June Off-Roader of the month

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June Off-Roader of the month

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Well Lady and Gentlemen (and I use that term loosely guys) it is my pleasure to introduce the ShopTalkForums Off-Roader of the month. This guy has been hanging around for quite awhile, we first heard about him by his lack of welding skills, that’s right, heard they would probably not hold up. Well since then it has been a pleasure seeing what he is building or coming up with. He is the epitome of good is not good enough, bigger, better, faster and with a bottle opener. Guys you know who it is but I would like to introduce DesertGuy as Junes Off-Roader of the month.

This is what we first introduced to what his project was and yes it is understandably why it just won’t cut it
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I mean come on, how many of you guys would try running a cardboard fuel tank? Well DesertGuy will. That is just how he rolls.
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DesertGuy wrote:I think, if my calculations are correct, the cardboard tube will hold about 1000 gallons: lol: Actually, that is my mock-up for the fuel tank I have being made.
Looking through DesertGuys build you just keep going WOW, cool, I want one, and other jealous sayings . One problem with DesertGuy is his pictures, have a whole lot of these to look at.
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I do not believe that DesertGuy left anything untouched,altered,replaced or just plain added to, his is the cool light bar roof rack ,
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And Spare carrier
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And of course everybody needs one of these.
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And just when we get settled in with how things are going, a couple new parts are added.
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Engine mounts just like everything else is first rate
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Here is a pic of the front end, guess what, it is out of here.
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Lots of nice functional eye candy
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Fuels system hooked up. Nice!
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Sweet dash, with bells and whistles, literally.
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Think this is done? Well think again, this is DesertGuy.
Because statements like this.
DesertGuy wrote::lol: According to my wife, insanity replaced reasoning when I bought it, brought it home and had it cut up within a week.
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And of course the new front A-arm, old a-arm just did not cut it.
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Sweet wiring system
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And here is a before shot
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Even had a chance to take it down to Baja before more changes came
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And if you think you are alone, nope most of us hate him! Well except for this guy
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And here is a after shot, yes that is sharp
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But then something horrible happened to it, it was sold and has not been seen by a STFr since. Sad day around here. But with all bad news come the good news. We have heard rumors of something like this

What you thought you where going to see something?

But that is only rumor as no spy photos have been bought, sold or given yet. Whatever it is this will be bolted on it. (sorry guys DG’s downfall is he has left us with a lot of these)
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But we do have this
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and these, yes more go smooth and look cool doing it gear
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We are left with teasers like this
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And this, just hope his welding has improved
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Looking at all the work DesertGuy has done there is no doubt the guy knows what he is doing.
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Not only does DesertGuy help out in the Off-road forum but also in the Electrical forum and he even stepped out there and gave away a killer Fire Extinguisher mount. Be careful there are some Beverage holders make that look similar.
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DesertGuy , you have done a lot for STF and the Off-road forum in particular, it is a blast having you and a pleasure watching your build a Off-Road ride.. Thanks for everything you have done. Congrats for being June 2009 Off-Roader of the month.

Now when do we get to see the next project?
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Post by david58 »

We need music in the back ground for a DesertGuy intro . :lol: DesertGuy congratulations. And Mods great pick. Now will somebody please pass the popcorn. I have to reread this post. :wink:
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Post by birddog1148 »

Congrats 8) !!
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Post by namelesswonder »

Man that is quite the story. Congrats!
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Congrats Man! (Or should I say Guy!)
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Post by doc »

Super work!! Congrats on being June Off Roader of the Month. Stuff like this inspires a lot of us on many fronts, even those that are not bent on destroying what we build.

Thanks for being part of STF!! :D

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Post by motorbreath53 »

What kind of a sick SOB would intentionally post a pic of my POS next to DG's car... thats just f#$ked...

... and i'm not sure I understand the text anyhow...


Congrats on the achievement of a lifetime DG...
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Post by Ol'fogasaurus »

Congradulations Mr. Dessert Guy, making the off-roadster of the month is quite an honor. Your work is impecable and the thought behing every small and large thing you do it first class. You are another, person to follow in the long line of leaders in the Dirt Pile hall of fame.
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Post by CopperBaja »

Congrats DG! You deserve it. Class A work!
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Post by DesertGuy »

Holy Cow!!! Now you are REALLY diggin' deep in the bottom of the bucket. I can easily think of a few others that this should have went to.... however, who am I to complain, I will gladly accept it. :wink: :lol: :lol:

Thanks should really go to Doc for giving us misfits a place to hang out and to Leather and Da' Posse for keepin' the inmates in line.





Should have something tangible very soon... but I will be comfy.

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What a tease!!

Congrats DG, cant wait to see what you got in the makes this time.
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Post by seabeebuggy »

I like that baja more than my buggy. :shock: That is not a easy thing to do.
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Post by Lotrat »

Congrats on the major award! I don't know how you could sell it. I think I saw it a few weeks ago...

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Congratulations again DesertGuy. I was hoping to get some killer spy pictures to put in with this but security is pretty tight around the DesertGuy SpeedShop and brothel.

Really appreciate all the help you have given and what you have done for the STF.
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Congrats DG you deserve it!!! :D :D :D
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