Under Construction 1997 Toyota Tacoma

Welcome to yet another primered appearance of The Construction Zone. We hope that by seeing more unfinished rides in the raw you'll come up with some new ideas of your own to complete the ride that's collecting cobwebs in your garage. We can definitely use your help to get the word out that every show-stopper was once a primer and guidecoat-covered beast with mods galore. If you have a ride that's not quite done but makes you want to shave, suicide, or chop something every month, then peep out the photos we use here for The Zone and snap some of your own. Send them to us here at Mini Truckin'. You may find yourself among the few, the proud, the unpainted. We wish you the best of luck and ingenuity until your own ride is painted and taking Best Of trophies. Now sit back and check out the newest inductees into The Construction Zone.

Wheels/Tires: Jon's trick Taco' rolls on 17-inch wheels and tires.

Body Modifications: Custom work includes a 4-inch body drop, a unibody cab and bed, a Grant Fabrication tailgate skin, smoothed inner bedsides and floor, an '01 bumper and valance with the bumper molded to the front fenders, and a shaved antenna. The factory hood has been replaced with a cowl fiberglass version. The front suspension of the truck has been 'bagged, and the rear suspension is four-linked and 'bagged for ride comfort and easy ride height adjustment.

Future Plans: Molded 4WD sheetmetal in the bedsides and other crazy mods.

Miscellaneous: Jon would like to thank his wife Kassie and his friends for all their help and support in the construction phase of his Tacoma.

Project Completion Date: Fall, 2003.