What have you done to your Tacoma today? 1st Gen Edition

Cleaned it.



Found a small screw I lost a month ago. I heard it rattling through the shop vac hose from underneath the passenger floor matt.
Lucky for me I recently cleaned it out and put a new filter in. That's the second time if found that screw in the bottom of the shop vac.

 

Know that one all too well!

 

OK Thanks,

I have the old style sliding switches so this would be a No-Go for me unless the later round knob system can be retrofitted.

Mike

 

Nice upgrade!

Do you have a link for the metal ones you sourced?

Thanks,

Mike

 

These: Exterior Door Handle Set, Front...

$65 Exterior Front Driver & Passenger Door Handle Set, Upgraded Metal, Compatible with 1995-2004 Toyota Tacoma - Textured Black - 69220-35020, 69210-35020, 79345, 91318, 79344, 91319, TO1311117, TO131011

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YQBPHS9?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

Someone with more knowledge than me would have to answer that, but sorry to hear its not plug and play in your instance

 

Installed a new genuine OEM accelerator cable clamp on the 5VZFE
Can't seem to find the other clamp available that would make a sharp pair fit
Is vulcanizing new rubber cushion a possible to do?

 

Earlier HVAC controls (at least thru 1998, I'd assume thru 2000) use push-pull cables to manipulate the various valves and vent doors in the system. Later controls (2001+) use electronic controls and servos. I'm not aware of anyone trying to swap. I doubt it would be easy.

 

Ton of wiring and full center HVAC swap out. be a ton of work for...not much change Id say. But hey, if its worth it to you its worth it. Lot of work though!

 

Finally rhino lined my bed.

 

Didn’t know it was possible, but always thought swapping the radio and climate controls that this guy did was awesome, I’d love to have the radio at eye level like modern vehicles https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/2001-2004-radio-climate-control-relocation.670700/

 

Did you spray or roll?

 

Wish I could do that if I didn't have the damn cable style hvac...

 

Doesn't sound like that "juice" is worth the squeeze for me!

Mike

 

Took the truck to the local Dairy Queen for a Blizzard break after reno activities.

Mike

 

Reno activities? New boot goofin'?
https://youtu.be/xmNfUUFAclw?si=Expr7FcM42ezbPul

 

LOL,

Not Reno, but Reno-vations on houses.

Mike

 

LOL. Running

APSFY 2PCS Exterior Door Handle Front Left Driver and Right Passenger Side Compatible with 1995-2004 Toyota Tacoma| Replaces# 69220-35020, 69210-35020

these before heard of metal replacements, although heard

$31 Exterior Front Driver & Passenger Door Handle Replacement Set - Compatible with 1995-2004 Toyota Tacoma - Textured Black with Keyhole - OEM 69220-35020, 69210-35020

these are good for plastic ones too. They are doing well. Found real solution was to lube internal linkage that had become stiff and stressed the handle so they now work like butter. Thanks for the link to the metal ones should another swap be in the fiture.

 

Swapped out a busted steering rack. I messed up the steering wheel alignment but otherwise was a pretty straightforward job.

 

Finally took my drop in bed liner out, expecting to find some rust and other goodies. Unfortunately, I wasn't surprised.