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1995 Interior Restoration

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by YotaTank, Mar 11, 2016.

  1. Mar 11, 2016 at 8:09 PM
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    YotaTank

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    Hey guys! Here's my new project and my first yota. Did about 80% of the work today: Gutted most of the interior, replaced a lot of trim pieces, door sills, kick panels, etc with NOS parts. Still have a few things left to do and waiting on a seat cover from coverking. The carpet was by far the hardest part.

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  2. Mar 11, 2016 at 8:27 PM
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    I miss my 95 so damn much. I look forward to seeing this when you're done. Did you give any thought to sound deadening while you had the carpet out?
     
  3. Mar 11, 2016 at 8:31 PM
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    Thanks, me too!
    I did not, the new carpet section actually had more insulation material than the stock one and the noise wasn't bad with it. I should have thrown a before pic up, the interior was disgusting. Everything had gouges and was discolored.
     
  4. Mar 11, 2016 at 9:23 PM
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    how much was the carpet?
     
  5. Mar 11, 2016 at 9:37 PM
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    $130 from 1A Auto. The product itself comes from Auto Custom Carpets. Good quality and pre-formed to the vehicle.
     
  6. Mar 12, 2016 at 8:37 AM
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    Almost there! It's looks 100% better

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  7. Mar 12, 2016 at 8:55 AM
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    Badass man. Kudos for keeping a 95 alive
     
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  8. Mar 12, 2016 at 10:20 AM
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    Thanks man! My pleasure, the 90s rigs are my favorite by far.
     
  9. Mar 12, 2016 at 10:22 AM
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    Now to clean the carpet fibers off of everything! lol
    Next step is the seat cover which should be here next week. Also going to do a dash light LED conversion. If anyone has any questions on how I did anything fire away!

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  10. Mar 13, 2016 at 7:17 PM
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    Ill be doing this very soon myself. Except I'll be sound deadening my floor and back wall first. I've got a 96 2wd auto, but my shifter is steering mounted. Thanks for posting this it was interesting just looking at the pictures.
     
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  11. Mar 13, 2016 at 7:26 PM
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    Neat, what are you going to do for the sound deadening?
     
  12. Mar 13, 2016 at 7:31 PM
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    I have this ordered:

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00URUIKAK?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00

    It's the cheapest 80mil per square foot I could find. Seems highly rated too. It's not exactly enough to completely cover everything but it should be way better than before.

    Oh and I forgot to mention my truck is a extended cab. I'll probably get more later so I can do my doors as well.
     
  13. Mar 13, 2016 at 7:41 PM
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    Looks like it's a good product. So does it attach by an adhesive?
     
  14. Mar 13, 2016 at 7:45 PM
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    It's a peel and stick. Just got to clean the floor well so no dust or dirt or oils are left. Then just peel and stick this stuff on and rub it into the grooves and corners.
     
  15. Mar 13, 2016 at 7:47 PM
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    Gotcha, I take it that its not pre-cut?
     
  16. Mar 13, 2016 at 7:49 PM
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    They are 9 29x20 inch sheets that you patch onto your floor area.
     
  17. Mar 13, 2016 at 7:52 PM
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    Awesome. Any new trim or dash pieces going in with it?
     
  18. Mar 13, 2016 at 7:54 PM
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    Well I was thinking about having my rear seat pads and backrest upholstered to match my Celica seats in front. Just hard to part with $180 to do it at the moment.
     
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  19. Mar 13, 2016 at 7:56 PM
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    I can't get over the condition of your drivers side floor pan, considering you live in "road salt hell" like I do. It's in pretty immaculate shape. Wish my 03s pan looked half that good. Awesome job on the interior as well!
     
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  20. Mar 13, 2016 at 7:59 PM
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    Yea I hear ya on that, I saved up for about a year for this. Is it the oak interior?
     

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