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1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

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

  1. Jul 20, 2025 at 3:49 PM
    Wulf

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    With todays modern technology 1st gen tacoma frames can last for ever
     
  3. Jul 20, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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    Galvanized frames like Land Rover dudes.
     
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    The LX100 series came with them. People order the LX parts for the LCs.
     
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    Speedytech7

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    Does galvanized steel ever look good?
     
  8. Jul 20, 2025 at 7:13 PM
    Speedytech7

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    Nah, only zinc dichromate coating does... But it isn't anywhere near as resilient
     
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    Never thought about it before, could you paint or otherwise treat the galvanized steel to make it look more like a normal frame?
     
  10. Jul 20, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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    I'm sure you could find something that would adhere... But zinc is pretty bad as far as surface prep goes.
     
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    self etching primer, maybe? but i have doubts it would hold up
     
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    Never knew rave pants were custom order... Fuckers ain't cheap
     
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    there are tacky drop shipped ones advertised all over insta…

    but yea the nice ones hurt the wallet lol
     
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    I want Heatwaves :( I need the parachute to hide aging uncoordinated ass legs
     
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    Some hills have eyes shit going on tonight

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    Also a forbidden baby rattle


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    The government doesn't want you to know this but the deer in the park are free. You can take them home, I have 30 deer in my backyard.
     
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    How about a tungsten frame
     

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