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Ouch.

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by ControlCar, Apr 30, 2024.

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Apr 30, 2024 at 10:29 AM

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Had learning Lab today for work
In 25yrs…..made top 3 worst damage I have ever seen

sorry no back story

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Had learning Lab today for work
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sorry no back story
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I got one question, why is the tire on the top?! Thanks for sharing!

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Cab was hit by bed

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Yep someone died in that

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I got one question, why is the tire on the top?! Thanks for sharing!
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I’m assuming wrecker driver and/or EMS after cutting to remove passengers

The entire bed was filled with busted parts as well

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On a break, I walked to the ‘exotic/high $$’ section
I got pix of an Original 65 Shelby Cobra
Worth $750k or more(b4 crash)

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That’s not silver……
No paint….polished aluminum

See the one lug Knock-Off rims?

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Think a subsidiary of Lloyds of London
Owns this beauty now

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