in my love of Overlanding and has suggested we pick up some Dual Sports. Most of our off-roading serves a purpose and tends to be in the Overland style. That's not saying I am not interested in pushing the truck to its limits. Most of the time we are in search of little know history, doing research, or just seeing great back country sites. We have a blog that will eventually be a true site for my photography once I get enough funds.
www.twoworldtravelers.com (http://www.twoworldtravelers.com)

Here is a little info on my ever evolving rig.

Owner: Philip and Jennifer Berry
Location: New England

Make: Toyota
Model: Tacoma Access Cab
Year: 2007
Color: Radiant Red

Engine: V6
Trans: Manual
LSD

Modifications & Additions:
Custom 8 leaf Alcan Springs
Camburg 2.5 Coilovers
Bilstein 5125 extended length shocks
Wheels: 16in Mojave Black Teflon’s (when the teflon wears off, I will either paint or powder coat them)
Tires: Cooper Discoverer S/T 255/85R16s
Trimmed Exhaust Pipe
De-Badged
Removed Front Mud Flaps
De-Chromed (besides Bilstein shocks and head lights)
Swapped out Chrome Grille Surround for Radiant Red Grille Surround.
Painted Toyota Emblem
Leer Canopy 100R
Thule Tracker II rack
Thule Load Assist
Thule Half pack with Fairing
Thule M.O.A.B
Shovel attached to Thule Half pack with Quick Fists
40 Channel Midland CB
Wilson 5000 Trucker
CBI Weld on Sliders
CBI Spare Tire Swing out Bumper with Hi-Lift mount and Ammo can mount
The Source Co2 System
PIAA 510 Series Ion Crystal Fog
Hella 500s with clear covers
Tradesman toolbox
All Weather Tacoma Floor Mats
60mm ammo can in bed
2 Expeditionware Jerry Can holders attached to Thule Basket
Bottle opener attached to bed side
Extended length steel brake lines
REMA Metal Sealing Valve Caps
All Pro Sheet Metal Style Front Winch Mount Bumper
All Pro Transfer Case Skid Plate
All Pro Front Skid Plate
All Pro Transmission Skid Plate
LiteDOT Plate Light with disconnectable harness
Removed Sway Bar

Wish list:
ARB air locker
2m Radio
Duel Battery System
ReGear
Warn Winch
Ditch the damaged canopy and replace with custom bed rack for RTT

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Title: Re: Hello everyone!
Post by: Seabee_BUC on January 03, 2009, 05:52:14 PM

Welcome to the forum Philip and Jennifer!!!

Title: Re: Hello everyone!
Post by: Axle on January 03, 2009, 07:30:56 PM

Welcome!  Very nice Taco!

Title: Re: Hello everyone!
Post by: HOT-ROD on January 04, 2009, 03:03:12 AM

DUDE,

Welcome Phil!!!!

i am glad you are signed up. your rig has a very impressive setup.

your blog site is awesome.

i know i am interested in taking a long overland trip.

-Jon

Title: Re: Hello everyone!
Post by: rocket on January 04, 2009, 03:30:08 AM

I've seen your rig around town, but not you, and i never had the club cards to leave you :(  Nice rig!  I drive an '04 Silver tacoma

Title: Re: Hello everyone!
Post by: calvynandhobbs on January 04, 2009, 04:26:24 AM

Welcome aboard. I like your Toyota. You've got it set up really nice.

Title: Re: Hello everyone!
Post by: tx_country on January 04, 2009, 03:12:20 PM

Welcome! Nice Rig... Awesome Blog as well. Hope to see you around.