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Custom grill done

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Fire252fighter, Mar 8, 2013.

  1. Mar 8, 2013 at 6:45 PM
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    Finally got it all together. Tons of ppl have DIY grill threads so here are just some pics. If you have any questions just ask.

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  2. Mar 8, 2013 at 6:48 PM
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    If anyone is wondering the red stripe in the middle is a firefighter thing. To remember fallen fire fighters. Usually it's a license plate black on top and bottom red in middle. I think I'm the first to put it on a grill tho.

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    Blue stripes are better :D
     
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    Looks good. :D

    Just finished my grill the other weekend. Was a fun project :)
     
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    Looks good - I guess I'll get to check it out in person in two weeks. :thumbsup:
     
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  8. Mar 9, 2013 at 9:05 AM
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    Looks awesome! Where did you get the metal mesh insert from and how much?
     
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  9. Mar 9, 2013 at 11:26 AM
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    one more pic in the daylight
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    it was not an insert it is perforated metal 16ga from online metals. was like $46. then i bent it on a metal break at work. 90degree top and bottom so i could attach it to the plastic grill. I used .080 aluminum for the outside where the bolts attach it to the perforated.
     
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    Looks good!
     
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    No. Blue with white stripe are better.


    Anyways.


    Nice job OP. I've seen emblems done but never a grill.
     
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