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Discussion in 'New Members' started by CaliJoe, Apr 12, 2015.

  1. Apr 12, 2015 at 12:56 PM
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    CaliJoe

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    CaliJoe [OP] New Member

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    Hi all. I'm obviously new, and thought I would introduce myself. My name is Joe (obviously) and I have never owned a truck in my life until today.

    To make a very long story short, I borrowed my girlfriend's father's 2007 Tacoma and some idiot without insurance ran a red light and t-boned the truck. Her father was just about to sell it this weekend to a co-worker and I got hit a few days ago. His insurance is covering the damage, but I felt guilty that his truck is no longer an "accident-free" vehicle. So, I went ahead and bought it from him. It is currently a 2007 Tacoma with 55,000 miles on the clock. To be honest, I was never planning on buying a truck, but now that I have it, I'm going to be doing some modifications. I also own a 2012 Corvette ZR1 and a 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. I haven't joined a forum since I was 16 and had a Honda Prelude, but with this being my first truck and all, I figured a little help from you experts wouldn't hurt. I am currently reading a tutorial to refresh my memory about posting pictures (usually used imageshack) but will give photobucket a shot.

    Ok. Spent about half an hour setting up a photobucket account and learning how to post pics. I have posted picks of the truck prior to the accident, the damage afterwards and the idiot who decided it would be a good idea to hit a Tacoma. I also threw in a pic of my Corvette and the Camaro I'm working on.

    My new (to me) 2007 Tacoma (before accident)
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    The day of the accident.
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    The f***ing moron who hit me.
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    The Vette
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    Work in progress...Camaro
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    I really want to change the front end to a 2012-Present front end. I am currently reading the post originally from 11T4x4TRD link to post..(http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/293318-2012-tacoma-front-end-conversion-rg11.html) which is the reason I signed up to learn more. One thing I believe he is missing, is that I would need the grille surround off a 2012 Tacoma as well due to the headlights having a different shape. Any more additional info would be greatly appreciated as I do plan on doing this conversion while the truck is getting the doors repaired. Thanks all!
     
    CaliJoe, Apr 12, 2015
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  2. Apr 12, 2015 at 12:59 PM
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    Steves104x4

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    Steves104x4 Well-Known Member

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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    Welcome to TW!
     
    Steves104x4, Apr 12, 2015
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  3. Apr 12, 2015 at 2:38 PM
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    robssol

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    robssol If it ain't broke, leave it the eff alone!

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    Frame 2.0, Fog lights anytime, Seatbelt reminder delete, Secondary air filter delete, LED bed lights, Running boards, 2017 Rims, Devil Horns by Andres, Ultra gauge, Cup holder/consol/glove compartment lights, Interior LED conversion, Blue Sea aux. fuse panel, fuse panel mounting plate by Yotamac, ProEFX heated towing mirrors, LED engine bay lights, Redline Quicklift Elite hood struts, Wet Okole Heated Seat Covers, Pop and Lock tailgate theft deterrent mod 2.0, Plasti-dip rear bumper. Decal free visors, Washable cabin air filter, Overhead consol auto dimming override switch, BulletProof Fabricating Skid plate, 2lo module.
    Welcome to TW!:wave:
     
    robssol, Apr 12, 2015
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  4. Apr 12, 2015 at 2:48 PM
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    ODNAREM

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    ODNAREM MEMBER Of The Church Of @ODNAREM

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    TRD catback exhaust,FJ Cruiser trail team wheels,BFG All Terrain K02 tires,Grillcraft front grill,Pelfreybilt IFS/Mid skids,sliders,standard rear bumper,Total Chaos bed stiffeners.TRD Pro Bilstein front/rear suspension.
    Welcome!
     
    ODNAREM, Apr 12, 2015
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  5. Apr 12, 2015 at 4:48 PM
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    CaliJoe

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    CaliJoe [OP] New Member

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    Thanks all!
     
    CaliJoe, Apr 12, 2015
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  6. Apr 12, 2015 at 7:40 PM
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    ZR1 :eek:
     
    BrttClne22, Apr 12, 2015
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  7. Apr 12, 2015 at 8:20 PM
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    Sweet Vette. Welcome!
     
    SocalTaco15, Apr 12, 2015
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  8. Apr 18, 2015 at 8:40 AM
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    Over da Hill

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    Over da Hill "Roads...where we're going we don't need roads"

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    Supercharger, Icon stage 3 suspension, Pelfreybilt Armor, All-Pro Sliders & Leaf Pack, 17 inch Black Rhino Sidewinder wheels, 33 inch Toyo tires, Rigid Lighting, SPod,
    Welcome!
     
    Over da Hill, Apr 18, 2015
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