I would buy this if they would (or could) sell it

[WarDamnEagle]

SEMA 2008: Toyota's truck trio is 3x cooler than modded Venzas

No. Not the orange one. The creme Tacoma concept with the 80's retro stripes.

Actually, I really would buy some of the interior fabric that they used. I would reupholster my 4Runner seats with it. Apparently it's some 20+ year old Recaro fabric that the concept team found in their warehouse.

Too cool!

I was googling "Toyota OEM fabric" when I ran across that link. Apologies if it's a repost.

 

[GRM]

Even the carpet in that truck rocked.

70 series axles, offset transfer case.

Very custom (slightly hack) job, but the visual details (like the interior and paint) were awesome.

I have more pics somewhere on my computer of it....

 

[NorCalBorn]

You're not the only one admiring it. The front nerf bad shows some possible promise and the overall image and styling were really executed well. Solid axles, front's out of a LC, etc...beddddyyyy nooiiiccceee!

The T.O.R.P.'s even nicer and has IRS, vented fenders, etc. for a possible Baja toy it could be done a little beefier and taken out on strafing runs.

FWIW I know someone who's seriously looked at this for their 2nd gen Runner, Sequoia or Diamond Rear and Solid front. Both would give a wider and more stable tracking pattern. Toyota needs to stop playing w/ the beefed up SEMA rigs and actually consider using some of their environmental impact credits to make some of these "Toy-Toys" come to production.

 

[KLF]

Saw that posted awhile ago. If they would sell a truck setup like that, I'd be the first person standing in the dealer showroom ordering one.

 

[cavemancaleb]

yea, that truck absolutley rocked. has anyone seen any pics of the suspension and drivetrain?

 

[NorCalBorn]

Saw that posted awhile ago. If they would sell a truck setup like that, I'd be the first person standing in the dealer showroom ordering one.

..and I'd be the first kicking your shins while cutting in front.

 

[taccruiser97]

I really liked the pale green short bed extended cab tacoma they displayed. That is the Tacoma I wish Toyota made. Lift it, armor it, it would be a cool looking Tacoma.

 

[TheMAN]

I like that recaro fabric, but not the leather sides or the poo brown interior... I wish they used a dark brown or charcoal black fabric for the seat sides/head rest... it'll have a nicer contrast with even a poo brown interior

 

[arndog123]

IIRC, the front axle was from an 80 series.

 

[H8PVMNT]

I've thought about an 80 series axle swap on my '80 longbed if I ever find one cheap. Low ride height, good ride quality, all Toyota!

 

[Chop Shop]

They captured the tasteless bland ugly patterns of the 80s perfectly.

Poor tacoma. That thing is buttass ugly.

It has a sweet ghetto bumper guard too.

I heard it was built for a movie. I think it was for "Back to the Future #6"

Poor ol Marty.

 

[NorCalBorn]

They captured the tasteless bland ugly patterns of the 80s perfectly.

Poor tacoma. That thing is buttass ugly.

It has a sweet ghetto bumper guard too.

I heard it was built for a movie. I think it was for "Back to the Future #6"

Poor ol Marty.

To each their own, I liked it and if the fabric was available and the vehicle came in a decent spec people would still line up to buy it. Also someone's likely built it since I know the black graphite fabric's also available in that shade of brown.