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2007 2nd Tundra (saving from junkyard)

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

  1. Sep 2, 2020 at 10:16 AM
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    Me too!! I have wanted too but its been on my lift!
    And the frame shop was waiting on me!
    I am trying to find the parts to do a trd pro grille and led headlights
     
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  2. Sep 2, 2020 at 10:17 AM
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  3. Sep 2, 2020 at 1:01 PM
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    Looks awesome! Was it going to the crusher or was it gonna be a salvage yard and pick and pay type place?
     
  5. Sep 2, 2020 at 3:32 PM
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    It would have ended up in a partout and then to the scrapyard!

    These trucks are worth 5k if the motor and trans work. After looking in junkyards and asking questions, they have to pay 6-9k for a truck in this shape
     
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  6. Sep 3, 2020 at 6:32 PM
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  7. Sep 6, 2020 at 4:23 PM
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    Hey guys

    What fender flares are you guys running?
    I like the bushwacker, but dang they are expensive
     
  8. Sep 14, 2020 at 11:01 AM
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    I think the tuck looks great without the flares with the current wheels and tires but of course, that's just my opinion.
    Any updates on the frame repair. :popcorn:
     
  9. Sep 14, 2020 at 11:52 AM
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    Thank you. I am gonna go by tomorrow and see if he has made any progress.
    Been working on other things while waiting.
    I am about to hook a mini split heat and air on my shop.
     
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    One side of the frame is straight!
    Thanks for the motivation!
     
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  14. Sep 23, 2020 at 11:06 AM
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    How's it going @Rmeeks , did you get the truck back yet? Its been a while since we've heard from you. How's the frame repair progressing. Let the curious ones know :)
     
  15. Sep 23, 2020 at 11:16 AM
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    Hello sir!
    Been super busy at work, and getting ready to install a mini split unit on my shop. Ill probably check on it Friday and update
     
  16. Sep 23, 2020 at 12:33 PM
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    Thanks for the update. Looking forward. Pardon me but i dont know what a mini split is
     
  17. Sep 23, 2020 at 12:55 PM
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    Mini split ductless
    heat and air
     
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    any updates?
     
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    Coming along nicely.
     
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    Damn mini split is depriving us from this rebuild.
     
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  21. Oct 8, 2020 at 7:54 PM
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    Yea its been at frame shop, been working 6 days. I may go check on it monday and get back busy on it
     
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  22. Oct 29, 2020 at 7:04 PM
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    Going to pick it up from frame shop tomorrow.
    Will send pics,
     
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  23. Oct 30, 2020 at 12:22 PM
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    2212C560-A3AD-4073-95C9-2319F6D164B3.jpg

    Going back this evening to put the bed on and drive it home. Time to order parts and get busy!
     
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    just drive it around like that :)
     
  26. Oct 30, 2020 at 12:49 PM
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    I’ve done that with my 1st gen tundra.



    it’s a handful but a blast.
     
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  27. Oct 30, 2020 at 1:12 PM
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    Before you put on the bed, you might want to check the spare tire winch and its mechanism. Maybe rustproof some of the areas that might not be reachable afterward. Looking forward for the progress.
     
  28. Oct 30, 2020 at 5:38 PM
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    I had to put bed on to get it home.
    Ill be removing it tomorrow. And sanding/painting what i need too
     
  29. Oct 30, 2020 at 5:39 PM
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    CB37C605-D22D-4B69-A704-6FF4AC8992B3.jpg

    Alot of work to go, but it was nice to drive it.
     
  30. Oct 30, 2020 at 5:45 PM
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    Anyone have a grill?
    Rear bumper?
     

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