1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

Oh I see em in person all the time. Almost can't go outside the house without seeing 2nd and 3rd gen Tacos with a camper and "expo" build

 

Shit, next time I find a nest I'm selling the stupid things.

 

Gotta find a way to neutralize them without poison or insecticide though.....maybe a shop vac into a big trash bag. Big trash bag full of angry flying needles

 

you just take the file name and edit it to say .PDF at the end right

 

Went from needing fans in the studio at work last week to stay cool, to needing to run my space heater under my desk this week. Been in the low 80s the last few days and the building is still blasting the AC like its in the 100s. Can't feel my finger tips lol

 

I’m excited for this non-rooftop camper option. Don’t need the overlander tent deal. I’m fine ground camping.

I know the skeleton is an issue for many and I agree it isn’t ideal. But it’s still a lot easier to access stuff than the “windoors” on a fiberglass shell. A homemade one could avoid that for sure.

Being honest there’s no way I’d ever be able to make my own. Barely starting to improve my fabrication skills past hacking up some janky bumper to fit onto my 99.

 

Well isn't that sweet

 

I still run the AC like it's in the 100s and it's been 60s here

 

how are you guys in the 60s in Sept? Or are you referring to the low temp


I hope it stays that way in a couple weekends, we're getting back into 90s next week

at least the days are starting to get shorter, not so hot when I get off work.

 

like honey

 

Damn, someone asking $18k for a double cab 1st gen with 215k miles on it in the BST. Crazy.

 

Crazy. But I am seeing a lot of them pop up here.

https://jalopnik.com/2023-ford-maverick-order-books-are-closing-tomorrow-re-1849557218

 

I've started seeing them and those Santa Cruz (Hyundai?) around town. I don't hate them, it's nice to finally see smaller trucks on the market again even if they are unibody.

 

Yeah I agree. Finally a few options that aren't gigantic, good to see around. I think a Maverick will cover all the bases for a lot of people who wouldve bought a Ranger or 150.

 

Got an interview for a Logan internship next week ≈15 hours a week, will be nice to have something to do


And to double dip with my other internship

 

Hey man, gotta start somewhere!

I doubt I'd be able to fabricate one for less than theyre selling it for, but at least i can make it exactly how I'd want it to end up. I've been thankful that so much of my work experience has been "baptism by fire" with broken pieces of equipment that just need fixed well enough they don't break right away again lol. Reminds me of what my old boss used to tell me, "professional means nothing to quality.. it just means they get paid to do it"

 

cc @04Pre_Runner
If I were going to attempt it, (I'm not) this guy has a great thread / write-up:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/how-to-diy-wedge-camper.604686/

 

@Kwikvette @Speedytech7 it's ya boi Mr. Fox here for more hot weld tips .... hydraulic oil saturated aluminum is a bitch and a half to weld back up

Really should have taken some before pics to show just how bent and fucked the frame was first lol

The most important thing was making sure I didn't have any bleed through so the blade can turn without interference