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Discussion in 'New Members' started by jay88, Dec 17, 2020.

  1. Dec 17, 2020 at 8:52 PM
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    Hello hello! Been lurking for a while but i never made an account cuz i dont own a toyota (yet). Finally have the opportunity to get one myself so i figured now's a good time to join the crew.

    A coworker just upgraded to a 2020 Tacoma and offered his 1999 3.4 taco with 180k on it for $500. Seems like it's in pretty good shape from what I can tell but he did say he had a cylinder rebuilt a few years back. Not sure which one.


    Pretty sure im gonna take the deal. Always wanted an old Tacoma. I've never had a project car before but i figured you gotta start somewhere right? Look forward to learning from all of you and ill be sure to post pics of my progress.

    Speaking of pics here she is in all her glory.

    front.jpg side 1.jpg side 2 (2).jpg block.jpg Thanks for having me!
     
    jay88, Dec 17, 2020
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  2. Dec 17, 2020 at 8:54 PM
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    Looks good! How’s the frame underneath?
     
    DavesTaco68, Dec 17, 2020
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  3. Dec 17, 2020 at 8:57 PM
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    Stock. EZ pass.Dump pass.Inspection sticker.Convict printed lic.plates.FG cap.
    Welcome to TacomaWorld
    Sweet Ride :thumbsup:
    Great price :D
     
    Black DOG Lila, Dec 17, 2020
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  4. Dec 17, 2020 at 8:58 PM
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    nDub

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    nDub Kan kun være malet af en gal mand

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    Welcome!
     
    nDub, Dec 17, 2020
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  5. Dec 17, 2020 at 9:02 PM
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    Looks clean and rust free for the most part. It's been in New Mexico its entire life and its previous owner just used it to get to work so that's a plus!
     
    jay88, Dec 17, 2020
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  6. Dec 17, 2020 at 9:07 PM
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    Welcome to the party! :drunk:
     
    Kolter45, Dec 17, 2020
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  7. Dec 17, 2020 at 9:09 PM
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    Hobbs Anti-Lander from way back…

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    Yep…
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    Rock Bangen', Desert Tamin', Gold Findin' Machine!
    Welcome to The Forum! :thumbsup:
     
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  8. Dec 17, 2020 at 10:02 PM
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    That’s awesome, have fun with it
    Is it 4x4? Or rear locking diff 2wd?
     
    DavesTaco68, Dec 17, 2020
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  9. Dec 18, 2020 at 7:20 AM
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    buckhuntin-tacoma

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    Welcome to TW...Seems like a pretty good deal!
     
    buckhuntin-tacoma, Dec 18, 2020
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  10. Dec 19, 2020 at 2:36 PM
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    Im not 100% sure but i believe its 4x4. I heard a rumor that you can tell by the number of lugs. It has 6. Not sure if that's true or not.
     
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  11. Dec 19, 2020 at 6:37 PM
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    Take a look inside, you should see a lever to the left of your shifter, that’s for engaging 4wd.
    If the manual is in the glovebox give it a read, some good info in there
     
    DavesTaco68, Dec 19, 2020
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    $800, i haven't seen a price like that for a used Toyota pickup since 1999.
     
    El Reymono, Dec 19, 2020
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  13. Dec 20, 2020 at 11:33 AM
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    Yeah i got pretty lucky!
     
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  14. Dec 20, 2020 at 2:44 PM
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    Yup took a look and its 2wd. Learned something tho!
     
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    You should put the vin into the Toyota website and see what packages it came with.
     
    DavesTaco68, Dec 20, 2020
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  16. Dec 23, 2020 at 5:04 AM
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