TheCochese's Project Con Queso

Rear doors and window are getting the UV treatment today, I think 50% over the smoke. Maybe 70%. I don't remember what we talked about back in August. Just some protection against the sun for my kids.

I'm going to guess my bumper won't be here for another 3-4 weeks, and I need to decide between PC and painting it. I'm leaning PC, unless the cost is just absolutely insane.

 

Hood decal arrived (faux Pro). As soon as it warms up a bit I'll dip the scoop and install.

I'm now over $4k (net) in mods in a year. I did not expect to do that.

 

Livin’.......Lovin’........it’s just a Taco.

 

I got turned onto this thread and, hoo boy, this is going to take a lot of reading and planning. It might also get fairly expensive.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/diy-build-and-install-a-bussmann-rtmr-fuse-relay-block.399454/

 

Ch...ch...ch...changes

 

That decal is subtle for sure

 

The paint protection film is, though. I didn't realize they also put it on the scoop.

 

Something I’ve been meaning to do before it’s too late

 

Got a rough texture, now I know it was because I wasn't applying wet enough. Will put on another couple coats when it gets warmer.

I had held off dipping for the longest time because my brain couldn't trust this was removable. Now I'm going to attempt to bronze the TACOMA badges to match the wheels, just for something different before I decide to take them off or not. I doubt I'll be able to find a good match, but the V6 badge I took off will serve as the test bed.

 

Bumper is now in production. So maybe first part of February.

 

What bumper did you get?

 

SSO Slimline Hybrid

 

Nice! The whole thing or just the center?

 

Center. I think I will pick up the extensions at some point this year for when I’m ready to make that jump. One of the benefits of going with this one.

 

I like the CH4x4 buttons a bit better, at least when it comes to the graphics (more adult), but it sounds like the AOB switches match the lighting better. So I'm leaning AOB.

Since shipping is the same for one button or more, I'm going to pick up the bumper light switch, and I think the next likely option might be ditch lights.


So, this one? https://www.aironboard.com/online/push-switch-9b76nb-12volt-toyota-oem-a-pillar-lights.html

or this one? https://www.aironboard.com/online/p...ota-oem-replacement-wide-lights-new-blue.html

Or give me a better option.

 

This one, but not a strong opinion.
https://www.aironboard.com/online/push-switch-9b76nb-12volt-toyota-oem-a-pillar-lights.html

 

Like as in 2021 you’re sayin’.

 

Yes, fab is now done and is awaiting grinding/cleaning per the email I just got. Might be shipped out next week.

 

That's the one I prefered as well, even though they technically aren't A-pillar lights. Ordered.