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Frame rust before/after

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Fueldrum, Jan 18, 2025.

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Jan 18, 2025 at 2:23 PM

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Just wanted to thank those who recommended First Choice Fabrication in Denver for frame repair. Loren was a pro to work with, quick turnaround, reasonably priced, easy to work with, and a pro with these frames. Highly recommend.

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Looks GREAT to me.
Job well done.

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Looks like magic. Maybe the cleanest frame patch I’ve seen.

ztwatson, Jan 18, 2025

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BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.

Wow!

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Excellent frame repair. I've seen a lot of bad frames and the work done here is impressive.

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Impressive! So this didn't get a simple sleeve put over it like Safe-t-cap or similar... Any photos from doing the repair? Cost?

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Definitely a great example of how to repair a frame.

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That guy did a great job. Now you gotta paint the rest of the frame.

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