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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. Feb 19, 2023 at 3:36 PM
    Fantastic11

    Fantastic11 Well-Known Member

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    I didn't use a font. I started with a vector of the modern "Toyota" text logo, and modified it to be just like the decals on our trucks. The Y is quite a bit different and there is a radius on most of the corners. The spacing is not quite even either, but I wanted mine to be as close to the original as possible. I can send you my file I made, if you want.
     
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  2. Feb 19, 2023 at 4:39 PM
    woodardd

    woodardd Well-Known Member

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    9FA4F758-9BD7-4762-AB9E-9ADE3C4A0374.jpg 49943FDC-7328-4620-8D0A-09320D50D6FF.jpg FC93F78A-0DD6-49CF-8117-D061B511CBC0.jpg 77FBCA59-AC17-4756-8FD6-4B65E7350519.jpg DF752439-8850-49CE-90BB-C64AFB132763.jpg E7877704-DD3F-4756-AF10-68183CA959F9.jpg Been a long time since I’ve been on here, and spent the last year playing with this. Figured I’d share and get back into the mix!
     
  3. Feb 19, 2023 at 6:32 PM
    robblacktpre03

    robblacktpre03 03 Tacoma Restore time

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    k&n air filter, throttle body spacer, all pro UCA, 07 gun metal TRD FJ rims, blacked out interior trim
    It's so clean, details on the work
     
  4. Feb 19, 2023 at 6:42 PM
    woodardd

    woodardd Well-Known Member

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    Thank you! Just a hobby, time, and $$! Interior was in pretty good shape when I got it, exterior not so much. C2267F9A-2C94-4DE3-8122-0E28D94765E3.jpgEF9A2F69-28A8-457A-A399-28FEFF2A44EC.jpg
     
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  5. Feb 20, 2023 at 6:37 AM
    woodardd

    woodardd Well-Known Member

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    Thanks! Same goes for your rig, well done sir.
     
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  6. Feb 20, 2023 at 8:40 AM
    sambam

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    One of these things is not like the other! Cylinder 3 misfire, gummed up cat, and slow coolant leak for the past few months. Good to confirm the bad head gasket, but word to the wise, don't break the tip off your plastic timing chain dampers/guides unless you want to take an extra few days on a weekend job waiting for more parts to get in!
     
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  7. Feb 20, 2023 at 8:43 AM
    sambam

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    Also, anyone else work out of their first gens? I bet I win the award for worst gas mileage round here! Cheers20230127_090349.jpg
     
  8. Feb 20, 2023 at 10:22 AM
    El Taco Diablo

    El Taco Diablo Professional Pinstriper

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    Just 3 tons of fun!!!
  9. Feb 20, 2023 at 10:40 AM
    El Taco Diablo

    El Taco Diablo Professional Pinstriper

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    Just 3 tons of fun!!!
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  10. Feb 20, 2023 at 11:32 AM
    Blackdawg

    Blackdawg Dr. Frankenstein

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    ALL OF THEM!...Then some more.
    Use mine to haul 200gal of water a lot. It's a work out for sure. Haha

    Idk I think my worst mpg is 4 or less maybe..
     
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  11. Feb 20, 2023 at 12:56 PM
    sambam

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    You've got me beat!
     
  12. Feb 20, 2023 at 5:30 PM
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    I like the placement of the auxbeam! Been debating there, or up on top of the dash, but I think my mind is made up.
     
  13. Feb 20, 2023 at 5:58 PM
    Dan8906

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    Pulled my throttle body and MAF off and gave them a good cleaning. They were filthy. Ordered a pre filter for my snorkel to hopefully cut back on dust getting by the air filter. But it was a noticeable difference after on the throttle response.
     
  14. Feb 20, 2023 at 6:06 PM
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    Finally got my Pro Comp 69's on. Barely hits the fender liner at full lock, but mine needs to be tightened back up anyway. 20230220_094209.jpg
     
  15. Feb 20, 2023 at 6:37 PM
    Dan8906

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    Until you start flexing when you’re out wheeling!
     
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  16. Feb 20, 2023 at 7:14 PM
    Logans2001

    Logans2001 What’s crackin’

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    Found an upper and lower plenum intake for cheap which I plan on either doing some kind of paint or maybe micro polish? Decisions..
     
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  17. Feb 20, 2023 at 10:13 PM
    Reh5108

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    I think you've got a problem if you're only getting 4mpg when hauling less than a ton. Some of builds in here have added more weight than 200 gallons of water.

    Think I avg 14 on the interstate.
     
  18. Feb 20, 2023 at 10:15 PM
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    CX Racing Turbo kit. TransGo shift kit. All Pro Apex bumper and skids. Smittybilt XRC 9.5 winch. All Pro Upper control arm's. Bilstein 6112's with 600lb coils. Eimkeith's lower control arm reinforcement plates. Perry Parts bump stops. All Pro spindle gussets and alignment cam tabs. All Pro standard 3" leaf springs. Bilstein 5125's rear. Extended rear brake lines. Rear diff breather relocation. MagnaFlow catback with resonator. Bluetooth stereo. Memphis 6x9 door speakers. Diode Dynamics SS3 Pro Amber fog lights. Single piece headlights. aftermarket grille. Anzo taillights. LED 3rd brake light. 4runner sunglass holder and dome lights. Master Tailgaters rear view mirror with 3 directional cameras, G shock sensors, and anti theft system. Honda windshield washer nozzles. Stubby antenna. Scan Guage II. 2nd Gen Snowflake wheels powder coated black. Cooper Discoverer ST Maxx 235-75/16 Denso 210-0461 105 amp alternator. Speedytech7's big wire harness upgrade. Aeromotive 340 fuel pump. Haltech Elite 2500. Tacomaworld sticker. Tundra brakes with Adventure Taco's hardline kit
    Started down a rabbit hole
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  19. Feb 20, 2023 at 10:53 PM
    Logans2001

    Logans2001 What’s crackin’

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    Where’d ya get the amber blinkers?
     
  20. Feb 21, 2023 at 12:25 AM
    Jakuku Pahwheenis

    Jakuku Pahwheenis i provide useless forum contributions

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    Looks better than my rustoleum solution to the same. Except you still got a lil chrome there ;) (grille)

    Mines the same color as yours, can’t decide if I want a mustache on mine or not (bug shield). It’s got sideburns on the passenger windows, but none on driver. I need to even out by adding or removing. Haven’t decided which.
     
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