Another small truck design please

[lawnrevenge]

No, things were never AWD. But I've seen what the conversion requires, front end gets fitted with a datsun axle. I plant to also use a Type 4 motor, what was in the porsche 912, and 914, and late 70's vw bus. You can build them with fuel injection and electronic controls to where they perform as well as a modern motor (aiming for a 2.4 liter motor)


this is worlds ahead of an x-head as far as looks and utility.

[tacotoe]

Originally Posted by lawnrevenge

No, things were never AWD. But I've seen what the conversion requires, front end gets fitted with a datsun axle. I plant to also use a Type 4 motor, what was in the porsche 912, and 914, and late 70's vw bus. You can build them with fuel injection and electronic controls to where they perform as well as a modern motor (aiming for a 2.4 liter motor)


this is worlds ahead of an x-head as far as looks and utility.

Definately; Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

[xtreme450]

Originally Posted by tacotoe

Maybe it has something to do with a macho image? I seen this huge Chevy the other day 6" lift 35" tires (beautifull truck) and he had sum a them trucknutz too.He hopped down outta there and I think the guy was 4`6" tall at best, I mean like Chuck Norris size. WTF

i think that the "Macho thing" you mention is totally it. it seems as if many guys go buy a truck and lift it just because they want to look cool. i dont know how many times i've gone down to the SF bay area and seen dozens of lifted 4x4 trucks that are only pavement pounders. oh, and maybe the guy in that big lifted chevy has it to use it to make up for something else?

[350TacoZilla]

Originally Posted by concrete jedi

With the cost of new vehicle ALWAYS going up, maybe it would be prudent to find a nice 1st generation and pour some money into it and really get what you want, and I bet you would be 10,000 less than any new truck. I saw a company out in California that built FJ series trucks, looked stout, maybe someone does that for Tacomas.

yeah I think the company is ICON they even put the jeep liberty 2.8L diesel and a 5speed nv-3550 in them if you want sweet sweet trucks...body is all aluminum they only start with an old frame so it can be tagged classic or historic

[Toy4Life]

I don't care much for Hummer, but they're working on a a single and double cab version of a truck complete with front and rear lockers and all the other stuff you would expect on a Hummer.

[Toy4Life]

single cab concept

[EverTaco23]

I have heard of them doing this, Never saw one though. They dont look that bad, But I know that they are very gutless. If they would beef up there engines in those H3's it would be an awsome truck.

[xtreme450]

Originally Posted by EverTaco23

I have heard of them doing this, Never saw one though. They dont look that bad, But I know that they are very gutless. If they would beef up there engines in those H3's it would be an awsome truck.

the new H3T has the "Alpha" package available with the 315hp 5.3L. that's a pretty awesome motor. both my parents have chevys with the 5.3 and it kicks. i've even got 20.5 mpg average on a highway trip in her ext cab Z71, so it doesnt suck a ton of fuel either.

[EverTaco23]

Originally Posted by xtreme450

the new H3T has the "Alpha" package available with the 315hp 5.3L. that's a pretty awesome motor. both my parents have chevys with the 5.3 and it kicks. i've even got 20.5 mpg average on a highway trip in her ext cab Z71, so it doesnt suck a ton of fuel either.

awsome! I didnt know that. I just talked to someone that drove one off road, and said that the truck struggled in up hill climbs. But thats awsome that the H3T has that package.

[tacotoe]

Originally Posted by EverTaco23

I have heard of them doing this, Never saw one though. They dont look that bad, But I know that they are very gutless. If they would beef up there engines in those H3's it would be an awsome truck.

I think the `08s have available 5.3 L. ?

[91r100gs]

Originally Posted by Roland

My 1991 was a perfect size for what I need a truck for 99.999% of the time. I'd still be driving it if it had had AC. The now 17 year old 22RE engine is getting 27-28 MPG. I bet a modern version could do better.

This is my first post since my new Taco will not be in until May 10th. My previous Toyota PU was a 1991 Extra Cab with genuine roll-up windows. Like Roland said it was perfect 99% of the time. Got 30 MPG on the highway. It died at 180K when I was rear ended in 2000. Just totally F'ed it up, never the same afterwards. Looks like a good forum. Glad I joined.

Dan

[Roland]

Welcome to TacomaWorld Dan. What have you been driving for the last 8 years?

[91r100gs]

Originally Posted by Roland

Welcome to TacomaWorld Dan. What have you been driving for the last 8 years?

A 2000 Ford Focus(don't laugh too loud) it was a pretty good car- very FUN to drive, and a 2005 Honda Accord Sedan(very mediocre car, but great resale) Figured it was time to come home to a Tacoma, as I need a truck occaisionally but not the huge fuel bill. It appears we will have similar trucks.

Dan

[4x4x4trd]

Originally Posted by 91r100gs

This is my first post since my new Taco will not be in until May 10th. My previous Toyota PU was a 1991 Extra Cab with genuine roll-up windows. Like Roland said it was perfect 99% of the time. Got 30 MPG on the highway. It died at 180K when I was rear ended in 2000. Just totally F'ed it up, never the same afterwards. Looks like a good forum. Glad I joined.

Dan

Welcome to TW. You'll find lots of good people and information on here.
I'm on my 4th Tacoma sized truck and have been hooked since '84.
I must warn you that this truck has had more mods than any of the others and I definitely blame some on this forum for this.

[05TacoTRD]

I think the Tacoma is the perfect size right now. The previous generation was to small for me to get comfortable in really. My '05 is the perfect size for me and fits my lifestyle perfectly.

[350TacoZilla]

on the H3 debate.......i saw a whipple twin screw supercharger on a "old" 3.5L hummer h3 and it was reported to add 55hp 60ft.lbs and only affect fuel economy by 1mpg and the guy said he gets better fuel economy on highway since he doesnt have to have it half throttle to keep up with traffic....the new ones have 3.7L or the 5.3V8 there has been rumors of a 4.5Lish v6 diesel finding its way in....

[tex]

Does anyone remember the Subaru Brat? They were all wheel drive and pretty small. A friend of my brothers had one. Of course gas was not part of conversations when it was less than $1 a gallon so no idea what kind of MPG it gets.

[raycie]

I kinda agree. I had a '99, that I just sold to get my barely used '07. It was the "perfect" truck with some minor imperfections..(i.e. xtra-cab too small to put people in...ability to have a child's seat).. Then looking at the 01-04's the double cab had a pretty much useless bed..

[4x4x4trd]

Originally Posted by 350TacoZilla

heres what I would have liked.... tacoma stayed same size just re-designed maybe....tundra stayed same size (midsized) and the new truck (07-up tundra) be called something new ... I really really love toyota trucks...but the 05-up tacomas havent grown on me in the 3+ years they have been around And i dont think they ever will

Originally Posted by lsocoee

I like that idea. Add to it, make the old style tundra not so effin' ugly. Those things look like Gonzo's nose.

I'm now used to this 2nd generation size Tacoma and love the look. A friend just bought a cherry '06 Tundra limited. He brought it over and it's basically the same size as mine. The interior on the Tundra is so much nicer though. It's got leather, nav, DVD for the kids, homelink, moonroof, ect. He stole this thing and it is so clean. I do like the looks of the Tacoma over the Tundra whatever year.

As above I think they should have left them the Tacoma, Tundra, and the new size should have been the Thunder.

[hiphopcr]

^^ Wow... they are the same size!

And I always thought to myself, "I'll never get a Tundra, I don't need a big behemoth truck like that!"