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Made myself a grill

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Shaun23a11en, Nov 10, 2016.

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  1. Nov 10, 2016 at 2:04 PM
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    was tired of the original. Thought I would make my own. I may add some letters or an emblem later on, not sure yet. Took a few hours to make
     
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  2. Nov 10, 2016 at 2:05 PM
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    Pictures

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    Shaun23a11en, Nov 10, 2016
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  3. Nov 10, 2016 at 2:05 PM
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    KDMaxx tune K&N drop in AFE catback Oil catch can Bill's 6112/5160 Dynomat whole inside of cab TRD skid plate
    Looks great.

    Looks like it might block allot of air.
     
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  4. Nov 10, 2016 at 2:07 PM
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    :eek::thumbsup::woot::cheers:
     
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  5. Nov 10, 2016 at 2:09 PM
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    Zac of all trades

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    looks good!
     
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  6. Nov 10, 2016 at 2:17 PM
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    ive seen others use this type of grill. you think it will block too much air?
     
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  7. Nov 10, 2016 at 2:20 PM
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    Only one I have of it on the truck. Will get more later

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  8. Nov 10, 2016 at 2:32 PM
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    You're fine!:thumbsup:
     
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  9. Nov 10, 2016 at 2:33 PM
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    I mean… it’s a Ford, you don’t care
    Looks awesome man
     
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  10. Nov 10, 2016 at 3:06 PM
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    Nice grille OP! My grille is hurtig and I wish I had the cash to replace it but I'm saving for a lift and some other mechanical fixes. You did a great job, congrats.
     
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  11. Nov 10, 2016 at 3:41 PM
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    Where did you buy mesh?
     
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  12. Nov 10, 2016 at 4:19 PM
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    That looks clean OP, kudos! :thumbsup:
     
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  13. Nov 10, 2016 at 4:47 PM
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    yah, good stuff!
     
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  14. Nov 10, 2016 at 4:50 PM
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    how you do dis?
     
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  15. Nov 10, 2016 at 4:53 PM
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  16. Nov 10, 2016 at 4:57 PM
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    A little of this and a little of that.
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  17. Nov 10, 2016 at 6:25 PM
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    At home with new headlights on

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  18. Nov 10, 2016 at 6:28 PM
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    You did a really nice job on the grill.
     
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  19. Nov 11, 2016 at 7:32 AM
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    I had the material left over from a previous project. I got it at my local metal supplier. I believe it was around 40 bucks.

    I cut the toyota grill out. Cut 4 pieces to size. I then decided to use jb weld them. Fast, clean and strong. Also sandable when hard. I then sanded everything. Next I cut the metal to overlap slightly. I then drilled holes on various spot on the grill, all hidden by the way. This allowed me to zip tie the grill in about 12 places. I then polished the metal and clear coated. Then I painted the grill with plastidip black and installed the the metal and zip ties. Done. Doesn't look perfect but much better than what I had, in my opinion

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  20. Nov 14, 2016 at 9:09 PM
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    Where did you get the grill surround? Or is it your original you modified
     
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