I love how genuine this journey has been. Really refreshing to watch a group of friends tackle on a project of this magnitude without so much obvious production and commercials. Keep up the great work and thanks for inviting us along. Subscribed.
Considering how TRASHED the truck was, you guys should give those front body mounts around the radiator a real good look. They're known to crack a lot with heavy abuse off-road, which this truck has definitely seen.
The setting for all this is amazing in you’re own garage doing you’re own work and showing all of it in 1 video shorter than 20 mins. I’m glad I found this series
Just found your channel, love the videos and the content! Tacos are great trucks and this is a good story on fixing one up, especially because newer trucks being messed up like this are uncommon
Bought a 19’ with a bad engine last week, found your videos yesterday and thankful to see someone that actually shows doing an engine, any tips or things you missed before taking out?
Love these small Channels, it’s genuine people that are learning as they go . Working in a small garage with minimal tools and still get things done !!
Seriously!!! A lot of money was put into this truck for it to just be destroyed by the previous owner. One good thing is if you decide to wheel it you won’t have to worry about trail damage.
This whole video is genuine down to earth. Blue collar and 🇺🇸 American. I'm all for it. I could see my self working in your garage and that's the type of content I like the most. Great job guys
Love the work you did on that Taco. I relate to your $ calculation at the end, and how you left cost of labor out. That's how I know you enjoyed doing that work, you'd do it for free.
I just found your channel, I've subscribed. Please, keep these coming, you're crushing it! I really enjoyed these 3 Tacoma uploads, I cannot wait to see more.
These Tacoma videos are great. Crazy that someone went through all the work to make that truck what it was just to turn it into a cat shit box. Thanks for recording these and putting them up! Very entertaining.
I’m impressed. Keep doing these videos. Or More videos on the truck. You and your team did it so quick and easy. Y’all brought the truck back to life. Congrats guys! Cheers!! Great job!
Nice job you guys. I have a 2017 Tacoma with 53,000 miles on it, it's a great truck. Mine is stock with 265/75/r15's on it and it made it to the Maze district in Canyonlands NP and back no problem at all! I might put a 2 or 3 inch lift on it at some point. I put a shell on mine and built a sweet drawer system on it. I was thinking about making a UA-cam video on the drawer system but haven't gotten around to it yet.
I really enjoy watching this truck come together. Not sure why. lol Your very confident with the way you approach each task. It's an awesome gift I wish I had. 👍👍
So envious of this kind of project, wish I had the resources and knowledge. Great videos, it's cool watching you guys work. Thanks for sharing this journey.
Wish I had half the knowledge and ability. Glad to find the channel. Had my 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee for over 10 years. It needs a lot of work. So looking at a Tacoma or 4Runner replacement. Always good seeing the inside rather than just the exterior.
I love WJs! Just sold a 2002 Limited 4.7L HO with quadratrac. Mine had a 3” lift and some 32s. They’re awesome vehicles and wouldn’t hesitate buying one again.
I used to own a 2020 Tacoma, don't worry about the Charging System Warning. It is a generic warning that pops up if the truck is "On" but the engine isn't running. Basically letting you know that the battery will drain over time. Good job fixing it up!
Nice work! You made headlines on the TacomaWorld forum so there a bunch of guys following this project over there. Can't wait to see the rest of the small remaining items getting taken care of and you taking this thing for a spin. Love following these types of projects by us home garage mechanics. Thanks for documenting this and sharing.
Very cool project and videos. I bought a little 01 Tacoma a couple years back that I thought took the award for the nastiest interior and bed, but this one may have had it beat when you bought it. Thankfully mine had a decent engine. I probably wouldn't be able to do all the work you're doing.
Great video series on this neglected rebuild you got going! That is a crazy price for a used engine though - would have guessed $1,500 but guess thats the Tacoma parts market...
Hey Mike, love the project so far! I have a few extra parts and pieces from my 2020 Tacoma I could donate to your cause if you're interested. I have new oem all weather floor mats for the front, a lightly used gauge cluster clear plastic lense, like new oem tail lights, trd off road oem grill. You can have what you want for the project, I'll even ship. Need to clear the stuff out of my garage, it's all just taking up space at the moment. LMK
Man just found your channel. Really fun to watch young friends learn how to work on there toys. Really reminds me of being that age. Great stuff man. Keep up the good fight!
Honestly super impressed with how fast you did all that work. I know this truck still has alot of work but this will be a sweet truck
Bro, this is crazy! This is soo sick especially cause you’re doing the work yourself! This is awesome! Keep the videos coming!
That's a slap in the face when a Ford Ranger is picking up a replacement Tacoma engine.
I love how genuine this journey has been. Really refreshing to watch a group of friends tackle on a project of this magnitude without so much obvious production and commercials. Keep up the great work and thanks for inviting us along.
Subscribed.
Considering how TRASHED the truck was, you guys should give those front body mounts around the radiator a real good look. They're known to crack a lot with heavy abuse off-road, which this truck has definitely seen.
Dude its insane how much you know and how confident you are, really love how its coming out. Your knowledge is seriously something else
Thank you!
The setting for all this is amazing in you’re own garage doing you’re own work and showing all of it in 1 video shorter than 20 mins. I’m glad I found this series
Just found your channel, love the videos and the content! Tacos are great trucks and this is a good story on fixing one up, especially because newer trucks being messed up like this are uncommon
Thanks for watching!
Congrats 👍👍👍👍glad you got it running, I'm a taco owner myself 2nd gen 2011...love your content 🤟🤟🤟🤟
Bought a 19’ with a bad engine last week, found your videos yesterday and thankful to see someone that actually shows doing an engine, any tips or things you missed before taking out?
Love these small Channels, it’s genuine people that are learning as they go . Working in a small garage with minimal tools and still get things done !!
When that engine turned and purred man it sounded amazing
Smoko by the Chats in the background is mint.. Aussie represent
Just need to mention that the fact that you were playing “The Chats” on the speaker made the channel so much better
I admire the hard work you do. May God put you on the right path
The machining of the flywheel is impressive!!!
Honestly really enjoy watching. Y’all are entertaining and very quick!
Good work, just a bunch of men having a good time.
That sweet sweet sound afterwards!!
Looking forward to the rest of this series! Also would be interested in the story behind this truck if you have it
Same! I’m dying to know lol.
Seriously!!! A lot of money was put into this truck for it to just be destroyed by the previous owner. One good thing is if you decide to wheel it you won’t have to worry about trail damage.
I’d bet that it was some spoiled brat that bought it with daddys money, daddy probably bought them a new 2022 by now
Drugs have to be involved
1:50 lol it's like a mix of panic but calmness in his voice. subbed, i'm liking this series
Love the non stop beer drinking in these vids.
What a great crew you’ve got. Ahhhh to be young again.
They’re a bunch of great friends.
Youre a pioneer man. We are all watching and learning from you!
This whole video is genuine down to earth. Blue collar and 🇺🇸 American. I'm all for it. I could see my self working in your garage and that's the type of content I like the most. Great job guys
Dang I thought that the truck would've fought you some more with that new engine install. I'm glad that it went pretty well!
Lol. Your buddy Matt Damon from Wish cracks me up every time😆
"Im not sure if thats what its supposed to do. Its fuckin spinning bro." Lol love this series. The cleaning vid alone was worth it. Keep after it!
Thank you!
Glad it's running, fun video to watch.
Love the work you did on that Taco. I relate to your $ calculation at the end, and how you left cost of labor out. That's how I know you enjoyed doing that work, you'd do it for free.
Feels nice to hear it run after seeing where it started. Good job Mike!
Good job guys,keep it up!!!.
Cheers from Lake Elsinore CA.
I just found your channel, I've subscribed. Please, keep these coming, you're crushing it! I really enjoyed these 3 Tacoma uploads, I cannot wait to see more.
Thank you!
Smoko was sick, also amped on how easy that dropped in, stoked for more videos!
That’s always a good feeling getting something back up and running 👍
Good deals, good work with good friends...good times1
These Tacoma videos are great. Crazy that someone went through all the work to make that truck what it was just to turn it into a cat shit box. Thanks for recording these and putting them up! Very entertaining.
I’m impressed. Keep doing these videos. Or
More videos on the truck. You and your team did it so quick and easy. Y’all brought the truck back to life. Congrats guys! Cheers!! Great job!
Nice job you guys. I have a 2017 Tacoma with 53,000 miles on it, it's a great truck. Mine is stock with 265/75/r15's on it and it made it to the Maze district in Canyonlands NP and back no problem at all! I might put a 2 or 3 inch lift on it at some point. I put a shell on mine and built a sweet drawer system on it. I was thinking about making a UA-cam video on the drawer system but haven't gotten around to it yet.
Digging the series, straight to the point, beginner friendly explanations, interesting and well spoken.
Sadly After 3 Back Surgeries My Wrenching Days Are Over ! I'll Just Watch You ! Rob
Awesome work fellas! DIY is the way to go. 🍻
"found this little crack" *welds it together* hahahahahaa made me laugh KEEP IT UP BRO!!
I really enjoy watching this truck come together. Not sure why. lol Your very confident with the way you approach each task. It's an awesome gift I wish I had. 👍👍
You guys did well. Amazing work pulling out tge motor n putting back a new used motor in.
Mike, You are now the tacoma boss 🥇 👑
So envious of this kind of project, wish I had the resources and knowledge. Great videos, it's cool watching you guys work. Thanks for sharing this journey.
I do love these videos your doing the walk thru so badass..
1:53 His reaction is so good.
Wish I had half the knowledge and ability. Glad to find the channel. Had my 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee for over 10 years. It needs a lot of work. So looking at a Tacoma or 4Runner replacement. Always good seeing the inside rather than just the exterior.
I love WJs! Just sold a 2002 Limited 4.7L HO with quadratrac. Mine had a 3” lift and some 32s. They’re awesome vehicles and wouldn’t hesitate buying one again.
obsessed w this series. Can’t wait to see it finished
Saving yourself a solid 15-20k and got to build it yourself and get familiar. Awesome!
Glad you got that running !
You remind me when I was younger working on my old nissan pickup with my friends drinking beer. Heck ya buddy!
So glad I found this channel
Love this series so far. Want one of these trucks more than anything, cool to see such a cool truck getting a second chance.
Just found this today and loving these videos! 2 hours south to San Jose, sounds like we might be from the same area! 🤘🏼
NIce, happy for you guys. Found my self cheering when yall got the engine to start up.
Stoked you’ve got the New motor in, hoping everything gets squared away soon and ready to ride in style
I used to own a 2020 Tacoma, don't worry about the Charging System Warning. It is a generic warning that pops up if the truck is "On" but the engine isn't running. Basically letting you know that the battery will drain over time. Good job fixing it up!
Good point, it slipped my mind at the time! Thanks!
Nice work! You made headlines on the TacomaWorld forum so there a bunch of guys following this project over there. Can't wait to see the rest of the small remaining items getting taken care of and you taking this thing for a spin. Love following these types of projects by us home garage mechanics. Thanks for documenting this and sharing.
Love the series so far. Informative. little bit of home movie vibes, which is awesome. Super impressed with the quick turnaround so far.
Sick! I got a 01 tacoma that I work on so I love watching this. Keep up the good
Work’
This is going to be a sweet ride when you guys are through with it. Very inspiring to see how far the trucks already came!
awesome! looking forward to more
I love how this process was all in 1 video , no part after part ! Just subscribed ! Love the content
You need to post more, I'm so interested into these vids. Keep it up👌
*LOVING* the videos! Please keep 'em coming.
Great video just subscribed glad I found your channel you are extremely knowledgeable about what you're working on loving the taco project 👍👍
That kid in he blue hoodie had me dying when the engine was spinning 😂
mike seems to cheer up over the course of the video
i lol'd when someone did the Borat "wow-wuh-we-uh"
Super impressed Fella, you guys got it did…looking forward to the rest of the build 😀
This is refreshing to see. I didnt think that they made 20 year olds like this anymore. Especially in california.
You are doing a great job , congrats, I’m still working on my 93 Toyota pickup it has been a long project , Toyotas are great trucks
love this series so far!
Haha just found your channel the other day love the videos please continue to show the progress of the taco 🤙
Very cool project and videos. I bought a little 01 Tacoma a couple years back that I thought took the award for the nastiest interior and bed, but this one may have had it beat when you bought it. Thankfully mine had a decent engine. I probably wouldn't be able to do all the work you're doing.
Subscribed, because I love that you brought back to life a nice truck. Enjoy.
Great video series on this neglected rebuild you got going! That is a crazy price for a used engine though - would have guessed $1,500 but guess thats the Tacoma parts market...
Loving the Tacoma vids! Super cool to see a group of guys my age tackling a dope project like this! Can’t wait to see more
Dang bruh that flywheel looks MINT!
They did a great job!
Hey Mike, love the project so far! I have a few extra parts and pieces from my 2020 Tacoma I could donate to your cause if you're interested. I have new oem all weather floor mats for the front, a lightly used gauge cluster clear plastic lense, like new oem tail lights, trd off road oem grill. You can have what you want for the project, I'll even ship. Need to clear the stuff out of my garage, it's all just taking up space at the moment. LMK
Looking forward for the progress of the truck
Dang... so glad that started and ran smooth ! Nice job. Keep the videos coming
Vids are dope my Man! Also listening to the chats!! Hell yes!
finally a coastie with a youtube channel that doesnt suck! great content brother
The motor spinning on the hoist had me rolling
Following, looking forward to more videos !
6:10 Two guys just fixing an engine with Led Zeppelin playing in the garage.
That sounds like a damn good time
Bro your in it less than 20k hard work pays off 💪
Damn that three part series was super entertaining. Awesome man loved it all enjoy your truck 👏🏻
This is content man, glad the algorithm blessed me
Bless 🙌🏻😂
The Taco is purring like a walrus. lol but great work restoring it back to its formal glory.
that ranger will outlive us all
Can’t wait for the next episode!
Well done dudes, well freaking done!
Man just found your channel.
Really fun to watch young friends learn how to work on there toys.
Really reminds me of being that age. Great stuff man. Keep up the good fight!
Thank you!
I can't wait for ep4 my dude, this is fun to watch, I wish I could help.
I do all my hazmat crimes at dusk haha same here bro
still can't get enough of 1:52 and forward. I could not stop laughing.