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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Packman73, Apr 15, 2009.

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  1. Apr 15, 2009 at 2:18 PM
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    Packman73

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    Went from this;

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    To this;

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    And another x10 for chris4x4 all of his help and ingenuity!!!
     
    Packman73, Apr 15, 2009
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  2. Apr 15, 2009 at 2:22 PM
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    De-badged, Tint 20%, Blue 48 LED dome-light, .......
    sick!!! VEry nice

    Any plans for eyelids? ...It would look awesome!
     
    neontrail, Apr 15, 2009
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  3. Apr 15, 2009 at 2:23 PM
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  4. Apr 15, 2009 at 2:25 PM
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    Looks Good:thumbsup: I wish chris4x4 lived close to me i woulda actually been able to complete a mod with a little help
     
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  5. Apr 15, 2009 at 2:31 PM
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    Packman73

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    Thanks! Yes, I think eyelids would look great. :cool:

    Me too, thanks. :)

    Thanks.
    Chris is a valuable resource for sure!
     
    Packman73, Apr 15, 2009
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  6. Apr 15, 2009 at 2:43 PM
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    Looks awesome Matt :D
     
    Delmarva, Apr 15, 2009
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  7. Apr 15, 2009 at 2:51 PM
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    very nice +1
     
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  8. Apr 15, 2009 at 3:19 PM
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    Thanks Mike!

    Thank you.
     
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  9. Apr 15, 2009 at 3:24 PM
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    WOW... that looks GREAT!
     
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  10. Apr 15, 2009 at 3:36 PM
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    looks good man! how do you do the eyelids for the lights?
     
    vtragweed, Apr 15, 2009
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  11. Apr 15, 2009 at 3:45 PM
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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    not a chrome guy, but the extra SWB makes it look good
     
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  12. Apr 15, 2009 at 3:48 PM
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    I'm not either unless it's a black truck but DAMN Matt made it work on his truck!
     
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  13. Apr 15, 2009 at 3:55 PM
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    Thanks!

    Thank you. I'm not sure but I'll find out one of these days...

    Thanks but I'm not a chrome guy either. The truck had tons of it when I bought it. The chrome tube steps are off and now the grill surround at least. Next, I'll probably debadge it.
     
    Packman73, Apr 15, 2009
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  14. Apr 15, 2009 at 4:13 PM
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    Sorry dude not diggin the chrome trim, but it does look better than it did before.
     
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    I think I like the before still better
     
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    Nice touch! Def an improvement :thumbsup:
     
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  17. Apr 15, 2009 at 4:44 PM
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  18. Apr 15, 2009 at 4:48 PM
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    Wow, that looks great! From nasty to tasteful. ;)
     
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  19. Apr 15, 2009 at 4:54 PM
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    It's not for everyone.

    It's not for everyone. ;)

    Thanks, I think so too.

    Thanks Chris!


    Thanks...I think. :)
     
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    Looks good. The painted grill is the only to go.
     
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