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PcBuilder's 2003 Tacoma Build

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by PcBuilder14, Dec 21, 2012.

  1. Dec 7, 2013 at 8:31 AM
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    buzzard1992

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    Looks good man! Can't wait to see it painted
     
  2. Dec 7, 2013 at 10:54 AM
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    Daaaamn.
    Decisions, decisions...
     
  3. Dec 7, 2013 at 12:41 PM
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    PcBuilder14

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    Thanks!
    Hoping to get it done tonight!
    Haha you'll be happy with either one I'm sure!






    Also my usb mount came in so I got that installed.

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    Also took a few more pics of the bumper. It's not lined up perfect on the sides, and I don't think I can get it to line up. But I still love it!

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  4. Dec 7, 2013 at 12:51 PM
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    Damn. Looks so aggressive and awesome!
     
  5. Dec 7, 2013 at 12:53 PM
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    PcBuilder14

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    Thanks! Ready to get this thing painted! If I don't tonight it's going to be a while... I work pretty much the next 9 days :(
     
  6. Dec 7, 2013 at 12:55 PM
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    Yeah, that's kinda lame. But don't rush into painting it. Take you're time with the prep or you'll be doing it again soon.

    Also, that's a side by side next to you....what's up with that?
     
  7. Dec 7, 2013 at 12:58 PM
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    Yeah, I'm just waiting on a friend to get back to his house so I can use his garage and grinder. I've got a few side projects that need to get done, so I'll do those to keep busy between coats. The back of the bumper I'm just going to do real quick. The front I'll take my time on.

    Each dorm manager has a side by side to drive from dorm to dorm to check on stuff or move supplies. That's the only Polaris Ranger that they have. The rest are older Kubota's...
     
  8. Dec 7, 2013 at 1:00 PM
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    Bumper looks AWESOME!! :thumbsup:
     
  9. Dec 7, 2013 at 1:01 PM
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    Gettin in lined up is no fun.. Mine is still slightly off
     
  10. Dec 7, 2013 at 1:02 PM
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    Thanks!
    Yeah, that's pretty much as lined up as it can get I think...
     
  11. Dec 7, 2013 at 1:03 PM
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    And no the 5x7 headlights done accommodate the length of the d2s haha couldn't put the lense back on
     
  12. Dec 7, 2013 at 1:05 PM
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    Haha wow, you actually tried!?

    Question, what paint did you use in your headlights? Just plain old flat black spray paint?
     
  13. Dec 7, 2013 at 1:06 PM
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    If you can afford it, powdercoat it! It seems like a lot of other rattle can paints are fading like no tmw after a year. I coated my bumper (used to powdercoat for a living) and it still looks like it just came out of the oven in the non scratch zone areas.
     
  14. Dec 7, 2013 at 1:08 PM
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    Nah, if it becomes to much of a hassle I may do it later. But for now I'm just going to bedline it like the rest of my stuff.
     
  15. Dec 7, 2013 at 1:08 PM
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    Yeah self etching primer then your choice of flat black also bake all your stuff after you painted it so no fumes get stuck inside if your housing, haven't had it happen but I wouldn't chance it
     
  16. Dec 7, 2013 at 1:11 PM
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    Won't be able to bake them. I'm having to use a heat gun since I don't have an oven. I'll probably get the headlights before I get the retrofit anyways, so it'll have time to air out.
     
  17. Dec 7, 2013 at 1:30 PM
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    Not very good at reading the thread are you? :p

    Anyways, I'm going over to the guys house now to get started :D
     
  18. Dec 7, 2013 at 2:20 PM
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    Looks good Brent!!
     
  19. Dec 7, 2013 at 2:54 PM
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    bumper looks awesome! got anymore details on the usb?
     
  20. Dec 7, 2013 at 3:37 PM
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    X2 more details on the USB very interested
     
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