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2012 Grillcraft Mesh Grill Group Buy

Discussion in 'Group Buys' started by munkeeboi, Apr 18, 2012.

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  1. Jul 2, 2012 at 7:48 AM
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    FFMedic

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    I guess this is part of the having a new vehicle, having to wait. I knew that I would be in the last group to get my grill. Oh well such is life I guess.
     
  2. Jul 2, 2012 at 10:40 AM
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    Its been 100 degrees here. If I can get out of work early I may be able to get it on today.
    wish me luck

    **Editted to add a few pics. First is the grill/surround removed and awaiting the dremel. Second is whats hiding behind the grill. Third is a mock-up of the GC over the stock center section.**

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  3. Jul 3, 2012 at 8:27 AM
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    painted the rad surround and bamf light bar

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    forgot to get pics of the horn relocation mod, easy to do

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    bumper is supprisingly easy to take off. Toyota uses a lot of push clips instead of actual bolts these days

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    all done

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    but i see i need to do some more painting

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  4. Jul 3, 2012 at 8:43 AM
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    I think it would look even better with the grille surround gloss black.
     
  5. Jul 3, 2012 at 8:45 AM
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    very nice idea:ohsnap:
     
  6. Jul 3, 2012 at 8:47 AM
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    :cool:ooohh i see you were looking at the great, lol , job i did with the projectors i got from you
     
  7. Jul 3, 2012 at 9:00 AM
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    Doing it with my grille and my LS460R retro. :D
     
  8. Jul 3, 2012 at 1:24 PM
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    After install and Krylon yellow fog mod:

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  9. Jul 3, 2012 at 2:17 PM
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    That is bad ass, good job. That grill is sick on BIG BLUE
     
  10. Jul 3, 2012 at 2:21 PM
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    Thanks for taking the time to put up pics guys. The mesh sure opens up the front end - kind of makes the grille look bigger than it actually is.

    (Still waiting for a tracking number in my world):(
     
  11. Jul 3, 2012 at 2:24 PM
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    Makes her look meaner. I love it.

    I couldn't sand the plastic stock grille anymore. It was so uglyyyyyyyy. I know it sucks, but it's definitely worth the wait.
     
  12. Jul 3, 2012 at 5:04 PM
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  13. Jul 4, 2012 at 11:30 PM
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    Looks very nice!
     
  14. Jul 4, 2012 at 11:32 PM
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    Very nice grill! Love the blue devil horns too!
     
  15. Jul 5, 2012 at 1:24 PM
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    Alright guys... last 5 shipped today... All should get e-mails by tonight...

    Thanks for the order and for the patience! We really do appreciate it.

    If any one has any issues or needs any further help, please let me know.
     
  16. Jul 5, 2012 at 1:35 PM
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    Thanks Luke. Just got my shipping notice a few minutes ago.

    Woot indeed!:D
     
  18. Jul 11, 2012 at 7:07 AM
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    Alright....everyone should have them...

    Let me know if there are any issues!
     
  19. Jul 11, 2012 at 8:06 AM
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    Since installing my grill I am getting tons of pu$$ and no one is in front of me when i drive. Is this normal?
     
  20. Jul 11, 2012 at 9:22 AM
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    Got any pics of it installed this way? Great idea leaving the plastic back there, much easier that cutting it all out.:thumbsup:
     
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