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Updating the look of a 1st Gen (specifically 2000)?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Mobile_Lawnmower, Oct 28, 2015.

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  1. Oct 28, 2015 at 4:46 PM
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    New driver with my first truck. I like having projects to do, but I need ideas from people with more experience. My Dad and I have fixed all the mechanical issues, and now I'd like to turn to cosmetics. Build examples and/or ideas?
     
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  2. Oct 28, 2015 at 4:56 PM
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    Convert to a 95-97 grille
     
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  3. Oct 28, 2015 at 4:59 PM
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  4. Oct 28, 2015 at 5:02 PM
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    Things to spruce up an 00 would be get some retrofit headlights, new bumper (get rid of the big ol ugly piece of plastic), also different wheels
     
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  5. Oct 28, 2015 at 5:23 PM
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    Meh I'm not a fan of the plastic headlights not because if how they look but how they will look in a few years
     
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  6. Oct 28, 2015 at 5:26 PM
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    Yeah true... But won't be a big deal. Spend $20 and get them restored. Gfs civic just got done from a local guy. Took the whole burnt clear coat off and applied a new one and will look like this 5+ yearsScreen Shot 2015-10-28 at 6.24.48 PM.jpg
     
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  7. Oct 28, 2015 at 5:27 PM
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    Check Build
    Look thought the first gen build page to get a "look" your going for.
     
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  8. Oct 28, 2015 at 5:28 PM
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    Yeah I used to do that at the body shop by in out of that line of work now. Such a hassle I'd much rather have a sealed beam light
     
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  9. Oct 28, 2015 at 6:05 PM
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    Build page library has tons of ideas in there. Cheaper easy mods... change interior lights to led's, tint, plasti dip emblems or grill or wheels...plasti dip is good to keep you busy till you can put on the real thing lol. More money mods are endless....suspension, wheels, bumpers, exhaust, new exterior lights etc...
     
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  10. Oct 28, 2015 at 10:15 PM
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    Yep. Could go crazy with lights!!:D
    Led bars.. retrofits.. Led dtrl's..
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    Vendors here can do custom decals..
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    And of course all the other stuff people have listed.
    PROPER lift/ suspension upgrade.
    Tires.
    Restoring any old stuff like faded fender flares/weather stripping.. heat gun works on fender flares btw.
    Um, could do performance exhaust..
    No supercharger unless you really need it.
    And just keep up on maintenance and other stuff to keep her golden throughout the years.
     
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  11. Oct 28, 2015 at 10:22 PM
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    nice truck! Do you have a link for the custom decal vendors?
     
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  13. Oct 28, 2015 at 10:39 PM
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  14. Oct 28, 2015 at 10:39 PM
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    Ebay lights,clear turns, plasti-dipped grill, bent-up bumper, winch
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  15. Oct 28, 2015 at 11:16 PM
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    Nice! What headlights are those? You have any pics of them lit up?
     
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  16. Oct 28, 2015 at 11:32 PM
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    I don't have a pic lit up but they're pretty sweet. Projector halo blue led ones off ebay like 5 years ago. Ive had one led go out but can't really tell cause each side has like four.
     
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  17. Oct 28, 2015 at 11:33 PM
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    oops 3
     
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  18. Oct 28, 2015 at 11:42 PM
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    The single best & biggest place to start is eliminating that 13.5" of plastic hanging from front bumper, I also had changed out the bumper completely & bolted one on from an '02...
     
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  19. Oct 28, 2015 at 11:52 PM
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    2000 Tacoma with '02 front bumper w/ valance removed...


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    What's the difference in size from the different style bumbers? Do the 01-04 bolt right up?
     
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