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Caved And Got Billet Grill - Pictures

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by tsilliker, Feb 14, 2009.

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  1. Feb 16, 2009 at 1:02 AM
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    Thanks for the comments. I've gotten some nice comments from my truck-owning buddies at work - and they are staunch domestic owners.

    I considered leaving the Toyota emblem off, but it seemed too barren and open. Kinda looked like something was missing. It looks much better IMHO with the emblem on there.
     
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  2. Feb 16, 2009 at 1:05 AM
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    brianr go shit in your hat

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    BUILT, not bought...
    looks great man.
     
    brianr, Feb 16, 2009
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  3. Feb 19, 2009 at 9:21 PM
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    Looks good. I got a similar grille off of ebay, but the quality was not the same. It took me longer to install since:
    1) the directions were horrible
    2) the grille wasn't shaped properly
    3)the supplied hardware (hooks) was not angled correctly or the right size for the bumper grill

    I had to manipulate the grille to properly fit, which included some bending and dremmel work. It turned out looking OK, but it required much more work than anticipated.

    Don't buy from this seller:

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220342575205

    I should scan the instructions so you can see how crappy they are...
     
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  4. Feb 20, 2009 at 12:34 AM
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    Yeah please scan those instructions. Sounds scary indeed!
     
    tsilliker, Feb 20, 2009
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  5. Feb 20, 2009 at 12:45 AM
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    i am thinking about getting this grille. im thinking painting it black though to match my truck..you think it would hold up okay and what type of paint would be preferred?
     
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  6. Feb 20, 2009 at 8:50 AM
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    They gave me two copies of this, one for the main grille and the other for the bumper, even though they are installed differently. Also, the hardware supplied is not the same as listed on the instructions.

    [​IMG]
     
    Bolo, Feb 20, 2009
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  7. Feb 20, 2009 at 10:40 AM
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    Those J-Hooks are similar to the "Goody4Less" grill brackets for the bumper portion. Instructions don't sound like they just came out of Google translate, though! Thanks for scanning!
     
    tsilliker, Feb 20, 2009
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  8. Feb 20, 2009 at 10:43 AM
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    Well powder coating your colour then a clear coat on top would hold up. However, the whole process would add a lot of cost.

    Best contact a vendor like Grillcraft or even the eBay seller I mentioned to ask about getting one in the colour you prefer. That way you may be able to get your desired colour right out of the box. You would then have a nice finish that will last.
     
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  9. Feb 20, 2009 at 11:23 AM
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    Meeocky

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    Meeocky GEAUX TIGERS!

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    So did the vertical supports came painted black, or did you did it yourself. I want to get this grill, but I don't like the ones that show the verticals.

    Good Price! The set I was looking at was $189 without shipping. I'll look into this set.
     
    Meeocky, Feb 20, 2009
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  10. Feb 20, 2009 at 11:49 AM
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    Look Great.Thank you for sharing.Now I know what to do with my Toyota Emblem that put away awhile back.
     
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  11. Feb 20, 2009 at 12:00 PM
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    The vertical were already painted black. Don't notice them at all. I'm quite happy with the quality of this item.
     
    tsilliker, Feb 20, 2009
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  12. Feb 25, 2009 at 5:14 AM
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    Meeocky GEAUX TIGERS!

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  13. Feb 26, 2009 at 1:16 AM
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    Be sure to post back with your results. What colour is your truck?
     
    tsilliker, Feb 26, 2009
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  14. Feb 26, 2009 at 12:54 PM
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    fasn8dave Hey guys watch THIS!

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    I like it! (But I'm a little biased, LOL):

    [​IMG]
     
    fasn8dave, Feb 26, 2009
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  15. Feb 26, 2009 at 1:10 PM
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    How did you put your emblem on? I've heard a few options from folks on here, but I want to hear as many possibilities as I can.
     
    dwalden2, Feb 26, 2009
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  16. Feb 26, 2009 at 4:59 PM
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    fasn8dave: That looks great! Congrats!
     
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  17. Feb 26, 2009 at 5:17 PM
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    fasn8dave Hey guys watch THIS!

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  18. Feb 26, 2009 at 7:09 PM
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    Nice. I tried to put mine on when I changed the grill, but it doesn't click on. It just slides around and falls off. It looks awesome though. Nice Truck
     
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  19. Feb 28, 2009 at 5:50 AM
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    fasn8dave: Now you will have to change your avatar pic!
     
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  20. Feb 28, 2009 at 9:55 AM
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    Looking good. Job well done.

    Craig
     
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