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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by wingnutj468, Nov 2, 2019.

  1. Nov 2, 2019 at 6:22 PM
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    wingnutj468

    wingnutj468 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    95% finished with my dream truck project. One more saved with a lot of love.

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  2. Nov 2, 2019 at 6:23 PM
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    Hobbs

    Hobbs Anti-Lander from way back…

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    Yep…
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    That's a nice looking truck! Very nice!
     
  3. Nov 2, 2019 at 6:27 PM
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    wingnutj468

    wingnutj468 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Thanks y’all. I had one just like it back in the day, and have kicked myself ever since I sold it. Life is too short not to have the truck you love!

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  4. Nov 2, 2019 at 6:43 PM
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    wingnutj468

    wingnutj468 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Got it from Maine with a roached out frame, lots of love later, we are best friends.

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  5. Nov 2, 2019 at 6:47 PM
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    wingnutj468

    wingnutj468 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Looking for a pt212-05340 if anyone might have one. Many thanks to all y’all who have made this journey a lot easier.
     
  6. Nov 2, 2019 at 6:49 PM
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    cruiserguy

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    Holy crap, one helluva project to undertake and even more so to complete it! Nice work man:cool:
     
  7. Nov 3, 2019 at 4:44 AM
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    Cucvfan

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    Nice job.
    Truck looks great.
    If you had to guess, how many hours do you have into the frame swap?
     
  8. Nov 3, 2019 at 4:49 AM
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    CS_AR

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    Great looking truck! I know you are happy.
     
  9. Nov 3, 2019 at 10:02 AM
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    JC15Taco

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    Impressive work you've done!!
    Jeff
     
  10. Nov 3, 2019 at 6:02 PM
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    wingnutj468

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    If I had to guess on the time, I’d probably say 100-150 hours. There was easily 200+ hours of wasted time that I wish I could get back. I spent a whole day sanding and repainting the inner rear bumper only to find that the new bumper came with all that stuff new.
     
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  11. Nov 3, 2019 at 6:33 PM
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    JC15Taco

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    Well, then I guess the "wingnut" in your handle is well earned then! :)
    Still great work ... carry on sir!
     
  12. Nov 3, 2019 at 7:03 PM
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    Empty_Lord

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    nice job! im still working on my new frame for my 01... need to find a rotted double cab to put the old frame under once i get it all fixed it...
     
  13. Nov 9, 2019 at 8:31 AM
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    jruiz555

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    very nice job, how much were you able to get the frame for? was it a straight forward install?
     

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