jacobrippey's 1995 V6 Swapped Tacoma single cab build

So quick update: that parts truck I bought was probably the most loaded single cab I've ever seen. What a Unicorn!?! Here's some of the stuff that came on it:

1) v6 5 speed
2) locking rear diff
3) center console
4) bucket seats
5) tilt column
6) tach
7) clock
8) intermittent windshield wipers
9)power windows
10) power locks
11)alloy wheels
12) factory Toyota alarm

It's hella rare to find a single cab v6 4x4 out there (2.5 years only), but I have never seen a Tacoma pre 1998 with the e locker.

I hope to gain most of these things when I swap the v6 into mine. I want to argue that I will have the most loaded (with factory options) first gen single cab on this page.

 

Can't wait to see the results. I'm obsessed with 1st gen single cabs.

 

WHOA a 96 with tilt steering column and intermittent wipers?!? This I've never heard of. Most people think the locker started in 98 with TRD, but the locker has been offered since 95.5, just uncommon to find one.

 

I was shocked at some of the features. Can't wait to make my truck a unicorn.

 

Your truck looks so familiar. I'm sure I've seen you around.

 

It's possible. Hard to miss. I live in Lakewood, but work in commerce city. I also have friends near highlands ranch. It's possible that you've seen it any where around there...or at car shows/cars and coffee events.

 

Don't you know Jake and Kala?

 

I sure do! I'm part of TRC, and am pretty active in that community.

 

Ahh I thought so! Probably why I recognize your truck.

 

Do you know tanner henson very well?

 

I've met most of the guys, but don't really talk to them much.

 

Oh. I got my gears, locker, and seats from tanners wrecked 3rd gen t4r.

 

Got the parts needed To freshen up the 3.4 5vzfe before swapping it.

 

you doing the oil pump / pickup on the new engine as well?

 

Not planning on it, but it shall be inspected when I do the oil pan gasket.

 

Here's some pics from a recent wheeling trip. It was a bit icy and snowy. Thank goodness for the winch.

 

My upholsterer sent me a teaser for what's coming next...

 

I mean, if I'm changing out the door panels anyways...

 

Today, I did a thing that chassis unlimited should have done with the bumper: added a stinger.

 

So I take it this is a shot of the new door panels?