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2007 2nd Tundra (saving from junkyard)

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tundras (2007-2013)' started by Rmeeks, Aug 28, 2020.

  1. Apr 24, 2021 at 11:42 AM
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    Looks great!
     
  2. May 2, 2021 at 7:21 PM
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  3. May 2, 2021 at 7:21 PM
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  4. May 2, 2021 at 7:22 PM
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    Now the work begins!
    I wont have time until later in the week.
    Got a long list to knock out. But im pleased with how its progressed.
     
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  5. May 2, 2021 at 7:23 PM
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    That looks pretty flipping fantastic
     
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  6. May 2, 2021 at 7:24 PM
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    I am also thinking of making it Rock warrior copy
     
  7. May 2, 2021 at 7:27 PM
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    Empty lord...

    my brother lives in your area, has a tire and alignment shop up your way
     
  8. May 2, 2021 at 7:28 PM
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    You don’t say so? Small world.
     
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  9. May 2, 2021 at 7:43 PM
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    Yes sir.
    Look him up.
    Best Tires near Griffith, he drives a Tundra and is on here also.
     
  10. May 7, 2021 at 9:39 PM
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    Its coming along...
     
  13. May 7, 2021 at 9:48 PM
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    Dang, that looks amazing. Just stumbled across this thread...sharp looking truck, doing it Johnny Cash style....
     
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  14. May 7, 2021 at 9:51 PM
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    ah hes back behind the kia dealer down the road from where i work. I'm down at the toyota dealer south of him lol
     
  15. May 7, 2021 at 10:11 PM
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    @Rmeeks, that Bedliner looks great but be careful, water can seep in between and start rusting out the bed. good progress
     
  16. May 8, 2021 at 6:25 AM
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    Yes sir.

    I just figured I had it and should use it, I am in Tn, my 2004 Tundra had one and the bed still looked new under the liner last year.

    I figured in 5 years I wont have the truck.
    Shocking thing, some people are trying to buy it alreay
     
  17. May 8, 2021 at 6:39 AM
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    Rmeeks, you are the man! Strong work.
     
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  18. May 8, 2021 at 6:39 AM
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    Hot commodity in the car world today due to lack of inventory...plus it looks pretty damn good. Watching Hoovies Garage on YouTube, and he was saying how crazy the wholesale auctions have been getting. Cars being wholesaled for over KBB value and such. Just plain crazy.
     
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    That's great if the liners hold up, I just mentioned it as I have seen others having a bad experience. I am not surprised if people are trying to buy it ( i think you're talking about the truck and not just the liner there) as the used car market is high in demand. The pandemic along with the global chip shortage had put a huge dent on the supply chain hence the new car market is struggling to keep up with inventory. The dealership is demanding over MSRP for whatever they have and users car buyers like Carmax and Carvana alike are paying top dollar for sellers and are selling as much as what a dealership would sell it for so that leaves people with private party sales potentially like yourself. If you can walk away from this truck with a profit of your likings then do it. There is always another sr5 double cab waiting at iaai or copart. Good Luck.
     
  20. May 8, 2021 at 6:18 PM
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    Guys thanks for the kind words!
     
  21. May 8, 2021 at 6:46 PM
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    This is most true statement I have heard.
    I keep up with the auto industry as well.
    Close to where I live, Spring Hill Tn is investing billions in a new electric plant.
    Problem is, they dont know if can get the computer chips for seats, etc.
     
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    Good ole team toyota. I do have the shop Best Tires in Highland. You ever need anything hit me up. I have the black Tundra mentioned in this post.

    Rodney the truck looks amazing!
     
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  23. May 9, 2021 at 8:43 AM
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    Need more photos of the exceptionally awesome job your doing on truck. I’m willing to bet time is money on this project- yet well worth each minute. Nice work!
     
  24. May 9, 2021 at 3:56 PM
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    AA40D5C7-E6D5-42E4-BB77-0C9E099D61B9.jpg
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  25. May 9, 2021 at 3:58 PM
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    Wow- bet your proud to own that. Maybe someday your Young assist will drive it.
     
  27. May 9, 2021 at 4:36 PM
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    That’s great looking. Good to see another tundra saved from the junkyard!
     
  28. May 9, 2021 at 7:58 PM
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    Believe it or not, he loves it! Has front bench seat, he loves being beside me.
     
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  29. May 15, 2021 at 9:59 PM
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    Great save! I just finished reading from the start to the last page, really good job!
     
  30. May 16, 2021 at 11:47 AM
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    Thank you so much for the kind words!
     
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