Adam Johnson
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June 06, 2025
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THEY say three times the charm. In Teigh Graham position three times is the charm. This custom 1998 Toyota Tacoma belonged to a close friend of his who was killed in a motorcycle crash. After Chasing it down, he was finally able to purchase in 2012. It was in rough shape. He decide to straighten everything out and had an interior put in it. After taking it to a few shows, Teigh sold It.
Engine: 16 valve 2.4-liter engine stock with APC breather and various items painted to match and clean.
Chassis/Suspension: Airlift 2500 & 2600. Candoo control arms Viair 444 compressors
Wheels/Tires: 17 & 18 Inch Billit wheels with Lexani Tires
Exterior: Toyota pink and Volkswagen white silver metallic
Interior: Black vinyl and alligator with yellow stitching yellow piping.
A couple years later it was back on the market, so Teigh traded for it again Time number two. Again, Teigh took it back to his shop and repainted in a different color. He began to show it again for a while. He traded it off again.
Several years later after a few phone calls with Nate Wimmer, Teigh was able to acquire it for a third time. This time, the Toyota was in good hands at the” Slam Shack”. Jeremy Dickerson was totally redoing it from front to back. Beginning with the entire back half being welded solid and becoming the air tank. After the frame was complete a new bed was installed and he spent several hours adding new sheet metal with dimple dies.
New filers were added and he shaved the corner lights. Leaving no stone unturned, Jeep headlights were recessed into the radiator support and installed a phantom grill. After getting it back to his shop, Teigh immediately tore the truck completely apart to begin the details. He smoothed the entire frame and painted it Toyota pink and Volkswagen white silver metallic accents.
All lines were braided pink, yellow and silver. Two Chrome Airlift 444’ s were added along with the 20-gallon aluminum fuel cell. To complete the chassis Teigh had to have the: 17 and 18-inch Billit Specialty wheels with Lexani Tires wheels machined down to fit the 2-wheel drive sheet metal.
Before Marianne Graham Sprayed the entire truck Corvette Accelerate Yellow, Teigh installed a set of Poe Built custom inner fender wells. After the paint was dry, Teigh wet sanded and buffed to perfection.
On the Interior Marianne sprayed all the plastic interior pieces Volkswagen white silver metallic. Michael at Classic Design Upholstery handled the seats, door panels, carpets and head liner by wrapping them in Black vinyl and alligator with yellow stitching yellow piping.
The motor was left stock with wheel tubes and yellow accents. Before Teigh could say his truck was complete, he had Brandon “Rat“ Stevens pinstripe the outside of truck.
Teigh would like to Thank Marian Graham, Jeremy Dickerson, Nate Wimmer, Darrel Poe, Travis Cochran, Nick & Howell, Adam Johnson, Ronnie Pelham, Dan Fitch, Eric Cline, Peter at Express Tire.
He owned it three times. He first bought it in 2012, sold it, traded for it again, and finally acquired it a third time after discussions with Nate Wimmer.
The truck features a Corvette Accelerate Yellow exterior, a Toyota Pink frame with Volkswagen White Silver Metallic accents, and a black vinyl and alligator interior with yellow stitching and piping.
The suspension setup includes Airlift 2500 & 2600, Candoo control arms, and Viair 444 compressors, offering an air ride configuration ideal for show trucks.
The engine remains stock—a 16-valve 2.4-liter with an APC breather and various painted components for aesthetics, not performance.
Marianne Graham sprayed the interior and exterior. Michael at Classic Design Upholstery did the seat, carpet, and headliner work. The final pinstriping was completed by Brandon “Rat” Stevens.
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