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Finding a used Camper shell

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by jesusjones142, Apr 14, 2019.

  1. Apr 20, 2019 at 3:59 PM
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    doorsidedown

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    No idea how far away this guy is from you - he says that he wants to sell the cap and wheels as a package... doubt that’ll happen...
    BUT - a silver cap.
     
  2. Apr 20, 2019 at 4:07 PM
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    Steves104x4

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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    11BBBEB8-CEC9-41ED-B28B-F27FAE93170C.jpg Can’t live without mine
     
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  3. Apr 20, 2019 at 4:15 PM
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    He’s about 2.5 hrs from me. I’ll send him a message, but he seems pretty set on that deal haha
     
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  4. Apr 25, 2019 at 9:07 PM
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    Sorry for the late reply. Oh, MGM makes sense now. I have a silver one that I’m contemplating whether to keep, I took it off this afternoon to run it for a few weeks without and see how it like it. I’ve always had trucks without one, so I’m kind of used to it.
     
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  5. May 8, 2019 at 10:47 AM
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    doorsidedown

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    Anyone had a camper shell painted lately? How much did you pay?

    Long shot: Anyone got a white cap they want to trade for a black one???
     
  6. May 8, 2019 at 10:56 AM
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    Where are you located? If you end up not wanting to keep it, I'm sure this site could have you a buyer lined up pretty quick, but those are a bitch to ship lol...so a general location would help.
     
  7. May 9, 2019 at 7:50 AM
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  8. May 11, 2019 at 9:11 PM
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    I’m in San Jose, CA.
     
  9. May 12, 2019 at 9:42 AM
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  10. May 12, 2019 at 9:45 AM
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    I paid $400 to go from BR to black. Some paints are more expensive then others.
     
  11. May 14, 2019 at 10:59 AM
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    Well, my search is finally over. Needs a few little nicks touched up but other than that it’s perfect.

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  12. May 14, 2019 at 11:49 AM
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    I have Leer 100XQ 6' MGM for sale in WV for $1000 if anyone is interested.
     
  13. May 14, 2019 at 11:54 AM
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    Definitely a waiting game to find the one with the right color, dimensions and price. When I started my hunt, I checked Truckin America (they have used ones too), local Craiglist and junkyards. Took about 2 years to find the "right one" for my wallet and truck. Ended up being on Craigslist...

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  14. May 18, 2019 at 12:54 PM
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    Silver and White seem to be in abundance where I am located. I found a single MGM short bed but the seller wants 2k for it. May as well go brand new if I'm going to pay that much.
     
  15. May 18, 2019 at 4:42 PM
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    What some people call toppers others call canopies. Make sure you search for both. As someone mentioned, call people that have trucks listed for in your color. Make an offer for the canopy. Maybe when the truck is sold the new owner may not want the top. I've bought at least 3 and have always found them on Craigslist.
     
  16. May 18, 2019 at 5:54 PM
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    Yep, silver and white especially in long bed configuration can be bought all day long in the bay area for cheap, usually under $600. Any other color in a short bed is much more difficult to find and usually way more money. I have been looking for a used black short bed cap for a couple of years now, I have found 3 of them in the state and the cheapest one was $1200 and 5 hours in each direction to pick up. The people selling them are usually very difficult to deal with, most can't tell you if it is for a 5' or 6' bed or if the paint is regular black or metallic black and they can't take a decent picture to save their life.

    I keep have alerts set on Craigslist, letgo and offer up. I regularly look in the classifieds on TW but shells rarely get posted here.
     
  17. May 18, 2019 at 6:08 PM
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    IMG_20190517_213004.jpg IMG_20190517_213028.jpg IMG_20190517_213725.jpg I have an ARE V series that fits 2nd gen long beds for sale if anyone is interested. It’s pyrite mica color and in excellent condition. Sliding windows and carpet headliner. Asking $800 obo. Located in Eastern, NC.
     
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  18. May 23, 2019 at 10:22 AM
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    I'm Interested. I live in Buffalo, NY though. Not sure if I can swing the drive anytime soon. I have a silver sky and would need it painted too. Hmm...
     
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  19. Jul 19, 2019 at 1:22 PM
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  20. Jan 2, 2020 at 12:33 PM
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    Well, spent all that time searching for mine, and now deciding I dont really need it. Snug Top in MGM for 2nd gen DCSB. Located in the San Fran area. Shoot me an email if interested kris142b@gmail.com
     

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