Thanks, it was definitely a grind to get it done but in the long run it was worth it. Helps to have a second vehicle. I rode my bike to work for 2.5 months
I owned a 2006 and made some updates that helped it a lot. made an extra large air intake and put a larger throttle body on it that gave it about an extra 40 HP at the rear wheels, far better than a cold air intake. I also put larger 4 wheel disc brakes on it. It really helped it stop. Great truck. I traded it in on a Chevy Colorado with the Duramax Diesel in it. But it had just over 300,000 miles on it and was still going strong. I just didn't want to start having to do other major things. I would have gotten another Tacoma, but the power sucks and the brakes are still awful. Looks like you're doing a great job on it. But why didn't you clean up and paint the bottom of the cab and bed? Or clean up and service the transaxle and stuff? I'm guessing the engine and transmission have low miles on them.
I bought the truck with 255K KM on the engine and it came with a crumpled suicide door on the passenger side so I didn't bother with the body or going to the extent of painting the the rear diff and such. The project also ended up costing a bit more than expected...
@@dhlarry1134 Very cool. Seems like a lot of work is all. Everything always costs more than you plan for it to, but it looks like you did a nice job on the frame work.
At about 8:01 minutes, I used some Internal Frame Coating to encapsulate and seal any rust that may have formed on the inside of the tubing. That paint works very well to paint the inside of frames.
Big job nice work my man
That's great man. The soundtrack is spot on, brother Larry
Thank you good sir!
nice work...I wish I had your level of ambition
Thanks, it was definitely a grind to get it done but in the long run it was worth it. Helps to have a second vehicle. I rode my bike to work for 2.5 months
Wow bro, amazing job!
Thanks Peter!
Awesome work man! That’s a huge job. I’m also in bc and taking my 06 to a shop to get refurb.
It’s worthwhile. These trucks could outlast us if it wasn’t for their frame rotting prematurely.
@@dhlarry1134 exactly! I’m only at 145ks, plenty of life left
Thanks for sharing mate.
Thanks for watching..!
I owned a 2006 and made some updates that helped it a lot. made an extra large air intake and put a larger throttle body on it that gave it about an extra 40 HP at the rear wheels, far better than a cold air intake. I also put larger 4 wheel disc brakes on it. It really helped it stop. Great truck. I traded it in on a Chevy Colorado with the Duramax Diesel in it. But it had just over 300,000 miles on it and was still going strong. I just didn't want to start having to do other major things.
I would have gotten another Tacoma, but the power sucks and the brakes are still awful.
Looks like you're doing a great job on it. But why didn't you clean up and paint the bottom of the cab and bed? Or clean up and service the transaxle and stuff? I'm guessing the engine and transmission have low miles on them.
I bought the truck with 255K KM on the engine and it came with a crumpled suicide door on the passenger side so I didn't bother with the body or going to the extent of painting the the rear diff and such. The project also ended up costing a bit more than expected...
@@dhlarry1134 Very cool. Seems like a lot of work is all. Everything always costs more than you plan for it to, but it looks like you did a nice job on the frame work.
It beats working 40hrs a week for some company! It was a fun experience and I would do it all over again if I get the chance
Fluid film the frame now!
I did a once over with linseed oil after the internal paint coating!
They rust from the inside out how they treat that?
At about 8:01 minutes, I used some Internal Frame Coating to encapsulate and seal any rust that may have formed on the inside of the tubing. That paint works very well to paint the inside of frames.