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2006 Gordita Blanca V8 4x4 "Penelope" Build Thread

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by because_wumbo-truck, Sep 16, 2015.

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Next mod?

Poll closed Apr 20, 2020.
  1. Headers

    25.0%
  2. Rear bumper

    37.5%
  3. Exhaust

    12.5%
  4. Hood skewp/cowl hood etc...

    12.5%
  5. Snorkel

    12.5%
  1. Sep 3, 2019 at 7:06 AM
    #2001
    because_wumbo-truck

    because_wumbo-truck [OP] TTC#036 1st Degenerate Urban Off-Roader

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    Sliders and bumper, DDI injectors, flowmaster 40
    Well the poll was.set.to.end tomorrow anyways
     
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  2. Sep 3, 2019 at 7:18 AM
    #2002
    CaptAmerica

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    How convenient!

    #teamexhaust #teambumpercheated
     
  3. Sep 3, 2019 at 7:24 AM
    #2003
    because_wumbo-truck

    because_wumbo-truck [OP] TTC#036 1st Degenerate Urban Off-Roader

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    I actually voted for the touch screen lol
    I might order one next pay check. I ordered new headlights yesterday. I'll order the bumper on black Friday
     
  4. Sep 3, 2019 at 7:33 AM
    #2004
    Lurkin

    Lurkin Well-Known Member

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    I just upgraded a Pioneer AVH-4000NEX in my truck that is in great shape. If you're interested I'd make a deal for a local sale.
     
  5. Sep 3, 2019 at 7:48 AM
    #2005
    because_wumbo-truck

    because_wumbo-truck [OP] TTC#036 1st Degenerate Urban Off-Roader

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    You just upgraded from that model or.to.that model? Got a.pic?
    Is it.compatable.with a backup camera?
     
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  6. Sep 11, 2019 at 5:56 AM
    #2006
    because_wumbo-truck

    because_wumbo-truck [OP] TTC#036 1st Degenerate Urban Off-Roader

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    20190911_075207.jpg

    Let's get busy.

    Anybody want a free 2nd gen taco radio bezel when I'm done?
     
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  7. Sep 11, 2019 at 6:32 AM
    #2007
    because_wumbo-truck

    because_wumbo-truck [OP] TTC#036 1st Degenerate Urban Off-Roader

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    Man wiring for my
    factory steering wheel controls is a PITA
     
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  8. Sep 11, 2019 at 7:14 AM
    #2008
    Lurkin

    Lurkin Well-Known Member

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    Must be since it's a 0.5 Gen Tacoma. :boink:

    Must be due to older wiring harness on your truck. For the 2nd Gen Taco it is a simple tap into the bus.
     
  9. Sep 11, 2019 at 8:13 AM
    #2009
    because_wumbo-truck

    because_wumbo-truck [OP] TTC#036 1st Degenerate Urban Off-Roader

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    I think i got it figured out now.
    I was fucking with the universal harness instead of the Toyota harness I paid extra for. :facepalm:
     
  10. Sep 11, 2019 at 8:18 AM
    #2010
    because_wumbo-truck

    because_wumbo-truck [OP] TTC#036 1st Degenerate Urban Off-Roader

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    @Lurkin I scored a free bypass from a Texas tundras.com member. You wouldn't happen to know which wire is the "amp turn on or remoteturn on" on the back of the radio?
     
  11. Sep 11, 2019 at 8:21 AM
    #2011
    Lurkin

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    If you're talking about on the Pioneer, it's the remote antenna lead
     
  12. Sep 11, 2019 at 8:49 AM
    #2012
    because_wumbo-truck

    because_wumbo-truck [OP] TTC#036 1st Degenerate Urban Off-Roader

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    Yes thanks
     
  13. Sep 11, 2019 at 12:13 PM
    #2013
    because_wumbo-truck

    because_wumbo-truck [OP] TTC#036 1st Degenerate Urban Off-Roader

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    Slow progress. Done for today

    20190911_075207.jpg 20190911_134034.jpg
     
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  14. Sep 12, 2019 at 1:02 PM
    #2014
    because_wumbo-truck

    because_wumbo-truck [OP] TTC#036 1st Degenerate Urban Off-Roader

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  15. Sep 12, 2019 at 3:53 PM
    #2015
    ChadsPride

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    She's looking sharp
     
  16. Sep 12, 2019 at 4:00 PM
    #2016
    because_wumbo-truck

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    Thanks fam. Next will be a front bumper. Not sure from what fabricator yet. Since it's damn near impossible to get on the phone with Brute Force. But maybe @Bigdaddy4760 has a solution.
     
  17. Sep 12, 2019 at 4:06 PM
    #2017
    ChadsPride

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    Shoot, either way will be sweet.
     
  18. Sep 14, 2019 at 6:26 PM
    #2018
    because_wumbo-truck

    because_wumbo-truck [OP] TTC#036 1st Degenerate Urban Off-Roader

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    So I know I said before I didn't want a snorkel... But eBay has em for $85 and this guy's on tundras.com looks pretty damn good. What do y'all think?

    [​IMG]
     
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  19. Sep 15, 2019 at 6:11 AM
    #2019
    Lurkin

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    Personally, I’ve never been a fan of how they look. But if you can get some functionality out of it....
     
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  20. Sep 15, 2019 at 6:30 AM
    #2020
    because_wumbo-truck

    because_wumbo-truck [OP] TTC#036 1st Degenerate Urban Off-Roader

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    The radio and backup cam are going in today. After a 16 hour shift Friday evening into saturday and a normal shift last night, today I've finally got the day off and the time to install this bad boy.
     

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