New guy from upstate NY

Hey guys I’ve been a long time tundras.com forum surfer but finally made an account.

I’m a pretty well versed mechanic in most aspects but wiring really eludes me.

I’ve had my truck for 5 years. bought it used with 299k on it, now shes got 408 and counting. she has served me well as a powerline crawling, skid steer pullin, mud hole rippin, train track jumpin, daily driven beater. But she is now becoming a body swap project since I found THE ONLY spot of rust which is in the roof and A pillar.

so I need some wiring help and general first gen tundra questions answered…first time in 5 years ive needed to become a member to get some help!

 

Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)! Who SHOT your truck?!?

 

Welcome from Nevada

 

Welcome from WA state.
I want to know the story behind the bullet holes.

for wiring, hit the EWD thread in my signature. You’ll be able to download the full wiring diagram manual for your year in that thread.

 

Welcome neighbor.
How did you get the bullet holes?
What part of New York are you from?

 

Welcome from SoCal. Bullet holes are definitely an interesting mod, be sure to clear coat to keep from rusting!

Might need to explain that decal in the window though.

 

Welcome from Delaware

 

Welcome from Maryland

Used and abused !

 

Welcome from Ohio

 

Welcome!

 

Welcome from Upstate, NY

 

Summoning @empty_lord, the king of salvage and reclamation of worthy project vehicles.


Welcome to the forum, @Rstfree1stgen

 

Welcome.. Shot fired, Tundra down. Are those fake sticker bullets? Lol

 

I’m up in Kingston about an hour south of Albany if you take the thruway,

those are in fact real bullet holes from the trusty and oh so scary ar-fifteen

I was using my truck to shoot off of, took a bunch of steps back and realized the scope was over the bed…not the barrel. Oops!

i tried to sell the bed locally before I started my project with no luck. So to scrap it went, broke my heart to see a rust free bed get crushed!

I see @shawn.roe24 is a fellow yankee, where ya from?

 

Just to show you guys what the truck looked like 5 years ago the day I got it home.

To say I’m rough on things is an understatement

 

Awesome! I am further south in Corning near the PA - NY border.

 

5 years ago:


Now:

 

Anyone here have a first gen and want to tell me if it will start run and drive without the speedo cluster plugged in?

 

Welcome