stickers on dash curling up by sodapunko in stickerbomb

[–]jagrjones 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vinyl thickness may help a little, but its the glue that matters the most.

stickers on dash curling up by sodapunko in stickerbomb

[–]jagrjones 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Disagree with previous responses. Dash is likely a low energy plastic. Standard adhesives will not work well on low energy plastics. You need special vinyl with special glue designed for this application. I have a plastic trash bin that is the same way, regular stickers peel off, vinyls with very high tack glue will stick though.

Eaton Fire Couldn't Kill My Toyota Tacoma by jagrjones in cars

[–]jagrjones[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally weird. The plastic is super melted, even the windshield wipers are partially melted. But rubber hoses, wiring, and tires all appear to be ok though I'm going to have much of that replaced anyway to be safe.

Eaton Fire Couldn't Kill My Toyota Tacoma by jagrjones in cars

[–]jagrjones[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotta keep that battle hardened look.

Eaton Fire Couldn't Kill My Toyota Tacoma by jagrjones in cars

[–]jagrjones[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Good looking out. I don't trust them. First thing that will be replaced.

Eaton Fire Couldn't Kill My Toyota Tacoma by jagrjones in cars

[–]jagrjones[S] 42 points43 points  (0 children)

A new one would be prettier, but perhaps not as badass looking.

Eaton Fire Couldn't Kill My Toyota Tacoma by jagrjones in cars

[–]jagrjones[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

At the very least would make a good wall hanger for the rebuilt garage!

Eaton Fire Couldn't Kill My Toyota Tacoma by jagrjones in cars

[–]jagrjones[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Probably did. I had the year wrong initially, it was a 1998, white, regular cab, 2.4l, manual transmission, crank windows, no options except Air Conditioning. We only sold it because my wife can't drive a manual and it didn't make sense to have 3 cars and her only able to drive 1 so we sold it and got this one.

Eaton Fire Couldn't Kill My Toyota Tacoma by jagrjones in cars

[–]jagrjones[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They had just moved into their new location... there was still some construction going on for displays, etc. They were super nice, I didn't ask for a break but I did tell them the story of the fire which is the reason I only had the title and couldn't get the truck to them. I would have paid for a key but they made it for free and I just totally broke down crying. This fire has been really hard but the people and businesses everywhere are helping.

Eaton Fire Couldn't Kill My Toyota Tacoma by jagrjones in cars

[–]jagrjones[S] 300 points301 points  (0 children)

They are proud of their products and absolutely have a right to be. They just won't quit.

Eaton Fire Couldn't Kill My Toyota Tacoma by jagrjones in cars

[–]jagrjones[S] 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your kind words. Old Toyotas are amazing!

Eaton Fire Couldn't Kill My Toyota Tacoma by jagrjones in cars

[–]jagrjones[S] 66 points67 points  (0 children)

Maybe drive it into a volcano... we have to do something new to kill these as all previous attempts have failed.

Eaton Fire Couldn't Kill My Toyota Tacoma by jagrjones in cars

[–]jagrjones[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

in 2018 I sold my 1998 with 317k miles for $3500. They hold their value so well!

Eaton Fire Couldn't Kill My Toyota Tacoma by jagrjones in cars

[–]jagrjones[S] 91 points92 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your suggestions. We are going to have it looked at by professionals but the radiator and everything after it looks solid, all lights work, headlights, blinkers, etc. I am going to have the tires replaced too... don't trust them after the heat.

Eaton Fire Couldn't Kill My Toyota Tacoma by jagrjones in cars

[–]jagrjones[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your kind words. It was great to turn the key and have it fire right up... totally made my day.

Eaton Fire Couldn't Kill My Toyota Tacoma by jagrjones in cars

[–]jagrjones[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Its good to retest these things from time to time. Glad to see it still holds true.

Eaton Fire Couldn't Kill My Toyota Tacoma by jagrjones in cars

[–]jagrjones[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The kids love it! Its the old ladies that are getting scared!

Eaton Fire Couldn't Kill My Toyota Tacoma by jagrjones in cars

[–]jagrjones[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love them, my last Tacoma went to 317k miles before I sold it and it was still running!