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1999 Toyota Pickup Lowered

March 1, 2008 By KZ Leave a Comment


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Issue
March 2008
Owner
Malcolm Perry
Ride
Remember calling it “Son of a Bitch” a lot J
(1999 Toyota Tacoma)
Photographer
Randall Reynolds

Ride Details

Original Cost
6000
Build Cost
Lost Count
What was the inspiration?
I enjoy building rides, I wanted to build a Mini.
How long did it take you to build?
2 ½ Years and still building
How long have you been building?
8 Years
Your future plans?
My Standard Cab Toyota and I’ve always wanted to build a Honda Wagon
Thanks to
Zack Hotton, Ball Valve (Jason Cable), My wife Chancey Perry
Previous Rides
1996 Dodge Neon

Engine Details

Make
Toyota Tacoma 1999
Cylinders
4
Chrome or polish
Some Chrome/ Some Paint

Driveline Details

Clutch flywheel
Stock
Axle
Out of a 1987 Toyota Pick Up

Chassis Details

Chassis
Custom
Mods to Frame
12” Notch in Rear- Cantilever 4-Link
Frame Builder
Zack Hatton
Drop or lift inches
5” In front and 6” In Rear
Front Shocks
Toxic
Rear Shocks
Toxic
Spindles
2.5” Spindle relocators on front.
Four Link
Cantilever
Compressor Info
2 Viair Compressors
Valve Info
8 Valves
Airbag Info

Firestone 2500

in front and

Firestone 2600

e in rear
Chrome, Paint, or Polish
Block

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type

Dip

Rear Wheel Type
DIP
Front Wheel Size
18”
Rear Wheel Size
18”
Front Tire Size
205/35/18
Rear Tire Size
205/35/18

Paint Details

Color
Silver and White
Paint Type
Crossfire Chevy Bright White and Honda Acura Silver
Graphics Description
2 Tone separated with black pinstripe
Painted By
Malcolm Perry
Graphics By
Malcolm Perry

Body Details

Body Drop
Traditional 3.5” drop
Addon Accessories
36x36” Sliding Rag Top
Body Mods
2001 Tacoma Fenders, Hood, Grill and Front Bumper
Body Mods by
Malcolm Perry

Interior Details

Dashboard
Fiberglassed and painted Silver
Steering Wheel
Autozone Special
Stereo Installed by
Malcolm Perry
Tint Percent
5%
Trunk or Bed
Rolled and Sprayed in liner painted white Describe Upholstery Material/ Color Scheme: Black Suede Any Other Interior Mods: Fiberglassed and Black Suede
Upholstery Description
A to Z custom upholstered (seats only) All the rest Malcolm Perry

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1999 Toyota Pickup

Owned by Malcolm Perry


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Filed Under: Features, March 2008 Tagged With: 2008, Toyota


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