Two Years with Phantom! 1st Gen (1997) Toyota Tacoma

I can't believe it's been Two Years with my Tacoma.. Time REALLY flies... I couldn't fathom life without my Phantom! I don't know what other small truck I'd have!
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[@miguelandonie8805]

We should do a tacomas first gen car meet ups … I love my 1999 taco

[@BernonCars]

I sadly sold mine!

[@turdferguson195]

Duuuuuuuuuuude that grill is so nice

[@BernonCars]

Hahaha thank you!

[@donaldkerns2180]

Great video thanks for sharing

[@BernonCars]

Thanks for watching!

[@franceso32]

those tacoma r bajas runners. i flipped me tho haulin ass on dirt road

[@MagnumOpos]

Beautiful truck!

[@BernonCars]

Thank you!!

[@johnmccann3964]

Looks nice Bern!

[@BernonCars]

Thank you!

[@treymedina11]

I’m looking to buy almost the exact same truck but I have been skeptical. But I think after watching this video I’m going to make the purchase

[@BernonCars]

Do it!

[@markluedecke194]

Own a 97 regular cab and tryna start off with small things I plan on replacing my door card arm rest with straps because I don't use the rests and for me straps would be much better for pulling door shut

[@unenslaver1333]

Always put it into second before first. Especially when stopped.

[@AL-mb4gs]

Beautiful truck bro!! Love the paint on it!! How much $$ did you put in it? Want to buy one soon!

[@BernonCars]

Thank you! Hmm when I first got it my dad and I put about 3 or so into it. New clutch and engine rebuild pretty much

[@AL-mb4gs]

@@BernonCars not bad brother

[@bigsmoke279]

Not a fan of voodoo blue or the bronze wheels but cool build

[@BernonCars]

Thank ya!

[@likeasumbody403]

God damn Bern, not only is that one hella good looking truck, but compared to when you first got it, it's like a completely different truck. Love the colors on the truck.

[@BernonCars]

The transformation of it makes me happy!!

[@GnGCreations]

On the e-brake cable. I have an 02’ with 250K miles (auto) V6. The parking brake readjusts your rear brakes so they engage well! I am up in Grand Rapids MI, and I started noticing my brakes were catching really late it felt like, I took it into the shop, and the guys said it’s because the parking brake is what actuates the adjuster on the rear drums (or something like that) anyways it’s been almost a year and I’ve been pulling the parking break every single time I park and I’ve never had an issue since, brakes like brand new! TLDR: PLEASE FIX THE PARKING CABLE! TRUST ME:) love the build.

[@BernonCars]

I definitely plan on getting it fixed soon!

[@FinnedFusion]

2500$ that’s a steel bro? I paid 9500$ for mine ! 247,000 miles

[@BernonCars]

Damnnn prices of these are insane!

[@satolsa]

I love the combo of the blue and bronze color.

[@BernonCars]

Thank you!

[@buckcannon1811]

Built like a Tank! I have driven Lexus for 25 years. The GX470 I owned was more rugged than my XC90’s.

[@BernonCars]

I love them both!

[@withfilm]

I can't believe you managed to find a 1st gen for 2500! Here in the PNW, I've seen some crazy prices. For example, there is a 1st gen with 200k miles on the market for $10,000.

[@BernonCars]

I know!! It was hard to find!

[@Stormtrooper_98Trd]

Hit like even before watching video man in love with the truck!!! Great job

[@BernonCars]

Thank you bro! I appreciate it 😄

[@willthekrill2632]

Awesome video, great dude, amazing truck. Just got a 97 xtracab with 82xxx actual miles, original frame was coated so it’s in perfect shape 🙏🏻 pristine truck, blessed to find it. Only the 2.4 but I plan to put more than enough love into it over the years, wanna eventually swap a 3.4 in her down the road.

[@BernonCars]

Sweeet little truck!

[@cozobean3163]

I love your truck, you should get some bronze method wheels

[@BernonCars]

Thank you!! I think that’s what I’m gonna go with!

[@tomjeffery6708]

I really dig it.. I mis my taco.. should have never sold the old girl.

[@spocusa]

What kind of headlights do you have?

[@BernonCars]

They were from Auxbeam but I think they’ve been discontinued!

[@robertorocha2239]

What did you do with the camper

[@Baconmaster-ls4wf]

Ive seen all the updates, love the videos and personality! Hoping I can buy one at the end of this summer.

[@BernonCars]

Thank you!! Definitely would be fun!

[@harryt988]

Pager ?

[@GotterAdventure]

That really is a cool rig! I love the look and the size!

[@BernonCars]

Thank you!! 😆 I don’t think I could ask for a better little truck!

[@canadaperson]

Beautiful man

[@BernonCars]

Thank you!

[@TrevDB99]

I bought some 265/75/16 KO2s to throw on my first gen, but i’m waiting until I get my lift on. Until then, they are nice to look at in my garage.🤣

[@BernonCars]

Hahah garage ornaments!!

[@jandcwest]

Interesting to hear you mention about difficulty getting into first. I have a 97 and also have the same issue if the temp drops below 60 degrees.

[@BernonCars]

Ha yup. I have to pop it in 2nd and then 1st sometimes.

[@OLSKOOLOUTCAST]

@@BernonCars same here.

[@DjFlashit0]

Hey man where did you get the front grille? Looks awesome!

[@tomgerard7518]

Looking good.

[@BernonCars]

Thank you!

[@MysteriousSystems]

sweet truck man! i want to supercharge my 1st gen as well one day, but we shall see. the extra power would be nice, but hey it does what i need it to do just fine. great video as always! also, would love to see a video if you doing your frame!

[@BernonCars]

Thank you bro!!

[@WisdomInTheWoods]

Nice rig bro. Call it “Blue Billy Goat” 😆 when you get the supercharger you can call it “Blue Bayou Billy Goat”😂😂😂

[@BernonCars]

Haha yes!

[@jonsimo]

What would have to be done in advance for the engine to handle a supercharger? Loving the build so far!

[@BernonCars]

Hmm, not sure honestly! I pretty much did a full engine restoration a few years ago when I first got it, so I don’t think I have anything to do!

[@OLSKOOLOUTCAST]

@@BernonCars just slap on the supercharger. B prepared to buy premium fuel only.

[@MiguelRamirez-bn9sz]

Beutiful truck , i would remove the trd bro badges amd put black wheels, but that's just my taste , still looks nice tho

[@instantwagner]

Another Great Video What Do you think of the Toyota T100?

[@BernonCars]

Thanks! I thought about one before I got my truck, but they look weirdly wide and I think the 3.4 in those is too small for a medium duty truck

[@Circlec135]

Hey there!! Great videos! Are those 3rd gen 4Runner seats?? If so did they bolt right on?

[@BernonCars]

Yes they are! They did bolt in! I had to drill one hole thru the floor though

[@jodiwright4920]

Still looking great Bern! Hey I was curious on your opinion on mud flaps, especially the OEM ones with the 4WD on rears. I like but dang they are pricey or better word is Ridiculous on eBay.

[@BernonCars]

Thank ya! I like those mudflaps! I had them on mine but removed them when I repainted it because they got all chewed up after off roading. The prices really are wild!!

[@jodiwright4920]

@@BernonCars checkout the price on 1998 Tacoma on Vanguard Auto sales. It will make you even happier about your purchase.

[@diegosalazar8531]

Where did you get the intake. Love the vids by the way. I have the 1997 sr5. It is a beast

[@BernonCars]

I got it on eBay! Thank you bro!

[@diegosalazar8531]

@@BernonCars do you notice any difference in performance

[@BernonCars]

Not really, I did it for noise anyway

[@andybribi7318]

Picked up a 1999 Tacoma 4x4 v6 with 89k miles And that’s not even the best part It’s got the oem trd supercharger a dealer options installed back in 1999

[@BernonCars]

What a good find!!!

[@robertjebediahfreeman]

How much?

[@andybribi7318]

@@robertjebediahfreeman 11k

[@robertjebediahfreeman]

@@andybribi7318 Not bad

[@robertjebediahfreeman]

@@andybribi7318 How much horsepower she making with the supercharger?

[@kerbytheslayer6181]

That would’ve been 4,500 dollars in Cali. 😭

[@BernonCars]

No kidding!!

[@azraelthegod2747]

Camper?

[@kylemartin9886]

I want to sell my second gen and get a first gen. And I blame you for that.

[@BernonCars]

LOL!

[@codymcnary13]

Pog

[@BernonCars]

?

[@ChaseWilson27]

ko2 are trash. The worst tire I ever had.

[@BernonCars]

Hmm, I’ve heard that before, originally thought about wildpeaks, but I’m getting those for my XC90, any recommendations?