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1996 Toyota Tacoma

January 30, 2019 By Gauge Magazine Leave a Comment

1996 Toyota Tacoma

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Issue
February 2019
Ride
Primo Taco
(1996 Toyota Tacoma)
Meaning Behind the Name
Tony from asphalt Army said it was one of the cleanest Tacomas around he said it was Primo. So I just stuck with it from there on out
Photographer
Chris Gosda

Ride Details

Build Cost
A lot of gold
What was the inspiration?
Had many Toyota's and figured why not.
How long did it take you to build?
This truck was built by Nick Cage who did an amazing job. Now I'm just making it my own.
How long have you been building?
I have owned Primo for 2 years.
Club Affiliations
Relaxed Atmosphere Missouri chapter
Your future plans?
I have a lot of plans in the future. You just have to wait see. Lol
Vehicle history
The truck was designed and built by Nick Cage and the Fab work was done by Josh Jewell.
Thanks to
My wife for letting me continue my hobby first and foremost. And to all my family in ///RA.
Previous Rides
I have owned many Toyota trucks. Last one was a 1993 Toyota pickup with a Lexus v8 swap witch was one sick truck too.

Engine Details

Make
Toyota 1996
Cylinders
4
Displacement
Stock
Engine Mods
Stock
Engine Add Ons
Just some Fancy shiny stuff. Nothing major atm. 😉

Driveline Details

Clutch flywheel
Stock for now
Torque Converter
Stock
Transfer Case
Stock
Axle
Stock
Gears
Stock

Chassis Details

Chassis
Custom 4 link
Mods to Frame
Custom frame
Frame Builder
Josh Jewell
Front Shocks
None
Rear Shocks
Basic shorty's
Four Link
Custom
Compressor Info
Dual Viair
Valve Info
Smc
Chrome, Paint, or Polish
Frame is painted

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type
Boyd billets
Rear Wheel Type
Boyd billets
Front Wheel Size
20x9
Rear Wheel Size
20x11

Paint Details

Color
Custom Porshe grey
Paint Type
Base and clear
Painted By
Sparkys hardcore customs and John's Auto body
Graphics By

Body Details

Body Drop
3 inches
Hood
Stock
Grille
Billet
Bumpers
Stock
Body Mods
Shaved doors and gas lid. 2001 front end
Body Mods by
Sparkys hardcore customs and John's auto body

Interior Details

Dashboard
Smoothed and shaved
Gauges
Stock.
Steering Wheel
Billet
Console
Custom made by Tj Vonder Haar
Head Unit
Pioneer
Amps
JL audio
Speakers
JL audio
Stereo Installed by
Me
Shifter
Stock with billet shifter
Seats
Stock but redone
Tint Percent
15% all with 50% windshield By Proline Tint
Trunk or Bed
Bed custom made with billet inserts.
Upholstery Description
Custom seats,door panels and headliner all done by sewentight.
Upholstery By
Sewentight

1996 Toyota Tacoma

1996 Toyota Tacoma

Owned by: Patrick Burns

Photos by: Chris Gosda


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Filed Under: Features, February 2019 Tagged With: 2019, custom, Feature, Lowered, Toyota


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