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3D Tailgate TACOMA American Flag Emblem

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by GatorCountry, Aug 8, 2023.

  1. Aug 8, 2023 at 4:28 AM
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    GatorCountry

    GatorCountry [OP] Active Member

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    I'm thinking about putting a 3D American Flag TACOMA decal on my black 2023 Tacoma tailgate. Or, should I put a color that goes better with black?
     
  2. Aug 8, 2023 at 4:30 AM
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    tcjacado

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    Do whatever makes you happy.:cheers::militarypress:
     
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  3. Aug 8, 2023 at 5:01 AM
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    FL_TRD Sport

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    Your truck your money. If that's what makes you happy go for it. I've seen some horrendous looking trucks here in S. FL, this wouldn't even be close. Don't worry about what anyone else thinks.
     
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  4. Aug 8, 2023 at 6:02 AM
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    GatorCountry

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    Same here in the FL panhandle.
     
  5. Aug 8, 2023 at 6:14 AM
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    Rock Lobster

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    There are no wrong answers. Except white. That's a wrong answer. And also chrome. And probably also black.

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  6. Aug 8, 2023 at 2:37 PM
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    Gear Jamin Jamie

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    Merica! Fuk yah!I have been wanting the flag one for a while. I'm kinda scared some one will key my truck tho.. I do live on the west coast. Oh and I just looked for and American flag emoji and could not find one.... Found a Canadian one however! My son is Canadian so I'm ok with that!:blahblah:
     
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  7. Aug 8, 2023 at 2:48 PM
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    Gear Jamin Jamie

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    Thank you!:oldglory:
     
  9. Aug 8, 2023 at 4:37 PM
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    02Duck

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    I love me some old glory, but my grandpa (WW2 vet), drilled into my head at an early age. Follow flag ediqute.

    Following those rules ensures proper respect for what our flag represents and for all the people who have fought for it.
     
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    I always thought that the first two blue star field letters kind of washes out, especially on the darker colored vehicles.
     
  11. Aug 8, 2023 at 5:26 PM
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    musicisevil

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    Flags belong on flag poles, illuminated or taken down at night. Everything else isn’t patriotism, it’s consumerism.
     
  12. Aug 8, 2023 at 6:12 PM
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    tcjacado

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    You think what you want. This statement comes from a family of military. :hattip:
     
  13. Aug 9, 2023 at 6:47 AM
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    spamy

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    Just me but Id think if you wanna represent, sell the Toyota and get a Ford, Chevy or Ram. It always seems slightly hypocritical to plaster your Japanese rig with USA flags. But to each his own, do what you want.
     
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    Agree.

    Flag designs aren't colors they are symbols that deserve respect.

    https://www.operationmilitarykids.org/american-flag-hanging-vertically/

    There are more links available obviously, this is just the first one.
     
  15. Aug 9, 2023 at 8:04 AM
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    People just love cheap imported crap plastered with the red/white/blue for some reason. While I believe their intentions are earnest and good, it always looks gaudy and dumb to me when the symbol is chopped up and stylized
     
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  16. Aug 9, 2023 at 8:44 AM
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    Benny blanco

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    If you want your car keyed just find someone jealous.
     
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    I think they're tacky and I cringe every time I see one. That being said: your money, your truck. Do whatever you want. I'm sure people think some of my mods are tacky too.
     
  18. Aug 9, 2023 at 9:46 AM
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    and the flags on the shoulders of our military are what then? consumerism? It's not your call to say if someone is being patriotic or not.
     
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  19. Aug 9, 2023 at 9:48 AM
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    I like it. Everyone’s entitled to my opinion.
     
  20. Aug 9, 2023 at 9:59 AM
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    I'm as patriotic as they come, and proud to sport the window flag decal and the homage to the USMC. I don't denigrate people for sporting peace or coexist decals, everone is entitled to make their own statement

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