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NEED ADVICE my 1996 toyota that had never got the recall, I have to fix the frame

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by oldguy128, Oct 19, 2020.

  1. Oct 27, 2020 at 10:53 PM
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    Nay, I could, I picked up a new bumper for it, it's just a work truck, I have the ball off the old one well the work is being done in Bridgeport, CT, he works full time for a big auto body place he does everything from pulling frames to great paintwork at home too


    The best part about him, he never bitch's about doing extra work, but I don't bargain either, I worked for myself doing satellite work, I hated people who would try to get me down on the price some can be so hard, you don't want to even do a first-class job, I usually like to tip the small business guy, and I offered to create an ad, I'm not bad using paint.net

    If the mods here, let me, I will post it, if not no worry, I will throw it up on FB market or craigslist for him too for him, right now he's slow but his full time job is busy
     
  2. Oct 27, 2020 at 11:03 PM
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    Ok, I have an extra tow hitch , CuRT brand never used it, I can let it go for $60 if you want it. Also I can maybe find those shocks for you. Also what else do you need or looking for?
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  3. Oct 27, 2020 at 11:15 PM
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    I am going to need to use him for some work on my truck, I am off i84 near Danbury
     
  4. Oct 28, 2020 at 12:09 AM
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    OK call him best time is eve 203 814 6409 please tell him Gary sent you
     
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  5. Oct 28, 2020 at 7:41 AM
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    I Sure, will ......are you still in need of those shocks? Or interested in the $150 Curt tow hitch for $60?
     
  6. Oct 28, 2020 at 9:38 AM
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    No, I got the shocks and gave them to Carlos I don't have a trailer anymore, sold it years ago
     
  7. Oct 28, 2020 at 11:14 AM
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    Ok, No prob,,, Thank You for Carlos number, I can sure use him with my rebuilt. Here is a pic of the replacement frame before the build.20200223_155356.jpg
     
  8. Oct 28, 2020 at 11:18 AM
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    Send him pictures, that sure looks like a tough job, did you get prices yet?
     
  9. Oct 28, 2020 at 11:23 AM
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    Yes, I am actually building it now on the weekends, but I am going to need carlos for some light bodywork. My bed needs repair in some areas.
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  10. Oct 28, 2020 at 11:35 AM
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    Well, you saw his work I'm the first guy to show his work online, his computer skills are only his iPhone
     
  11. Oct 28, 2020 at 11:52 AM
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    Well, he did my rust free Honda, I had it rust proofed, when I bought it new it's a double-barrel carb version very rare model a jerk hit me in the rear, his insurance was worthless it lapsed 18 hours before he hit me, I was stopped at a light with nowhere to go, but into the BMW 50 feet in front of me the cop ate his BS story he saw a light pop up on his dash and did not see me the cop did not check his insurance was worthless I took him to small claims court my damage was over $5k but since it was a old car, I wanted classic insurance the Hartford would not sell it to me, some dumb reason my truck on the policy was to old it's BS reason anyway I used Carlos he could not get parts but lights so he banged out everything here is his work level for you to see how he color matches

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  12. Oct 28, 2020 at 7:28 PM
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    nice work
     
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  13. Oct 28, 2020 at 9:53 PM
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    He repaired the bumper since we could not find one.

    Well, it was worth fixing since I have been offered money for it, wayyyyyyyy more than my book value, I just don't need a new car to show off, I would rather keep my own human body in great shape, for my age and show that off.

    Will be 79 Saturday, I do know a lot of FAT out of shape people even younger than me barely able to walk, but oh yes, they have a brand new car to show off
     
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  14. Oct 28, 2020 at 9:55 PM
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    Yeah those are hard to find , She looks great!
     
  15. Oct 29, 2020 at 3:10 PM
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    I got the shocks, but thanks
     
  16. Oct 29, 2020 at 3:13 PM
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    UNDERCOAT b.jpg Now for the undercoat

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  17. Oct 30, 2020 at 2:30 PM
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    OK, I want to make an ad for Carlos, as a tip, I need some feedback since I have done artwork for many things, but never for car repair work I want to keep it simple, too much in an ad is a turn-off

    10 GAS TANK SHOCKS.jpg AAA111NEW AD FOR CARLOS.jpg
     
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  18. Oct 30, 2020 at 9:21 PM
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    That looks great! Perfect it’s self explanatory
     
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    You bought the one from California? If you don’t mind me asking what did it cost to ship that sucker?
     
  20. Oct 30, 2020 at 9:41 PM
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    I paid $500 bucks for it, it came from a salvage yard in North Carolina. I was fortunate enough that my youngest brother was coming up to NY to visit my mom and he picked it up for me from NC, he rented a uhaul one way about $125 and I gave him a few bucks for the gas, but he did not take it. LoL < Brotherly love, so I paid $625
     
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