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Resurrection (the $500 taco project)

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by CerberusRising, Jan 5, 2019.

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  1. Jan 14, 2019 at 8:41 PM
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    CerberusRising

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    CerberusRising [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Got the truck back today, only issue I have now is an airbag code which I had scanned and I think I came out lucky this time: it has a code B1801 for the clockspring in the steering wheel. I believe that is actually covered under a recall by toyota. So should be a free fix right?

    Drove her around town, heat works again now that the cooling system is working/sealed correctly. New Tires feel good. Truck still has plenty of power for a 2.7. Spinning tires from a stop (flooring it).

    Couldn't do too much since I got it late in the day and I've gotta go to work tomorrow, but I had to do one thing now that it's running perfectly (New grill).

    MVIMG_20190114_160350.jpg
     
    CerberusRising, Jan 14, 2019
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  2. Jan 14, 2019 at 8:42 PM
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    Newfiebruh

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    Starting to come together nicely!
     
    Newfiebruh, Jan 14, 2019
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  3. Jan 14, 2019 at 9:03 PM
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    drewbert41

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    Its a truck. Scratches add character. They should pay extra for those.

    Sweet project
     
    drewbert41, Jan 14, 2019
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  4. Jan 14, 2019 at 9:18 PM
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    Shwaa

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    I don't know...if it were me, after all this time/money/effort I put into restoring this thing I would want to keep it. Not sell it. To each their own though

    Nice work OP
     
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  5. Jan 14, 2019 at 9:38 PM
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    b_r_o

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    b_r_o Gnar doggy

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    Thats what im talking about! Good work
     
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  6. Jan 14, 2019 at 10:23 PM
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    xguntherc

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    xguntherc Taco Time

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    Holy shit.... When the engine is cleaner than the interior, I start wondering what's wrong with some people. Jeez. That poor truck.

    On the flip side, hell yeah. You SCORED. I woulda paid $2,000 for that thing in a heartbeat. What a steal.

    P.s. I can only imagine how her house looks inside.
     
    xguntherc, Jan 14, 2019
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  7. Jan 15, 2019 at 5:07 AM
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    Taco_Coma

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    Taco_Coma That's a lovely accent you have. New Jersey?

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    Taco_Coma, Jan 15, 2019
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  8. Jan 15, 2019 at 5:10 AM
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    Yeah i would too. Something i rebuild i become way more attached to compared to something i buy thats pristine. I like my vulcan 500 more than my yzf r3 even though i bought the r3 new and its way ahead of the vulcan in technology.
     
    Newfiebruh, Jan 15, 2019
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  9. Jan 15, 2019 at 5:12 AM
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    96carboard

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    They add character, but only if you added them yourself.
    Its like when you go to the clothing store and they sell you clothes that are "pre worn out".
    If you didn't do it yourself from hard work, then you're a poser, and posers are NOT cool.
     
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  10. Jan 15, 2019 at 6:23 AM
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    Every truck I have owned has come with a bunch of scratches. It is nice cause I am not afraid to scratch the piss out of it.

    I feel like if I bought a new truck I would be one of those guys that heads straight to the gravel pit for a load just to break it in lol.

    Those hipsters pay a premium for those clothes!

    I am excited to watch this interior transformation. Moldy interior does not add character or value haha.
     
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  11. Jan 15, 2019 at 6:24 AM
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    Jon G Hoarding Tacomas one at a time,

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    I vote keep it !

    wondering what a dealer would offer you on a trade ?
     
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  12. Jan 15, 2019 at 6:26 AM
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    The key word there is "hipster".
     
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  13. Jan 15, 2019 at 6:33 AM
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    Buying a used truck that is scratched up is not hipster. Sorry dude.

    Buy silver so that they don't show up as well :)
     
    drewbert41, Jan 15, 2019
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  14. Jan 15, 2019 at 6:34 AM
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    Making assumptions about what you are replying to without actually reading the thread is VERY hipster. Sorry dude.
     
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  15. Jan 15, 2019 at 6:42 AM
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    Been here every step of the way. Just trying to make a funny. Lighten up mydude.

    Looking forward to more updates!
     
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  16. Jan 15, 2019 at 7:00 AM
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    ArmandHammer83 This truck is AMAZING

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    not a HUGE fan of the little odd ball truck but for the amount of time, effort and money you've spent thats one hell of a deal...i applaud you...for me it would be worth keeping around but i see the desire for bigger and better things...keep us posted man
     
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  17. Jan 15, 2019 at 7:05 AM
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    Sub'd. Nice resurrection. There's a 1980-something red Toyota pickup at a tiny "corner dealership" in my town for $1950. I haven't looked at it because honestly I can't afford it right now and would be super tempted if it was in decent shape.

    Sorry about the pup...don't know if you're the name-a-truck type, but have you considered calling this one "Buster?" Although since you're looking to sell it on for profit towards something else, maybe not.
     
    adamant365, Jan 15, 2019
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  18. Jan 15, 2019 at 1:22 PM
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    That may indeed be the name for the truck as of yet. Selling it or not it only seems fitting.

    @Work

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  19. Jan 15, 2019 at 3:31 PM
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    shaeff Roaming Around

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    Looks great! Wish I could find ‘em that cheap, I’d make a living off fixing/flipping them! Nicely done!
     
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  20. Jan 15, 2019 at 4:41 PM
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    If I didn't know better, I'd say that was a completely different truck than the one that you started with!

    Great job :thumbsup:
     
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