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Thoughts on doing an old style "TOYOTA" on tailgate?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by a89aries, May 17, 2010.

  1. May 17, 2010 at 6:51 AM
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    a89aries

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    I've been considering de-badging my tailgate and adding a custom Toyota logo across my tailgate.

    I've did some searching and found a few members who have similar logos on the back

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    Mine would be a bit different however, I would have mine sprayed as line-x so it would have a lifted, textured look and feel for the letters.

    My truck is white and I would get the letters sprayed with the Black Line-X Xtra.

    Thoughts? Has anyone seen pictures of similar tailgates?

    Picture of my truck: [​IMG]
     
  2. May 17, 2010 at 6:52 AM
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    T@co_Pr3runn3r

    T@co_Pr3runn3r XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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    That's not old enough. Have the letters stamped into the metal all 79-83like.............
     
  3. May 17, 2010 at 6:53 AM
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    rhodehard09

    rhodehard09 sometimes nonsense is the only sense someone has

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    I like the look, but why the line-x? it seems like that would be a pain to clean
     
  4. May 17, 2010 at 7:15 AM
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    I think the rough texture would look pretty cool. I'm good friends with the local Line-X owner and he has done some great custom lettering.
     
  5. May 17, 2010 at 7:23 AM
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    yeh i guess as long as it isn't too thick it would be pretty cool. I personally would have some vinyl lettering made or maybe airbrushing done
     
  6. May 17, 2010 at 7:29 AM
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    I think chris4x4 has something similar...
    I'll try to find a pic
     
  7. May 17, 2010 at 7:30 AM
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  10. May 17, 2010 at 7:49 AM
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    I love the look! Thats exactly what I want right there! Just the back TOYOTA Logo tho.

     
  11. May 17, 2010 at 8:06 AM
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    send him a private message, he'll sell them separately :thumbsup:
     
  12. May 17, 2010 at 8:11 AM
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    Spelled like in the pic or your post?
     
  13. May 17, 2010 at 8:29 AM
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    Haha! Nothing like a big typo across the back of my truck!
     
  14. May 17, 2010 at 8:34 AM
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    i have a original OEM toyota logo like that new in the box... only problem is that its dark blue

    but if your interested pm me
     

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