What have you done to your Tacoma today? 1st Gen Edition

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My 2004 didn't have much room for access behind tail lights. But I'm sure a pdr guy could fit the tool in there. $150 deductible is nothing as there is a fair bit of work to get that looking factory again.

 

Is repaint typically included with PDR? I thought it was just the dent removal and paint was an extra job.

 

Uh, no.

PDR= paintless dent removal.

 

Changed the oil & filter. Next time around she'll have over 200K!

 

Yeah exactly. So what reason would I have to pay $150 deductible and still have to get it painted?? I like to pretend I have money, but I don't. So I can't be spending this type of money and still not have the job done.

 

Can't you get better access if you reach up from the bottom of the rear quarter?

 

Not so much. The spot where the taillight sits is in the way on the backside. I can just get my fingers touching the backside of the dent. And it looks like that taillight spot will be in the way if I try to go that way. No way at it there, I think. I'll have to try the heatgun/compressed air method. I'm less worried about getting the dent out and more about the paint. I know fuckall about paint repair.

 

Paint is a wear item, it's 12 years old, you should be happy.

 

???

Who considers paint to be a wear item? If paint is taken care of, it will last much longer than 12 years. This is assuming no damage.

 

Dealership had this traded in, One of our techs proceeded to lift it, currently trying to buy it as a parts truck...
Poor things been neglected, Its had none of the recalls done or anything

 

If you buy it can I snag the stock air intake?

 

^ holy shit

Does anyone have a link or writeup on a sub box diy to fit behind the center console nad retain the seats? Jbl wants 600 dollars just for a box.. 2002 tacoma ext cab

 

Just poking fun from an earlier post.

 

If you get it and it's a manual, let's talk.

 

You had me worried. I thought you were serious...

 

Sadly its an auto but Dont worry once parts are off it it'll probably be a part out, unless I'm feeling adventurous and try to rebuild the rear of the frame. Interior is kind of shot, body isnt horrible, frame is Swiss cheese

 

You should be worried, but in what way...

Damn, it's not easy finding a manual trans.

 

lol well it clearly wasn't neglected on the outside, looks mint, shame it wasn't actually taken care of...

 

That's why I paid out the ass for my '04. Manual, 4x4, and no rust on the frame. Totally worth it! Super clean rig inside and out. Sad to see this one in the state that it's in.