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My 2nd tacoma build/clean up

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by oldblue1968chevy, Apr 27, 2014.

  1. Apr 27, 2014 at 2:03 PM
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    oldblue1968chevy

    oldblue1968chevy [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Long story short I built up a 4cyl auto 4x4 too slow and sluggish etc sold it for a v6 tacoma or possible sports car.

    Started looking at tacomas now im here lol

    2000 Toyota Tacoma v6 prerunner TRD

    Plans:
    -R2 driver door handle (anyone got a used OEM cheap)
    -R2 the cracked windshield
    -Deep clean interior (steam cleam?)
    -Purple power under the hood
    -Change diff oil (bought 3 qts mobil 1 75-90) this be ok for the TRD locker, how much does it hold? BOUGHT, HOW MUCH WILL IUSE
    -Change ATF fluid and possible filter
    -Change air filter BOUGHT NEED TO INSTALL
    -Change pcv valve and grommit BOUGHT FOR 2.7 NEED TO RETURN
    -Brake fluid
    -PS fluid BOUGHT 2 QTS SYNTHETIC ATF
    -Coolant (DO I HAVE TO USE TOYOTA RED)


    Future plans, maybe a leveling kit or small spacer and an AAL I already have the rear 5100 shocks..How would it look with 5100 in the front at middle/top setting? (pics anyone)
    Maybe some window tint when i do the windshield?

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  2. Apr 27, 2014 at 2:25 PM
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    oldblue1968chevy

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  3. Apr 27, 2014 at 4:10 PM
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    Holy schmidt

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    Good lucking truck man! For the coolant I got a new radiator and dont use toyota red but my temp has been perfect since then no matter what temperature it is outside.
     
  4. May 1, 2014 at 2:55 PM
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    oldblue1968chevy

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    Hmmm I'll have to research the red coolant. I don't wanna screw it up by using something else but don't wanna waste.money on a special color...

    Got a new windshield installed for $ 125 pm.me.for his info.

    Also sent a forum . member some cash for a door handle. And installed a new pcv. And grommit.

    Plans for.monday and Tues (im.off)
    -Rear different oil change synthetic
    -drain and refill atf X over the course of a few weeks??? Maybe drop the pan eventually?

    Figure out how far I wanna take interior. (it was icky) I gutted the console and pass. Seat may pull carpet and clean it and under it then reinstall. Also have kick panels remove and door sills off.uploadfromtaptalk1398981302448.jpguploadfromtaptalk1398981315001.jpg
     
  5. May 27, 2014 at 10:11 AM
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    oldblue1968chevy

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    Drained and refiilled diff with mobil 1 synthetic
    DIY trans flush completed
    Replaced the driver door handle ($20) had to clean (brake cleaner) and lube with graphite
    Changed PCV and grommit
    Replaced air filter
    Gutted and pressure washed baking soda'd etc the entior..slowly going back together

    Still need to wrap up the interior and try to find someone to redo the roof (clearcoat is comming off in 2 racing stripe looking areas).

    Drive it to glacier nat'l park in MT in AUG then probably try to get rid of it sometime shortly after (I got it for a decent price)

    Will also do some headlight restoring and possible derping at the bottom of the window (black peeling off exposing the chrome..yuk)
     
  6. Jun 9, 2014 at 6:17 PM
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    oldblue1968chevy

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    Replaced my crusted up weather stripping today..

    Also a few days ago i cleaned my nasty yellowed headlights. Wet sanded with 2k grit then some car polish i had laying around (just misc stuff I had around the house).6e5ara6a_c3386acb2d5497e94883338459299a43f2094ad9.jpg
     
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