MARYLAND TACOMAS

This truck is the epitome of perfection.

 

I agree. Simple and tastefully modded

 

I have to ask, where'd you get that three stripe Toyota decal from?

 

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Etsy. $10

 

Thank you

 

Thanks, that is what I am aiming for. Simple and functional.

 

Morning all

 

Check out this link… these guys are great and use top quality vinyl. They have many variations and will do custom colors and layouts as well.

https://www.tacotroopers.com/

 

I have an aunt that lives right in BelAir off Rt-1, not too far from you. If you’re ever out that area, and could just drop in mail box. I see her almost every other weekend. I could accommodate you for your time and fuel.

 

I can do that. I am in that area a good bit. No need for fuel/time reimbursement. The good will come back around one day.

 

Firm believer in that myself sir! And thank you again!!

Will DM you her address and whenever you’re in the area would be great!

 

Morning all, rain here in Carroll…

 

Morning Maryland

 

Good morning all you TWers

 

Morning MD

 

Morning MD and tristaters

 

Good afternoon, crew.

I was returning from picking up the GF from Dulles on Saturday afternoon in the 4runner, we just got into Leesburg when I hit a pretty good bump in the road when all of a sudden, it sounded like I was running an open exhaust. I pulled off into the TSC parking lot to have a look. I was expecting to see the tailpipe hanging off of the back of the muffler, as it is pretty crusty at that area. It was far worse- the intermediate pipe between the rear cat and muffler seemed to be broken at the cat flange. When I got a closer look I could see that the weld had completely failed at the pipe flange.

All I had for tools to work with was a knock off leatherman. I had an idea as to what to do for a quick and dirty field repair, so I went inside to see what TSC had in the line of muffler clamps. Nada... absolutely no a single darn thing. A quick glance at google maps didn't turn up any aiuto parts stores near by, so I did my best Macgyver imitation and got a few hose clamps and a piece of cardboard.



I basically drew the broken pipe as close to the broken weld as possible and drove it to Woodsboro, and then home this morning. It worked better then expected, most of the exhaust got directed into the muffler. It sorta sounds like George Jettsons space car.

Ironically, Taco1004 ( Mike) had just given me his old stock Taco cat back muffler assembly. It looks like I will have to try to make it work sooner then expected!

 

Slap on some duct tape and see how long the fix lasts?

But this further proves why rust is the worst.

 

Love the MacGyver quick fix… hopefully you can use the new exhaust system to get the old girl back up and running!