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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Raindog, Feb 5, 2016.

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  1. Feb 5, 2016 at 9:00 PM
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    Picked up a '95 V6 5sp T with 80k miles today. It has quite a bit of rust in the left front fender and some above the rear rear fender wells but it's pristine otherwise. I got a good deal so I'm thinking that I'll throw a couple thousand at it and try to get it back to factory. Any advice would be appreciated.

    [​IMG]
     
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  2. Feb 5, 2016 at 9:02 PM
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    6 inch lift , sliders lockers , make an off road truck !!
     
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  3. Feb 5, 2016 at 9:07 PM
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    LOL, honestly it will be a utility vehicle and one to access the house in inclement weather. A track hauler as well so lift won't actually be beneficial. :)
     
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  4. Feb 5, 2016 at 9:09 PM
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    Good to see another 95 Reg cab! Welcome
     
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  5. Feb 5, 2016 at 9:09 PM
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    What's a track hauler?
     
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  6. Feb 5, 2016 at 9:10 PM
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    Hey thanks Kirk
     
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  7. Feb 5, 2016 at 9:10 PM
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  8. Feb 5, 2016 at 9:11 PM
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    That thing on a dozer ! A track
     
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  9. Feb 5, 2016 at 9:11 PM
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    Man I wish I had the v6! You're gonna love the truck.
     
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  10. Feb 5, 2016 at 9:12 PM
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    No idea what you're sayin'.

    ... 'splain
     
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  11. Feb 5, 2016 at 9:13 PM
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    Something to haul the bikes to the track.

    [​IMG]
     
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  12. Feb 5, 2016 at 9:16 PM
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    Had a '00 4 and it was great, this one has a bit more push. I dig it.
     
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  13. Feb 5, 2016 at 9:18 PM
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    I'm honestly impressed with how much push even the 2.7 has on my Reg cab. Can't imagine the 6
     
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  14. Feb 5, 2016 at 9:21 PM
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    It's not that much more, honestly from what I remember but quite adequate.
     
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  15. Feb 5, 2016 at 9:25 PM
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    Where do you guys usually source your sheet metal?
     
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  16. Feb 5, 2016 at 9:31 PM
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    I have to shitcan that toolbox as well, more holes to fill on the bedrails. The bed looks good under the liner (hallelujah) so that will be sprayed at work.
     
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  17. Feb 5, 2016 at 9:35 PM
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    Ooooooooooooohhh.... nice!

    What's wrong with the Jeep in the background? It doesn't like inclement weather?
     
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  18. Feb 5, 2016 at 9:41 PM
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    I needed a truck and I have several other vehicles so the Jeep had to go. I just wish the tacoma fit in the garage as well as the jeep did.
     
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  19. Feb 5, 2016 at 9:49 PM
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    I'm sure it seems pretty slow compared to that crotch rocket.:bikewheelie:

    That is one sweet looking truck! Congrats!
     
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    Hey thanks Looiz
     
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