Beater Truck Friday

"Quadradeuce" (quadradeuce) 07/06/2018 at 10:35 • Filed to: Toyota Shitbeaters

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My cottage-neighbor brought his awesome beater pickup truck to our little enclave of cottages as a work truck for the summer. Hauled up his log splitter, averaging almost 30mpg on the interstate.

Funny story for His Stigness, the truck failed its safety inspection in Delaware due to rotten rear fenders. So they ran across the street to Walmart, bought a couple rolls of Gorilla tape, “fixed” the fenders as you can see in the pic, and it passed inspection.   Probably increased structural stiffness by about 60%.

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > Quadradeuce 07/06/2018 at 10:48

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bought a couple rolls of Gorilla tape, “fixed” the fenders as you can see in the pic, and it passed inspection

What? I’m curious as to how this is now considered “fixed” by inspection criteria. Is the rule literally, “No visible rust holes” or something?

Quadradeuce > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s 07/06/2018 at 10:50

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For a fender, it probably is that simple.  They probably want to make sure the fenders contain road spray, etc.  Or don’t fall off.

LouDoggo > Quadradeuce 07/06/2018 at 10:51

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“fixed” the fenders as you can see in the pic

I was hoping that was just well applied F lex S eal

Quadradeuce > LouDoggo 07/06/2018 at 10:51

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You think we have Flex Seal money??

atfsgeoff > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s 08/10/2018 at 12:32

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Here in PA, there simply can’t be any sharp edges that a person can cut themselves on from the outside of the vehicle.