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2001 Tundra Cab swap 5vz to 2uz

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by cob, Aug 15, 2020.

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keep roll up windows or swap in the power

  1. roll up

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  2. power up

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  1. Nov 9, 2020 at 10:42 AM
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    we are going to probly sand blast a few spots where the rust is on the underside will surely slow things down a bit but i figgure this would be a smart waste of time

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  2. Nov 9, 2020 at 4:42 PM
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    Looking pretty darn good to me from another rust belt state' North Dakota. That's a lot more work than I'd want to do through at 80 years old I'll say!!

    Larry
     
  3. Nov 9, 2020 at 11:04 PM
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    o it might be a bit more work then i wanna do at 35 lol
     
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  4. Nov 9, 2020 at 11:06 PM
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    removed the wiring harness from the damaged cab

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  5. Nov 9, 2020 at 11:09 PM
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    started to removing the harness from the donor cab was trying to get them both out today but i ran out of steam should be just a bit more on that step

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  6. Nov 9, 2020 at 11:12 PM
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    started to clean up the rusty spots on the underside of the cab .... looking pretty good

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  7. Nov 9, 2020 at 11:42 PM
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    piece of advice with the rocker holes. remove those stupid stickers and find some rubber plugs..
     
  8. Nov 10, 2020 at 4:17 AM
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    Should make it quieter in the cab, as well. A couple of mine were loose and peeling back and so I caulked all of them down around the perimeter with FuzeIt.
     
  9. Nov 10, 2020 at 6:07 PM
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    cowel harness removed from donor cab

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  10. Nov 10, 2020 at 6:08 PM
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    installing cowel harness from the 2uz cab into the donor cab

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  11. Nov 10, 2020 at 6:11 PM
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    swapped tumblers

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  12. Nov 10, 2020 at 6:33 PM
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    This is cool to see.

    Did you drive around the v6 skateboard at all for fun? I know I wouldn't be able to resist.
     
  13. Nov 11, 2020 at 12:51 AM
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    we drove it around for a mile of so lol was kinda fun and it was a v8 skateboard mostly it was to make sure everything was still working
     
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  14. Nov 11, 2020 at 8:06 PM
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    not much to see today just sand blasting the underside of the cab super tedious

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  15. Nov 12, 2020 at 7:17 AM
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    incredible amount of work. Looking good. Can't say that I would have gone this route, but I don't have the time, space or equipment on hand to do so. You seem to be making pretty quick progress so far!
     
  16. Nov 12, 2020 at 12:29 PM
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    it has been alot of work but i do have an automotive backround. The rust is what makes things hard but its also the reason for the project. We just dont get too have anything clean for long in upstate new york. a clean frame makes it worth it for me in my shoes. I really enjoy my beatup old pickup truck lol
     
  17. Nov 12, 2020 at 1:19 PM
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    Just wanted to post and say this is some great content. You're doing a good job of documenting this and I imagine more than one person will find this useful in the future. Great work, can't wait to see the finished product!
     
  18. Nov 12, 2020 at 1:33 PM
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    I agree. I'm enjoying this thread. Nice work OP.
     
  19. Nov 12, 2020 at 5:27 PM
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    Great progress on the project.:thumbsup: I can speak from experience, It's a lot of work, but in the end it's so worth the effort.
     
  20. Nov 13, 2020 at 6:17 AM
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    still cleaning up rust spots on the cab should be setting some primer down today this has been the biggest time sink but hopefully we will be all setup tonight for some paint over the weekend

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  21. Nov 13, 2020 at 6:23 AM
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    What device set up are you using for the rust removal?
     
  22. Nov 13, 2020 at 6:44 AM
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    a sand blaster for most of it. used a die grinder with cookie wheels and wire wheels on a 4.5 inch grinder
     
  23. Nov 13, 2020 at 6:58 AM
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    You really did a great job removing that rust. When you posted pictures before I was a little worried the rust was too bad to save in a few places. Now it looks fine.
     
  24. Nov 13, 2020 at 9:40 AM
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    for upstate new york that thing started off as almost mint really stuff rots out after 6 or 7 years lol
     
  25. Nov 13, 2020 at 9:49 AM
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    It’s like adult legos kinda eh?
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  26. Nov 15, 2020 at 11:52 AM
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  27. Nov 15, 2020 at 3:45 PM
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  28. Nov 16, 2020 at 12:35 AM
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    Man, you’re going all in. I like what I see


    This makes me want to speed up the process of getting a shop with a lift built...
     
  29. Nov 16, 2020 at 5:18 PM
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    some color in the engine bay and some undercoating on bottom

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  30. Nov 20, 2020 at 9:04 AM
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    working on some wiring waiting for paint to get harder

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