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Holes from the front license plate??

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by comicnut25, May 23, 2010.

  1. May 23, 2010 at 4:36 PM
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    comicnut25

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    I've seen a couple trucks without holes how are you guys filling these ugly holes???
     
    comicnut25, May 23, 2010
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  2. May 23, 2010 at 4:38 PM
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    yup, 29 cents at home depot and some touch up paint from the dealer.
     
    jefferson, May 23, 2010
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  3. May 23, 2010 at 4:40 PM
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    I'm filling mine with screws. They're holding my front license plate on.


    Okay, I'll probably get reamed for that one, but I just couldn't resist.:D
     
    05Moose, May 23, 2010
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  4. May 23, 2010 at 4:42 PM
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    Ha ok I was just wondering if people actually went as far as bondo ! Thanks that's helpful guys ! I'm leaving mine on to cover the holes anyway
     
    comicnut25, May 23, 2010
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  5. May 23, 2010 at 4:47 PM
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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    the cool people live in states that dont require front plates :D
     
    The_Hodge, May 23, 2010
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  6. May 23, 2010 at 4:48 PM
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    we have holes for a front plate wait a min whats a front plate
     
    johnw, May 23, 2010
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  7. May 23, 2010 at 4:57 PM
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    Hm. Looks like the truck in that signature has a couple of big old bolts right there where a front plate goes....
     
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  8. May 23, 2010 at 4:58 PM
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    clips? what are these clips you speak of?!
     
    Ese Loco, May 23, 2010
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  9. May 23, 2010 at 6:38 PM
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    Yeah I'd like to know what clips as well. I live in pa but the truck came from Virginia. So I got two ugly holes starring at me all the time.
     
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  10. May 23, 2010 at 6:57 PM
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    Here in Kentucky front plates are not required, so dealers don't drill them out. Mine came from the factory not drilled.
     
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  11. May 23, 2010 at 7:14 PM
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  12. May 24, 2010 at 9:42 AM
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    i just put some plugs in from bumperplugs.com and they look pretty good (im gonna eventually fill in the holes and paintt he bumper, but for right now, they do the job) paint matches perfectly too...
     
    CtTaco, May 24, 2010
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  13. May 24, 2010 at 11:27 AM
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    :woot: I am so excited to have found this thread. I finally just got Az plates from Tx and I have the two ugly holes up front... atleast I have some ideas now.
     
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  14. May 24, 2010 at 11:27 AM
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    I like front plates. :cool:


    :D
     
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  15. May 24, 2010 at 11:36 AM
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  16. Jun 15, 2010 at 8:34 PM
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    I don't have a front license plate on my Taco. I want to put a plate on the front. Do i have to drill the bumper where the holes are for a plate? If so what should i use to drill the holes with?
     
    thomasr1950, Jun 15, 2010
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  17. Jun 15, 2010 at 11:59 PM
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    I repainted my front bumper it had a large scratch in it, the front plate was the first to go I just filled in the old holes.
     
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