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1st gens fade away?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Vann, Apr 23, 2023.

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  1. Apr 26, 2023 at 5:51 PM
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    Parkvisitor

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    Parkvisitor Do you know midnight?

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    Yea me too, I have some Anonymous Fabrication lower ball joints waiting to be installed, among many other things. Need time. Gotta make time!! Dammit.
     
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  2. Apr 26, 2023 at 7:22 PM
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    Chungas Help! My Ferret has lost its stank!

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    This looks strangely familiar.
     
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  3. Apr 26, 2023 at 7:26 PM
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    Just took mine camping, I'll die before i give up my 1st gen.

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  4. Apr 26, 2023 at 8:15 PM
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    SwampYota Strange things are afoot at the Circle K

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    Same. The next vehicle I get for myself (I’m not including the daily driver/family car) will be a sports car. It’ll probably be old as dirt too.
     
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  5. Apr 27, 2023 at 12:22 AM
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  6. Apr 27, 2023 at 12:24 AM
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    guilty myself. I have quite a stash of new parts waiting to be installed, and just maybe one day I'll get around to it.
     
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  7. Apr 28, 2023 at 1:17 AM
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    Little first gens are definitely still going strong. The only time I envy the new trucks it for their bigger gas tanks and interior room.
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  8. Apr 28, 2023 at 4:26 PM
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  9. Apr 28, 2023 at 5:34 PM
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    :worthless:
     
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  10. Apr 28, 2023 at 5:35 PM
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  11. Apr 28, 2023 at 5:38 PM
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    Im in the same boat! I have a 98 with 278k and I just bought a 2023 off road. I like the 98 better lol
     
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  12. Apr 28, 2023 at 5:51 PM
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  13. Apr 29, 2023 at 6:28 AM
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    you guys have all the info... while i didnt buy the Taco for the "ride". it doesnt seem awful so far. just seems like a small 4wd truck.

    got the 1st gen cause thats what my buddy had & just dont like the look of the newer ones.
     
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  14. Apr 29, 2023 at 7:06 AM
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    I need to replace the clutch pedal spring, it’s gotten pretty squeaky all the sudden.
     
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  15. Apr 29, 2023 at 7:21 AM
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    Try linseed oil. Wipe it on sparingly, avoiding the paint (it won't hurt it) and buff out to remove the tackiness. You won't believe how well it restores the finish. Once a year is enough.
     
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  16. Apr 29, 2023 at 8:57 AM
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  17. Apr 29, 2023 at 9:28 AM
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    SwampYota Strange things are afoot at the Circle K

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    What color is that?
     
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  18. Apr 29, 2023 at 9:38 AM
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    I’m determined not let 1st gens fade away. My first gets lots of love and when I retire in a few years I plan on buying fixing and flipping 1st gens to stay busy.

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  19. Apr 29, 2023 at 10:31 AM
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    I think there are folks in Mexico already doing that or just parting them out. Seems like every trip I drove between here and Central Texas I'd see one Tacoma pulling one or two more headed for a port of entry. Kinda disheartening to see them go away. Occasionally I will see one for sale out of Mexicali or San Luis.
     
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  20. Apr 29, 2023 at 10:36 AM
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    Mines still kicking, I have owned it since 2005. I don't know what I'll do when the middle section of the frame rots out as it has a new frame forward of the firewall and aft of the cab. I don't know if I'll replace it with another 1st gen taco or a 1st gen trundra, or get a whole new frame custom built and drop everything onto there. I hate the newer trucks, big bloated turds IMO.
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    I still can DD the truck if need be. I don't post in the regular section much, mostly in my build thread.
     
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