New '99 100 (1 Viewer)

[chatt100]

Hello everyone, I'm a former Tacoma owner however I lost a fight with a telephone pole. I was looking for something a little bigger and with more seating. I ended up getting a '99 100. Only 2 previous owners and they took pretty good care of it. The dealer I bought it from was selling it for one of his customers and they changed the timing belt, all the fluids, and filters. It had 140,000 miles on it and cost $11,000. Thought the price was reasonable given how well its been kept. Been lurking for a couple of months now and have learned a lot. Done some simple cheap mods. When I have the money larger upgrades will come. Heres some pics of the old taco ('97) and the new 100

 

[chatt100]

Mods so far

Removed ugly fender flares (got most of the glue off but it still needs to be buffed and probably given the once over with a clay bar, any tips appreciated)
Extra storage cubby in center console
Removed Fenders
Put on front mud flaps (just universal cheap ones)
Painted Grill with plasti-dip

Planned Mods

Remove gold lettering on back and throw away all except Toyota Emblem which I plan on painting black or plasti-dip
Paint trim - not sure on what color (any suggestions appreciated)

Short Wishlist

New tires - Thinking 285/75/16
Yakima Roof Rack
Sleep system/drawer system (still drawing up plans)

Pics of the 100 to come this evening waiting for them to upload and I have to run for a bit

 

[chatt100]

Right after purchase

Flares and Running Boards Removed

 

[chatt100]

 

[bamabrock]

nice truck and Roll Tide.

 

[KlausVanWinkle]

Welcome! That is a pretty good price. Very similar to what I paid for my latest 2000 w/ 168k miles.

Go with 295/75/16 so you don't have any regrets. I installed 285s with 1.5" lift trying to go the moderate route. Then regretted not going with the 2.5" lift and 295s after the first trip.

 

[smm3]

Congrats on the purchase and Welcome!

 

[mgilvan]

another 99er yeahhhh, welcome man

 

[SmoothLC]

Good lookin' rig and looks like you got a good deal too!

 

[Junglejack]

Hello,
That is an outstanding price on an excellent looking rig. I would make a habit out of parking away from crowded places with the flares removed.
Best,
Jack

 

[chatt100]

Thanks, any suggestions on a good trim color. I was thinking about plasti-dipping it but am not sure because the body is black

 

[chatt100]

Think I forgot to mention I have the center and rear diff and would love to find somewhere I can learn about diff locks and when to use then efficitevely

 

[KlausVanWinkle]

Very clean looking rig. I didn't see the BAMA plate. Roll tide. Where are you in AL?

 

[triskelion]

99/100

works for me

good stuff!