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how do u center off a toyota emblem on grillcraft?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by 99tacoprerunner, Aug 5, 2012.

  1. Aug 5, 2012 at 8:29 PM
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    99tacoprerunner

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    Alright the title is self explanatory. But I was tring to center of my Toyota badge on to my newly installed grillcraft grill and i just couldnt get it centered or even lined up straight. Well I've tried to find something on tw but i just can't find anything that'll help anyone have any pointers or how too's.
     
  2. Aug 5, 2012 at 8:31 PM
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    measuring tape :cool:
     
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    ive thought about it myself and i may just get an old fj "toyota" emblem. but if you want the logo is say cut off the clips and epoxy it, easiest way is just measure the gc and find center.
     
  4. Aug 5, 2012 at 8:37 PM
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    I actually don't have measuring tape......sounds weird right I mean who the hek doesn't have measuring tape.....
     
  5. Aug 5, 2012 at 8:44 PM
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    soooo, why not go to home depot and buy a measuring tape? i just did this today too, but i used my measuring tape lol
     
  6. Aug 5, 2012 at 8:53 PM
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    Measure, also take into account that due to the design of the gc it may be difficult to keep the emblem level. I decided against removing the stock mounts and adding small bolts to correct this. It wasn't worth the trouble for the small TRD emblem I had.
     
  7. Aug 5, 2012 at 9:50 PM
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    The better coast
    Use two strings. Make one horizontal and one vertical and run them along the two axis. As long as they are level you should be pretty close.
     
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    OP go to home depot or lowes or something and do yourself a big favor
     
  9. Aug 5, 2012 at 9:58 PM
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    Yes.
    Set the grille over the chunk you cut out, you'll be able to see thru it where the emblem was before.

    ...you really don't have a measuring tape? Ruler? Yard stick? Anything?
     
  10. Aug 5, 2012 at 11:34 PM
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    So I guess i need a measuring tape is Wat everybody is suggesting....well the reason i don't anything to measure is because I just moved to a smaller place and we probably got rid of half our things..........using the old chunk sounds like a good idea maybe ill try it
     
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    Measuring tape , folding wooden rule or framing square

    Take your pick
     
  12. Aug 6, 2012 at 7:38 AM
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    well you could try counting all the holes to get the center then use the lines on the grillcraft grill to keep it level
     
  13. Aug 6, 2012 at 8:48 AM
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    heres mine i just did :D
    2012-08-06%252008.09.51_78ee9f8d8f8386c19bce39381f9dc0b2221ea8ef.jpg
     
  14. Aug 6, 2012 at 8:27 PM
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    that looks good man.
     
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    OP.... String.
    Easy to find center.

    Pull the string across the grille. Cut it even with the edges.
    Fold the string in half and make a mark with a sharpie (you have a sharpie, right?)

    Now put it back on the grille and you have your left/right center.

    Now do the same thing top to bottom at the point where the string intercepts your left/right center. You now have your vertical center, and the center of your grille.
     
  16. Aug 6, 2012 at 8:44 PM
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    alright heres what everybody has been waiting to see i took everybody's advice and bought a measuring tape and with the help of 2 screws and a zip tie this is as straight as i could get it.........SO WHAT DO U GUYS THINK?
     
  17. Aug 7, 2012 at 11:42 AM
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    Yes.
    Looks good.
     
  18. Aug 7, 2012 at 2:19 PM
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    Looks crooked.




































    Kidding! :D
     

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