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A 'Now Vs Then' thread

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by North705, Jul 12, 2024.

  1. Jul 12, 2024 at 7:13 PM
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    TSAVO

    TSAVO Well-Known Member

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    Day 1
    IMG_3635.jpg
    Now
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  2. Jul 12, 2024 at 7:37 PM
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    mryan_884

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    she don’t stay shiny for long. Perks of owning a black truck…
     
  3. Jul 12, 2024 at 9:08 PM
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    desertdweller

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  4. Jul 13, 2024 at 2:25 AM
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    spin180

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    Curent Taco - the day I got it, one year ago next week:



    Now:

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    First Taco - the day I got it aboot 5 years ago:



    Last time I saw it, one year ago tomorrow: :bananadead:

    T04a.png
     
  5. Jul 13, 2024 at 5:28 AM
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    JackieDaytona

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    In progress
    Also, here is a before and after of the paint after many hours of wet sanding and polishing. I'm fairly proud of the results.
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    After
    20240518_171424.jpg
     
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  6. Jul 13, 2024 at 12:11 PM
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  7. Jul 13, 2024 at 12:40 PM
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    brian2sun

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  8. Jul 13, 2024 at 2:58 PM
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    Tiny's Taco

    Tiny's Taco The Wanderer

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    That's a horrible idea. What time?
    I'll play.

    October 2018
    [​IMG]

    2023 Car show at work. I now have a "new to me" Ikamper on the back. Time for a new pic.

    [​IMG]
     
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  9. Jul 13, 2024 at 3:07 PM
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    Dark_Taco

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    Here’s my 08. Haven’t done anything to my 2023. Yet.

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  10. Jul 13, 2024 at 9:05 PM
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    ssd2k2

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    So much money spent in the 4 years I've owned this truck thanks to this forum lol

    IMG_20200523_164643.jpg PXL_20240524_214904617.jpg
     
  11. Jul 13, 2024 at 9:28 PM
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    lit_taco4x4

    lit_taco4x4 IG and YT: @2a_crawlcamper

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    Before IMG_8967.jpg
    After
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  12. Jul 13, 2024 at 10:19 PM
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    Phlogiston

    Phlogiston There are no victims, only volunteers.

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    The wild west
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    After 5 years mine looks the same save for a few pinstripes and dings.
     
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  13. Jul 14, 2024 at 8:00 AM
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    ScottThePainter

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    30 miles
    IMG_0550.jpg

    26,000 miles
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  14. Jul 14, 2024 at 9:46 AM
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    RicerRabbit

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    Itz JDM tyte, yo!
    From brand new at July 2022 til now.

    Honestly, not much change. I used to have a lot of plans for this truck. Then, I realized that I prefer to keep this truck on the simpler side.

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    Last edited: Jul 14, 2024
  15. Jul 14, 2024 at 9:48 AM
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    Snug top Rebel, Thule tracks, ditch tracks, Bagged rear suspension, F/R anytime camera, intermittent wiper switch...
    Is this an Alfred E. Neumann thread?
     
  16. Jul 14, 2024 at 9:55 AM
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    Road_Warrior

    Road_Warrior There is nothing on my horizon except everything

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    Cool idea for a thread.

    The night I purchased it:

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    Now:

    IMG_9766.jpg IMG_9513.jpg
     
  17. Jul 14, 2024 at 10:20 AM
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    Auuzzyy

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    How it started:
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    How it went:

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    How its going:

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  18. Jul 14, 2024 at 3:53 PM
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    North705

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    Well that's quite the difference
     
  19. Jul 14, 2024 at 3:57 PM
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    North705

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    Don't blame us for your bad- spending habits hahahhahhhh
     
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  20. Jul 14, 2024 at 3:59 PM
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    North705

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    Front Grille - to a TRD Pro Grille TRUXEDO PRO X15 - Tonneau Cover Debadging (going for a full chrome delete) Color matched Recovery Ring Trailer Hitch Front Tow Hooks Color Matched DV8 Offroad Bumper Center Mount (currently a work in progress)
    A bit of tire envy... happening ..
     
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