New Predator University hunting rig coming along...

TonyTebbe

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If yall remember, I posted a story back in May about buying a truck to turn into my next hunting rig. (New Hunting Rig post)

Well, after spending time on the diesel motor and getting it running like a top, it was time to start getting this rig ready for hunting season. I secured a flatbed and ranch bumper off of a neighbor rancher. Installation of it will begin in a few days. In the meantime, I purchased a large roll of Camoskinz from Camo4u in Mossy Oak Brush. I did my research and chose their product, due to the lifetime warranty against fading. That's a pretty big deal when you live in the desert.
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Turns out, after reviewing my website, they asked me to join their Prostaff. After seeing how good their product was to work with, I gladly accepted.

Here's what I started with:
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I started with removing the chrome rock panel, door trim, and all emblems from the truck. Heck, that took 2 days of Goo-b-gone, scraping, and pressure washer to remove the adhesives. Next, I painted the doorways and window edges, so that the stark white wouldn't jump out where the camo wasn't applied. Also, the white fender flares were painted black.
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Installation of the camo wrap begins. Two days in the blazing sun and 100+ degree temp, kicked my butt, but well worth it.
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I painted the frame, nerf bars and rims. I even added a little camo vinyl to the center of the hubs for detail.
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The finished camo wrap.
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I'll take the bumper and bed off, later this week. The new flatbed and bumper are being worked on now and hopefully installed next week. Custom dog box, tool boxes, gun racks, shooting rests, night calling electrical, decals....yeah I have bunch more to do!
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Thought I'd share.

Tony
 
That's looking sharp Tony. I built a cover for the Team Tacoma this summer and I'm amazed at just how well it blends in now. If the wind is right, coyotes walk right past the truck to the gun.
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Keep after 'em...
 
How user freindly is that stuff Tony. How wide are the rolls?? Your rig looks great but i'm affraid if i did it, it would have tons of bubbles and look like a 3rd grader did it.
 
It's a 48" wide roll. It was pretty easy to work with. You can stick it, pull it up and restick it again. It's nothing you want to get in a rush with. I've got some small wrinkles and had quite a few bubbles, but the bubbles are easily popped with a pin and squeezed out with the supplied squeegee that comes with it. I watched a couple of instructional videos on youtube, then went for it.

I already have a hunting buddy that wants me to do his Camaro in camo wrap. Talk about redneck!
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Tony
 
That looks great. I've been toying with the idea of doing my Wrangler. It's starting to rust a little and the camo would be a nice cover up.
 
Looking snazzy Tony!
I can hardly wait to see it with the flatbed. (being an ex-farmer, I'm partial to 'em)

And speaking of flatbeds...the farmer in me just has to ask...
What brand is the manufacturer of the flatbed, or is it a "home-made" one?
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Very cool TT.

Jeremy, I used the same product on the dog box we had built for the ATV, only in NatGear to match the factory Honda Camo. It was easier to apply than I thought it would be, but I was working on flat surfaces.

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Note the custom coat of Soldier Creek Gumbo on the back surface.



Originally Posted By: Predator StrikeforceI built a cover for the Team Tacoma this summer and I'm amazed at just how well it blends in now. If the wind is right, coyotes walk right past the truck to the gun.
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Sounds interesting Tom. Got pics?
 
When it comes to stuff like this I'm not easily impressed, but dang Tony that looks friggen awesome. Now you got the darn wheels turning in my head...
 
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