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Tacoma

Tacoma

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UPS showed up today with a shockingly small, pricey box from Cool Cruisers of Texas, filled with odd, foreign gaskets, a really big thermostat, some radiator hoses, a clutch master kit, and some drivetrain mounts. Also got a sweet license plate frame hahahahah.

You Toyota people are freakin' crazy. It physically hurts me thinking about how much Chevy stuff I could get for the same price!!!! :rofl::ugh:

so at any rate, now I can get into the replacement motor sitting in the driveway and see what shape the block is in. Joy!!!! it's supposed to be nice out here too. :D
 
Tacoma

Tacoma

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Brian P said:
Your first mistake was using CCOT :)
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They had stuff in stock and don't charge $5 to touch a box.

cruiseroutfit said:
Hoses & Clutch -> NAPA, they stock the Aisin/Koyo parts in their clutch kits

I've got the motor mounts you tard!
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I figured you might, but it was like 3am when I was ordering. :( I am going to need a few things though-- knuckle kits, and.. somethign else I saw on your site. Our NAPA sucks ass out here, they said (and showed me the screen) that they can't get anything. But the PartsPlus can!

SAMI said:
Way to support local business Tacoma.
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I TRIED to buy the gaskets from Kurt!!! he told me to try NAPA, so there. :D
 
phatfoto

phatfoto

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Tacoma said:
You Toyota people are freakin' crazy. It physically hurts me thinking about how much Chevy stuff I could get for the same price!!!! :rofl::ugh:
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Ya know, you are the one that wanted the Cruzah... (Still think its going to be a neat project though!!!)
 
JoeT

JoeT

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aaaahhh isn't it nice to have some Tacoma vs. whatever vehicle he's attempting to fix drama again? :D
 
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Tacoma

Tacoma

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Well, they're pretty neat. I am totally loving the engineering on them-- you can reach the bolts, and things are put together like we'd all want them put together on all our rigs. The vacuum shifter and underdash t-case shifter are pretty goofy, but well-though-out and functional... and removed now. :D I like their modular construction and ease of repair.

I have dreams of rolling around southern UT, top down, bugs in my face, it's going to be great!!! :D
 
Tacoma

Tacoma

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JoeT said:
aaaahhh isn't it nice to have some Tacoma vs. whatever vehicle he's attempting to fix drama again? :D
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I'm not done with the Blazer crossover swap yet. I've got some pics of the steering arm/tierod/ubolt clearance that will make you smile. :D

edit: hey, wtf!! ATTEMPTING!?!?!? -_- why I oughta....
 
Shawn

Shawn

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I have gone through the restoration process of a Cruiser and the advise I would like to offer is simple. Be prepared to spend some cash. Cruiser are not cheep to build. Do yourself a favor and shop wisely.
 
Tacoma

Tacoma

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well %$%$@#^@# I am about $4 away from saying screw it, I'm running a Chevy engine. :D

Pulled the head off the 2f, and the bores are a bit rusty. Not so rusty that the block is wrecked, but for the cost of the machining and new pistons/bearings, I could easily run a Chevy. SO, I am looking for a running 2f that will cost less than a bellhousing and motor mount adapters. :D Cuz like, I've GOT running TBI stuff here. MOOAHAHAH Anyway our resident Cruiser Expert, the singular Kurt, is on it, and I have faith that a suitable 2f long block shall present itself when I need it. In the meantime, disc front axle! Trans regasket and inspection!! interior meddling!!

I am still impressed with the engineering though. Very smart clutch-removal scheme: but kinda sucks taking the trans off when the drivetrain ISN'T in the truck LOL.. and I kept giggling at the 8.75" transmission... that's SO FREAKIN SMALL to a Chevy guy. Anyway. :D :D
 
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