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1st Gen Tailgate Decal Size

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Sky_Hawk25, Dec 23, 2015.

  1. Dec 23, 2015 at 3:53 PM
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    Sky_Hawk25

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    Hi I was wondering if anyone knew the exact dimensions of the first gen tailgate decal? I'm looking to have a custom decal made to directly for over the old one. Thanks for any assistance.
     
  2. Dec 23, 2015 at 4:01 PM
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    Are you talking about the emblems/badges?
     
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    There are actually several different ones dependent upon trim package and year...
     
  4. Dec 23, 2015 at 4:42 PM
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    Here is a picture of the rear decal on my truck. I would like to replace the gold "TOYOTA" on the rear gate with a flat black decal.

    I have a 1997 dlx 4x4 with a 2.7 liter 4 cylinder. Do you have a link to a place where I can look up the dimensions or would you happen to know off hand?

    image.jpg
     
  5. Dec 23, 2015 at 8:41 PM
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    On eBay there are 26" and 31" decals. I actually just ordered the 26" one. If it is matte black as I asked the seller, I'll post up a pic when I got it stuck on.
     
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  6. Dec 23, 2015 at 8:43 PM
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    That would be perfect. I'd like to see it on there. Thanks!
     
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  7. Dec 30, 2015 at 3:58 PM
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    Here you go.

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  8. Dec 30, 2015 at 4:24 PM
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    That looks great! So the 26" one was the exact size of the stock one?
     
  9. Dec 30, 2015 at 4:25 PM
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    No clue. I just ordered the smaller one. You could measure your existing one. If it's close to 26" then I'd say it will match. I'm sure you're worried about paint fading and whatnot from the OEM sticker being on there for so long
     
  10. Dec 30, 2015 at 4:27 PM
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    Yea that is exactly it. I want something that will drop right in. I'm thinking about just painting the letters on.
     
  11. Dec 31, 2015 at 11:19 AM
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    I'll measure the sticker today and get back to you.
     
  12. Dec 31, 2015 at 2:46 PM
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    Just under 24" long and exactly 4" tall.
     

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