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2006 Gordita Blanca V8 4x4 "Penelope" Build Thread

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by because_wumbo-truck, Sep 16, 2015.

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Next mod?

Poll closed Apr 20, 2020.
  1. Headers

    25.0%
  2. Rear bumper

    37.5%
  3. Exhaust

    12.5%
  4. Hood skewp/cowl hood etc...

    12.5%
  5. Snorkel

    12.5%
  1. Jan 10, 2019 at 3:42 PM
    #1741
    because_wumbo-truck

    because_wumbo-truck [OP] TTC#036 1st Degenerate Urban Off-Roader

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    Sliders and bumper, DDI injectors, flowmaster 40
    Operation door trim is going down soon.
    [​IMG]
     
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  2. Jan 10, 2019 at 4:18 PM
    #1742
    Lurkin

    Lurkin Well-Known Member

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    Either that or start taking your pictures of the other side. :D
     
  3. Jan 10, 2019 at 4:47 PM
    #1743
    because_wumbo-truck

    because_wumbo-truck [OP] TTC#036 1st Degenerate Urban Off-Roader

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    I already tried that for a while
     
  4. Jan 12, 2019 at 8:31 AM
    #1744
    because_wumbo-truck

    because_wumbo-truck [OP] TTC#036 1st Degenerate Urban Off-Roader

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    20190112_082146.jpg 20190112_091311.jpg 20190112_094847.jpg 20190112_101138.jpg

    Well it looks better... Especially from 10+ feet lmao

    I could have taken more time and prepped a little better had I been home alone. But the paint itself desipte being the right paint code, is a warmer white than my truck. Maybe it'll cure and look right. Otherwise I may sand it all down and try again but with super white. Fuck it lol.

    20190112_140924.jpg
     
    Last edited: Jan 12, 2019
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  5. Jan 24, 2019 at 6:59 AM
    #1745
    ChadsPride

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    Saw this, thought of you. The end.

    FB_IMG_1548341777369.jpg
     
  6. Jan 24, 2019 at 7:02 PM
    #1746
    because_wumbo-truck

    because_wumbo-truck [OP] TTC#036 1st Degenerate Urban Off-Roader

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    Sliders and bumper, DDI injectors, flowmaster 40
    Tis crazy sex AF.
     
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  7. Jan 24, 2019 at 7:03 PM
    #1747
    ChadsPride

    ChadsPride Tacoma Owner & Enthusiast

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    Seriously! So clean and so mean. Still got wood
     
  8. Jan 24, 2019 at 7:08 PM
    #1748
    because_wumbo-truck

    because_wumbo-truck [OP] TTC#036 1st Degenerate Urban Off-Roader

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    Sliders and bumper, DDI injectors, flowmaster 40
    Thank you for sharing.
     
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  9. Jan 24, 2019 at 7:22 PM
    #1749
    ChadsPride

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    Anytime :cheers:
     
  10. Jan 29, 2019 at 4:27 PM
    #1750
    because_wumbo-truck

    because_wumbo-truck [OP] TTC#036 1st Degenerate Urban Off-Roader

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    Sliders and bumper, DDI injectors, flowmaster 40
    I need to park between a 2nd and third gen AC tacos. For science.

    Never forget.

    Several TW people claim 1st gen Tundra is about the same as 2nd gen Taco, not even close.
    2nd gen Taco is closest to a T100. 3rd gen Taco is closet to first gen Tundra. So now I need to park next to a 3rd gen Taco AC.

    Width (with and/or without flares)

    1st Gen Tacoma : 66.5 - 70.1″
    1st Gen T100 : 75.2"
    2nd Gen Tacoma : 72.2 - 74.6"
    3rd Gen Tacoma : 74.4 - 75.2
    "
    1st Gen Tundra : 75.2 - 79.3" (includes DC which is noteably bigger in every way than the RCLB and AC models)

    Length

    1st Gen Tacoma AC/DC : 202.9″
    1st Gen T100 RCLB/AC : 209.1"
    2nd Gen Tacoma AC/DCSB : 208.1"

    3rd Gen Tacoma AC/DCSB : 212.3"
    1st Gen Tundra RCLB/AC : 218.3"

    Curb Weight

    1st Gen Tacoma : 2,750 to 3,705 lbs
    1st gen T100 : 3,320 to 4,040 lbs
    2nd Gen Tacoma : 3,550 to 4,220 lbs

    3rd Gen Tacoma : 3,980 to 4,480 lbs
    1st Gen Tundra : 3,935 to 5,020 lbs
     
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  11. Jan 30, 2019 at 3:59 AM
    #1751
    Lurkin

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    Stop it! Nobody cares. Get back to modding that 2nd gen Tacoma development mule.

    :p
     
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  12. Jan 30, 2019 at 10:17 AM
    #1752
    because_wumbo-truck

    because_wumbo-truck [OP] TTC#036 1st Degenerate Urban Off-Roader

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    Sliders and bumper, DDI injectors, flowmaster 40
    Coming soon:

    rear superbumps
    Aftermarket hitch
    Install rear plate bump
    Remove sway bar
    Wire reverse lights
    Wire ditch lights
    Sliders
    SS brake lines front and rear
     
    Last edited: Feb 7, 2019
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  13. Jan 30, 2019 at 10:18 AM
    #1753
    ChadsPride

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    Remove sway bar?
     
  14. Jan 30, 2019 at 10:29 AM
    #1754
    because_wumbo-truck

    because_wumbo-truck [OP] TTC#036 1st Degenerate Urban Off-Roader

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    Sliders and bumper, DDI injectors, flowmaster 40
    Oh yeah
     
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  15. Jan 30, 2019 at 10:36 AM
    #1755
    ChadsPride

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    :yes:
    Can't wait to see ya next month homey.
     
  16. Jan 30, 2019 at 10:48 AM
    #1756
    because_wumbo-truck

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    X2
     
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  17. Jan 30, 2019 at 10:58 AM
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  18. Jan 30, 2019 at 11:04 AM
    #1758
    because_wumbo-truck

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  19. Jan 30, 2019 at 11:06 AM
    #1759
    ChadsPride

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  20. Feb 7, 2019 at 8:25 PM
    #1760
    because_wumbo-truck

    because_wumbo-truck [OP] TTC#036 1st Degenerate Urban Off-Roader

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    Sliders and bumper, DDI injectors, flowmaster 40
    I bought a new flood jack and channel locks to install my front superbumps today

    Finito.
    [​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]

    If I had an impact I'd tackle the rear ones, but I'll hold off for now

    Debating on removing the front sway bar
     
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