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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by 314559, Nov 28, 2016.

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  1. Nov 28, 2016 at 7:29 AM
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    314559

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    Hi all,
    First post here, although I have been lurking for a while on the forums.

    Me and my girlfriend have left our home in Los Angeles two and a half years ago for a long overland journey through the Americas. We have now extended our trip into Europe and beyond. One of the difficulties has been finding parts for our Tacoma since they are only sold in North America.

    Anyway. Yesterday the driver side mirror broke. I will need to have it cut. The thing is, I don't remember if it's curved or flat. If it's flat, I can probably have any mirror fit in there. If not, I'll have to resource a larger car mirror.

    As far as I know, there is no heater element in my access cab. Or is there one that is on all the time?

    I'd appreciate if one of you guys can look at your driver mirror and let me know of its flat.

    Thanks a lot.
     
    314559, Nov 28, 2016
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  2. Nov 28, 2016 at 7:50 AM
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    nobescare

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    My 2005 prerunner had frame failure Aug 2024
    flat as a pancake. just finished scraping ice off it. the scraper cleans it in one pass.
     
    nobescare, Nov 28, 2016
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  3. Nov 28, 2016 at 7:53 AM
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    Pigpen

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    Pigpen My truck is never clean

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    Now that the question has been answered, I'll say it for the rest of us on here. We all envy you. What an amazing adventure!
     
    Pigpen, Nov 28, 2016
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  4. Nov 28, 2016 at 7:55 AM
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    robssol

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    robssol If it ain't broke, leave it the eff alone!

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    Totaled but still alive! Frame 2.0, Fog lights anytime, Seatbelt reminder delete, Secondary air filter delete, LED bed lights, Running boards, 2017 Rims, Ultra gauge, Cup holder/consol/glove compartment lights, Interior LED conversion, Blue Sea aux. fuse panel, fuse panel mounting plate by Yotamac, ProEFX heated towing mirrors, LED engine bay lights, Redline Quicklift Elite hood struts, Wet Okole Heated Seat Covers,m, Rear bumper 2.0, Decal free visors, Washable cabin air filter, Overhead consol auto dimming override switch, BulletProof Fabricating Skid plate, 2lo module.
    Welcome to TW! :hattip:
    Flat and no heat unless you've done a mod! I'm guessing you would know if you did a mod:thumbsup:
     
    robssol, Nov 28, 2016
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  5. Nov 28, 2016 at 9:22 AM
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    Thanks for all the answers! Wow. I wasn't expecting a reply this fast. I'll find a mirror shop in the nearest town tomorrow. They don't use a Latin alphabet here so every mundane task becomes much more fun!

    If anyone of you guys would like to spend time looking at some trip photos and videos tonight, feel free to see our journey blog at nonurbia.com

    I'm guessing it's ok to post a link since there's nothing commercial about this site. It's just our posts on each country we visited.

    By the way, the girlfriend is a wife now. And we have a 4 month old son made in Argentina, born in Austria. Also a dog adopted on a gas station in Ecuador. We all "live" in our 2005 Access Cab.
     
    314559, Nov 28, 2016
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  6. Nov 28, 2016 at 10:09 AM
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    Please don't mind as I live vicariously through you......

    Brother, you rock!
     
    SUMOTNK, Nov 28, 2016
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  7. Nov 28, 2016 at 10:10 AM
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    Welcome to TW!
     
    NAAC3TACO, Nov 28, 2016
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  8. Nov 28, 2016 at 10:11 AM
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    Awesome! Have fun on your journeys with the family and your pup!
     
    moondeath, Nov 28, 2016
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  9. Nov 28, 2016 at 10:14 AM
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  10. Nov 28, 2016 at 10:48 AM
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    A little of this and a little of that.
    Welcome to TW! You picked the right truck for world travel.
     
    Hardscrabble, Nov 28, 2016
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  11. Nov 28, 2016 at 11:27 AM
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    Totaled but still alive! Frame 2.0, Fog lights anytime, Seatbelt reminder delete, Secondary air filter delete, LED bed lights, Running boards, 2017 Rims, Ultra gauge, Cup holder/consol/glove compartment lights, Interior LED conversion, Blue Sea aux. fuse panel, fuse panel mounting plate by Yotamac, ProEFX heated towing mirrors, LED engine bay lights, Redline Quicklift Elite hood struts, Wet Okole Heated Seat Covers,m, Rear bumper 2.0, Decal free visors, Washable cabin air filter, Overhead consol auto dimming override switch, BulletProof Fabricating Skid plate, 2lo module.
    Visited your site. IMPRESSIVE!
    Safe travels:thumbsup:
     
    robssol, Nov 28, 2016
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  12. Nov 28, 2016 at 11:38 AM
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    Badass! Enjoy the journey :thumbsup:
     
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  13. Nov 28, 2016 at 11:39 AM
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    I wish I were you
     
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  14. Nov 28, 2016 at 12:16 PM
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    Pigpen My truck is never clean

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    Access Cab for the fucking win!
     
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  15. Nov 28, 2016 at 12:17 PM
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    safe driving. btw i just saw this in funny pics on this site. If you're in a pinch to get a replacement mirror ....

    [​IMG]
     
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  16. Nov 28, 2016 at 12:37 PM
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    I wouldn't mess with cutting it, you can get replacement glass already cut to fit, all you have to do is get all the old out and put the new on with adhesive or a really good 2 sided tape. I dont remember where I got the one I put on my old chevy, but Amazon carries them.
     
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  17. Nov 28, 2016 at 1:36 PM
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    Do you need to know, or care?
    What an incredible journey! Scanned through Mexico, Belize, and Bolivia. Will definitely go back and read through the whole epic journey. Beautiful photos and your stories are very entertaining.

    After the shooting in Belize, I'm not sure I would have continued, but I'm glad you did and wish you all the best.
     
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  18. Nov 28, 2016 at 4:58 PM
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    How miles have you racked up on your trip?

    Sounds awesome. I'm jealous
     
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    A little of this and a little of that.
    I did as well, and enjoyed reading the well written accounts of your travels. I will continue to check out your journeys.

    Stay safe!
     
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