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1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Speedytech7, May 31, 2018.

  1. Oct 6, 2021 at 8:37 AM
    se7enine

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    4 run, 2 don't
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    Dayum....that would not inspire much confidence if you had a 3rd gen v6. Shouldn't have to worry about burning so much oil you'll throw a rod just because you're going up a hill. That's F'ed

    not to mention what a shitty spot to have something break that renders your truck completely powerless lol. I bet that was a fun recovery to get it back to the road.
     
  7. Oct 6, 2021 at 11:06 AM
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    It's less Tacoma and more mod
    If I was wheeling with other third genners and I was that dude. I'd just start the part out there and hope everyone carries enough if the truck out with em
     
  8. Oct 6, 2021 at 11:06 AM
    0xDEADBEEF

    0xDEADBEEF Swaying to the Symphony of Destruction

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    Yeah that’s unacceptable. At the very least they should hide the flaw with some sort of sensor that shuts off the engine :laughing:
     
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    If you're in the desert out here, just make a public SOS post on FB with coordinates and your truck will be parted out down to the frame by the next morning
     
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    Can’t find the picture but remember that 3rd gen someone on TW found abandoned in the desert with bullet holes. Thing was stripped.
     
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    abandoned 3rd gen after 3.5 splodes, or previous rig from whistlindiesel lol
     
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    Took a little bit figuring out my neutral flame only to have a torch that would easily change my pressure if I moved/bumped it ever so slightly.

    Switched torches, found my neutral flame, and went to work -

    20211006_101355.jpg

    20211006_101349.jpg

    Not the prettiest but it held up damn well to a sledge :laughing:

    Now I get to do whatever I want to it; going to clean it up and fill any small holes.

    20211006_110813.jpg
     
  13. Oct 6, 2021 at 11:24 AM
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    :rofl:
     
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    Abandoned after insurance fraud. Whistlin diesel’s rig is a pancake now.
     
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    Probably stolen and dumped. Usually the case esp if you see a newer vehicle out in the desert like that. Older ones could have been stolen or dumped by the owner for whatever reason.

    The desert can be a beautiful place but it's also the Devil's Taint for a reason
     
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    honestly, i just started watching his videos and was surprised. HAd been avoiding them due to not wanting to watch the destruction, but he makes the vids too funny with his personality. Most of the rigs he flattens are shit boxes anyways
     
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    what happened to my last truck. Used it for 3 weeks to run drugs between mexico and the indian reservation before stripping and burning
     
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    Those stilts were made for walkin
     
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  20. Oct 6, 2021 at 12:13 PM
    Wulf

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    Speaking of cranked

    I dusted off the saddle and cranked up these legs on the bike yesterday. Only rode about 6 mi before sunset but it was nice.
     
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