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Mystery Retro Decal on my 2002 tacoma any help?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by doma318, Nov 9, 2023.

  1. Nov 9, 2023 at 7:10 PM
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    doma318

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    I have this 02 Tacoma I recently got and it has this decal on it that I cannot seem to find on the internet and I was wondering if anyone knows anything about it and where I can find a decal kit just in case I ever need to replace ones-l1600 (2).jpg s-l1600.jpg
     
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    Looks like a used car dealer's go-fast upgrade. Gen 1.5 trucks never had those kinds of graphics as far as I know.

    There are a number of vendors who will supply cut vinyl reproductions of the swoosh graphics used on pre-Tacoma trucks and early Gen 1s. There must be a dozen or more threads on here that will give you ideas.

    But y'know, and I say this will all respect, there are TONS more Gen 1 parts one might want to put aside for a later day than vinyl graphics.
     
  3. Nov 9, 2023 at 7:23 PM
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    My uncle bought 1 new from Costco Hawaii many years ago and it had same decal. Maybe same sourcimg dealer back then.
     
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    Here's one of the images in Toyota's 1996 Tacoma brochure.

    These kinds of things are not uncommon on early Tacomas -- but I don't think I've ever seen a Gen 1.5 with them from the factory. Might they have been dealer, or even "port" installed by the distributor in some region? That wouldn't be a surprise.

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    Alrighty guys I appreciate the help!
     
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    I bought a 2000 poverty package tacoma new and it had those same decals and some alloy wheels I'd never seen before (or again).
     
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    Oh really? Did your dealer sticker have the option on it? Mine does not
     
  9. Nov 10, 2023 at 8:36 PM
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    No idea...I peeled it off the window and threw it in the trash before I drove off...I wasn't planning on being sentimental about a base model truck. I can tell you that it wasn't a dealer add on and they got the truck from the factory like that...I was a tech at the dealer and we didn't do any add on shit like that.
     
  10. Nov 10, 2023 at 8:43 PM
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    Alrighty well I appreciate the insight man that was very helpful, im working on cleaning this girl up and im want to be careful around the decal because my dad is in love with it
     

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