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F/S 2012-14 Satoshi grill ~FEELER~

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by J0HN_R1, Dec 15, 2013.

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How much would you pay ?

Poll closed Jan 14, 2014.

  1. $450 - $600

    39 vote(s)
    90.7%

  2. $600 - $750

    3 vote(s)
    7.0%

  3. more than $750

    1 vote(s)
    2.3%
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  1. Dec 15, 2013 at 7:49 PM
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    J0HN_R1

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    J0HN_R1 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    It's not for sale... Yet.

    Just want an idea what some people here would pay for it (after it's finished) ?

    Thanks. :)

    Just need an emblem, but haven't decided which one...

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    J0HN_R1, Dec 15, 2013
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  2. Dec 15, 2013 at 10:56 PM
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    TRDcoma

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    TRDcoma, Dec 15, 2013
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  3. Dec 16, 2013 at 5:19 AM
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    RearViewMirror

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    Looks pretty good. I wouldn't pay for it I would just do it myself;)

    Someone will probably be interested in it... though I would think at the lower end of your scale.
     
    RearViewMirror, Dec 16, 2013
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  4. Dec 16, 2013 at 5:40 AM
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    Are these things really that expensive? Damn where have i been:eek:
     
    Timberland Taco, Dec 16, 2013
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  5. Dec 16, 2013 at 12:21 PM
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    J0HN_R1

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    The 040-white 2012+ Satoshi grill HOMERTACO made just sold last month (on eBay, linked to his thread on this site)...


    For over $1100 ! :eek:


    * haven't seen any others (2012+) for sale, so...
     
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    J0HN_R1, Dec 16, 2013
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  6. Dec 16, 2013 at 12:35 PM
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    J0HN_R1

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    British Pounds... ;)
     
    J0HN_R1, Dec 16, 2013
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  7. Dec 16, 2013 at 11:05 PM
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    Timberland Taco

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    Holy knights of Columbus...guess I'll make my own lol. Good luck with the sale :thumbsup:
     
    Timberland Taco, Dec 16, 2013
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  8. Dec 17, 2013 at 1:09 AM
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    Naveronski

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    They're nice, and I'd love to have one... But not for anywhere near that price.
     
    Naveronski, Dec 17, 2013
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  9. Dec 17, 2013 at 3:59 AM
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    evanmb31

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    IMO $450 is reasonable, but i think it needs to be colormatched.
     
    evanmb31, Dec 17, 2013
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  10. Dec 17, 2013 at 4:13 PM
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    J0HN_R1

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    Two things I just want to mention...

    - the chrome part is basically brand-new (taken-off @ dealer when bought), not a scratch or rock-chip anywhere. That's sorta why I don't want to sand/paint it*, but will if it's worth it.

    - the grill "mesh" & black "surround" still needs some work, painting that is.



    * I have color-matched 040 Toyota white paint already.

    ;)
     
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  11. Dec 17, 2013 at 4:15 PM
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    Monster Coma

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    It was the first HomerTaco 2012+ Satoshi.. No offense to you but because your work and quality isnt proven you should be looking at $400 at the most IMO
     
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    Monster Coma, Dec 17, 2013
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  12. Dec 17, 2013 at 4:26 PM
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    x2
     
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  13. Dec 17, 2013 at 4:31 PM
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    tagaman670

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    hmmm... if it was super white id pay 400$ w/ black grill mesh
     
    tagaman670, Dec 17, 2013
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  14. Dec 17, 2013 at 4:34 PM
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    evanmb31

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    I saw one :spy:
     
    evanmb31, Dec 17, 2013
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  15. Dec 17, 2013 at 5:17 PM
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    The same shit everyone else has.
    Jesus shit, Im going to start making these and selling them if they worth anywhere near that.
     
    steveo27, Dec 17, 2013
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  16. Dec 17, 2013 at 5:23 PM
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    UGAFAN

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    I think $450 is steep. I'd be in around a $350 price point.
     
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  17. Dec 17, 2013 at 5:29 PM
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    RearViewMirror

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    I'll give you $50 for it. What you mess up I'll fix ;)


    Actually... I like my grill just the way it is.
     
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  18. Dec 17, 2013 at 5:44 PM
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    evanmb31

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    There is a reason craig doesnt mass produce these and sell them at a set price, see below.

    2012+ OEM grill ~ $200
    High quality mesh ~ $50-$60
    Fiberglass, resin, epoxy, fasteners, paint ~ $50+
    Those estimates might be high or low, but materials will probably be close to $300

    My educated guess is 10 hours of labor would be making good time. So making these for an affordable price would pay maybe $10 an hour. May be worth it to some. No one wants to pay $500 for a part and not know the quality is there, thats the difference from a homertaco grill and someone who builds one and wants to sell it.

    Good luck to the OP, i hope you get what you want for it. And hopefully you can figure out a way to keep producing and selling them.
     
    evanmb31, Dec 17, 2013
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  19. Dec 17, 2013 at 7:08 PM
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    J0HN_R1

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    Thank you.

    And I'm not going to "mass produce" these... I don't have the appropriate work-space to do it.

    Your "cost-analysis" was pretty much spot on, BTW... You're a little off on the labour part. (~15hrs x $15/hr)
     
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    I don't want to insult you with a price that I would pay for it but your work looks top tier. I would definitely want one for my truck, Aloha!:)
     
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