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[cbielat]

I know this isn't a 4Runner but it's still in the same family. I thought it was a nice throw back to a new styling.
Retromod Toyota Tacoma | Build Threads

 

[SV_Dude]

I think I just threw up in my mouth.

 

[Qjake]

I KNOW I just threw up in my mouth!

 

[FactoryRide]

Saw his build over on ExPo. I'm not a huge fan, but I admire the work put into it. Alot of thought, money, work, and time have been invested in it.

Containerized: Retromod Global Tacoma - Expedition Portal

 

[KidVermicious]

I KNOW I just threw up in my mouth!

That's better than SVDude throwing up in your mouth.

 

[mikey's2010SR5]

Ok yeah not my style, but did you see the Daytona in his build thread!!!!!!

And the new owner killed it.

 

[NorthWest 4R]

I kinda like it, just needs some better styling on the grille and front bumper.

 

[SV_Dude]

That's better than SVDude throwing up in your mouth.

eeeewww.... :repuke:

 

[helo-mech]

That's better than SVDude throwing up in your mouth.

I'm scared to even ask how you know this.

 

[zonianbrat]

It is amazing what some people do with money. The new Taco's look sweet but they went and made it look dumb.

 

[KidVermicious]

I'm scared to even ask how you know this.

Dude. It's assumed.

 

[gaterose]

I like some of the cues, but the grille is horrendous. Looks kinda like a mitsubishi, as someone in the expo portal suggested.

I wonder why he didn't use something more similar to the 80s PU & 4R frontends, more like the original mockup.

 

[NJshadow93]

If I were to see that in public, I would assume a body shop really botched up a repair.

 

[cbielat]

I honestly thought that this build would get more positive reviews from you guys. Granted it's not a 4Runner I can somewhat understand. I would have to agree that the front grill could be reworked as well as the rear bumper. It's an interesting truck nonetheless.

 

[SV_Dude]

It's a very well built truck, no doubt. BUT the front end is fugly!

If they left the front end alone and made the armor black, it will have a more rugged appearance. As it sits now it just looks cheesy. I'm a huge fan of function over format but with the skill of the work and the money put into it, I would expect more.

 

[gaterose]

It has a lot of cool features, I just don't understand why they ruined the front and rear ends on it... I thought it was supposed to look like a hilux p/u, then they completely changed the grille, and shaved the tails to make the rear bumper look like a roll pan...?

 

[Wizzle]

I see what he was going for with this and in theory it's a cool idea. The outcome is definitely one of a kind...hopefully it stays one of a kind though. Yucky.

 

[KidVermicious]

I honestly thought that this build would get more positive reviews from you guys.

We fear change.

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

Looks like they took a great idea and shat all over it...

Even with the LC front end, they could have made it look much better than that

 

[Kurtis]

This thing needs to rear end another car...