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DIY mods for the 95-04 tacomas!!!

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by tacomaman06, Jun 29, 2008.

  1. Jan 21, 2017 at 6:23 PM
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    My02SC

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  2. Apr 14, 2017 at 10:06 PM
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    CplGoldFish They call me Ricky Bobby..!

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    Mounted the 4runner tire swing today, just need to make a tailgate latch for it tomorrow.IMG_8308.jpgIMG_8310.jpgIMG_8311.jpg
     
  3. Apr 15, 2017 at 6:51 AM
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    Always wondered if those would work. Do any reinforcement on the inside?
     
  4. Apr 15, 2017 at 1:13 PM
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  5. Apr 19, 2017 at 7:48 AM
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    robblacktpre03 03 Tacoma Restore time

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    Just finished my satoshi grill, going to install tomorrow

    6570.jpg
     
  6. Apr 19, 2017 at 8:38 AM
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    Looks awesome!! That's on my neverending list of taco projects.
     
  7. Apr 19, 2017 at 9:52 AM
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    robblacktpre03 03 Tacoma Restore time

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    right now im pulling all of the plastic interior and blacking it out, replacing the carpet with vinyl
     
  8. Apr 19, 2017 at 10:04 AM
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    TacoSauce04

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    What kind of prep and paint are you using for the interior?
     
  9. Apr 19, 2017 at 10:42 AM
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    sanding, plastic adhesion promoter
    all areas near the legs - rustoleum bed liner/ satin clear coat
    everything else flat black/ satin clear coat
    the steering wheel im going to paracord wrap
     
  10. Apr 19, 2017 at 10:59 AM
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    Cool, let us know how many feet of cord you end up using. I want to wrap mine aswell as the door handles. Thanks.
     
  11. Apr 19, 2017 at 11:30 AM
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  12. Apr 19, 2017 at 12:39 PM
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    Is there a pre-fabbed vinyl kit out there somewhere? --or are you laying it custom? (/me is off to gts... heh)
     
  13. Apr 19, 2017 at 5:49 PM
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    There's a pre fabbed kit i got for 180
     
  14. Apr 19, 2017 at 5:50 PM
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    I ordered it from auto parts warehouse
     
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  15. Apr 25, 2017 at 3:55 PM
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    I like it! Would like to know how this was done, if you are willing to share haha:thumbsup:
     
  16. Apr 25, 2017 at 6:44 PM
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    I followed a satoshi thread on here for the beginning phase. Cutting out the center and filling in all the gaps, sanding,priming, flat black painting.
    I basically did my own thing after that.
    Bought steel mesh from lowes,cutting it and formed it into the grill. I attached it using drilling screws with a washer head and went back to painting everything and finally like 6 layers of clear coat.

    I applied the letters using this glue called goop.
     
  17. Apr 25, 2017 at 9:28 PM
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    oh ok thanks for the info! I'm going to do some more research on it.
     
  18. Apr 27, 2017 at 9:13 AM
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    2BeersPlease

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    Your letters aren't big enough. ;)
     
  19. May 1, 2017 at 7:39 PM
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    Almost didn't fit, I was worried
     
  20. May 9, 2017 at 3:40 PM
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    Wulf

    Wulf no brain just damage

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    I seriously hope so!
     

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