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Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by mjbtaco, May 14, 2012.

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  1. Mar 28, 2016 at 7:30 PM
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    Got a replacement gas tank and driveshaft locally for $100. Gonna clean them up and install them soon.

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  2. Apr 3, 2016 at 2:31 PM
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    Replaced the gas tank and driveshaft. Smog and registration next.

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    mjbtaco, Apr 3, 2016
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  3. May 20, 2016 at 5:11 AM
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    Haven't posted in a while but the truck is officially registered and back on the road. It was a long time coming lol. Been driving it for about 2 weeks now and everything has been great.

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    mjbtaco, May 20, 2016
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  4. May 24, 2016 at 6:05 AM
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    Thinking of painting my 4wd fenders up pretty soon. Here's a pic from the weekend in the mean time.

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    mjbtaco, May 24, 2016
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  5. May 29, 2016 at 7:25 PM
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    Painted my fenders this weekend. Started Friday around 10am and just finished them now. All rattle cans but I must say they turned out excellent.

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    mjbtaco, May 29, 2016
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  6. Jun 10, 2016 at 10:56 PM
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    Got the fenders all mounted up.

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  7. Jun 13, 2016 at 10:22 PM
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    Got my new grill and headlight fillers. Gonna paint it then mount it up. Still debating if I want to do a satoshi grill with the Toyota lettering emblem.

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    mjbtaco, Jun 13, 2016
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  8. Jun 21, 2016 at 7:56 PM
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    I really like their Tacoma

    Where you bought the grill?
     
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  9. Jun 21, 2016 at 10:28 PM
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    bought the grill on ebay.

    thanks!
     
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  10. Jun 24, 2016 at 6:02 PM
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    Finished painting the grill and a replacement tailgate I got. Still gotta color sand and polish the clear

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  11. Jun 30, 2016 at 9:05 PM
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    You could give me the link or the item number to buy that?

    Thanks!!!!
     
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  12. Jul 2, 2016 at 9:18 AM
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    New grill and tailgate installed.

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  13. Jul 7, 2016 at 9:18 PM
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    Here's a before and after from when I brought the truck home in January to today. Just realized I've made quite a few changes lol.

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    mjbtaco, Jul 7, 2016
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  14. Jul 14, 2016 at 3:41 AM
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  15. Dec 19, 2016 at 12:54 PM
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    Here are some of the latest pictures that one of my friends took.

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  16. Dec 20, 2016 at 8:41 PM
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    wow that's a great looking little truck, cool build! :thumbsup:

    wonder what it would look like with a bobbed bed haha...
     
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  17. Dec 21, 2016 at 2:59 AM
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    thanks! i could probably photoshop that, btu i have a feeling it might look funny lol
     
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  18. Jan 2, 2017 at 7:29 AM
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    Next upgrade for the truck

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  19. Jan 19, 2017 at 4:21 PM
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  20. Jan 26, 2017 at 6:08 PM
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