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Taco runs even when on fire!

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by mudpuppy, Apr 1, 2011.

  1. Apr 1, 2011 at 2:12 PM
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    mudpuppy

    mudpuppy [OP] Member

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    On 3/21 I woke up in the middle of the night to find my house on fire.
    It was a terrible fire. Me and my roommate and 1 dog escaped.
    We went back inside to try to save the other 7 dogs (I am involved in pet rescue and most were rescues/fosters).

    Inside the house was burning out of control. There was no air and we couldn't see. I was in the living room when the carport just outside collapsed. I think the shockwave knocked me down.

    I almost rescued one other dog, and then began to black out from breathing carbon monoxide. Both of us had to get out without getting any dogs.

    Fire Rescue arrived and ran inside and brought out the 7 dogs. They are heroes!
    All 7 dogs were unconscious. Fire Rescue managed to resuscitate 6 of them. One died.
    The house and everything in it were destroyed by fire and soot.

    Now to the Tacoma.
    I have a 2000 4x4 TRD, 6 cylinder.
    It was in the driveway very close to the house.
    The front melted and caught on fire.
    You can see the back of it in the first pic, below.
    I asked Fire Rescue to put it out, but they were understandably busy.
    I thought I might grab their attention by driving it.
    So I got in it and... IT STARTED!!!
    I drove it out of the fire and turned it around to the street, which caught the attention of fire fighters and they put it out.
    I am told that it can be repaired and its in the garage now.

    I am still a newb when it comes to trucks (this is my first one) and I have a few questions I hope you can help me with:

    The parts in the last picture below.... they cover the underneath front of the motor and protect the oil pan..... one goes over the other....
    Exactly what are these parts called?
    Are they strike plates? How are they different from each other?
    What are their part numbers?

    Tacomas are TOUGH!!!

    Thank you for your help!
    -mudpuppy
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  2. Apr 1, 2011 at 2:16 PM
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    cc350

    cc350 Retired Member

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    Skid plates.
     
  3. Apr 1, 2011 at 2:16 PM
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    jgwheeler17

    jgwheeler17 I'm a zit. Get it?

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    WHY THE F*** WOULD YOU GET IN AND DRIVE A TRUCK THAT'S ON FIRE?!!!!! . . . . . and sorry about your dog :( . . . . . and welcome to TW :wave:
     
  4. Apr 1, 2011 at 2:20 PM
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    mudpuppy

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    "WHY THE F*** WOULD YOU GET IN AND DRIVE A TRUCK THAT'S ON FIRE?!!!!!"

    Because I've been driving beaters for years until I finally got this truck.
    Its paid for, not covered for fire and I can't afford another one.
    And I really like my truck.
     
  5. Apr 1, 2011 at 2:22 PM
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    DGXR

    DGXR Well-Known Member

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    Obviously he loves his Toyota Tacoma.

    I have heard people on here say, you can take my Mom but leave my Tacoma alone. I believe they mean it.
     
  6. Apr 1, 2011 at 2:23 PM
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    Junebug McQuinn

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    Holy shit, that's a hell of a story! I'm glad most of the dogs made it. And yeah, you're crazy for getting in and driving a truck on fire but props to you, you went inside a burning house to save your animals and then hopped in a burning truck to save it too. I'm glad no one was seriously injured or killed, looks like a hell of a fire.
     
  7. Apr 1, 2011 at 2:23 PM
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    easyeatlanta

    easyeatlanta Artificial Intelligence beats natural stupidity

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    I probably would have tried the same thing congrats on saving the truck sorry about the one dog
     
  8. Apr 1, 2011 at 2:28 PM
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    Steves104x4

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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    Now that's a truck I'd fix and own until the day I die! That's one tough SOB! :proposetoast:


    Steve
     
  9. Apr 1, 2011 at 2:28 PM
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    blackhawke88

    blackhawke88 wo ai ni bao bei ^_^

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    sorry about the dog :( badass driving a burning truck :thumbsup:
     
  10. Apr 1, 2011 at 2:28 PM
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    lotsoftoys

    lotsoftoys pavement is boring....

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    man crazy story! sad about the one dog... you are a true tacoma owner! on fire, who cares im going for a drive! hahahah dude, those headlights are nuts! and the tires didnt blow? thats saying something about michelin for sure...
     
  11. Apr 1, 2011 at 2:32 PM
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    Krazie Sj

    Krazie Sj Resident Jackass

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    It takes a lot to destroy tires, and I do mean a lot.
     
  12. Apr 1, 2011 at 2:45 PM
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    JFKLives

    JFKLives Byte Me

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  13. Apr 1, 2011 at 3:40 PM
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    supremetaco2

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    dam another taco on fire... sorry to here man
     
  14. Apr 1, 2011 at 4:12 PM
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    Hitch and wiring, aux back-up light, rear strobe lights, radio and underseat sub.
    Homeowners insurance should cover the truck, no?
     
  15. Apr 1, 2011 at 5:13 PM
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    Yeah, you would think. His house caught the truck on fire, homeowners insurance should cover that.
     
  16. Apr 1, 2011 at 5:27 PM
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    Johnnie

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    id be concerned about the electrical wires that may have melted. it doesn't take much heat to melt the wire casing.
     
  17. Apr 1, 2011 at 8:27 PM
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    Supra TT

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    2nd gen woulda burnt to the ground!! lol :D
     
  18. Apr 1, 2011 at 8:31 PM
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    achirdo

    achirdo I Weld!

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    That might be one of the most bad ass stories I've read on here
     
  19. Apr 1, 2011 at 8:36 PM
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    Derpy Derek

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    This. Sorry about your dog..
     
  20. Apr 1, 2011 at 8:38 PM
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    Gieser

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    sorry about your dog.

    but that must have been an exciting(or terrifying) ride.
     

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