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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Flipped out taco, Mar 25, 2016.

  1. Mar 25, 2016 at 12:26 PM
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    Hey everyone im new to the group, been a toyota owner practically all my life. I currently own a 1st gen taco and 3rd gen runner. I'm looking forward to picking everyones brain as I start modifying my toys.
     
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  2. Mar 25, 2016 at 12:28 PM
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    :worthless:Welcome! To TW
     
  3. Mar 25, 2016 at 12:31 PM
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    This my current Tacoma project

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  4. Mar 25, 2016 at 12:35 PM
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    Looks like that might be better suited for a parts truck:thumbsup:o_O
     
  5. Mar 25, 2016 at 12:39 PM
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    Nah. The cab has a bent A piller and thats it. Everything else I removed because im making a custom prerunner bumper. My goal is to my unique taco, in texas there are a lot 1 gen tacoma's on the road and I dont want to look like theres or a mall crawler.
     
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  6. Mar 25, 2016 at 12:43 PM
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    Right on, will be interesting to see your progress and build. :D:mudding:
     
  7. Mar 25, 2016 at 12:43 PM
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  9. Mar 25, 2016 at 2:04 PM
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    Got a quick question? I thought I saw a thread in a while back about welding and fabrication, I've been searching for the last hour and can't find anything. If anyone knows the link could they post it?
     
  10. Mar 25, 2016 at 2:06 PM
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    Cut the top off and make a convertible!
     
  11. Mar 25, 2016 at 2:16 PM
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    3378jakesr5 AOF, trucks, guns, repeat....

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    Better to ask what I have not done.
    What fo you need help with welding?
     
  12. Mar 25, 2016 at 2:23 PM
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    Not so much welding but basic information about what size welder I need to do both 11 gauge dom tubeing and 1/8 plate steel. Im working with a fixed income so I need to researching now just not sure where to start.
     
  13. Mar 25, 2016 at 2:26 PM
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    Better to ask what I have not done.
    11 gauge and 1/8 are about the same in size. You can get away with a 140amp welder just do not buy a cheap one from harbor freight. Theywill not last you a dime. Find a welding shop or last case a home depot lincon welder. Lincon would be a good one for your needs
     
  14. Mar 25, 2016 at 2:28 PM
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    Awesome yeah I meant to say tubeing, plate steel as well as body panels
     

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