Doc's 05 Tacoma Build Thread

[Dave Bennett]

There is a nasty rumor that I painted the truck a different color. This is pure bull

(crappy iPhone pic from 27FEB11))

 

[TangoBlue]

There is a nasty rumor that I painted the truck a different color. This is pure bull

Right... I think I saw that same picture like 2 years ago. At least you could have put a newspaper in front of it.

I think the desert MARPAT pattern looks nice, anyway.

 

[Dave Bennett]

SoCal Desert Rendezvous 2011

The new setup is working GREAT! The Kelty Cartarp stood up to some impressive gusts and strong, steady winds. It's a keeper. The Camp Mate chuck box works very well BUT... I think I'm going to sell it since I came home with a truck full of Snow Peak (the Iron Grill Table ).

 

[Dave Bennett]

OVX 11 Road Trip Preps

I'm at 86,500 Miles so I went ahead and threw on new OEM rear drum brake shoes because one shoe had a bad edge showing (replaced early, 30%+ remaining on old shoes). I had replaced the front pads at 60K and they still show about 90% remaining. I also rotated the tires again (I try to rotate every 5K). I'll throw some new Denso spark plugs in there after this road trip and am looking to do the belt/hoses/coolant and brake fluids this summer (90K or so).

She's all ready to roll out to Amado!

 

[ETAV8R]

Let me know about the chuckbox when you're ready to get rid of it.

 

[TangoBlue]

She's all ready to roll out to Amado!

So is mine... 6 hours and I hit the road with sbly and his 200 series LC. See you there!

OBTW, the new shelter rig you have there is looking good. Some 4 inch tree branches, a bucket to catch gas from unsuspecting motorists and you're GTG.

 

[Dave Bennett]

So is mine... 6 hours and I hit the road with sbly and his 200 series LC. See you there!

OBTW, the new shelter rig you have there is looking good. Some 4 inch tree branches, a bucket to catch gas from unsuspecting motorists and you're GTG.

:elkgrin:

See you there!

 

[slimjim]

I just got finished with all 153 pages of your build thread. All I got to say is I admire your attention to detail and innovation on everything.

When I get back from this desert toward the end of this year, I'm going to be buying an '09ish taco dbl 4wd trd off road. Your build thread has put a lot of ideas in my head... Looking forward to seeing your future mod's.

 

[Dave Bennett]

I just got finished with all 153 pages of your build thread. All I got to say is I admire your attention to detail and innovation on everything.

When I get back from this desert toward the end of this year, I'm going to be buying an '09ish taco dbl 4wd trd off road. Your build thread has put a lot of ideas in my head... Looking forward to seeing your future mod's.

Thanks, hit me up if you need help with anything and, Welcome to ExPo!

 

[slimjim]

don't know if you've ever heard of customtacos.com i've been on there for the past 7 years. but they've died down a lot since then. When I get back to the states, first things first... gotta buy another taco. lol.

 

[Dave Bennett]

don't know if you've ever heard of customtacos.com i've been on there for the past 7 years. but they've died down a lot since then. When I get back to the states, first things first... gotta buy another taco. lol.

Yep, I've lurked around most every Toyota site there is over the years.

 

[SFROMAN]

Doc,
Can you post up a close up picture of how you attach the Kelty Tarp to the back of your rig?


Thanks in advance
DEL

 

[Dave Bennett]

Doc,
Can you post up a close up picture of how you attach the Kelty Tarp to the back of your rig?


Thanks in advance
DEL

I installed these small utility tracks to connect the Car Tarp to, easy project and cheap! These are also available from Load Tamer
http://www.easternmarine.com/Aluminum-Super-Track-Kit-ST6/

 

[SFROMAN]

Doc,

:beer:


Gracias

 

[Dave Bennett]

OVX 11 Pics

Sealed up during the day to keep the dust out, note the new cleaner look sans decals

Generous shade area provided by Kelty, Gear's new Snow Peak Iron Grill Table in the foreground

Fine tequilas enroute to happy hours with Al Walter

Nightfall in Amado, AZ