Well y'all, I don't know where to begin this thread. The work that's been done on this truck is just incredible; I can hardly believe how far it's come over the last month and a half. I guess I'll begin at the beginning: About 3 months ago I decided that I wanted a Tacoma. I knew a few things that I had to have, and more things that I did not want. I wanted a standard transmission, 4x4, regular or xtra cab. I preferred to have the 2.7L (for efficiency's sake) over the 3.4. I absolutely did not want a double cab (way too little bed), automatic transmission (I prefer transmissions made for men) or a 5 lugger (also prefer trucks made for men). With a budget of $10k, I wanted the lowest mileage Tacoma I could find for the money. Luckily, I'm patient and waited for the perfect "deal." Well, as it ultimately turned out, this "deal" wasn't as great as I was expecting. Coming up next is the "point of no return." Be back soon .