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"That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms" (thatbastardkurtis5) 04/09/2017 at 14:08 • Filed to: None

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I wanted to do two more projects this weekend: I wanted to plastidip my wheels and remove my running boards. As you can see, I didn’t quite get there before running out of time.

On the wheels front, I did the front axle and I’m reasonably happy with them. They’re not good, but the wheels aren’t good and I’m going to look at having them sandblasted and powder coated at some point, so they’re good enough for me for now. I love the black with the chrome lugs, so the rears will get that treatment this week or weekend.

The running boards are probably the bigger success. Six bolts on each side (the rears are tricky and a ratcheting box-end is almost mandatory) and they drop right off. And look at all that room for activities!

Gonna be a good week for the Land Cruiser. Wednesday or Thursday it goes in to get the valve cover gasket done, which you can tell it needs because look at my driveway for gods sake. That’s not all the Cruiser, I’ve had some leaky cars, but it’s probably mostly the Cruiser.

AestheticsInMotion > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 04/09/2017 at 14:11

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Looks good man. Makes the white lettering stand out a bit more!

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > AestheticsInMotion 04/09/2017 at 14:15

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Exactly, and I’m a YUGE raised white letters fan, so that’s a win for me.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 04/09/2017 at 14:18

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If it wasn’t leaking oil, I’d assume it was broken.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 04/09/2017 at 14:19

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Bigly.

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 04/09/2017 at 14:32

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When I had my Jag I always saw it leaking as a sign of good health. When it stopped leaking I had to assume I was out of whatever fluid wasn’t leaking.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 04/09/2017 at 14:33

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See also: “[your favorite brand] doesn’t leak oil; they mark their territory.”

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 04/09/2017 at 14:38

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I’ve seen a sign that says that on so many MGs and Triumphs at car shows. It’s a solid car show dad joke.

vicali > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 04/09/2017 at 14:43

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My K02 came with blue spray over the white letters - ship says it protects them during install.. it’s like sunscreen!

Captain of the Enterprise > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 04/09/2017 at 14:49

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Looks great the white letter tires and chrome lug nuts really pop with that color wheel

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > vicali 04/09/2017 at 14:59

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Mine had that too. Just finally got it all off a few days ago, haha.

Tapas > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 04/09/2017 at 15:49

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The wheels look sweet in black! Get wen powder coated!

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > Tapas 04/09/2017 at 16:07

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I think that’s the logical next step. I like the look, so let’s make it permanent.

RPM esq. > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 04/12/2017 at 16:11

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Can confirm that this is true of FJ80s as well.