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

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My roommate has to jlw7 10"s powered with a jl 1000 watt and a rockford T3 components... whenever I need a bass fix Ill get in his car

 

I didn't die...and it's not a match, sadly, but I am now the owner of an "old man tan"...or is it light gold??? topper


New (Used) "Old Man Tan" Topper, FOR THE WIN!!! by Kathy / Analog Soul Photography, on Flickr

Doesn't look too bad...but I hate gold, so we'll see how long it lasts in this color. At least it's fairly close to my color and light enough that it won't get super wicked hot in the Florida sun.

The guy I bought it from had it on a green DC, so obviously he was the second owner. He didn't know the brand because it's got no identification on it that I can see. The windows had been blacked (literally) with black paint by the original owner...so I talked him down a bit on price because of the work I'd have to do to get it where I would like it window-wise...I'd like to see out of them at least some.

It's a pretty good model with two locks on the rear hatch, carpeted interior, third brake light, and interior light. I've only seen one set of black/red wires though...wonder which light they're for.

Overall I'm happy, I've got a weather proof cover over the back of my truck and also pretty secure...so it's all good.

 

We're glad you didn't die, good find.

 

so why did u pull the trigger on them? benefits over replacing with oem?

 

Skids, skids, get your skids!
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/gr...ifs-transmission-skid-plates.html#post6740932

 

Finally finished the carrier. It's in primer dying but here it is

 

I was driving down the highway this morning and noticed some vibration & a strange noise coming from the driver's side. Before I could pull off to investigate I noticed a roaring sound accompanied by violent shaking & a strange odor.

I thought I was going to lose control, but got it over to the shoulder before any major damage occurred. Turns out I was having a blow out, but I suppose it could have been worse...I could've blown a hole in my shorts.

Can anyone recommend some really good upholstery cleaner?

 

Leather armrest cover. Still wrapping it.
Cheap too leather (fake) was on clearance only $2.14

 

Those corner lights get moisture in them, that's what came on my truck and half the blinker spot is filled:/

 

lol. love those mods you do that you dont end up liking

 

Mine haven't yet. The factory ones did though.

 

Began working on the in cab snorkel mod and got a little carried away haha

 

I bought them a long time ago. Don't remember why. Almost just put them up for sale but figured i might as well try them haha

Benefits are instant torque. None is lost when the motor twists.

Down side are vibes. Although at idle they aren't that bad. For me the worse part is when i pull away in 1st gear. Vibes hit a certain frequency that really rattles the cab in a nosiey way.

yea especially with how much of a PITA these were.

Oh well. Ill leave em on for a while before i decide.

 

Just like this armrest looked easy what a PITA

 

Made a summer to-do list for my truck, in my boredom.

 

Looks good

 

so ur intake is routed under the dash? why not do a real snorkel?

 

Yeah mine have been good so far as well

 

That's the plan. ARB/Safari snorkels cost too much and it's hard to make a homemade one not look like crap IMO.

 

I didn't realize a snorkel was $400. That's a lot!