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2002 Toyota Tacoma

May 9, 2014 By Gauge Magazine Leave a Comment

2002 Toyota Tacoma owned by Travis Birchfield

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Issue
May 2014
Owner
TRAVIS BIRCHFIELD
Ride
MEMORY LANE
(2002 2.4 2RZ TACOMA)
Meaning Behind the Name
MURALS OF DIFFERENT LIFE EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE TRUCK
Photographer
LOGAN WADE

Ride Details

Original Cost
8,000
Build Cost
22,000
What was the inspiration?
LOVE OF MINI TRUCKS SINCE THE EARLY 90'S
How long did it take you to build?
SPRING 2010
How long have you been building?
SINCE 1993 21 YEARS
Club Affiliations
TWIZTED INTENTIONS
Your future plans?
94 TOYOTA
Vehicle history
BOUGHT TRUCK HALF FINISHED WITH THE HELP OF GOOD FRIENDS AND MONEY ITS WHERE IT'S AT TODAY
Thanks to
BEN COURLAS, SPECKTACLUR KUSTOM GRAPHICS, PRECISION RIDES, BUTCH LAMBERT, TWIZTED INTENTIONS
Previous Rides
NUMEROUS TOYOTAS

Engine Details

Make
2.4 2RZ 2002
Cylinders
4
Engine Mods
AIR INTAKE
Engine Add Ons
N/A
Chrome or polish
N/A

Driveline Details

Clutch flywheel
AUTO
Torque Converter
N/A
Transfer Case
N/A
Axle
N/A
Gears
TOOK THE REAREND OF AN 84 TOYOTA PICKUP AND REPLACED THE FACTORY REAREND NARROWING IT 3 INCHES
Builder Shop
N/A

Chassis Details

Chassis
Stock
Mods to Frame
C-NOTCH
Frame Builder
BEN COURLAS
Drop or lift inches
AIR RIDE
Front Shocks
MONROE
Rear Shocks
CHROME SHOCKS
Spindles
N/A
Springs
AIR BAGS
Four Link
REVERSE
Compressor Info

Viair 480C Compressor

Valve Info

3/8" SMC Valves 8 Pack

Airbag Info

Slam Specialties RE-6

Slam Specialties RE-7

Other Mods
FIBERGLASS DOOR PANEL, BLOW THROUGH SPEAKER BOX, KICK PANEL WITH 6 1/4 FOSGATE HIGHS
Chrome, Paint, or Polish
BLACK

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type
BLACK WITH STAINLESS LIP
Rear Wheel Type
BLACK WITH STAINLESS LIP
Front Wheel Size
20X8.5
Rear Wheel Size
20X8.5
Front Tire Size
235/35
Rear Tire Size
235/35

Paint Details

Color
38 DIFFERENT COLORS, CANDIES, AND PEARLS
Paint Type
VALSPAR
Graphics Description
SPLIT PERSONALITY WITH MURALS THROUGHOUT HALF OF THE TRUCK. ALL MURALS HAVE A SPECIAL MEANING TO DIFFERENT LIFE EVENTS
Painted By
SPECKTACULAR KUSTOM GRAPHICS
Graphics By
SPECKTACULAR KUSTOM GRAPHIS

Body Details

Channeled
N/A
Hood
PRE-RUNNER
Grille
PRE-RUNNER
Bumpers
PRE-RUNNER
Wing
N/A
Addon Accessories
LED LIGHT BAR, CALI COMBO, BILLET WHIPPER CAPS
Body Mods
SHAVED DOOR HANDLES, SHAVED TAIL LIGHTS, BODY LINES, FULL SHEET METAL BED, BED SIDE FLARED, SHAVED WINDSHIELD WHIPPERS, SHAVED GAS TANK DOOR
Body Mods by
SPECKTACULAR KUSTOM GRAPHICS

Interior Details

Dashboard
FIBERGLASS
Gauges
STOCK
Steering Wheel
B.A.D. ROCKSTAR
Console
PAINTED STOCK
Head Unit
ECLIPSE DOUBLE DIN
Amps
ECLIPSE 400X1
Speakers
2 ROCKFORD FOSGATE P1 12 INCH
Video System
N/A
Stereo Installed by
PRECISION RIDES
Shifter
N/A
Seats
91 CELICA GTS COVERED BY PRECISION RIDES LEATHER/SUEDE PINK FOWFLUX CROCODILE
Tint Percent
N/A
Trunk or Bed
SHEET METAL COLOR MATCHED BED LINER BY PRECISION RIDES
Upholstery Description
EMBROIDERED STARS IN SEATS AND SUEDE HEAD LINER
Upholstery Description
FIBERGLASS DOOR PANEL, BLOW THROUGH SPEAKER BOX, KICK PANEL WITH 6 1/4 FOSGATE HIGHS
Upholstery By
PRECISION RIDES

2002 Toyota Tacoma owned by Travis Birchfield

2002 Toyota Tacoma “Memory Lane” owned by Travis Birchfield

 

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Filed Under: Features, May 2014


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