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Is this rust?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by ZiaTaco, Jun 30, 2016.

  1. Jun 30, 2016 at 7:11 PM
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    ZiaTaco

    ZiaTaco [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I'm looking at purchasing a Gen 1 Tacoma and got these pictures from the dealer. Being that I'm new to Gen 1s I need some advice on the frame. How does this look? Is it real bad? Should I steer clear of this one?

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  2. Jun 30, 2016 at 7:22 PM
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  3. Jun 30, 2016 at 7:23 PM
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    BrutalityBob

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    Nope thats fairy dust
     
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  4. Jun 30, 2016 at 7:28 PM
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    Yup, I would eat off of that frame.

    Well, technically it IS rust, just a wonderfully insignificant amount of it.
     
  5. Jun 30, 2016 at 7:31 PM
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    Looks pretty good actually. Looks like mostly just some road grime on the frame.
     
  6. Jun 30, 2016 at 7:37 PM
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    TallTallPines

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    Buy it.
     
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  7. Jun 30, 2016 at 7:40 PM
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    Really, is it insignificant?

    That's what I like to hear. I just don't want one that is gonna rot or be a problem down the road. I'd rather wait for the right one
     
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  8. Jun 30, 2016 at 7:41 PM
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    Covered in stickers and chrome stick-ons for extra horse torques and foot powers. Icon sticker gets me tons of travel, dozens of milimeters.
    If concerned give it a good wash and seal it with that undercarriage spray shit.
     
  9. Jun 30, 2016 at 7:43 PM
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    What undercarriage spray or where do I find it?
     
  10. Jun 30, 2016 at 7:45 PM
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    digitaLbraVo

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    Covered in stickers and chrome stick-ons for extra horse torques and foot powers. Icon sticker gets me tons of travel, dozens of milimeters.
    You'll have to search around here at stuff that's recommended, I don't know any off-hand.
     
  11. Jun 30, 2016 at 7:52 PM
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    Think it's called fluid film. I know there are multiple options though. Good luck
     
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  12. Jun 30, 2016 at 8:04 PM
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    OK I'll search some rust coating options. Ive read about the rust problems on Gen 1s so when she sent me the pictures the rust kinda scared me
     
  13. Jun 30, 2016 at 8:11 PM
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    That thing in mint!
     
  14. Jun 30, 2016 at 8:12 PM
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    Krown is best, fluid film smells terrible. Both canadian products so you cant go wrong with either
     
  15. Jun 30, 2016 at 8:20 PM
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    That looks as clean as it gets for a 14ish year old tacoma.
     
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  16. Jun 30, 2016 at 8:28 PM
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    TashcomerTexas

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    Looks like dried up dirt/mud stains.
     
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  17. Jun 30, 2016 at 8:32 PM
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    That frame looks almost as good as mine. Almost :D

    Buy it! (if the price is right). How many miles?
     
  18. Jun 30, 2016 at 9:28 PM
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    Did I miss anything?
     
  19. Jun 30, 2016 at 9:29 PM
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    Timing belt?
     
  20. Jun 30, 2016 at 9:29 PM
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    OK thanks, I'll look for Krown on the internet and see if I can get it at a local auto parts store
     

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