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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by ak-kev, Jul 18, 2015.

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  1. Jul 18, 2015 at 1:14 PM
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    ak-kev

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    http://[URL=http://s130.photobucket.com/user/james807/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150718_154656_zpsedd95de1.jpg.html][ATTACH=full]1783102[/ATTACH] Hello everyone, my name is Kevin and Im in central Florida. I have been a Ford man my whole life (I'm 46) but just went out on a limb and bought a 1st Generation Tacoma for my son. He turns 16 in a few weeks. It's an '01 with 140,000 miles. We have only had it a week, but its growing on me already. Its so much easier to negotiate parking spaces and seems to be better on the petrol consumption. Anyway, here are a few pics. Let me know if there is anything to look out for. I appreciate it. Kevin.

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  2. Jul 18, 2015 at 1:19 PM
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    Damn ...the kids these days are so lucky!!! Looks clean and in great shape!

    C'mon Dad...you bought that for yourself ...admit it. ;)

    I hope he mows the lawn for you a gazillion times to pay for it!!
     
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  3. Jul 18, 2015 at 1:19 PM
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    Seriously that's a nice ride for a 16 year old!
     
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  4. Jul 18, 2015 at 1:24 PM
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    Check my build thread...too much to list.
    That's a clean looking truck. :thumbsup: I think someone may be giving his son the ford instead for his birthday :p
     
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  5. Jul 18, 2015 at 1:25 PM
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    beautiful truck. One of my favourite tacoma styles and colour.

    BEWARE THE FRAME RUST!!

    The only thing that kills Tacomas is frame rust, and in your locale I would think it may be an issue. If it looks pretty good under there spray everything with FluidFilm and reapply every 6-12 months. If it looks rusty you may want to get some of it cleaned up before coating it with any kind of anti-rust spray.
     
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  6. Jul 18, 2015 at 1:29 PM
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    Great looking truck.
     
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  7. Jul 18, 2015 at 1:44 PM
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    Trust me I was 16 when I got my 04. Double cab just like that one. Still love it like the day I got it. And it can take abuse from "teenage adventures" :thumbsup:

    Not that I'm advising it....
     
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  8. Jul 18, 2015 at 1:49 PM
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    Wow, thank you everyone for the nice words!!! I had an '01 F-150 Super Crew King Ranch that I gave my daughter (that stung), but I did it to avoid any payments 2 years ago. Now however, my son is turning 16 and I didnt have another truck to give him so I had to buy one. They wanted 10,980, but after a few weeks they re-listed it for 9999. I offered them 9000 and after a little fussing they accepted.

    We have already:

    Buffed out the paint and waxed it
    Changed the oil and filter
    Changed out 2 of the 4 weather stripping on the doors (you can still see the back doors are crappy looking)
    Changed the spark plugs and wires
    Got rid of the DRL
    Buffed out the faded headlight lenses
    Cleaned and partial detailed the engine compartment
    Added the nerf bars from my brothers '01 4x4 (they were a gift to my son from him)

    Next is:

    Change fuel Filter
    Change fluid in tranny
    Finish the weather striping
    Tint the windows

    Im really happy with the way its turning out. I never thought I would ever own a Toyota but its really growing on me. And yes, I will be driving it every chance I get :)
     
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  9. Jul 18, 2015 at 1:53 PM
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    BTW, insurance is going to kill me!! 2 teenage drivers is a death sentence finacially!!
     
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  10. Jul 18, 2015 at 2:04 PM
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    Check my build thread...too much to list.
    Luckily I won't have to feel that pain for another 16 years lol.
     
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  11. Jul 18, 2015 at 2:36 PM
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    That's a pretty good deal for that! I would have done it. and just a warning, I wouldn't let your son see this site... Your wallet might get some cobwebs.... You can thank me later :D
     
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  12. Jul 18, 2015 at 3:49 PM
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    Sweet truck! It's my trucks twin! Aha. Great truck for a 16 year old for sure. I got mine when I was 19 and its treated me well so far. No issues at all. And agreed, do not let him find this website
     
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  13. Jul 18, 2015 at 4:01 PM
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    Wow!Clean Tacoma!Hope your son appreciate's it!
     
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  14. Jul 18, 2015 at 4:06 PM
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    Thank you guys for the kind words. Im thinking it would be a great truck for me too, not just a 16 year old :). We drove it tonight up to Smoky Bones and what a nice little truck. Its very smooth and quiet in the cab and just drives great.

    BTW, this site is where I got the initiative to change the weather stripping and do the DRL mod, so I've been reading on here for a week now. Ya'll have done a super job! Kevin.
     
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  15. Jul 18, 2015 at 5:00 PM
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    What
    what part of central Florida?
     
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  16. Jul 18, 2015 at 5:21 PM
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    we are in Lakeland..
     
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  17. Jul 18, 2015 at 7:54 PM
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    Oh alright. I used to go out to Lakeland drag way with my buddy Scott and watch him race.
     
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  18. Jul 18, 2015 at 7:57 PM
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    Lol sound like my dad! Ford man all his life and they gave me an 02 doublecab. Good lookin truck though! Not too bad on miles either
     
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    I'm looking for some nerf bars for my 04 double cab. Did the installation of those nerf bars require drilling, or was it a bolt on?
     
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  20. Oct 23, 2015 at 4:54 PM
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    No sir, no drilling. They bolted right up, no issues at all. Kevin.
     
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