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Mk1 Jetta body swap 1st gen tundra

Discussion in '1st Gen Builds (2000-2006)' started by Rstfree1stgen, Aug 28, 2021.

  1. Dec 28, 2021 at 9:17 PM
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    Darkness

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    Who dat?
     
  2. Dec 28, 2021 at 9:23 PM
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    *Ian Roussel

    He's a custom fabricator in SoCal with a TV show that I like. He loves VW's and has several episodes where he customizes buses and buggy's and shit. Comes on MavTV and MotorTrend
     
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  3. Dec 29, 2021 at 2:32 AM
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    i read the entire thing. Hopefully you get started on it again soon. i would have body dropped it (sectioned it) over the frame about 6 more inches and had the motor sticking through the hood some. Would have covered some of the exposed frame too, but overall, this thing is fucking awesome. Screw them VW haters on vortex. I 2jz swapped a '69 ford f100 and you would have thought guys heads were going to explode. I love it.
     
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  4. Jan 11, 2022 at 9:40 AM
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    Rstfree1stgen

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    Well, IM BACK!!

    we decided after the 3rd house deal fell through we’re staying, so I’m starting to unpack and got this bad boy jammed in my garage to get back to work!

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  5. Jan 11, 2022 at 9:56 AM
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    I don't know how I missed this before, but this thread is awesome! I'm in awe of your ability.
     
  6. Jan 11, 2022 at 10:03 AM
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    Lots o’ mods
    Hell yeah!
     
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  7. Jan 11, 2022 at 10:08 AM
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    AZTundra No Longer a New Member

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  8. Jan 11, 2022 at 10:57 AM
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    831Tun

    831Tun heartless Bastrd

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    Hard to imagine how the Vortex guys can't appreciate this, I do.
     
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  9. Jan 11, 2022 at 11:01 AM
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    Rstfree1stgen

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    have you met any real VW enthusiasts? They’re all usually the kind of neighbors I wouldn’t have at my BBQ
     
  10. Jan 11, 2022 at 11:11 AM
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    831Tun

    831Tun heartless Bastrd

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    :rofl: I have a couple VW enthusiast friends, they're in recovery though. The guys I know were into building vintage bugs, buses and ghias, probably a very different mindset.
     
  11. Jan 11, 2022 at 11:20 AM
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    ninjajay Posting from the toilet

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    This is bonkers and I love it
     
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  12. Jan 11, 2022 at 11:24 AM
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    Black@Blue19 Old Salt

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    To much to list:)
    Heck ya so glad to see you back at it!!! This is one cool piece of dedicated work!!!!:) AWESOMENESS!!!! Sorry deals fell thru but glad to see you back at this and hoping like heck you get it done and running!!!!! Please stay after it!!!! All the Best!!!!:)
     
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  13. Jan 11, 2022 at 2:04 PM
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    Ericsopa

    Ericsopa Old man and the sea

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    I noticed your buddy with the Jeep had a Prestige Motors frame around his license plate. You in Kingston? Lived there many many years ago, like long before you were born (early 60s). Still have a few old friends in the area though, and I do mean "old." Maybe some of those neighbors you mentioned. :rofl:
     
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  14. Jan 12, 2022 at 5:09 PM
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    Rstfree1stgen

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    He actually works for them and got a good deal on that thing but I actually live in the neighborhood behind prestige :monocle:
     
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  15. Feb 9, 2022 at 5:55 PM
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    Rstfree1stgen

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    Hey guys! Just figured I’d bring you up to speed.
    Not much has been accomplish honestly, I managed to free up the stuck window cranks and get the trunk to shut (woohoo right?)

    here she is staring at me everyday 9FA675C6-71C8-4ECD-938B-AA7215A541A1.jpgsuper glad I took the time to put the rig inside because we had a tree limb come down clip the corner of the garage and smack my woman’s car a little. The branch landed right where I planned to leave the Jetta for the winter wrapped in a tarp.
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  16. Mar 27, 2022 at 9:09 AM
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    Boerseun

    Boerseun MGM XP-Series

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    Some inspiration to finish that beast!

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  17. Mar 27, 2022 at 9:18 AM
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    ATV25 Young at heart

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    Needs to radius the back fenders to match the front !
    :thumbsup:
     
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  18. Mar 27, 2022 at 2:55 PM
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    slowpokepete New No More

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    I fucking love this.

    SPP
     
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  19. Apr 10, 2022 at 8:19 AM
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    63F570F0-8BFA-4F28-B033-E82BF6E7C140.jpg 1634D274-537C-419D-8A96-7486B4A917EE.jpg C95CB2C9-123B-4488-8E45-72BC4C7B5815.jpg 9D0D34F8-ADA8-4BEC-8FCE-0C2FA9C199A0.jpg Ok guys a lot has happened in the last three months! after that storm I had a mess to clean up. Sold the mini van and bought a rust free 1994 pickup from Texas :yes: turned out it needed a lot of work so now it’s got a new Toyota head LC pro torquer and dual valve springs also shimmed a OEM Toyota oil pump. ​

    we also got the wife a used Mercedes to replace the es350.

    you can tell which new ride I’m really excited about ^^^

    So today I figured is a good time to mess with the Jetta! Loaded up the radiator support and brought it to my job to cut up with the plasma cutter!

    now that “spring” is here and insurance is figured out I’m hoping to get back on this project!!! Thanks for sticking around :thumbsup:
     
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  20. Apr 10, 2022 at 8:23 AM
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    Well it's about time !
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    Can't wait to see the progress
     
  21. Apr 10, 2022 at 11:01 AM
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    After an hour of messing with the plasma cutter this is where I’m at, I need to find all the hardware I had boxed up so I can bolt the fenders on to test fit better. I know I’ll be cutting a lot more out

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  22. Apr 10, 2022 at 1:20 PM
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    Mountun Goat She baaaaaahd

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    This is badass. I love it. :fistbump::headbang:
     
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  23. May 12, 2022 at 8:10 PM
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    This is what the car community is all about. Imagine something different and make it happen.
     
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  24. Jul 24, 2022 at 3:55 PM
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    Love the build how’s it going
     
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  25. Dec 17, 2022 at 8:50 PM
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    You heard correct, life, homeownership, and having a kid has forced me to post it up for sale.
    Not much interest in it being posted on Facebook marketplace and other sites… I feel like 2k is a steal for what it is.
    Located upstate NY 12401 if anyone is interested I actually really need it gone by summer 23
     
  26. Dec 17, 2022 at 8:52 PM
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    What exactly was wrong with the Tundra? And will your creation be titled as a Toyota Tundra or a Volkswagen Jetta?
     
  27. Dec 18, 2022 at 8:11 AM
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    Rstfree1stgen

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    The truck had 500k and was constantly under the knife so it lost its title as the daily/work truck.
    I have the title for the Jetta and as long as seating capacity isn’t modified you can register it as such
     
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  28. Dec 18, 2022 at 9:12 PM
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