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Well, after Sunday evening, looks likes I may have to start my  
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We’re okay.  I have a broken foot, wife and kids have seatbelt bruises, wife sprained a couple knuckles, and son has a bruised rib or two from the left rear door (during the spin).  I was pinned at both feet, individually.  Left foot was pinned between the E brake and some floorboard, and my right foot was pinned between some floorboard and the center console.  Wife and kids (truely) walked away,, and I “walked away” on a stretcher.  
 
Now to see what insurance says.
 
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Dang man! Sorry to hear that. Most important thing is your family is ok.


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20 hours ago, Ravenkeeper said:

Well, after Sunday evening, looks likes I may have to start my <$50 mods all over again.

 

I'm sorry to hear about your accident.  It was a horrible event and you and your family will need time to heal.  Make sure you take care of the non-physical injuries for the whole family.

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On 7/5/2018 at 10:19 AM, Ravenkeeper said:

Well, after Sunday evening, looks likes I may have to start my <$50 mods all over again.

 

 

 

We’re okay.  I have a broken foot, wife and kids have seatbelt bruises, wife sprained a couple knuckles, and son has a bruised rib or two from the left rear door (during the spin).  I was pinned at both feet, individually.  Left foot was pinned between the E brake and some floorboard, and my right foot was pinned between some floorboard and the center console.  Wife and kids (truely) walked away,, and I “walked away” on a stretcher.  

 

Now to see what insurance says.

 

http://www.desertnews.com/news/article_f7cae706-7e1e-11e8-aed4-af9e25d44838.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share

 

 

I hope you all make a full recovery and are made whole.  I used to live in the AV and know those areas well.  I'm also tagging in you in another thread.

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Meanwhile,........ back to the $50.00 and under mods.

 

For the new round-headed flapper valve:

2 ea. screw clamps,

1 pc. 3/4"x3" scrap strap.

Rotate the flapper valve fully clock-wise and clamp tight.

Enjoy the exhaust tone.

 

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Meanwhile,........ back to the $50.00 and under mods.
 
For the new round-headed flapper valve:
2 ea. screw clamps,
1 pc. 3/4"x3" scrap strap.
Rotate the flapper valve fully clock-wise and clamp tight.
Enjoy the exhaust tone.
 
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I’d like to hear the difference this makes.


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Couple bucks of tinted vinyl really changes the look of the front.
 
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Few more dollars transforms the interior.
 
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Could you make a video of how bright the turn signals are with the vinyl


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2 hours ago, Jmiller11331 said:


Could you make a video of how bright the turn signals are with the vinyl


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No video yet but here is a pic of the hazards right after applying the film. This vinyl really doesn't have much affect on the visibility of the lights.  Still the stock incandescent bulbs.

 

 

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15 hours ago, fatkid24 said:

 


I’d like to hear the difference this makes.


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If you have the truck, do the mod and see for yourself.

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Could you make a video of how bright the turn signals are with the vinyl


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I made one, not sure if he used the same tint I don’t find any problems with seeing the light.




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I made one, not sure if he used the same tint I don’t find any problems with seeing the light.




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Looks sweet!! Thanks


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Meanwhile,........ back to the $50.00 and under mods.
 
For the new round-headed flapper valve:
2 ea. screw clamps,
1 pc. 3/4"x3" scrap strap.
Rotate the flapper valve fully clock-wise and clamp tight.
Enjoy the exhaust tone.
 
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Gonna give this a try when I get home off the boat.


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fcc0c5b319fbfcfe9e3081480b6234fa.jpg added a OEM high country leather wrapped cluster visor to my truck. Alittle over $50 but close to it. I enjoy it and it lets you add whatever color leather you want.


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