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Grill idea based off of raptor

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by hpvds, Feb 3, 2012.

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Which one

Poll closed Mar 6, 2012.
  1. 1

    53 vote(s)
    12.1%
  2. 2

    104 vote(s)
    23.7%
  3. 3

    190 vote(s)
    43.3%
  4. 4

    76 vote(s)
    17.3%
  5. other (make suggestions please)

    16 vote(s)
    3.6%
  1. Feb 13, 2012 at 9:04 PM
    #161
    hpvds

    hpvds [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Sorry for a bit of an absence. I run on RPI's track team, so unfortunately this results with most of my weekend time being lost to track meets and then to schoolwork. But back to the grill, My truck has actually been in the shop for 3 weeks and finally go it back on Friday before going away all weekend. Between all my work for school, I would like to take measurements this week, and then start actually designing the grill, if possible I think I would like to take the insert approach, but I will see how it goes. I don't know what the prospects for production are but I will share my progress on here and with anyone that wants to follow.


    It's actually a full custom font (not really a font at all) that I made in photoshop using the pen tool.
     
  2. Feb 13, 2012 at 9:07 PM
    #162
    2011BlackTaco

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    I'm here to follow along with the design im really looking forward to getting this grill when its finished. hope everything goes well with the design !!!
     
  3. Feb 13, 2012 at 9:16 PM
    #163
    Tigahshark

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  4. Feb 14, 2012 at 6:36 PM
    #164
    A.J.taco

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    I have to have this!!!
    Best looking Taco grille ever.
     
  5. Feb 14, 2012 at 7:06 PM
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    Just tint and ppl for now.
    Dig the look of #3. Would be great if you could pull it off. Wouldn't work for my rig as you can barely see the grille. Awesome PS work!
     
  6. Feb 14, 2012 at 10:18 PM
    #166
    RJALLDAY702

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  7. Feb 15, 2012 at 5:09 AM
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    Blueridge

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    Agreed.
     
  8. Feb 16, 2012 at 7:50 AM
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    Awesome grill. Go work for Toyota design, hahahaah
     
  9. Feb 16, 2012 at 1:37 PM
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    RJALLDAY702

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  10. Feb 16, 2012 at 1:44 PM
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    Dude I'd so buy one!

    I actually made an amber LED light bar that puts 3 sets of leds betwen the honecomb holes in my 2011 grill to try to do the same thing as the raptor! I built it but never wired it up....I should to post some prototype pics! lol...
     
  11. Feb 16, 2012 at 1:59 PM
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  12. Feb 16, 2012 at 2:19 PM
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    Thanks. Yea I was going to go that route but decided like this just trying to give op ideas
     
  13. Feb 16, 2012 at 2:41 PM
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    Right when I thought I was ready for a grillcraft! Do u think u will end up producing these? I vote for the TACOMA one.
     
  14. Feb 17, 2012 at 1:20 PM
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    In the dark garage:

    4cbe83d0-c474-2641_d2cf6f20247e21f002b28ccad32c01cba9df205c.jpg

    In the direct sun:

    4cbe83d0-c723-46c7_b74de11a8b9bb71a50bcf412e8cab5ccd63cc7cc.jpg


    I liked the raptor look so I added 3 - 3/4" led lights behind the stock grille. Lemme know what you think
     
  15. Feb 18, 2012 at 7:35 AM
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    Cool idea. I think spaced out just SLIGHTLY more would nail if


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    I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=37.183726,-93.320216
     
  16. Feb 18, 2012 at 2:22 PM
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    ^---This!!!
     
  17. Feb 18, 2012 at 3:53 PM
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    if you make a #3 i will buy one!
     
  18. Feb 22, 2012 at 5:56 PM
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    When is the production gonna start?
     
  19. Feb 22, 2012 at 6:57 PM
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    ^^^^THIS?!?!?
     
  20. Feb 25, 2012 at 11:18 PM
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    I had this idea brewing for over a year now and I have the part# from Ford for the actual LEDS used on the Raptors.

    However the price is :eek: per LED. So I scrapped the idea and decided to go a different route. I'm going to finish the idea out and not rip the FORD idea as a whole.

    I'll add my own twist to it.
     

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