Finally - I’m dropping off the topper for paint tomorrow

"MUSASHI66" (musashi66) 06/24/2020 at 17:39 • Filed to: None

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Next step, buy a buffer and polish the rest of the truck. She’s in amazing shape for being parked outside for 19 years, baking in the Colorado sun and being covered with ice and snow. I’m bummed my dad backed into a pillar and bent the rear bumper.  I might get a custom bumper with a tire and gas can carrier and replace the OEM piece. 

I removed  the trim from the front fender as the clips basically disintegrated - new clips were supposed to come today. 

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > MUSASHI66 06/24/2020 at 17:53

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I love that gen of Tundra. The paint does not usually hold up that well. What’s the color called?

Color matched cap is good.

My dad’s 02 TRD

TRD flares make it look so much better. Keep your eyes out in a junkyard. All post facelift ones had them.

farscythe - makin da cawfee! > MUSASHI66 06/24/2020 at 17:53

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what colour are you going for?

im thinking fire truck red would be interesting

MUSASHI66 > Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available 06/24/2020 at 17:55

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Platinum metallic. Trust me, I’ve been looking. Those flares sell for $400+ these days. I found some good aftermarket ones for $400 or so as well, might get them later. Had to get spacers for the larger tires and now they stick out. 

MUSASHI66 > farscythe - makin da cawfee! 06/24/2020 at 17:57

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I’m just painting the topper to match the truck. If I keep her forever, I’d paint her either Toyota Cement or Toyota Army Green. Cement would go better with the blue-ish interior. 

WasGTIthenGTOthenNOVAnowbacktoGTI > Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available 06/24/2020 at 17:58

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A buddy in high school had one new (rich family, this was like 2005 ) he rolled it with me in the passenger seat while driving like an ass on a dirt backroad. Good times.

farscythe - makin da cawfee! > MUSASHI66 06/24/2020 at 17:59

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i kinda figured....im just being a pain in the arse today

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > MUSASHI66 06/24/2020 at 17:59

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I love the aggressive stance they give the truck without being over the top. I love the look you've got going on. How many miles? My dad's is just 8,000 miles away from the big 300,000.

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > WasGTIthenGTOthenNOVAnowbacktoGTI 06/24/2020 at 18:02

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This was the truck to have in 2001. You don't see many with paint still left on them but I love those things. I don't believe it has ever been on more than a dirt road and once it climbed a moderately steep dirt incline.

MUSASHI66 > Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available 06/24/2020 at 18:16

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145000 miles. I recon I’ll just keep her forever, if the frame doesn’t rot. She was my first new vehicle purchase after moving to states.

I really need to get her on stands and POR30 the frame. 

MUSASHI66 > Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available 06/24/2020 at 18:17

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I still think these are the best sized trucks - especially 2005-2006 DC models with upgrade engine and transmission. 

dogisbadob > MUSASHI66 06/24/2020 at 18:22

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what’s wrong with it now?

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > MUSASHI66 06/24/2020 at 18:25

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They will run forever. The only danger is the rust susceptible frame. I’ve known this chassis and engine combo to go well past 300,000 without any issues. One owner says he recommended a Sequoia to a friend who is still driving trouble free at 500,000 miles.

And the size is perfect. Bi g bed that doesn’t give up too much interior room. Can still fit 5 in a pinch without too much discomfort. The fake leather interior isn’t particularly durable, though brown is better looking. Great color options too.

Where were you living before you moved here?

MUSASHI66 > dogisbadob 06/24/2020 at 19:01

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It was free, painted the wrong color, and all the clear coat is gone. I don’t want to be “that guy” in my nice neighborhood- it’s enough  that in driving a 20 year old truck, might as well look good.

MUSASHI66 > Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available 06/24/2020 at 19:03

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I loved in Serbia.

Yeah, engine and tranny are bulletproof. Frame... let’s just say I could really use a wire brush, angle grinder, and a few gallons of por30. 

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > MUSASHI66 06/24/2020 at 19:36

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Has it already had the frame replaced for that recall?

Also,

“ I loved in Serbia.”

Interesting. Did you buy the most American vehicle you could find on purpose? What made you want a full sized pickup truck?

TheRealBicycleBuck > farscythe - makin da cawfee! 06/24/2020 at 20:13

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I think you need to go lie down before you get all wilty  and faint again.

LastFirstMI is my name > MUSASHI66 06/24/2020 at 21:05

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If you don’t mind my asking, what kind of prep are  they doing and what is it going to cost? 

MUSASHI66 > Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available 06/24/2020 at 21:58

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No frame recall. It’s not rusted enough. Just surface rust for now.

My damned autocorrect does love instead of live 99% of time. I lived in states for 2 years or so before I bought it. I had a 1999 Taurus SHO before that and I just liked the Tundra. 

MUSASHI66 > LastFirstMI is my name 06/24/2020 at 21:59

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No clue on the prep, and it should be $400 if I’m remembering it right . I can’t find the paper quote and I didn’t ask today when I called.

There is no clear coat left, so they should be able to lightly sand, mask the windows and go at it. 

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > MUSASHI66 06/24/2020 at 22:15

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If you want to type love it says live and vice versa. Same.

I’m just picturing your friends back in Serbia when you told them you’ve bought a brand new American sized pickup truck. Is yours the 4.2 (4._ ?_ ) V8? Fantastic engine. SHOs are awesome but a very different experience.

Does the frame replacement offer ever expire? Do they even still do them? 

MUSASHI66 > Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available 06/24/2020 at 22:30

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Yeah, frame offer expires. I don’t think I’ll need one, if I get my ass in gear and mitigate the issue. I have a whole week off at the end of June and beginning of July. I should put it in stands and get it done.

My friends had no frame of reference for the Tundra. 

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > MUSASHI66 06/24/2020 at 22:38

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You could just let them replace it under warranty and probably get a loaner during that time. Is there a threshold for them to consider it bad enough? I’d want to stay proactive on it. Or did the offer already expire?

I imagine it must be kind of funny to explain you drive a slightly luxed  up utility vehicle because it is fun and not all that expensive to keep on the road. That bed can haul tons of crap too.

MUSASHI66 > Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available 06/24/2020 at 23:10

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Offer expired years ago, and this frame wouldn’t qualify anyway. Requirement was to be able to jam a screwdriver through the frame.

I use the truck as my primary dog hauler, but we’ve been gardening a ton since we bought the new house so it gets used often. Now, luxed up... that’s a stretch. Fabrics seats, power windows, ac. I installed touch screen stereo with car play to replace the old cassette player. This is far far from luxed up.