Greetings from Central Virginia. This will be the build out and progression my new to me 2017 Tacoma I get next week, and the GFC that will be installed on her a week after that at Apex Overland in NC.
I’ve only ever seen one GFC, about two weeks ago, while I was flyfishing in NC. It belonged to a fellow flyfisherman, and it was love at first sight. Four days after first sight, I’d found a low mileage (33K 2017) Tacoma online, and traded in my 2019 Subaru Outback, Jolene, with 84K miles on her.
I’ve decided to name my Taco “Boo,” because that was the nickname I gave my wife of 24 years who passed away 18 months ago, and because my Taco is “Inferno,” which also means she looks a bit like a pumpkin.
I hope you will all follow along, and that we can eventually meet up on some long dusty road in the future. I’m really excited.
FYI, I am a photographer and was a firefighter, and after a good friend of mine was killed on the job in Hanover County VA, working with his wife and others we created the Move Over Plate for VA, and got better laws put into place for those who don’t respect flashing lights on the road. That image is from a photo I took of Brad, and will forever represent his commitment to his community.
Had a little hiccup with the pumpkin Tacoma … the undercarriage was way too rusty, so I’ve switched to the following …
The build has begun … 2022 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab
TRD Off-Road Pickup 4D 6 ft with premium audio, leather accent seats and not a whole lot of miles! Added the DECKED system this morning and next week I head to Apex Overland to get a bit of a lift and my GoFastCamper installed.
Justin, Sierra is one sexy lady! Congratulations on your build. Stop by the Southern Region and say hello to the folks from the region. Maybe we could all get together soon.
Did some off road wheeling yesterday for the first timne with a group of new friends and at the end of the day did an impromptu GFC demo … they were impressed!
Very cool topo tailgate! I just ordered my V2 PRO and some suspension upgrades for my 2016 DCSB from Apex Overland as well. How was your experience working with them for the install? So far, I have really enjoyed talking with them over phone/email. Cheers.
Thanks for asking .. I”m passionate about fly fishing and trout, and a Riffle is where you are likely to find trout, wild or native as we like to call them, hanging out waiting for their next meal, and also where as a fly fisherman you need to concentrate a lot of your time if you expect to catch one! From an online dictionary .. “North American English a rocky or shallow part of a stream or river with rough water.”
