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Making My Version of a Pro Grille

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by rsj78, May 18, 2015.

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  1. May 23, 2015 at 7:54 AM
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    slowlane

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    Just like the others were saying, i as well wanted to try this. You beat us all to it.

    Im interested in the final product also. Looks awesome already!!

    How much do you think shipping would be for an extra insert to 85204?
     
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  2. May 23, 2015 at 6:17 PM
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    Let me find a box and I'll get back to ya
     
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  3. May 24, 2015 at 6:50 AM
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    awesome! Thanks!
     
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  4. May 24, 2015 at 2:54 PM
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    Okay paint is done!! I used Duplicolor trim paint which turned out great. Don't use the Rustoleum matte black for stripping and grilles.

    image.jpg image.jpg Just need to adhere emblem; which I am going to do it in a way that I can switch to the black if I want in the future.
    Then to install with the SR/Pro smoked headlights I have.
     
    rsj78, May 24, 2015
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  5. May 24, 2015 at 3:03 PM
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    I posted earlier in your thread but i just wanted to say congrats to you on the completion!Looks sweet!
     
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  6. May 25, 2015 at 4:22 AM
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    Wow... Seeing it mostly complete is even better!!
     
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  7. May 31, 2015 at 7:35 AM
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    Well got my new headlights and grille installed this morning!! Took a couple hours, but very happy with results.:bananadance:

    IMG_1106.jpg IMG_1107.jpg IMG_1113.jpg IMG_1112.jpg IMG_1111.jpg IMG_1110.jpg
     
    rsj78, May 31, 2015
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  8. May 31, 2015 at 9:30 AM
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    That looks really good. Your work is fantastic.
     
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  9. May 31, 2015 at 9:40 AM
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    Nice! I'm a big fan of the "retro" White Toyota emblem look. Where did you get the Toyota emblem?
     
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  10. May 31, 2015 at 9:54 AM
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    Looks great!
     
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  11. May 31, 2015 at 10:03 AM
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    Awesome
     
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  12. May 31, 2015 at 10:31 AM
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    From another FJ Cruiser member. This is not the white one that I was thinking about using, but is a silver FJ Cruiser one. I am selling the white one that I purchased from dealer.
     
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  13. May 31, 2015 at 12:21 PM
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    Really looks good . Wish you would build and sell this
     
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  14. May 31, 2015 at 1:26 PM
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    Awesome. Why do you have the headlights masked (and under grill)? Just wondering if/how that's related to the grille install? I'm gonna swap for the pro grille soon.
     
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  15. May 31, 2015 at 2:49 PM
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    I put tape on to prevent scratching paint and especially the headlights since they have to be manuvered tightly around sheetmetal.
     
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  16. May 31, 2015 at 4:12 PM
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    I wouldn't have guessed headlights come out for a grille install. I've been looking for a thread with instructions. Seriously, love your work on this one. Best looking second gen grille I've ever seen!
     
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  17. May 31, 2015 at 4:53 PM
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    They don't need to...as the OP stated he installed new headlights so he did both...

    Hey OP....amazing work on the grill! Looks sick! One of the nicest grills I've seen yet!
     
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  18. May 31, 2015 at 6:14 PM
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    Yep! Decided to do both at once:)

    Thanks!!
     
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  19. May 31, 2015 at 10:02 PM
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    Love it. my next project . Looks awesome....
     
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