Build Thread: Sixstringsteve's 2002 Tacoma double cab: Carlos

[sixstringsteve]

I have no doubt in this, I just wish I could be there to either burn my hands or at least see the glowing steel as you drive away.

Same. I should have all the kinks worked out by the time you get back.

 

[sixstringsteve]

whew, what a productive day. It's sad, my body is getting used to going to bed at 2 AM now...

As Brian predicted, I didn't get everything done that I set out to, but I got most of it done. The frame stiffeners are welded and painted, and the rear add-a-leafs are in. Add a leafs are always a pain, and on one side I put it all back together only to realize one of my overload leafs was upside down. D'oh! So that took an extra hour to fix.

The list is getting shorter. Here's what needs to be done tomorrow:
- build rack for tent
- trim rear fender flares

And on Friday:
- put interior back together
- install front flares
- clean and wash the truck
- possibly install rear bump stops
- leave for FYTO

 

[sixstringsteve]

After so many cold nights lying on the cement floor wrenching, freeze your tail off is going to feel.like sweat your tail off. I don't know how I've.avoided the flu that had been going around.

 

[Kevin B.]

After so many cold nights lying on the cement floor wrenching, freeze your tail off is going to feel.like sweat your tail off. I don't know how I've.avoided the flu that had been going around.

It's been flirting with me, my throat has been tickling and sore for a couple days now. The next house I buy WILL have a decent sized insulated garage, if not a full-on shop.

 

[Cascadia]

After so many cold nights lying on the cement floor wrenching, freeze your tail off is going to feel.like sweat your tail off. I don't know how I've.avoided the flu that had been going around.

You haven't gotten the flu because you've been locked away from the world in your garage.

 

[sixstringsteve]

You haven't gotten the flu because you've been locked away from the world in your garage.

 

[B2-Bomber]

my rig build was supposed to take a month ( i was off work, and wrenched day and night ) that was july 2009, it then morphed into "i'll be done november 1st...."

i drove it the first time mother's day 2010, and spent the following month working out all the bugs that manifested themselves on the first trip

i feel your pain, it always takes longer than expected

 

[Gravy]

carpet strikeoffs work nice as garage work pads

 

[sixstringsteve]

I actually finished it a lot faster than I thought. I didn't think it would be remotely possible to get this truck done by FYTO, but with all the wrenching parties and late nights with kyle and frieed, we're there. Just a few more things to button up. It drives better on the freeway than stock, which is always a good thing.

 

[sixstringsteve]

carpet strikeoffs work nice as garage work pads

That's a good idea.

 

[sixstringsteve]

A few initial impressions with the add a leafs...

The truck sits at least an inch taller on the back. The stance is great with the 2882s, but the ride is a little stiff unloaded. It should be.just.right.after I add the winch and bumper up front, and the rtt on the back.

 

[Greg]

Truck looks great Steve! I love the KM2's and the black factory Toyota wheels, nice combo.

 

[TJDukit]

Looks really good Steve.

 

[sixstringsteve]

Thanks guys. The build has taken a bit longer than I planned because I find myself not working and just staring at it too often. It looks even better in person.

 

[Bart]

Great looking truck and nice job on the build. That looks nice enough to keep for a while.

 

[Strautins]

I love the first gens!! Sometimes I wonder if I should have built one of those instead of a 2nd gen

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Looking really good Steve!

 

[Rot Box]

Looks great!

 

[sixstringsteve]

Great looking truck and nice job on the build. That looks nice enough to keep for a while.

Thanks, I agree. I cab already tell this is the right rig for me. I feel really good about it. I plan on keeping it around for a long time.

 

[Cascadia]

Sexy!!