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1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Speedytech7, May 31, 2018.

  1. Jan 11, 2023 at 4:10 PM
    Ozark_RegCab

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    Sometimes I feel like one, but I'm actually 25.
     
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  2. Jan 11, 2023 at 4:12 PM
    eon_blue

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    I don't think it looks bad on a stock 1st gen but it's not the best color when they're built up. The quicksand color (on the 3rd gens) looks better imo.
     
  3. Jan 11, 2023 at 4:17 PM
    CS_AR

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    No color choices when buying used. I'm sure if the color was something brighter or white, it would have sold before I got it. I think this was owned by an old man in TX.

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  4. Jan 11, 2023 at 4:17 PM
    Ozark_RegCab

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    I like Mystic Purple and Surfside Green the best on first gens. Idk why more people didn't order those colors. They definitely turn my head whenever I see one.
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  5. Jan 11, 2023 at 4:19 PM
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    That's a Prerunner or does it have 4x4?
     
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    eon_blue

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    The purple is so out there for a Tacoma that I love it too

    My favorite 1st gen color is the Paradise Blue, followed probably by the dark green


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  7. Jan 11, 2023 at 4:23 PM
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    Prerunner. If it had been a 4x4 it would be beat the fuck up by now. So I keep it on the pavement.
     
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    I remember this color on Plymouth Road Runners.

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    Probably the rarest 1st gen color, don't think I've ever seen in person. Copper Canyon Mica. Think it was only around for 1 year.

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  10. Jan 11, 2023 at 4:33 PM
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    Hey now.

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    In reality though you buy a 20yr old truck based on condition, not color. Especially with the 1st Gen frames.
     
  11. Jan 11, 2023 at 4:35 PM
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    Not my fav but BoxRocket made it look good pretty good.

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    does look good against that high desert/Moab type terrain
     
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    Paradise is such a great color
     
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    I want mystic purple
     
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    Yeah its not easy to make look good haha
     
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    I've seen a few for sale around here. There's actually one for sale as we speak. Looks like it's lived a life or two.
     
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  17. Jan 11, 2023 at 4:40 PM
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    yeah I don't really care for the color personally, but it's definitely not a common one compared to most. Don't see many Paradise Blues either but I think that was only a 95.5 - 97 color
     
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  18. Jan 11, 2023 at 4:42 PM
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    It's not Old Man Tan when it's Tactical Tan.
     
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  19. Jan 11, 2023 at 4:44 PM
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    Yep, 95-97. Paradise Blue is also my favorite.

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  20. Jan 11, 2023 at 4:45 PM
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    There's one in Logan with the 01+ face that I like
     
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