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Fender and Frame Damage

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by WinTacoma, Apr 5, 2024.

  1. Apr 5, 2024 at 10:32 AM
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    WinTacoma

    WinTacoma [OP] New Member

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    Hello,
    First post on the forum. Hoping to get some advice from the community. Ive had this tacoma for about 9 months now. 1998 Manual 4x4 4cylinder with 120k miles. Little to no rust on my frame. Its been great. Trees fell just right on the car during our last wind storm. Silver lining it didn't crush cab.
    Im finish another project in the shop now and will be moving the truck into the shop in a week or so. I think i have most parts found online for a good price. Needs:
    1. Hood
    2. Apron assembly for fender
    3. Fender
    4. Head light
    5. Upper tie bar and side panel (sold as complete radiator support)
    6. Bumper support bracket looks to have sheered off, need to investigate

    Just looking for advice on if there is any upgrades i can do instead since Im already spending the money....and maybe some comforting....

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  2. Apr 5, 2024 at 10:23 PM
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    ControlCar

    ControlCar My Moto: Help & Learn…period.

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    I must say that she still looks like a damn fine truck…..even after tree damage

    IMO
    -No frame dmg
    If want to be sure, measure gaps between dog leg of fender and tire……to both sides……if similar, your good
    -inner structure (radiator core)
    Those parts are non appearance
    They can be repaired(body pull)
    Upper tie bar and L baffle or side support

    Much depends on if you want perfect (like insurance company would pay for repairs) or your paying

    need hood/grille/L lamps/bumper assembly
    What a perfect excuse to get a 2gen body conversion!
     
  3. Apr 7, 2024 at 7:09 PM
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    Jeremy Martin

    Jeremy Martin Well-Known Member

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    Going to need to blend the RT fender, paint the hood, LT fender, rad support and blend the LT door. Yup, look for those 2nd gen body swap parts and make it happen.
     
  4. Apr 7, 2024 at 11:14 PM
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    88tacorunner

    88tacorunner Well-Known Member

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    U cud ditch the bumper and buy an arb or simmiliar or make one or such. Just get a hood an grille an corner light.. Anything like that wud protect your front end allot more in tha future.. Id swap an earlier 96 or 97 face but guess im partial to them.. those plastic headlights i dislike wish theyd used glass with removable bulbs simmiliar to a 99 4runner.
     

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