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Resurrection (the $500 taco project)

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by CerberusRising, Jan 5, 2019.

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  1. Jan 5, 2019 at 7:40 PM
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    Bebop

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  2. Jan 5, 2019 at 7:41 PM
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    Looks like we are starting at two different extreme issues. I bought a salvaged but only the front is tore up. Inside needed a little love but nothing like that. I got that all squared away the last two days. Now I need to figure out what parts I need to fix the front of mine as it came disassembled so I have no idea what parts came off other than the obvious. Good luck bud.
     
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  3. Jan 5, 2019 at 7:41 PM
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    Flip the truck and buy an 84 !
     
    b_r_o, Jan 5, 2019
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  4. Jan 5, 2019 at 8:15 PM
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    CerberusRising

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    Day 3

    Did a first pass vauumming and using a carpet cleaning solution. Big improvement (don't worry I already bought new carpet to put in. Planning on finding fresher seats also because I don't want any mold spores to come back).

    Cabin air filter was also changed out, I'll change it again after I get the truck sterilized.
    20190103_004023-COLLAGE.jpg 20190103_004316-COLLAGE.jpg MVIMG_20190102_162028.jpg

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  5. Jan 5, 2019 at 8:16 PM
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    Welcome to TW!

    Trucks looks a hell of a lot better already :thumbsup:

    Keep us updated on your progress.
     
    Rick's 2012, Jan 5, 2019
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  6. Jan 5, 2019 at 8:18 PM
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    subd... always fun watching projects like this
     
    excorcist, Jan 5, 2019
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  7. Jan 5, 2019 at 8:19 PM
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    Wow that's impressive, other than the seats and carpet, interior looks great!

    As for the paint, it's a night and day difference. With a good buff, it will look good as new. Headlights look to be in great condition as well!

    This will be fun to watch
     
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  8. Jan 5, 2019 at 8:21 PM
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    Welcome! Subscribed for the resurrection
     
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  9. Jan 5, 2019 at 8:30 PM
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    I always assumed people with 14 broken down cars on their land had a basement full of people who got stranded. Do they just stop giving a shit and one day roll down the windows and never go back?
     
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  10. Jan 5, 2019 at 8:31 PM
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    Great build to watch! The transformation is amazing already.

    Quick question though, why does everyone bash 5 lugs. Literally asking because I don’t understand what’s so bad about them.
     
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  11. Jan 5, 2019 at 8:33 PM
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    Nothing's bad about them. Just not a prefered model around here.

    I see tons of then around town utilized as small work trucks.
     
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  12. Jan 5, 2019 at 8:36 PM
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    Nice, see if he’ll throw in that Ford truck behind it, too

    Ok see you already drove it. Looks like the best $500 truck I’ve seen. May have to get new seats and carpet

     
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  13. Jan 5, 2019 at 8:42 PM
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    An empty case of Hennesy in the front seat and an empty case of Jim Beam in the back, Id wager grandma is one hell of a character. No judgement here :cheers:
     
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  14. Jan 5, 2019 at 9:07 PM
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    Man I'd kill to come accross a find like this. Nice job with the cleanup, looks like a whole new truck... can't believe it was gonna be scrapped. I feel like anyone with any knowledge of Toyota's would've had a heart attack seeing it get dropped off at the steel yard lol.
     
    azzwethinkweiz, Jan 5, 2019
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    Damn, I would buy 4 of them at that price. But with that said, I can't lie and say that I am not disappointed with how that poor truck was treated. What a waste...Glad you've got the magic touch to bring it back to life.

    Also, I loved seeing that little lizard hanging onto the side of the truck in the second set of pictures. I'm sure he and his family were squatting in that truck for a long time.
     
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  16. Jan 5, 2019 at 9:20 PM
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    Sub'd. Liking this so far and totally jealous.
     
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  18. Jan 5, 2019 at 9:49 PM
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    probably hunting or camping
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  19. Jan 5, 2019 at 9:51 PM
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    500 bucks is a no brainer. Can't wait to see what you do to it!
     
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  20. Jan 5, 2019 at 9:57 PM
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    Wow, just wow, and pat your self on the back for this resurrection. VERY impressive. I thought mine was a little abused. :cheers:
     
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