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

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

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