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Cherry Bomb Build Thread (2003 Toyota Tacoma)

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by KidWithATacoma, Mar 3, 2019.

  1. Mar 8, 2019 at 11:54 PM
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    RonJon31

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    Is that your front bumper chilling in your passenger seat lol
     
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  2. Mar 9, 2019 at 12:44 AM
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    KidWithATacoma

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    yes haha, I was taking them home from the shop
     
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  3. Mar 18, 2019 at 2:35 PM
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    Got my new TTC stickers and added a piece of electrical tape onto the top of the headlights to make the eyelids look more finished.
     
  4. Mar 18, 2019 at 3:23 PM
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    Things f*cking sick bro =)
     
  5. Mar 23, 2019 at 1:19 PM
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    New night photos check first post!
     
  6. Mar 23, 2019 at 10:14 PM
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    Doing a blinker mod today because my six LED lights are really bright!
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    Started by taking the blinkers apart and seeing what my options are. You can see the old solution was electrical tape.
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    Got six small LEDs in here that are wicked bright.
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    Covered 4/6 with electrical tape and the other remaining 2 with sharpie.
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    These blinkers are now 75-80% darker and are a unique pattern!
     
  7. Mar 24, 2019 at 9:32 PM
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    BLACK DOOR HANDLES
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    Before
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    Back door for example: take off the cover to reveal extra screws and remove internal door handle
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    Screw off the external door handle from the inside
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    New vs. old
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    All done!
     
  8. Mar 25, 2019 at 5:13 PM
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    KidWithATacoma

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    Putting on my old light bar! Took it off my old bumper before I got my new one.
    Light bar.jpg
     
  9. Mar 27, 2019 at 1:37 PM
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    KidWithATacoma

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    Traveller 2500lb Winch Wiring
    So I have had my winch on my bumper since I built it for school, but just not got it wiring it up.
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    Getting the wiring diagram ready and figuring it all out.
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    Was able to run the wire exactly like my light bar switch, also because it was too big to go into the hole by the pedals.
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    The switch is conveniently next to my cupholders. It is attached by Velcro and I have left more room for additional toys!
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    Got home from the shop (school) and able to do more cable organization.
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    And ta-dah it works!

    Yes I am aware that this winch is too small and is not cable of pulling my truck. But I don’t intend to do that with it. My bumper had the whole for it when I made it and thought owning one would be fun.

    Buy this winch here: https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/p...ch-2-500-lb-capacity-129250299-1?cm_vc=-10005
     
  10. Mar 27, 2019 at 1:54 PM
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    Do you really??
     
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  11. Mar 27, 2019 at 3:03 PM
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    Heck yeah, that is nice
     
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  12. Apr 5, 2019 at 8:39 PM
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  13. Apr 6, 2019 at 10:02 AM
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    Subd! Nice thread and cool mods!

    :headbang:
     
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  14. Apr 6, 2019 at 10:13 PM
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    They're very good for the price!
     
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  15. Apr 6, 2019 at 10:13 PM
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    You and me :fistbump:
     
  16. Apr 7, 2019 at 9:10 AM
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    :cheers:
     
  17. Apr 11, 2019 at 9:22 PM
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    KidWithATacoma

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    CUSTOM GRILLE

    Ever since I saw the new Tacomas with the past inspired "Toyota" grille, I have wanted one. So I decided to cut one down to size and a third gen grille in my first gen Tacoma!

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    Got the grille, but the letters are silver and will not work.
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    Lots of fun putting all the tape around the letters to make them red.
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    Painting started today! Total paint is around 4 layers of red and 5 layers of clear coat.
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    Cutting started today, used multiple tools including cut-off wheels, saws, and pliers.
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    Goodbye shark teeth! Old grille is gone.
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    Used 120 grit sandpaper on a sander to make it pretty and smooth.
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    Started to cut! Very meticulous process.
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    All cut down and in the old assembly! Pre-drilled and used screws from the back so they are hidden from the front.
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    All done! First in the world!

    Link: :spending:

    Grille
     
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  18. Apr 11, 2019 at 9:48 PM
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    no pic of.it finished but not installed yet from the front? Looks awesome.
     
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  19. Apr 12, 2019 at 4:39 AM
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    Looks bad ass! Very unique!
     
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  20. Apr 22, 2019 at 7:43 PM
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    Custom Eyebrows/Eyelids:
    This is an update on my previous DIY electrical tape eyelids. I have upgraded to a one piece vinyl that will not peel like the electrical tape.
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