Retro Tacoma build

[Throwback SR5]

Started to build my Tacoma in homage to the first gen Pickups on the '80s. Mostly because I had to sell my 1980 Pickup and wanted to scratch an itch of still owning something unique, while still keeping it an all-around truck.

 

[knightacoma]

Looks good in your profile picture. Post more pics!

 

[Tacomadad18]

Welcome to Tacoma3g!

What is your current setup on the truck? Post some pics when you can!

 

[Throwback SR5]

Here's what I have so far:

A SouthernStyle Offroad Slimline bumper with Warn VR10

TRD Baja wheels wrapped in General Grabber A/T at 265/70 with Old Man Emu Nitrocharger suspension. The shell was bought used courtesy of Trudogtrails.

Inside the bed is a Rago bed panel and Victory 4x4 side panel.

And lastly, I attached some vintage Toyota emblems along with the black inserts for the Tacoma indentation.

 

[Throwback SR5]

Made a couple of additions to the truck.
First add-on was a roof rack by Victory 4x4, installed by Mule Expedition Outfitters.

 

[Throwback SR5]

Followed with that a new grille from TacoVinyl that was a h.

 

[Biohazard]

Nice. Retro Decals are fun.

 

[Mr. Nobody]

Looks killer. Love the retro vibe. Overall am extremely unique style going on here. I dig it. ,

 

[Throwback SR5]

It's been a while, but I've updated my truck some more. I replace the Southern Style Offroad bumper with the CBI Offroad Covert bumper with an additional 30' light bar from Baja Designs. My roof rack now has the XL linkable installed to continue with the retro vibe. The back jump seats are completely gone thanks to the rear seat delete kit from Goose Gear and the guys at Squirrel Concepts, who also installed removable bed storage with the wood pattern to go with the truck. I replaced the TRD Baja wheels for larger Fifteen52 Analog HD wheels and BFGoodrich K02s, since General Grabber AT/Xs were sold out in San Diego. I also had the Rigd Supply Ultraswing installed with the Jerry Rig for extra fuel/water, depending on the trip.
The truck has been regeared to 4.88 for the extra weight and has been tuned once to allow for the transmission and engine to put out a bit more power and cooperate better. I also got a pneumatic rear locker when I got the gears done for that extra piece of mind.

 

[Bird dog]

Nice setup. Have to be loving the re-gear and locker upgrade.

 

[Throwback SR5]

The re-gear has been a godsend, and the locker has helped with deep snow and the more technical trails.

 

[Trudog]

That canopy looks awesome and familiar are you still stationed in Washington?

 

[Throwback SR5]

That canopy looks awesome and familiar are you still stationed in Washington?

Not anymore, I got moved back down to San Diego for the remainder of my contract.