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FS Quikfix NEW 2nd / 3rd gen No Drill Front License Plate Brackets $20-$32

Discussion in '3rd Gen Tacoma Parts Marketplace (2016-2023)' started by mrproduxn, Oct 8, 2018.

  1. Mar 19, 2019 at 5:53 PM
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    Saw cut material for license plate brackets. The next production run has started. Tomorrow clean up day. Then I will get rolling on brackets.

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  2. Mar 22, 2019 at 3:34 PM
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    Going to work 20-26 hours on new QF-2 license plate brackets this weekend

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    UPDATE: Well I managed to finish the lengths on 72 pieces tonight. So gotta cut length on 72 long pieces tomorrow. Then cut 2 slots in each of the long 72 pieces. Then drill 504 holes, countersink and tap 288 holes, deep countersink 72 holes and deburr and polish everything and start assembly. Hope to get these 36 brackets done next weekend for those waiting on the list.
     
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  3. Mar 24, 2019 at 1:08 PM
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    milled around 160 bracket parts to finished lengths so now will start cutting 144 slots

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  4. Mar 28, 2019 at 7:26 PM
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    UPDATE. Got a little behind due to sales picking up for seat risers. The brackets are being worked and still planning on completion in the next 5-7 days.

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  5. Mar 31, 2019 at 1:55 PM
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    Started drilling today. Brackets should be available both here and on ebay by Friday.
     
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  6. Mar 31, 2019 at 5:02 PM
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    Getting there slowly but surely. Working on 35 full sized and also another 12 small brackets. Still have to drill and tap 156 M6 holes, 144 M4 holes and then drill and countersink 47 pair of mounting holes. Then deburr, polish and assemble. Busy week.

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  7. Apr 1, 2019 at 5:28 PM
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    These should be ready Friday and ready to ship this coming weekend.
     
  8. Apr 3, 2019 at 8:58 AM
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    Only need to drill and tap the short legs for the full sized and drill/countersink mounting holes in all. Then I will have 35 full sized and 12 small brackets ready. Not counting polishing and assembly.

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  9. Apr 5, 2019 at 6:01 PM
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    All parts machined. Still need to deburr sharp edges, polish and assemble. Taking a break tonight. Sales to start Sunday afternoon. Long parts on top right will be small brackets (still need to do mounting holes in those).

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  10. Apr 6, 2019 at 2:36 PM
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    todays update first 10 of 35 assembled

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  11. Apr 10, 2019 at 4:20 PM
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    Thank you Steve, got mine today! It’s very obvious upon opening this is a quality product and very well thought out. Such a clean look now, that oem holder was soooo bulky. Good Ol’ product of the USA! Thank you sir, please don’t mind the truck is filthy.

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  12. Apr 10, 2019 at 5:22 PM
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    No. Thank you. I like the fact you now only see the plate. Not to mention keeping the grooves from getting deeper in that painted bumper skin. The pollen is so bad here my blue truck was green. Couldn't stand it so hosed it off. Will look good until tomorrow morning. Seems like pollen is here early this year. Thanks again Tom.
     
  13. Apr 10, 2019 at 5:52 PM
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    Absolutely! I should have taken a before shot too but I was too excited to get that hunk of plastic off! Pollen, ugh, my allergies have been through the roof!
     
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  14. Apr 12, 2019 at 5:15 AM
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  15. Apr 12, 2019 at 6:14 AM
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  16. Apr 14, 2019 at 12:52 PM
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    I'm interested in a plate bracket. Please send payments instructions.
     
  18. Apr 14, 2019 at 5:07 PM
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  19. Apr 18, 2019 at 3:22 PM
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    I have a bunch of these available. Temporary price drop to $29 shipped fully assembled
     
  20. Apr 21, 2019 at 10:36 AM
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    Note price reduction in title
     

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