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Catalytic Converter Anti Theft Shield Now Taking Pre-Orders in Buy Sell Area

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by mechanicjon, Nov 19, 2022.

  1. Nov 19, 2022 at 10:20 PM
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    mechanicjon

    mechanicjon [OP] They call me "Jonny Stubs"

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    1St gen dual catalytic converter anti-theft shields are ready for pre order. I change the design up. It protects the pipe in between the the 2 cats. The thief wont cut the the middle of the cat, that's where the money is at undamaged. Just the sight of a shield will deter most thief's from even trying to cut it. These are pictures of the fitment of prototype, but not how the will be sold. It's held on by 2 exhaust clamps. It need assembly as you can see in picture it comes in 5 pieces with assembly hardware and clamps. They will be offered in Aluminum or steel. Thicker is not always better when it comes this application. A thin piece of sheet metal flexes a lot when trying to cut it vs a thicker piece that doesn't flex while cutting it. Think of trying to cut sheet metal with a jigsaw, it wants to bite and jump up and down or metal flexes back and forth instead of cutting it. That being said I'll offer 3 different thickness for you to decide which one you want. I'm currently waiting on my press brake to be delivered, which will be a few weeks.
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    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...er-anti-theft-shield-taking-preorders.789384/

    1St gen single cat shield is still under development.
     
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  2. Nov 19, 2022 at 10:20 PM
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    mechanicjon [OP] They call me "Jonny Stubs"

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    reserved
     
  3. Nov 19, 2022 at 10:26 PM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Good on you

    I've been wanting to do the same but no 1st Gens near me!
     
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  4. Nov 19, 2022 at 10:27 PM
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    mechanicjon [OP] They call me "Jonny Stubs"

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    My Plasma table needs to pay for it self.
     
  5. Nov 19, 2022 at 10:29 PM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    If I had one, I'd be doing some free jobs believe it or not :rofl:
     
  6. Nov 19, 2022 at 10:51 PM
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    I'll send you a kit for $99.97
     
  7. Nov 20, 2022 at 1:40 AM
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    mechanicjon [OP] They call me "Jonny Stubs"

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    pics of this kit?
     
  8. Nov 20, 2022 at 5:56 AM
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  9. Nov 20, 2022 at 7:44 AM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    You never have time :luvya:

    Plus you have a bigger and better shop than me.
     
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  10. Nov 21, 2022 at 6:19 PM
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    Chungas Help! My Ferret has lost its stank!

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    Just kidding. I've got a trillion $ idea though.
     
  11. Nov 21, 2022 at 7:59 PM
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    Can’t be stolen if you don’t have one in the first place
     
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  12. Nov 22, 2022 at 6:51 AM
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    mechanicjon [OP] They call me "Jonny Stubs"

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    No one has or can take a picture of the cat system and frame around it? I need some pics.
     
  13. Nov 22, 2022 at 10:10 AM
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    Let me know if these pictures are good enough.

    This is a 95’, auto, 4x4, 2.7liter

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  14. Nov 22, 2022 at 2:45 PM
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    Sold. I’ll be your beta tester. I’m surprised mine is still on the truck.
     
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  15. Nov 22, 2022 at 8:24 PM
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    Put me down for one for a 4x4 double cab with dual cats. Someone got one of mine last week.
     
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  16. Nov 23, 2022 at 10:58 PM
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    mechanicjon [OP] They call me "Jonny Stubs"

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    Single cat will be easy. Thx for the pics.
     
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    1997 with single cat v6

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  18. Dec 2, 2022 at 11:10 PM
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    mechanicjon [OP] They call me "Jonny Stubs"

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    First single cat prototype in cardboard.
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  19. Dec 3, 2022 at 6:39 PM
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    mechanicjon [OP] They call me "Jonny Stubs"

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    Prototype ready for a test fitIMG_20221203_193647_1.jpg IMG_20221203_193710_1.jpg
     
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  20. Dec 3, 2022 at 6:52 PM
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    Can’t wait. Sign me up!

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