TRD PRO Grill custom build

Got myself a clean little first gen (2003 Double cab 4X4) super stoked!
Plan is to give it a fresh makeover. Wheels, tires, lights, new paint job, etc. I want a clean, OEM"ish" daily driver.

First is the grill build.
Started off with a stock donor. Bolted it up in a jig(to retain its shape) and cut the heck out of the center


Next, I purchased a 2nd gen TRD PRO Style grill. Cut that out and started mocking them up together




I was very surprised with how the curves and couture matched the 1st gen shape.




Little body work at the bottom but not bad.

Backside was fiber glassed reinforced (3 layers)


The front was filled in with bumper repair(bonds to both plastic sides) then sanded smooth.


Still have to mount the side vents but overall I'm pretty happy with it. Not a @HomerTaco grill but good enough

 

Smooth

 

That's a great custom build right there!
Nice job!

 

Is there anything you don't do well my friend? Looks beautiful and I'm very pumped to see it on the truck, and the truck itself.

 

Thanks grill master

Gracias I try and go all out any anything I make. Plans for the first gen are some Bronze/gold wheels, Spruce mica paint, painted bumpers, brake upgrade and some kings. I can't wait.

 

Me either

 

Please get rid of your 1st gen - I already know too many nifty ideas will be on their way to tempt me.

 

@MESO please find all the 1st gen 3D things to make.

 

Beautiful work mate! I've been dying to do a one off grill on my 3rd gen but never had the motivation to tackle the project, you just hit it it out of the park with that quality custom build. Love seeing custom work like this, keep it up mate!

 

also... when is this going on the website. ....asking for a friend

 

Subbed!

 

Wow that came out smooth

 

Great job. Looks OEM.

 

I know you don't want to, but you're gonna have to start producing these bud. Sorry, but its required by a new law just passed:

"H.B.2003: Meso Greatest Gen Mod Command"

Passed unanimously.



Edit: for color, isn't it Imperial Jade, not spruce mica? I have a 2003 double cab and its imperial jade. Maybe I'm confused tho.

 

Spruce Mica was a second gen color. Nothing wrong with putting a second gen color on a first gen. Spruce mica is the best IMO.

 

Good info, now I’ll have to check some photos in google.

 

Correct. Using the spruce mica paint code from the 2nd gens. When it hits the sun

thanks!

 

This should be nice.

 

Cannot wait to see that on the truck. That’s such a clean custom build!