Cleaning up my cheap 2003 Toyota Tacoma and turning some wrenches! Part 2

Hey guys I’m back!
Wish I could throw more into this video but there’s so much little stuff to do. It’s super time consuming.
Jeep stuff coming later this week 🤘🏻
Instagram ‪@mikes4x4garage‬
Sorry for the wait carter 4 is late

[@sdksniper]

So happy you are doing another Tacoma. You make awesome videos, can't wait to see what you do with this truck, thanks for all your hard work Mike.

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you Matt!

[@burnhags2572]

If you learn how to wipe correctly you won’t have to paint

[@sdksniper]

@@burnhags2572 no

[@RoyalOceanRWB]

Mike please upload more. You make the most entertaining 4x4 content on KZbin!

[@mikes4x4garage]

More coming real soon!

[@Miata_dood]

I second this ^

[@felipeaguiar2830]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@robertyoung8289]

🤔..Maybe I could just paint the skid marks out of my under shorts instead of replacing every 10yrs.

[@mikes4x4garage]

Hey whatever works 😂

[@Mr.Ramirez95]

Or stop shitin' your goawd dAm pAnTs!

[@anjelmunoz804]

All I wanted from high school was this. To this day. But mint. Low mileage and I’d die happy lol

[@patrickmowatt8560]

I've got the same truck with 499090 km on the clock as we speak. Replaced my bed a couple years ago, swapped out the fuel pump and evap canister at the same time while it was apart. Nice work.

[@mikes4x4garage]

Wow that’s pretty good! How many of those miles did you put on it?

[@rigelwachtmann9710]

What's satisfying about your videos is how thorough you are, and the attention to detail. Can't wait to see this rig get built.

[@jake5590]

I just love this truck! And you did such a nice job cleaning it up! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@bradymac7516]

Excellent work Mike ! Love the earlier Tacos. Looking forward to whatever you have planned for it. 💯🇨🇦

[@JCfuUPhoz]

Bro honestly you make some of my favorite videos haha you seem like a cool guy thanks for giving knowledge man !

[@MrFuckface2013]

Now thats a Coast Guard approved mustache!

[@kash1085]

Awesome video. Can’t wait for what’s next! 🤘🏼

[@dgreen8388]

Can't wait for the next video, already! I love watching these transformations. Good shit, Mike!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thanks drew!!

[@infini1970]

I love this video. Makes me want an older toyota tacoma even more now.

[@WeaselBurrito]

Not 100% sure if it works with Tacomas but on the older toyota pickups the passenger and drivers side seat cushions are interchangeable. We used that knowledge to get really nice 4runner buckets out of a pick and pull junkyard for a buddy's truck. Found two 4runners with the same interior color and good passenger seats, swapped cushions in the yard and he bought the clean pair.

[@williambabak6034]

Dude about time you’ve dropped another video. I’ve been hooked on your vids. I like the genuine vibe man. Keep it up!

[@loganmcparland943]

I’m excited to see the build progress!

[@JesusLopez-cp3fn]

Love your videos bro! Keep it up! I’m excited to see the new front end and rear bumper!

[@roryfruhling9100]

You are going to do well in whatever you do. You have a good attitude and you are not ashamed to sarcastically point out your mistakes (which we all make).

[@mikes4x4garage]

I like to show the mistakes! I make a lot of them doing this. It’s no biggie!

[@kyle2923]

Looks so much better with the new bed. You got a steal.

[@connersmith9711]

he is back!!! love you videos, you are my favorite of the "working on cars/trucks" cant wait till the next video

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you Conner!

[@juliansereno8472]

loved your old series, been waiting a while for a new vid but keep them coming 🔥🙏🙏 great work

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you I’ll try to be a little faster!

[@edwinrivera1770]

Love watching your content !! Keep us posted with the new videos

[@albertsylvester2981]

HEY BRO THIS TRUCK IS GREAT I HAVE THE SAME TRUCK I RUN THAT TRUCK FOR 7 YEARS AND SHIP IT TO MY COUNTRY IN THE CARIBBEAN ME MY SELF I DONT THINK TOYOTA COULD BUILD A TRUCK LIKE THIS AGAIN EVERYWHERE I GO WITH THAT TRUCK EVERYBODY WANTS IT SO YOUR TRUCK IS JUST AWESOME

[@samhinkle3725]

Hey Mike like the stuff you done to her and the paint and body work so far looking forward to the next video

[@berryfranks8363]

Been waiting on this video to drop 🍻💪🏻

[@christophergiano2222]

Another great project excited to see how this one ends up!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Me too dude

[@Pelzlc]

There's something so satisfying about seeing you reverse someone's shotty work and bringing the truck back to what it should be. The whole time I'm like, that crappy hitch weld needs to go!

[@francescobertola9842]

Love your conten! You just make this stuff look so easy, and seem to have no real plan, both at the same time....that's what I call genius!!! I'd love to see you make a video where you search a bit of the marketplaces for cars and share your thoughts about the car, like what you look for, how you decided on this one etc. Thanks for the awesome videos, greetings from Switzerland!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Oooohhh I like that idea! Thanks for watching 🇨🇭

[@francescobertola9842]

@@mikes4x4garage would be awesome! something like beer and talk haha

[@jeffreyalejandre9306]

Killer video man! Cant wait what you have planned out next for the Taco! Remind me of what I did to my old taco that I had with all the time and overhauling I did it it was a pain at first but it was all worth it! Miss my 🌮 so much! Love your videos keep it up!🙌🏾

[@mikes4x4garage]

I will thank you!

[@henrymarshall5546]

Awesome truck! Keen to follow the build

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you!

[@atinygrilledcheese4296]

really enjoyed this ep. cheers mate!

[@russellwebb3523]

Great Job Mike!!!!

[@theost.pierre5856]

The sideshow in the intro is a great touch

[@McLivin410]

Looking forward to this build

[@Jimithy98]

I’ve been so excited for this series because I just picked up a mint 1st gen taco recently!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Oh nice!

[@Masscatproductions]

Great video man! Keep em coming!

[@mikes4x4garage]

For sure!

[@Jasper118]

New to the channel, loving it so far, can’t wait to see more

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thanks!!

[@baileyboyens]

Stoked in the progress!

[@chuckz6802]

Huge transformation on that interior!

[@mikes4x4garage]

For sure, I don’t mind being in it now

[@JoWrr]

love these type of videos man

[@jeshuawomack8196]

Great video brother!!

[@abelhernandez7594]

Already started looking a good truck, great job bro💪🏼

[@mikes4x4garage]

She’s coming along!

[@azpete6436]

great start!

[@andrewward4246]

Love the Tacoma build! Good job

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thanks Andrew!

[@frincon75]

Awesome vid honestly the cleaning/Detailing is the most rewarding. Except when you find things you cant just wash away lol.

[@bradmag0327]

love the videos man. keep it up!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thanks, will do!

[@sk8forever12]

Cant wait for the front end videos! Ive got a ranger build that needs a bunch of front end work and would enjoy every minute of it when you get that video out! CHEERS

[@mikes4x4garage]

Oh yeah! Cheers!

[@michaelnance1068]

Keep the vids coming man they are awesome!!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thanks! Will do!

[@sinister184]

Good stuff, man. Until the next one.

[@ianmankersen]

Another great video Mike! Thanks. One day I’ll retire my wife’s gx460 and start an overland transformation on it. Till then I’ll just keep watching videos.

[@mikes4x4garage]

I like the GX!

[@mcdoonaldsmanager8706]

you are a very quality content creator. thanks bro for the content

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you🤘🏻

[@CP-ok1gv]

Great video, admire your tenacity

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you!

[@tradeMark182]

Cant wait to watch , alllrighttt

[@fishingwiththejoneses2682]

Yeah the Gen 1’s are dope. I wouldn’t mind having one. I currently have a 3rd Gen right now.

[@UrbanOpsOffRoad]

Hell yeah brotherrrrrrrr 🤙🏻

[@FishstixTv]

Sick dude 🍺

[@ann-mariekitson9554]

Love the video😊

[@tanduong4611]

I love the Tacoma first generation .It’s very reliable truck .

[@Miata_dood]

Defiantly whistling the song from TikTok, thank you for sunshine thank you for rain @9:25 lol

[@mikes4x4garage]

That’s what it was! Stuck in my head for sure

[@colescott3022]

great vid!!!!

[@Thetennessentials]

Heard some RKS in the background! Keep it going!!

[@dc6233]

You are very lucky to find any TACO parts anywhere, every local junkyard in the northeast is cleaned out. I can't find a single major part that I need...

[@mikes4x4garage]

They’re pretty popular over here and easy to find parts for!

[@alfredomadrid601]

Great videos Mike!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you machine!

[@-B_G-]

Glad you got a first gen to fool with 👍

[@callmelewis7462]

It's about time! You make me want to buy a first gen now. I already bash on my 3rd gen too much

[@mikes4x4garage]

Go for it!

[@JohnBennett1990]

Hell ya awesome gonna be some good videos

[@packingbone1953]

Love this channel!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you!

[@allentisthammer4763]

Looked immaculate compared to the interior of your last Taco! Nice job so far. Recommend a set of seat jackers, will make a world of difference driving. I put them in my 95 and 21 Taco's, no more leg fatigue.

[@mikes4x4garage]

Oh yeah nothing compares to the first one… terrible lol

[@muddogger]

Excellent! two thumbs up.

[@mikes4x4garage]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@sanchezzz1]

Love seeing a first gen project. If you change the radio, you could have blutooth or even carplay etc.

[@mikes4x4garage]

CarPlay would be nice

[@CB-hr6zs]

Awesome video

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thanks!

[@stayve.]

Great video bro

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you!

[@SILVERGHOST-qu5cn]

I drive a 2004 same truck had it since 2008 love it. this will be nice little build give me some ideas for mine 😉

[@bengriffith9347]

Great watch

[@cameronutter1]

Watching your videos makes me want to sell my newer Tacoma and buy an older one and fix it up. But the Tacoma market where I’m at is still relatively high for what you get

[@lizardraven]

I have a 2004 Tacoma, same color, and so easy to work on. I recommend Durafit seat covers. I got a black pair made of fake leather (leatherette) and they fit and look great.

[@mikes4x4garage]

I’ll check ‘‘em out

[@ismaelramirez4053]

I love your content, new subscriber

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you!

[@xWeaponOfChoicex]

You can really go somewhere with this KZbin thing! All your videos are an easy watch that leaves you wanting more. If you had 50 vids out I’d probably binge them all! 😂

[@mattdaly6691]

Love my 4Runner, but miss my Taco.

[@crjmoto]

Great build! These vids make me bummed out that my Taco doesn't need any work lol.

[@mikes4x4garage]

Always something to be done!

[@KayBeee]

Significantly cleaner than the other Tacoma 👍

[@robertyoung8289]

What isnt?? 😂

[@mikes4x4garage]

Absolutely 😂

[@KayBeee]

@@robertyoung8289 true!

[@eugenesmith2099]

OffStreetBuilt has a really nice rear bumper setup for the first gen Tacoma

[@DuanDao]

Made great progress. Glad you're getting rid of those wheels

[@mikes4x4garage]

Yeah they’re gonna be gone!

[@parkd240]

get a blissel green machine. lil water vacuum thing. It’s amazing and affordable. will clean those seats up and the next truck with ease

[@CA11100]

Really make sure you sealed that window up good, it’s pretty easy to mess up and get leaks and then some nice rust on your floor pans haha

[@mikes4x4garage]

Oh yeah i used like a whole thing of sealant

[@jordanlayaoen9285]

Look up Wet Okole seat covers! One of the best in the market. Kind of pricey but worth it

[@nimas.1415]

Sell the fuel door, I sold mine for $50 on eBay. Thanks for saving the Tacoma, mine was in similar condition and it is satisfying to make them “better”…not perfect. Just better.

[@mikes4x4garage]

Dang. Should’ve attempted that haha

[@uh1857]

GOOD VID

[@Jay_Hova420]

Can't beat a cheap first gen I miss mine but had to sale it the frame was rotted..

[@marianobazan6596]

Cool vid love these trucks

[@ILoveMyDog761]

Nice!

[@hankhill3417]

If someone treats the outside of their vehicle like that previous owner did, how do think they treated the engine ? Oil changes , service intervals. Pull the air cleaner on a used car you are looking at. That will tell you if they took care of it.

[@tahu300]

I don’t know if you watch Flying Wheels (here on KZbin), but he used fishing line to sew closed the rip in a seat and it worked really well. Just thought if you thought about maybe sewing the hole in the seat truck, it looked super easy.

[@mikes4x4garage]

Haven’t watched, although I’d think that would rip apart fast? Thin line in cloth? Not sure…

[@tahu300]

@@mikes4x4garage so if you look up Flying Wheels, it’s on the video titled “I bought a broken hummer H2 for $4500…” from about a month ago. The repaired part is shown at the 9:00 mark of the video. Earlier in the video he shows the damage, which is pretty minor like yours. It’s just an option, it’s worth trying if you’re going to dump the seats anyways. Maybe it makes it look a lot nicer like it did here. Fishing wire is I’d assume fairly resilient but the fabric is what it is so it’s hard to say for certain. Just have a quick look, 2 minutes of watching that video and seeing what it looks like after vs before and it might work for you.

[@tahu300]

I guess the tear is shown at about 2:20 in that video. It’s not quite as bad as the tear in your seat but still could work.

[@65armadillo]

NY!

[@FlacoGringo]

I noticed you using that milwaukee impact. Do you prefer MW vs Dewalt or other brands? If so why. Love your videos, your general positive attitude towards life, and your good work ethic man. Keep it up!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you for all the kind words. I’m a huge Milwaukee fanboy. There are no other brands. Although I don’t hate makita. And honestly harbor freight has the best cheap angle grinders

[@MrPotato-di4dr]

put one of those modern grills on it and nice headlights

[@96kylar]

Good time to just Bob and dovetail that rear. Dig your style boss. Get after it.

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thanks Kyle !

[@lpormedia4553]

Bob the bed and SAS it!

[@jasonbullock7237]

@3:27 Did he just punch the bottom out of that can.... rewinds. OMG, HAHAHA! he just poked holes in that can!

[@mikes4x4garage]

The button didn’t work 😂

[@Bob-ir4lr]

Should do glass fenders/bed and diy some long travel make this thing a nasty dune runner

[@mikes4x4garage]

That would be fun