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Tlook's slow build

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by Tlook, Dec 27, 2013.

  1. Dec 27, 2013 at 2:51 PM
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    Tlook

    Tlook [OP] Well-Known Member

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    started with a 2000 tacoma

    Audio:
    pioneer head unit with pioneer door speakers

    CB
    galaxy dx33
    galaxy 250 watt linear
    wilson 1000 magnetic mount

    Lift/tires
    toytech 3" lift
    33" fierce attitude
    16" american racing rims

    miscellaneous
    blue Led gauge cluster swap
    led floorboard lights
    led dome light swap
    Mercedes mod

    future mods
    sliders
    auxiliary lights


    started with a black 2000 tacoma with 200,000 miles (only pic i have it was that damn ugly

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    someone hit my truck so i got a bit of body work done :D

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    then i got a 3" toytech lift installed and a kobalt toolbox

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    Parents surprised me with a set of new tires for my birthday so i decided to take them for a spin :D

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    hit a Mercedes about a year ago... :eek: drivers side of the bumper...

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    then swapped my gauge lights for blue leds (yes thats 315,xxx miles)

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    that's about all i have pictures of right now i'll add others later. tell me what you guys think!
     
  2. Dec 27, 2013 at 8:06 PM
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    Holy schmidt

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    Love the new tires! did you ever fix the Mercedes mod? haha
     
  3. Dec 27, 2013 at 8:50 PM
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    Tlook

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    nah not yet happened sometime last year ill probably try to pull it out while im home from college
     
  4. Dec 27, 2013 at 9:28 PM
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    Tlook

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    oh and welcome to TW!
     
  5. Dec 27, 2013 at 11:05 PM
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    Thanks! And my friends was easy to pop
     
  6. Jan 1, 2014 at 10:47 PM
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    taco terror

    taco terror 1st gen = best gen

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    Those wheels look familiar to me
     
  7. Jan 2, 2014 at 3:35 PM
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    Tlook

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    ha oops. you have any trouble with the center cap?like when taking the tir off? i have to get a new set because mine were on too tight and i had to beat them with a mallet
     
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  8. Jan 2, 2014 at 4:20 PM
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    taco terror

    taco terror 1st gen = best gen

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    I haven't had any trouble with the center caps, but I only have mine on the rear wheels since I have manual of king hubs up front.

    Was it rust that was keeping them on too tight?
     
  9. Jan 2, 2014 at 4:27 PM
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    Tlook

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    ya there was a thin layer and i guess the seal was too much. the next set i get im going to take a wire brush to the drums (just put new rotors on) and a really thin layer of anti seize grease or something on the inside of the cap.
     
  10. Jan 2, 2014 at 5:49 PM
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    taco terror

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    Good idea, that is exactly what I would do.

    Truck looks good, restore the headlights (or get new ones) and then clear corners and signals and it will look real clean
     
  11. Jan 2, 2014 at 5:52 PM
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    Tlook

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    thanks man! haha i did restore them they just didnt last. i even sprayed a coat of clear on them lasted like six months. i have some cosmetic things to take care of first before i do anything else most importantly a new tailgate... :eek:
     

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