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Satoshi Grille for 1st Gen ?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Yota_dvl, Apr 30, 2009.

  1. Apr 30, 2009 at 12:53 AM
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    Yota_dvl

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    k sorry if i'm just new and totally smokin something here but of what i get a "Satoshi Mod" is where you cut out your stock grill and throw in wire mesh ... Right? well has anyone done this to a 1st gen? I've tried lookin but couldn't find any other threads but 2nd gens doin it if there's one for 1st gen sorry for the repeat, but what's the link if so :confused:
     
  2. Apr 30, 2009 at 6:52 AM
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    yeah thatsa satoshi, n i havent seen one for the fgen either. So i just started doin it myself, dremmel, sandpaper, bondo, paint...

    havent ordered my mesh yet but i did find what i want online.
    trucks filthy just got back from a road trip...
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  3. Apr 30, 2009 at 1:44 PM
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    thanks , anyone else seen one? or tried doin it themselfs
     
  4. Apr 30, 2009 at 3:38 PM
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    i made one stright from fiberglass it sucked. but what that guy did is what im trying next! good stuff! use lath you can get it for about 6 bucks down at the local hardwear store.
     
  5. Apr 30, 2009 at 3:47 PM
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    I been wondering this myself... gonna be keeping an eye on this thread:popcorn:

    I'd like to see it done on a 01-04 bodystyle. Anyone got a spare grill to toy around with?
     
  6. Apr 30, 2009 at 3:49 PM
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  7. Apr 30, 2009 at 3:51 PM
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    if it looks god i am going to do it
     
  8. Apr 30, 2009 at 3:54 PM
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  9. Apr 30, 2009 at 3:58 PM
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    a satoshi does not JUST mean mesh...it has to be deep dish too
     
  10. Apr 30, 2009 at 4:02 PM
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    screw it i have this weekend off ill do it.
     
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    Dustin03 has one, we just finished it last weekend.... I'll try to get some pics for ya
     
  12. Apr 30, 2009 at 4:11 PM
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    sick! i would like to see it before i gut mine!
     
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    yeah pics would be greatly appreciated
     
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    Thanks Tiger.

    Does anyone know if the 5 lug and 6 lug grill shells are the same on the 01-04s? If so, I'll hit up the junkyards and pick one up to have painted.
     
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    Hmmmm...http://www2.partstrain.com/store/index.php?Ntt=Grille&N=1725+11782+4294963700+11921

    Ground shipping is $40, but it'd probably be easier to paint than a chrome grill shell

    Ebay has probably the same part for ~$80 shipped.

    I guess I'll call some body shops in the area for a price on paint... can the fender flares come off easy? I haven't tried, but it looks like they're just bolted to the inner fender. Are they also stuck with the 3m tape?
     
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