Who posted they have access to non-branded but functional tailgates?

The other poster said the panel did not stamp it because it is not official Toyota, but given the otherwise-cost he was happy to put stickers on.

 

I believe you're looking for @Stuck Sucks

 

This is his truck. I actually sort of prefer the "toyota" decal

 

Here's a good view of the new, after-market tailgate.



@RichochetRabbit got it right. I backed into a branch in UT and replaced my tailgate with a newly-painted shell from eBay. Of course you''ll need to migrate the original hardware. It was delivered quickly, painted the color I requested. Two thumbs up for these guys.

 

It’s amazing how much better than tiny change looks.

 

It does look good! Did they charge extra for paint?

 

Read the eBay link -- they will paint the tailgate any color you want.

 

any paint job has to be better that toyota white paint

 

Just after I taco'd in my tailgate, I saw this post by @quickstop showing a cool retro-80s look. I was inspired and copied her design (thanks, btw).

The truck with new tailgate but pre-steekers.



And installing the die-cut Toyota logo -- unfortunately the letters came separate and had to be manually aligned. Logo usage was from the corporate Toyota site.



The final product:

 

Damn, didn’t realize how much effort you put into the logo, well done — it looks great!

I too love the retro look, and that’s a great price for a new painted tailgate imo

Edit: thank you for all the pictures too, it’s very helpful

 

Almost makes me want to wreck my tailgate..

 

I’ve got a friend bombing around in an ‘82. Making me want one too

 

Give it a little time and "want" will not figure in ...

 

Or just buy one and save the good one for later...