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

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by SlimDigg, Feb 7, 2011.

  1. Sep 18, 2020 at 8:20 AM
    Gen1FTMFW

    Gen1FTMFW Well-Known Member

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    We'll see. I scuffed the shit out of it with red scotch brite and the adhesion is good. Plastidip peels easier the thicker it is, so I ended up doing just a couple of really thin coats. I used my finger nail to try and get it to peel in a couple spots and it's on there pretty good, no different than any paint.

    At the end of the day, I only put a couple thousand miles a year on the Taco so it's not really "high traffic" or "high touch". Worse case scenario is I end up spending an hour or two re-applying every few years, but I'm pretty confident that it'll hold up fine.
     
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  2. Sep 18, 2020 at 9:21 AM
    vonellis

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    Some and some more
    Not Tacoma related. Letting a Toyota bro use my garage. I’m learning a lot.
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  3. Sep 18, 2020 at 9:44 AM
    CrippledOldMan

    CrippledOldMan Well-Known Member

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    thats okay,just thought id ask, if i ever get the chance idaho is #1 on my list
     
  4. Sep 18, 2020 at 9:44 AM
    CrippledOldMan

    CrippledOldMan Well-Known Member

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  5. Sep 18, 2020 at 10:14 AM
    Speedytech7

    Speedytech7 Toyota Cult Ombudsman

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    It's less Tacoma and more mod
    Early 2J, still has a distributor.... SC300?
     
  6. Sep 18, 2020 at 12:06 PM
    vonellis

    vonellis Well-Known Member

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    Yes sir!
     
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  7. Sep 18, 2020 at 2:04 PM
    Phessor

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    What is this?
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  8. Sep 18, 2020 at 2:12 PM
    razhick4x4

    razhick4x4 Well-Known Member

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    ARB Bumper, 3" Toytec/OME lift, 33s, Sliders, ARE Topper, Ditch Lights, Hella LEDs, Trigger controller, CB, Pioneer Radio
    hmmm, i wonder if it would fit in a 1st gen:D:cool::rolleyes:
     
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  9. Sep 18, 2020 at 2:18 PM
    razhick4x4

    razhick4x4 Well-Known Member

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    oh yeah, i'm a little late to the game on this as I actually got it installed on Saturday, but I picked up my new topper. Very pleased with the way it turned out, it looks awesome and it should be really functional. I've already made use of it to securely store my hockey gear for a few hours. looking forward to camping out of it too!
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    in other news, I replaced the air filter yesterday on the truck and my color matched spray paint is supposed to get here today. once I get that i'll paint the replacement trim piece for under the headlight and install it.
     
  10. Sep 18, 2020 at 2:24 PM
    vonellis

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    2w drive Goals!:cheers:
     
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  11. Sep 18, 2020 at 2:28 PM
    El Taco Diablo

    El Taco Diablo Professional Pinstriper

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    Just 3 tons of fun!!!
    Drove through the highest vehicular tunnel on the planet today. :thumbsup:

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  12. Sep 18, 2020 at 3:02 PM
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    a motor in the back of a truck
     
  13. Sep 18, 2020 at 3:19 PM
    El Taco Diablo

    El Taco Diablo Professional Pinstriper

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    Just 3 tons of fun!!!
    Saw this badass piece of modern art at Checkerboard Mesa in Zion.

    Cool old dude was riding it.

     
  14. Sep 18, 2020 at 3:21 PM
    CrippledOldMan

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    wow tie dyed cycle, owner must be from the 60's or 70's
     
  15. Sep 18, 2020 at 3:38 PM
    Phessor

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    Actually, it's an ENGINE and manual transmission in the back of a Ford pickup, but thanks for the input...
     
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  16. Sep 18, 2020 at 3:43 PM
    CrippledOldMan

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    just pulling your leg, have good weekend
     
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  17. Sep 18, 2020 at 4:32 PM
    tacomataco2

    tacomataco2 A dude

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    New tires came in today! Also the sway bar link came loose for the millionth time so I took that shit out of there

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  18. Sep 18, 2020 at 4:47 PM
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    Anyone have the parts number for OEM alternator rebuild kit?
     
  19. Sep 18, 2020 at 4:55 PM
    nagorb

    nagorb Should be a dang perma mod

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    Wow that's really cool...
     
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  20. Sep 18, 2020 at 5:38 PM
    Phessor

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    Found it at a scrap yard. Would be cool to put in my 2wd Hilux
     

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