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My “new” first gen Tacoma

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by ekimfunk, Jul 13, 2019.

  1. Jul 13, 2019 at 4:47 PM
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    ekimfunk

    ekimfunk [OP] New Member

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    I am new to this. Bought a1995 Tacoma extra cab with 200,000+ miles, but in great shape! Needs drivers seatbelt (ideas?).DA781072-B07D-48DD-B4CA-F0E431EA276D.jpg
    I put on mid nineties Ford Ranger wheels (15”) and I think they look great! Wider stance and the wheels have a deep dish. My truck came with 14” aftermarket wheels that I didn’t like.i also replaces the rear bumper which was bent a little.
     
  2. Jul 13, 2019 at 4:49 PM
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    BINK05TRD

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    Welcome and congrats Mike :cheers:
     
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    airsavage

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    Welcome aboard:hattip:. Lookin good:thumbsup:. Here's one to ya:cheers:. You loose 5 HP for each ford rim:D:D
     
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  4. Jul 13, 2019 at 5:27 PM
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    ekimfunk

    ekimfunk [OP] New Member

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    Yes I know, and will probably break down more with Ford parts :)
     
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    robm7

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    nice! wheels too
     
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  6. Jul 15, 2019 at 6:34 AM
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    MagtechPA

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    Nice truck! Who said there was anything wrong with putting Ford wheels on a Taco? :cookiemonster:


    IMG_0927.jpg
     
  7. Jul 15, 2019 at 6:40 AM
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    Clearwater Bill

    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    I like it. I considered that wheel for mine, along with the similar Aerostar wheels, because they have a non-branded center cap.

    But decided to use a set of 'spare' wheels.

    You might like to add trim rings to finish the retro look.


    As far as the seatbelt goes, ebay and wrecking yards are likely your best bet. It's possible someone can help out with a cross reference book. They likely fit a bunch of years and models.
     
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  8. Jul 15, 2019 at 2:29 PM
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    rcmsr5

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    Cool little truck!
     
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  9. Jul 15, 2019 at 4:24 PM
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    Mulepadre

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    Cool seat belt for you...
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  10. Jul 15, 2019 at 4:37 PM
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    Tacoma1845

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    Welcome!
     
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  11. Jul 15, 2019 at 4:51 PM
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    LittleBlueHilux69

    LittleBlueHilux69 Breaking Stuff est. '18

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    Nice truck! If the seatbelt is still intact you can rebuild it, or you can get a replacement from some auto parts store like summit racing.
     
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  12. Jul 16, 2019 at 11:32 AM
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    Hooks98tacoma

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    5FA76158-16B8-4EB3-AFD1-6B7E36636BE6.jpg I put mustang wheels on mine and haven’t hit a single crowd yet
     
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