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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 6, 2019 at 1:24 AM
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    Newfiebruh

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    Basically it’s the lowered version of the taco, only people who bash them are pavement princesses. Mine has probably seen more off-road than most 4x4s ;). Now I will admit, with the stock donut tires they’re ugly lol
     
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  2. Jan 6, 2019 at 1:27 AM
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    Op this is a really cool find, for 500 bucks I’d even keep it for the story. Something about giving vehicles a second chance is really cool to me. Plus it’ll run for 500k more miles :D
     
    Newfiebruh, Jan 6, 2019
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  3. Jan 6, 2019 at 2:16 AM
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    El Duderino Obviously, you're not a golfer.

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    Stuff, things, this, an ADS
    Way to save this gem. Keep us updated
     
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  4. Jan 6, 2019 at 4:19 AM
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    It's all good. I just wasn't sure if maybe I had missed something in my research.
     
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  5. Jan 6, 2019 at 4:30 AM
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    :thumbsup::thumbsup::popcorn:
     
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  6. Jan 6, 2019 at 4:43 AM
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    The F150 had a fuel filter clogged at had sat for 2 years. They also had a Mercedes-Benz SL hardtop convertible that had an ABS light or something like that so it was parked.

    Unfortunately since I'm trying to sell it I'm not going big wheels and tires, just trying to make it clean and maybe someone can get a good work truck out of it. I intend to sell this and sell or trade in my Acura to get a nice lower milage 4x4 Tacoma.

    Did a test with my polisher, been raining a lot in SC so I was dodging rain showers. I'm encouraged by the results.

    Before Adams compound:
    MVIMG_20190103_104316.jpg

    After:
    MVIMG_20190103_104324.jpg
    Polished on the right, not on the left side
    MVIMG_20190103_101502.jpg

    MVIMG_20190103_103018.jpg

    I'm a auto detailer in my spare time, so this wasn't really scary. There's a lot of rock chips I found after washing the truck, luckily the majority of the paint looks like it has clear coat still. It's got a lot of scratches from a dog jumping up on the sides, but I'm sure I can make those a lot less noticeable if not remove the majority of them. I'll be working on the truck more and I'll post final results of the polishing process when I'm done.

    My setup was the Griot's garage 6inch DA buffer, Griot's orange cutting pad, and Adams blue high cut compound.
     
    CerberusRising, Jan 6, 2019
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  7. Jan 6, 2019 at 5:07 AM
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    TheDevilYouLove You can’t polish a turd, but you can polish a TRD

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    So the water pump was fine?
     
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  8. Jan 6, 2019 at 6:04 AM
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    Looking good, just curious why would you get rid of both rigs for the same truck but 4x4? If I were to go that route I’d go balls to the wall and make it a v6 dclb
     
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  9. Jan 6, 2019 at 7:37 AM
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    I bet your grandmother is happy that you got her truck! :)
     
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  10. Jan 6, 2019 at 7:51 AM
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    El Tano i am the one who knocks

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    Friend’s grandma :gossip:
     
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  11. Jan 6, 2019 at 7:52 AM
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    El Tano i am the one who knocks

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    Welcome to TW, great find. Thanks for sharing and keep them coming.
    :pccoffee:
     
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  12. Jan 6, 2019 at 7:59 AM
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    Sorry. l misread the initial info.
    My mistake
     
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  13. Jan 6, 2019 at 8:01 AM
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    Can’t wait to see the finished product. Have fun with it. Do your research on the value of it before you sell.
     
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  14. Jan 6, 2019 at 8:14 AM
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    That's a solid purchase OP!
    I am impressed with the outcome of cleaning the interior.
    :fistbump: Welcome to TW
     
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  15. Jan 6, 2019 at 9:05 AM
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    ^^^^This.

    Great piece of advise. Check your local market, KBB and NADA tend to be optimistic but the Tacoma does retain value unlike any other truck. Check out the Tacoma's for sale section on this forum too.

    Beware of the 50 post limit in order to list things for sale here - violations will get you banned. Here are the Buy/Sell/Trade rules for the forum.

    Awesome project by the way @CerberusRising ! Thanks for coming here and posting it up:thumbsup:
     
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  16. Jan 6, 2019 at 9:28 AM
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    Subbed. Great work man.
     
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  17. Jan 6, 2019 at 9:30 AM
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    Bring it back to life!
     
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  18. Jan 6, 2019 at 9:31 AM
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    MikeyMcFly This is heavy, Doc.

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    Looks great!

    Can you get me the white Integra for $500? I'm assuming it's not a real Hype R, but I don't really car. For $500 assuming it's running, it would be worth the drive! (though the wife and baby would probably disagree).
     
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  19. Jan 6, 2019 at 9:33 AM
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    ^^ :rofl::rofl::rofl::thumbsup: ^^
     
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  20. Jan 6, 2019 at 11:29 AM
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    Update op!! I need more :goingcrazy:
     
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