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1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

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

  1. Mar 27, 2024 at 5:18 PM
    eon_blue

    eon_blue If I would, could you

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    Everything but the driveshaft. B03A - 410
    That's reminiscent of me and my 4th gen Maximas that I used to put kids on wheels. I've done 4 purchases and mild restorations plus one rescue to save a rare 5-speed from going to the crusher. I put a clutch in that one to get it going. So I had the process down to a set of suspension and engine components to make them run and drive great. Then I would find nice interiors from units in the salvage. I put three kids through their learning years and kept a rare one that I will give a 2nd refresh after driving it for 8 years.
     
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    Wulf no brain just damage

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    Everything but the driveshaft. B03A - 410
    That's pronounced.. Den va.
     
  5. Mar 27, 2024 at 5:23 PM
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    Everything but the driveshaft. B03A - 410
    Rest preventative.
     
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    I am looking for a solid daily if you’re trying to get rid of one.
     
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  7. Mar 27, 2024 at 5:27 PM
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    Everything but the driveshaft. B03A - 410
    I bet ya didn't notice my leaking rack. It takes about a 4 ounces to top it off about once a month. I'll eventually fix it. But for now, it does the job and I'm busy with my work and club activities.

    I almost like driving a vehicle with a couple of imperfections. Those seem to run forever. As soon as I reach perfection with a vehicle, something happens and it gets totaled out.
     
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  8. Mar 27, 2024 at 5:29 PM
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    They are too old and parts are NLA or soon to be NLA. I have enough spare parts in the garage to keep one going like a Cuban in Havana keeps his Buick.

    [​IMG]
     
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  9. Mar 27, 2024 at 5:30 PM
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    I would just keep driving it, but those expensive KM3s are wearing unevenly with the alignment being out, and I’m tired of the leaking rack leaving spots everywhere.
     
  10. Mar 27, 2024 at 5:31 PM
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    Switchbacks in Colorado have a price.
     
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    Nissan isn’t as good about supporting their older cars as Toyota is. They’ve basically become a finance company with cars as collateral.
     
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    Look for something remote or nah? Maybe part time?
     
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Man, he looks so freaking happy :D
     
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    @eon_blue

    Just noticed, you guys have that teether toy too

    Theo didn't care for his even when we put the inserts in the fridge

    But idk, he never cried/fussed about his teeth either so...maybe we got lucky

    His teeth coming in yet? I ask cause you mentioned the tons of slobbering :rofl:
     
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    Mine leaks too, not enough to drip just enough to get everything around it filthy.

    I just top it off when it starts whining
    What was that about neglect:anonymous:
     
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  20. Mar 27, 2024 at 5:53 PM
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    The weird thing is mine doesn't look that dirty, but it drips a lot. I've seen some incredibly nasty looking racks on other trucks.
     
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