Are you reading about another tacoma build on some interyank forum website?? Please, take a moment to evaluate your life before continuing on.
Long story short:
I've wanted a Toyota pickup since seeing Back to the Future on the "big" screen. Got one and here we are.
Longer story:
Wanted a used but decent Tacoma to build on, but prices are what they are so for a few grand more, bought a new 2014 Double Cab Short Bed 4x4 Off-Road from Crown Toyota in Ontario, CA. Used a shopping technique gleaned from "Fighting Chance" car buying method. Pitted all the SoCal dealers against each other via email/phone bidding war. Best way to buy a car ever.
Since we are all creatures with our curiosity being our undoing, I discovered the off-road forums and oh my the possibilities and fractal patterns that appeared in my minds eye. This is my daily driver but the goal is/was, daily for a few years and then graduate it to full fun truck.
Graduation day is coming 2020... stay tuned.