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Keeping this Tundra !

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Darkgable1, Jul 30, 2020.

  1. Jul 30, 2020 at 8:12 PM
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    Darkgable1

    Darkgable1 [OP] New Member

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    Hey Everybody,
    This is my 2000 Tundra Limited.. Red7.jpg I came across at a dealer auction. It came with 281K miles, looks like all original but nicest of all it came with a rust free solid frame ! It was "love at first sight" and I had already made up my mind that it was leaving with me.. After a few competitive bids the gavel fell for me and I was ready to go home early...

    It runs like a dream... quiet and plenty of passing power ! Since I have no interest in off roading I replaced the Yokohoma A/T tires with Cooper Evolution II highway tires... It's like riding on a cloud in near silenceDSC_1026.jpg DSC_1040.jpg ! I've done some appearence mods to my liking.DSC_0762.jpg I plan to keep it original with the exception of stock suspension upgrades and upgrade front brakes. Lots of cars and trucks come and go through my driveway but "Big Red", named after the great Secretariat, is here to stay !!
     
  2. Jul 30, 2020 at 8:22 PM
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    Darkness

    Darkness Allergic to white

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    It's really dark
    Very nice find, congratulations.

    I heard "big red secretary" and started thinking of Christina Hendricks, whooo :hattip:
     
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  3. Jul 30, 2020 at 8:27 PM
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    smokey0810

    smokey0810 New Member

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    Good looking truck! Is that TOYOTA on the tailgate an add on, or something u did to the photo.
    I will say two words...Dirty Deeds. Nice mod to add a little more performance and open up the V8 a little.
    Welcome from the TX Panhandle!
     
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  4. Jul 30, 2020 at 8:31 PM
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    Jim LE 1301

    Jim LE 1301 Camaro Lover, SSEM # 11,TTC#179

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    Welcome from NY.
     
  5. Jul 30, 2020 at 8:50 PM
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    Darkgable1

    Darkgable1 [OP] New Member

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    Thanks.. The vinyl letters on the rear are from ebay.. seller has lots of color choces...
     
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  6. Jul 30, 2020 at 10:06 PM
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    Ely010606

    Ely010606 New Member

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    Welcome from Nevada, nice truck
     
  7. Jul 30, 2020 at 11:03 PM
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    YardBird

    YardBird Native San Diegan

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    Welcome aboard from The Pacific South West.
     
  8. Jul 30, 2020 at 11:07 PM
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    BigArt

    BigArt New Member

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    Beautiful truck! Welcome from NorCal.
     
  9. Jul 31, 2020 at 12:16 AM
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    Y0TA PR0

    Y0TA PR0 Oil & Gas

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    WELCOME
     
  10. Jul 31, 2020 at 2:36 AM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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    Prostar 190

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  12. Jul 31, 2020 at 5:17 AM
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    RitcheyRch

    RitcheyRch New Member

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  13. Jul 31, 2020 at 5:56 AM
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    smokey0810

    smokey0810 New Member

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    Cool...gives in an old school vibe. I really like the dark red. Sharp color.
     
  14. Jul 31, 2020 at 6:00 AM
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    Lovetrucks

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    Welcome from Ontario Canada
     
  15. Jul 31, 2020 at 6:48 AM
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    FirstGenVol

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    Great looking truck. Good decision in keeping it.
     
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  16. Jul 31, 2020 at 6:56 AM
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    Toyotoholic

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    Welcome from CT
    Nice truck!
    GREAT Name too.
     
  17. Jul 31, 2020 at 8:18 AM
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    41bigdawg

    41bigdawg Let the BIG DAWG Eat

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    Awesome Tundra...very nice :)
     
  18. Jul 31, 2020 at 9:43 AM
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    Bakershack

    Bakershack Critical of Noncritical Thinkers

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    Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)! And that truck is awful purty to have that many miles and years behind it! Someone took great care of it!
     
  19. Jul 31, 2020 at 2:13 PM
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    LKROOZR

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    Welcome from socal
     
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    Blueknights75

    Blueknights75 040 IS THE FASTEST

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