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New 1st gen owner saying Hi :)

Discussion in 'New Members' started by kluhtz27, Feb 11, 2021.

  1. Feb 11, 2021 at 2:09 PM
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    kluhtz27

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    kluhtz27 [OP] New Member

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    Howdy! New 1st gen owner here just saying hi.

    I've been drawn to Tacomas for a long time, and after a recent incident involving a rather important wiring harness and a wire-hungry mutant squirrel, I found myself in sudden need of a new car. Thus began my hunt for a budget-friendly Tacoma. After some searching, found myself a 2003 double cab that has been very well taken care of, 159k miles, 15 years of full service records, garage kept, etc. I am happy :D

    I'm already learning a lot just searching and browsing the TW forums. Looking forward to spending way too much time here :)

    She had some dings and scratches so I started with a good wash, clay, compound, polish and wax. She's looking shiny. Also installed a bug deflector (lots of chips in the hood, want to avoid more), touchscreen stereo with backup camera, and replaced some burnt out dash lights with LEDs.

    Next up is fixing the cup holder tabs (its the little things right?), cleaning the wheels (maybe plastidip, who knows) and possibly the deck plate mod I've read about on here. Some pics below of where she stands now.

    Looking forward to meeting everyone and asking lots of questions. Any questions comments recommendations appreciated!

    PICS:

    After washing and stuff
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    With the new bug shield on
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    New LEDs and Camera
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    Some Wash/Compound/Polish before and after pics
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    kluhtz27, Feb 11, 2021
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  2. Feb 11, 2021 at 2:14 PM
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    Matic

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    Matic The "OFG" Baby!!!

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    OME 881 coils with OME nitrochargers shocks up front. TC UCA's OME Dakars with extra leaf in the rear. Warn 8000 winch with 80ft custom braided synth line. Custom 60ft synth extension. All pro tube bumper, Hi-lift jack, Safari Snorkel, Wilco tiregate. 2019 Jeep JLUR.
    Welcome.
    1st gen, best gen.
     
    Matic, Feb 11, 2021
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  3. Feb 11, 2021 at 2:18 PM
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    Nice! Good lookin truck & welcome!
     
    Taco505, Feb 11, 2021
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  4. Feb 11, 2021 at 2:52 PM
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    Stock. EZ pass.Dump pass.Inspection sticker.Convict printed lic.plates.FG cap.
    Welcome to TacomaWorld
    Sweet Ride :thumbsup:
     
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  5. Feb 11, 2021 at 4:35 PM
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    The more time you spend on this site the more money you'll start putting towards your truck. Just speaking from experience :D. Welcome to TW!
     
    e_engstro, Feb 11, 2021
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  6. Feb 11, 2021 at 8:28 PM
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    Welcome to TW!
     
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  7. Feb 11, 2021 at 9:06 PM
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    Welcome to TW
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  8. Feb 11, 2021 at 9:21 PM
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    the best dang camper you can shake a stick at.
    awesome truck, I had a 2000 that I sold at 225k miles and wish I still had
     
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  9. Feb 11, 2021 at 10:11 PM
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    Thanks all! Appreciate the warm welcome.
     
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    All the mods
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