Yan's RR Taco BUILD

06 TRD SPORT Double Cab Long Bed...



I have had this truck going on 3 weeks and here what i have so far. Came with the flip back tonneau cover.

Custom Tailgate Lock, cost me $3.67.











Bed Lights $15.00











In the process of building a fun little project for the bed.. A custom storage box made out of 1/2in birch using no nails at all. Dove Tails and glue

42" width 18" depth 15" Tall

With metal handels and hinges cost so far is $76 including 4x8 1/2in birch

Here is what i have so far, more pics coming on this....









V3 Rear View Back Up Camera FREE got it as a present... Installed the camera where the license plate goes. And installed the screen in the visor... kinda looks like crap haha but im gonna make a frame that goes around it so it looks better!



Now the FREE Tire Gate i got that everyone hates... a hitch shackle...



New wheels and tires should be here early next week
285/70/17 BFG All Terrains and 17x8 Teflon American Racing Mojaves
Got these bad boys from cincitytaco


Along with a 3in procomp sus lift and weathertech floor liners!

Oh yeah and a soft topper coming soon!

 

thnx will have more pics of the box build tomorrow!

 

Why the wood box??

 

Wood box is a fun project i wanted to build... I wanted a storage box in the truck but don't feel like spending more than 100 dollars... So im building one! I'll prolly end up rhino lining the box as well.

 

Very nice. Dovetails? Do I detect a woodworker? Did you cut with a saw prior, or just use the chisel and guide block? Half blinds or through?

 

I just learned how to cut dove tails... actually still being taught... I used a japanese hand saw to cut the angels then chiseled my way through... It's a long process but will be one hell of a sturdy and good looking box. What are half blinds or through? sorry new to wood working?

 

Neat! The tire rack looks out of place, not bad by any means just kinda out of place. Everything else looks sweet though!

 

Yeah there is a whole thread on why everyone hates it hhah its growing on me and will def look better with the future mods to come!

 

Great start!

 

No problem. A half blind is when you can't see the tail from the front (used on drawers and such) like below. A through is when the tail goes all the way through (hence the name). I use a Japanese hand saw for mine too. Practice definitely makes perfect for dovetails. Congrats for going the hand tool over power tool route!

Half Blinds


Through

 

mine are through... wow that looks amazing awesome work!

 

I wish I could take credit for them. Just Googled the images. I'm far to new at doing them to post any of my own work. Maybe soon...

 

well... this is what 6 hours of work and a little patience looks like...


















I have about 10 or so more hours in this thing... Making a couple trays to fit inside for tools, a nice lid, hinges, sanding, glueing, more sanding, and a nice marine or outdoor varnish! I don't think i could paint it after putting all that work into it... You wouldn't be able to see the craftsmanship... But if i rhino lined it... it would def look good in the back of the bed!

 

Very nice work. I hoped you used a waterproof glue like Titebond III or something similar. The Rhino liner would totally cover the worksmanship, but the marine varnish would look awesome, like those wooden boats you see sometimes.

 

finished building my matching custom motorcycle trailer! this sucker is awesome... it folds and can be put in the garage standing upright...

 

Yan. Hell Yeah! Awesome work on that trailer. Great looking truck too.

Funny looking tire-rack but it's all good! (why not just keep the tire under the truck?)

 

thanks

tire rack was free...

i love this trailer im gonna test her out... tomorrow and take better pics of her...

 

I wanna know what kinda bike ya got!