MatosTaco's Build Thread

I ended up with the wrong part from Toyota, as I had ordered the wrong part number. I corrected the number in my post above. In any case, I was able to get a sensor that works at my local Autozone. It is part SU4007, I chose the Duralast one. I am happy to report that the truck is now working beautifully! Check out the how to below:
https://youtu.be/ccaBu4vAC6Y

 

I finished my extra steering wheel project a while back and I forgot to post it on here. As you know from following this thread, I made the leather wrap from scratch; fitting, cutting and stitching it all myself. The airbag cover is also lightly customized. It started as an IS cover but I've added a 3D printed and resin filled Toyota emblem and blacked out the lower strip (originally silver). This has to be the best fitting wrap I have had on a three spoke to date and the leather also feels fantastic in the hands! I've posted this one for sale on Offerup, but can sell it here as well if anyone is interested.

IMG_20220418_193133028_HDR by Jose, on Flickr
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IMG_20220418_193053628_HDR by Jose, on Flickr

 

Not really Taco content, but I hit an autocross this weekend in the Camaro. It was a lot of fun and I definitely plan to take the truck out again.
https://youtu.be/41VmfWaWofk

 

Got another steering wheel done. This one with red stitching
IMG_20220727_173122302_HDR by Jose, on Flickr
IMG_20220727_173142612_HDR by Jose, on Flickr
IMG_20220727_173205383_HDR by Jose, on Flickr

IMG_20220801_211803044_HDR by Jose, on Flickr
Disregard the silver marks, that's left over leather pen which I remove with a q-tip afterward.

 

Steering wheel looks sweet!

 

Thank you!

 

Here's an update on how my carbon fiber wheel is holding up and also some detail on two leather wrapped wheels that I did.
https://youtu.be/zQB9GnnAOQg

 

Not a Tacoma, but I needed to get this new toy useful so I could move the Tacoma into the garage for the next project!
https://youtu.be/WPqNEObSQww

 

I failed miserably at doing a new wrinkle finish valve cover for my Tacoma. However, I did gain some good lessons learned that will make it perfect next time. Stay tuned, in the meantime, enjoy watching my fail lol!
https://youtu.be/PzErCvOuxJ4

 

Since I have to sand down the valve cover anyway, I went ahead and unmasked it all and added an oil cap to see what it could look like. It looks pretty good from this angle
IMG_20220912_103050653 by Jose, on Flickr

However, once you look up close, you see the issues with it
IMG_20220912_103124008 by Jose, on Flickr
IMG_20220912_103117157 by Jose, on Flickr

 

I think the worst part is that the red looks pink or orange depending on the lighting. In its defense, it does appear more red in daylight.

 

I'm surprised I hadn't posted on these sooner. I hit up the Toyota parts online site and ordered some TRD goodies for my truck. I got another oil cap since mine was faded, a shift knob, and a radiator cap. I ended up just using the oil cap. The shift knob did not look good on the truck shifter and is honestly best suited to a straight shifter car like an Altezza or AE86. The radiator cap did not fit. Apparently, older Toyotas use an "S Type" radiator cap whereas the newer ones use an "N Type." The S type caps that work on the first gen Tacoma are discontinued and I can't seem to find anyone selling one. https://www.trdparts.jp/english/parts/parts_radi-cap.html gave me the breakdown. So, I plan to do a giveaway on my youtube for both the shift knob and radiator cap. I will be announcing that soon. I also got some new lug nuts because I was tired of the scratched up blue finish on mine. I got the same Muteki nuts, but in a black oxide finish that reviewers said lasts a long time.

IMG_20220916_145507262_MF_PORTRAIT by Jose, on Flickr

I'm definitely going to try and finish the other valve cover so I can take this one off and paint it

IMG_20220907_161859842_HDR by Jose, on Flickr

I really, really need to wash these wheels. High performance pads are way too dusty lol
IMG_20220907_161812372 by Jose, on Flickr

IMG_20220907_161821017 by Jose, on Flickr

 

Here's more detail on these parts:
https://youtu.be/py8y9VL2kaw

 

I got to work on a third gen truck this week, my dad's new work truck.
https://youtu.be/918NOEv9uws

 

Put some more work in on the 2022 Tacoma, this time a tonneau cover.
https://youtu.be/ffXKeiU2WQ8

 

I finally got my hands on a manual, mechanical (95.5-97) Tacoma gauge cluster! This is a simple swap and it made a huge difference in my interior!

https://youtu.be/XOwyFXJAiSA

 

I axed the LSPV for a Wilwood adjustable proportioning valve and swapped back from the Lexus SC300 Brake Master/Booster setup to a Tacoma one. Also added a stainless line from the prop valve to the rear axle.
https://youtu.be/gXTUDI_knP4

 

Here's an update on the latest happenings with my brake setup

https://youtu.be/oq9k6wKCC94