1997 Frame Rehab Thread

Replacement rail.

 

First fit.

 

I need some help........I need the rear cab bushings for a 1997 standard cab Tacoma. Thought maybe someone has pieces or parts from a kit that were not used. Also need the bolts that secure the bushing to the frame.

Also interested in finding a used gas tank with or without the sending unit/vent hats and filler tube. Mine operated fine when removed but I'd like to replace with better condition parts and keep this a budget build. Cost of new is over $600 just to buy the fuel tank and associated bits.

I'm not afraid to pay shipping if the prices are right. I recently bought most of a frame and had it shipped from Nevada from a site member.

Wanted to post this in the classified section but my account hasn't been established long enough yet.

Text me at 724 219 8145 if you have something!

Thanks.​

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1997-TOYOT...Tacoma&hash=item2835579c27:g:BAoAAOSw~FJZJg~0

 

I can't wait to see the finished project!

 

It's coming along. I need to take some pictures. The frame sections were cut apart for shipping. I have them arranged, cross members installed and welded. Everything came out square and straight. I want to fish plate over the seams but first I'm going to do a final test fit before plating and finish welding. Hopefully the test fit will come this evening.

As a side note, also tonight I'm going to pick up a fiberglass camper shell that I found on CL. It's free! That's the priority so the pics and final fit may get pushed aside until tomorrow.

 

Tonight's venture....

 

The price is right. $Free.95! lol

 

That doesn't look like it'll fit your regular cab correctly. The angle of the back of the reg. cab is much closer to 90* than the extra cabs, so you'll have an overhang at the tailgate.

 

Looks like fun ! I drove a 1995 tacoma for 22 years.

 

Full frontal shot. How does this angle look?

 

That angle looks pretty good. I'd say it should work.

 

Oh yeah you're good. Looked less vertical in the other photo

 

I agree, it did. It's in really nice condition...especially for free

 

Moved the frame outside so I could do some cleaning in the garage and took some pics. I used this broom as a guide for lining up the rails. it fit perfect inside the holes and if the sides were misaligned at all it would bind the broom handle.

 

Seriously need to clean off my table. The wood was used to shim the frame level.

 

Moving the table around. Love my Kubota.

 

The cap is home. It has a few rubbed spots and needs cleaned. But it'll do! The color will even look good

 

Quick clean up before going in for the night. I'm not the greatest welder...but do ok for an accountant playing one.