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First Gen Hood Bulge Progress

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by SRFIVE, Jul 27, 2008.

  1. Nov 10, 2020 at 9:49 AM
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    gusto11071

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    How much are they?
     
  2. Nov 10, 2020 at 10:07 AM
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    I believe is the $400 range to quality is super nice. I just had to prime and block mine before paint.
     
  3. Nov 10, 2020 at 3:48 PM
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    1997tacomav6

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    Getting a professional paint job on the hood is well worth it

    20201110_163547.jpg
     
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  4. Nov 10, 2020 at 3:57 PM
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    gusto11071

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    I love the way it sits, very sporty
     
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  5. Nov 11, 2020 at 6:39 AM
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    2004Taco

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    Got a link?
     
  6. Nov 11, 2020 at 6:58 AM
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    gusto11071

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    Who is out of business the fiberglass company ? Showdown Customs ?
     
  7. Nov 11, 2020 at 9:01 AM
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    mtb_taco

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    You can find him on Facebook. Just look it up there. Danny is the man who is the owner and maker.
     
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  8. Nov 11, 2020 at 9:03 AM
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    2004Taco

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    I don't have Facebook. Is there any other way to contact him? Email perhaps?
     
  9. Nov 11, 2020 at 9:05 AM
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  10. Nov 11, 2020 at 10:11 AM
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    I just send Dan an email hopefully he will get back to me soon.
     
  11. Nov 11, 2020 at 10:16 AM
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    Give him till Friday, I just talked with him and he knows to be on the look out.
     
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  12. Nov 11, 2020 at 10:17 AM
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    Thanks!
     
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  13. Nov 11, 2020 at 3:40 PM
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    1997tacomav6

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  14. Nov 11, 2020 at 5:51 PM
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    mechanicjon

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    Just an FYI the 2003-2005 rav4 uses the same shape hood scoop and inlet part numbers are the same as the 4runner scoop.
     
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  15. Dec 8, 2020 at 6:23 AM
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    Rldanie

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  16. Dec 8, 2020 at 6:52 AM
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    1997tacomav6

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    :bananadance::bananadance:
    Great progress, looking great!!!
    Your going to LOVE this mod, not too many out there
     
  17. Dec 8, 2020 at 6:55 AM
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    mtb_taco

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    Looks great so far @Rldanie. I just picked up a wrecked hood myself to give this a try. Are you going to try and "reglue" the otter and inner sheet metal back together?

    20201202_224901.jpg
     
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  18. Dec 8, 2020 at 1:55 PM
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    Rldanie

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    Not sure yet

    I was thinking about it
     
  19. Dec 26, 2020 at 10:20 PM
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    Rldanie

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    Update
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/hood-scoop.700471/#post-24813212

    How is yours coming along..I’ve got oil canning issues
     
  20. Dec 27, 2020 at 6:16 PM
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    mtb_taco

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    @Rldanie haven't started mine yet. Looking for a stock hood to swap so I can start mine.
     

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