Check out what rolled out of my garage today...

Deserttaco · 10-19-2005, 07:58 PM

That is all...

**cb77DEMELLO** · 10-19-2005, 08:00 PM

You give a new meaning to the words FRANKEN TACO>>LOL

nice! Now come do mine!

spindleshanks · 10-19-2005, 08:00 PM

I...I don't know what to say...

nastynate · 10-19-2005, 08:03 PM

colorful!

tbplus10 · 10-19-2005, 08:08 PM

Looks good, any Tacoma fan will know it's different when they spot the early model grill.

ShowStop · 10-19-2005, 08:11 PM

Ooooo...the colors, the colors.

Lookin good!

jh3 · 10-19-2005, 08:11 PM

Hell Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!

wslytoy · 10-19-2005, 08:11 PM

now if you can just paint it all 1 color? LOL!!

hawaiianbro · 10-19-2005, 08:12 PM

You so stole my door color!

SAR_Squid79 · 10-19-2005, 08:19 PM

Now just get the entire thing Line-X'd and you're done!

Deserttaco · 10-19-2005, 08:25 PM

it'll get painted soon enough. Everything will be the red color. But depending on how much it's going to cost will ultimately decide when it get's painted... Alot of blood, sweat, tears, and my wife threatening to kick my ass, but mostly sweat went into this thing. There are a few loose ends that i need to tie up, and some items that need attention before it's totally done. But I am very pleased with the results.

Specs
97 Extra cab V6 Supercharged enging tranny, T-case and frame
98 Taco rear E-locker
92 Chevy rear springs
81 Wagoneer front axle
86ish reduction unit (Marlin Crawler)
97 hood, core support and grill
95 corner lights
04 cab bed and 3 of the doors
03 front passenger door
02 fenders (Thanks again David)

It has the 04 dash and interior (only running one airbag) and i am using the 04 gauge cluster with the digital speedo/odo

Steve

Oh and no i won't do it for anyone else... :P

tbrown · 10-19-2005, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cb77DEMELLO

You give a new meaning to the words FRANKEN TACO>>LOL

nice! Now come do mine!

It's alive, it's alive!!!!! Nice job guy.

AngryAndy · 10-19-2005, 08:42 PM

Looks awesome Steve!

That older front grille looks awesome with the double cab!

Are there any electrical or other issues still pending??

Glad to see its outta the nest.....now lets get it on the trail!

StemsCornfedTaco · 10-19-2005, 08:45 PM

Wow, that looks awesome. Nice Job.

tcmaboy · 10-19-2005, 08:49 PM

I would say its ugly, but its prettier than mine.

TatonkaII · 10-19-2005, 09:19 PM

ENOUGH SIDE SHOTS/ANGLES ..... getter on the trail...

Munssey · 10-19-2005, 09:27 PM

Screw the paint job... roll that beast just as it is. It's got flavor. Besides, if it's ever stolen, the cops will find it in no time at all.

ARB1977 · 10-19-2005, 09:54 PM

So if someone askes you what year it is what do you tell them? Cool ride. You should take it in to toyota and show them your creation maybe they will give you a job in design.

TatonkaII · 10-19-2005, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Munssey

Screw the paint job... roll that beast just as it is. It's got flavor. Besides, if it's ever stolen, the cops will find it in no time at all.

I was thinking about the scheme being terrible.. but darn if you dont have a point. Think, WHO else actually has the nerve to LEAVE it like that after so much work!!!???????

Id say leave it, ugly, fugly, as it is..

DriftinCO · 10-19-2005, 10:18 PM

LOL yeah that's the first thing that came to my mind too! dang...Young Frankentaco

Doss · 10-19-2005, 10:45 PM

awesome!

spill_02 · 10-19-2005, 10:50 PM

early grill looks great in double cab, its so diverse i love it.
year=95-04

WATRD · 10-19-2005, 10:53 PM

Didn't the Partridge Family drive that around?

Yep, that's the same rig.

Deserttaco · 10-20-2005, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WATRD

Didn't the Partridge Family drive that around?

Yep, that's the same rig.

Hey I told you i was going to do it... Just took me a little longer than I thought.

Deserttaco · 10-20-2005, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angry Andy

Looks awesome Steve!

That older front grille looks awesome with the double cab!

Are there any electrical or other issues still pending??

Glad to see its outta the nest.....now lets get it on the trail!

Yeah, It'll look much better all one color... Maybe i should have Dean Camo it. I doubt that Amber would go for that though. So far i only have two issues with the electrical system. The cruise is DOA (haven't really looked at it) and my Airbag light is on. IT's not the spiral cord, but something else. I'm going to have to do a little troubleshooting to get it working right.

tanKoma · 10-20-2005, 12:38 AM

it looks confusing

Deserttaco · 10-20-2005, 12:39 AM

I'd love to call it FrankenTaco, But we all know there can only be one "FRANKENTACO" Plus it wouldnt be the same. If anyone asks it's a 97, Cause that's what the VIN says it is. I am going to try to take it around tomorrow to get some paint quotes. I don't need anything perfect, but all the same color would be very nice. The reason that it's so many different colors is I am cheap! I used what i could use from the 97, Then i got the fenders cheap, And the door from E-bay. When i set out to do this swap i wanted something Unique. And I think that i got it. not to mention that it's still a 5speed. I'll get some pics when it get's painted up. The Action shots will probably have to wait a few months. I work a weekend shift, and have 2 kids at home that are still pretty young, so my time is limited. But hopefully it'll happen soon.

Deserttaco · 10-20-2005, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tanKoma

it looks confusing

confusing how? Did it make you think?

The way i figure it, Only a select few people will ever notice that it's not right. Most people will never notice that it's got an early Gen Grill and headlights on a late model body style. The people who actually see the difference are the guys i'd like to talk to.

Steve

Mike · 10-20-2005, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norcalvp

I am going to try to take it around tomorrow to get some paint quotes. I don't need anything perfect, but all the same color would be very nice.

Body work and paint isn't really rocket science, you should give it a shot! I am going to start my paint job in a couple weeks.

Later,
....Mike

Brain · 10-20-2005, 01:33 AM

Truck looks awesome Steve!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

Body work and paint isn't really rocket science, you should give it a shot! I am going to start my paint job in a couple weeks.

Later,
....Mike

I think I'm gonna spray my truck soon too. I'll have a lot of time after I'm jobless

10-19-2005, 07:58 PM	#1
Deserttaco www.deserttaco.com Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surprise AZ Posts: 1,762	Check out what rolled out of my garage today... That is all...

10-19-2005, 08:00 PM	#2
cb77DEMELLO Veteran Member TTORA GOLD Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 951 Posts: 2,322	You give a new meaning to the words FRANKEN TACO>>LOL nice! Now come do mine! __________________ DEMELLO OFF-ROAD www.demello-offroad.com Jason@demello-offroad.com

10-19-2005, 08:03 PM	#4
nastynate Don't get Wenzeled Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 1,325	colorful! __________________ Wes For Sale http://www.tacomaterritory.com/forum...d.php?t=136783 Build-up Thread http://www.tacomaterritory.com/forum...d.php?t=133819

10-19-2005, 08:08 PM	#5
tbplus10 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 1,001	Looks good, any Tacoma fan will know it's different when they spot the early model grill. __________________ Tim

10-19-2005, 08:11 PM	#6
ShowStop Member Dismemberer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 12,088	Ooooo...the colors, the colors. Lookin good! __________________ Upcoming SoCal Event: Less fishing...more wheeling! www.socal4x4geocachers.org www.geocaching.com

10-19-2005, 08:11 PM	#7
jh3 Inked up newbie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chatt,TN Posts: 2,093	Hell Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!

10-19-2005, 08:11 PM	#8
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10-19-2005, 08:19 PM	#10
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10-19-2005, 08:25 PM	#11
Deserttaco www.deserttaco.com Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surprise AZ Posts: 1,762	it'll get painted soon enough. Everything will be the red color. But depending on how much it's going to cost will ultimately decide when it get's painted... Alot of blood, sweat, tears, and my wife threatening to kick my ass, but mostly sweat went into this thing. There are a few loose ends that i need to tie up, and some items that need attention before it's totally done. But I am very pleased with the results. Specs 97 Extra cab V6 Supercharged enging tranny, T-case and frame 98 Taco rear E-locker 92 Chevy rear springs 81 Wagoneer front axle 86ish reduction unit (Marlin Crawler) 97 hood, core support and grill 95 corner lights 04 cab bed and 3 of the doors 03 front passenger door 02 fenders (Thanks again David) It has the 04 dash and interior (only running one airbag) and i am using the 04 gauge cluster with the digital speedo/odo Steve Oh and no i won't do it for anyone else... :P

10-19-2005, 08:42 PM	#13
AngryAndy Newbie Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Concord,Ca Posts: 0	Looks awesome Steve! That older front grille looks awesome with the double cab! Are there any electrical or other issues still pending?? Glad to see its outta the nest.....now lets get it on the trail! __________________ "Soupbowl Challenge Winner 2006" 1997 Xtracab SAS Tacoma 1989 SAS 4runner "Project Angry" 2007 FJ Cruiser

10-19-2005, 08:45 PM	#14
StemsCornfedTaco Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Taneytown, Maryland Posts: 671	Wow, that looks awesome. Nice Job. __________________ ~Robby GONE: 1998 Xtra Cab 4x4 2.7L 5 Spd. Lifted and on 33's NEW ARRIVAL: 2006 Ford F-250 SuperDuty, Supercab Longbed 4x4 Im Sorry,...Did I Hurt your Feelings? Let me Call an Ambulance Too Much Peer Pressure... MySpace!

10-19-2005, 08:49 PM	#15
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10-19-2005, 09:19 PM	#16
TatonkaII Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 110	ENOUGH SIDE SHOTS/ANGLES ..... getter on the trail...

10-19-2005, 09:27 PM	#17
Munssey Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 606	Screw the paint job... roll that beast just as it is. It's got flavor. Besides, if it's ever stolen, the cops will find it in no time at all.

10-19-2005, 09:54 PM	#18
ARB1977 I LIVE FOR THIS Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: North Texas Posts: 1,679	So if someone askes you what year it is what do you tell them? Cool ride. You should take it in to toyota and show them your creation maybe they will give you a job in design. __________________ 2002 TACOMA 3.4L 102K AND COUNTING

10-19-2005, 10:18 PM	#20
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10-19-2005, 10:45 PM	#21
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10-19-2005, 10:50 PM	#22
spill_02 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 304	early grill looks great in double cab, its so diverse i love it. year=95-04

10-19-2005, 10:53 PM	#23
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10-20-2005, 12:38 AM	#26
tanKoma The Satanic Panic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hopewell, NJ Posts: 598	it looks confusing __________________ i have too many damn car projects 99 x cab SOLD 02 trans am ws6 1953 bel air rat rod 1950 chevy 3800

10-20-2005, 12:39 AM	#27
Deserttaco www.deserttaco.com Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surprise AZ Posts: 1,762	I'd love to call it FrankenTaco, But we all know there can only be one "FRANKENTACO" Plus it wouldnt be the same. If anyone asks it's a 97, Cause that's what the VIN says it is. I am going to try to take it around tomorrow to get some paint quotes. I don't need anything perfect, but all the same color would be very nice. The reason that it's so many different colors is I am cheap! I used what i could use from the 97, Then i got the fenders cheap, And the door from E-bay. When i set out to do this swap i wanted something Unique. And I think that i got it. not to mention that it's still a 5speed. I'll get some pics when it get's painted up. The Action shots will probably have to wait a few months. I work a weekend shift, and have 2 kids at home that are still pretty young, so my time is limited. But hopefully it'll happen soon.

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