01 Tacoma w/ Black Grillcraft w/ red TRD badge (Ivan Stewart look alike)

cvlighthouse · 02-07-2008, 12:23 PM

I recently ordered the black MX Grille from Grillcraft. I ordered it through Luke at Truck Alterations. Email: sales @ truckalterations . com for $150 shipped.

I also was able to find the red TRD badge from the Tundra Ivan Stewart package. I ordered it from Rafa M. Email: rafam @ northridgetoyota . com for $17 shipped .

Here is the part from Grillcraft (except in black) http://www.grillcraft.com/applicatio...ma.aspx/1/408/

I plan to install the grill on my 01 taco so it matches the Tundra edition as shown here:

The Grill came in, as did the TRD badge. See install below.

(This post is for those who plan on doing this mod but can't find the parts. Please bump this post if you plan on doing this mod.)

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Belize Off Road Team · 02-07-2008, 12:38 PM

That is sweetness, i already love the grille on your Taco, adding the TRD Ivan Stewart grille is going to rule! don't forget to post pics asap

cvlighthouse · 02-07-2008, 01:50 PM

Thanks man.. Pictures of the progress below. Detailed pictures of the Grillcraft instillation can be found here: http://www.grillcraft.com/installs/i...?install_id=47

Finding the red TRD badge was a task since they don't make them any more. I heard Northridge Toyota had some, but when I called the parts guy he had no idea what I was talking about. It wasn't till a week later that I got an email reply from Rafa. He informed me that they had some made by a local guy that makes emblems for Northridge Toyota and that they have some extras and he would ship one out to me.

cvlighthouse · 02-13-2008, 11:16 PM

I thought about paint matching the stock grille first, but I said heck with it and tore into it anyway.

Q's or comments welcome..

Enjoy!

Black Grillcraft MX with Ivan Stewart TRD badge

SuperGlue on the back of the TRD badge sticker to make sure that it stays on.

Black High Temp spray paint for everything behind grille.

Expanded metal lath (aka wire mesh) as a second layer behind the Grillecraft grille. Anti-rust spray paint used to paint it black. Helps to keep bugs out and it makes the grille not as translucent.

After cutting out the middle of the stock grille with a sawzall

, use a dremel to grind off any excess plastic to smooth it out. This is the longest part of the install

. Lightly use black spray paint to touch up any rough spots.

Make sure Grillecraft grille is completely pressed into the stock grille so it sits correct before marking screw holes.

Paint screws black. Fasten the Grillecraft grille to the stock one using supplied screws.

Fasten expanded metal lath to stock grille using zip ties.

Bend the hood release lever down before installing grille.

You will now need to slide your finger between the hood and the grille and push the hook to the left in order to open the hood.

Here are some pretty crappy night shots

, but you guys get the idea.

I'll post more pictures after the truck gets fully detailed. And after the Bentup bumper w/ smittybuilt winch (fully synthetic) goes on. And I should do something about the 2.5 Tundra race runners that are laying around here too. After that it will be about time to stop using this TRD supercharger as a paperweight and slap it on.. Along with a URD 7th kit that should be in the mail here in a couple of weeks...

Git

-R-
Done!

apalmer1 · 02-13-2008, 11:22 PM

Wow that looks great, ive been wondering about where to get that mesh grille from thanks for the links

when i get around to doing cosmetic mods to my truck thats gona be top of the list, lookin sharp

Godzilla · 02-13-2008, 11:23 PM

looks good...but all that chrome is just screaming to get painted black! or at least colour matched.

nix4x4 · 02-13-2008, 11:24 PM

Hell yeah, man thats awesome.
I'been looking for an Ivan Stewart grille for my 02 Tundra forever and have come up emptyhanded so far.

Dare44 · 02-13-2008, 11:25 PM

That looks sweet very nice clean look, i like it

cvlighthouse · 02-13-2008, 11:55 PM

Wow! You guys actually like it? I was looking at my old pictures and started to miss the old grille...

Before:

After:

But seeing as ya'll ain't kicking it, I'm gonna have to give the new one a second chance.

Godzilla, I hear ya about black or color matching. That was my first plan, but I got sick and needed something to tinker with. It could happen in the near or distant future. It'll all depend on how she looks in the morning..

Godzilla · 02-14-2008, 08:58 AM

Im sure it will look better in the morning, and every vehicle looks awesome in a snow shot for some reason. I hear ya on the sick tinkering. Thats the only time I get any time to work on my truck. Last time I was sick actually I colour matched my grill. haha!

cvlighthouse · 02-14-2008, 04:31 PM

It actually looks a lot better than I thought. More pictures of the grille:

ismoyota · 02-14-2008, 05:28 PM

i just wish they offered one for my 96 landcruiser.....thats sweet

ARB1977 · 02-14-2008, 06:36 PM

Thats is one freaking awesome grill you have...to bad they didnt make that as an option....nice work.

Sloan · 02-14-2008, 09:06 PM

great looking work you have done with that grille.

X-AWDriver · 02-14-2008, 09:27 PM

Nice job with the whole truck.

cvlighthouse · 02-15-2008, 12:38 PM

Thanks for the great comments guys. Here is some more info on the truck just in case your interested:

Tires: Pro comp 33x12.5xR17 all terrain tires and pro comp aluminum blacked out rims. 4WP had a free mount balance shipping and buy 3 get one free tire deal.

Specs here:
http://www.4wheelparts.com/PDT63347.aspx

http://www.4wheelparts.com/PDT64845.aspx

Lift is a tuff county add a leaf 3" in rear, tuff country traction bars, bilstein HD shocks, and a revtek spacerlift up front w/ supershocks and beard limiting straps, 1" diff drop. I have some racerunner 2.5's waiting to go on. As well as a bentup bumper w/ smittybuilt winch w/ synthetic, and a gen 1 TRD supercharger. I will also be picking up a URD 7th injector kit.

The truck also sports a 92 six pac cab over camper.

scuba · 02-15-2008, 03:33 PM

friigin throwed

Jdizzydub · 02-16-2008, 12:34 AM

That grill is MONEY!! Love the blacked out front look with the TRD badge in red. It seriously took me two weekends to finish my SATOSHI and it looks like we mounted our grills similar..must've been nice to slap that bad boy on with no fiberglass. Well done.

cvlighthouse · 02-16-2008, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scuba

friigin throwed

Is that like, "thrown back"?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jdizzydub

That grill is MONEY!! Love the blacked out front look with the TRD badge in red. It seriously took me two weekends to finish my SATOSHI and it looks like we mounted our grills similar..must've been nice to slap that bad boy on with no fiberglass. Well done.

Satoshi huh.. Got pics?

Sloan · 02-16-2008, 10:06 PM

think it would be easy to do this mod to the 01 4runner grilles?

Whitey13 · 02-16-2008, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sloan

think it would be easy to do this mod to the 01 4runner grilles?

Research the satoshi mod...won't be any different...

Sloan · 02-17-2008, 09:58 AM

yea i know about that, but i'd have to use an older model grille, i'm talking the one if have now.

mokai · 02-19-2008, 09:17 AM

Looks great man..I have been thinking about a grill mod on mine and this gives me some ideas...

INFINITY · 02-19-2008, 09:23 AM

very nice and clean!!!!!

cvlighthouse · 02-19-2008, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mokai

Looks great man..I have been thinking about a grill mod on mine and this gives me some ideas...

Thanks man! It definitely cleans up the front of the Tacoma. No more "Black teeth" look as I like to call it..

Next project will be the Redline Hood lift. http://www.redlinetuning.com/QL-TOY-TACOMA-95+.html

Video shown here: http://www.burtmanindustries.com/ima...ft_burtman.mov

And then "wheelers" brake lines all around: http://www.wheelersoffroad.com/9504t...TINUE+SHOPPING

And the 5150 rear shocks: http://www.jackit.com/Shocks/Bilstein_5150.htm
And the 2.5 sway away racerunners w/ tundra valving: http://www.wheelersoffroad.com/9504tacosaw.htm

And a bunch more other stuff...

02-07-2008, 12:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Belize Off Road Team Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Corozal Town, Belize Posts: 2,752	That is sweetness, i already love the grille on your Taco, adding the TRD Ivan Stewart grille is going to rule! don't forget to post pics asap __________________ -Phyl 1991 Hilux Surf SSR-G Petrol 3.0L V6 200,000kms l Rancho RS5000 l 31"x10.50"xR15 Pro Comp Xterrain l K&N Air Filter l PP 1" Lift Coil Springs l Optima Blue Top l 12" JBL Subs l Alpine Type R l 80/100W Hella H4 l 1st Gen Roll Bar Mod l FT/RR Diff. Breathers l Smittybilt XRC8 Winch l ARB Bull Bar l トヨタ\|NEVER QUIT

02-07-2008, 01:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
cvlighthouse Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carmel Valley, Ca. Posts: 446	Thanks man.. Pictures of the progress below. Detailed pictures of the Grillcraft instillation can be found here: http://www.grillcraft.com/installs/i...?install_id=47 Finding the red TRD badge was a task since they don't make them any more. I heard Northridge Toyota had some, but when I called the parts guy he had no idea what I was talking about. It wasn't till a week later that I got an email reply from Rafa. He informed me that they had some made by a local guy that makes emblems for Northridge Toyota and that they have some extras and he would ship one out to me. __________________ 01 Taco TRD w/ cab over camper here: http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=116933 Replica Ivan Stevart TRD grille here: http://www.yotatech.com/f2/01-tacoma...-alike-136935/ Last edited by cvlighthouse; 02-13-2008 at 11:22 PM.

02-13-2008, 11:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
cvlighthouse Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carmel Valley, Ca. Posts: 446	I thought about paint matching the stock grille first, but I said heck with it and tore into it anyway. Q's or comments welcome.. Enjoy! Black Grillcraft MX with Ivan Stewart TRD badge SuperGlue on the back of the TRD badge sticker to make sure that it stays on. Black High Temp spray paint for everything behind grille. Expanded metal lath (aka wire mesh) as a second layer behind the Grillecraft grille. Anti-rust spray paint used to paint it black. Helps to keep bugs out and it makes the grille not as translucent. After cutting out the middle of the stock grille with a sawzall , use a dremel to grind off any excess plastic to smooth it out. This is the longest part of the install . Lightly use black spray paint to touch up any rough spots. Make sure Grillecraft grille is completely pressed into the stock grille so it sits correct before marking screw holes. Paint screws black. Fasten the Grillecraft grille to the stock one using supplied screws. Fasten expanded metal lath to stock grille using zip ties. Bend the hood release lever down before installing grille. You will now need to slide your finger between the hood and the grille and push the hook to the left in order to open the hood. Here are some pretty crappy night shots , but you guys get the idea. I'll post more pictures after the truck gets fully detailed. And after the Bentup bumper w/ smittybuilt winch (fully synthetic) goes on. And I should do something about the 2.5 Tundra race runners that are laying around here too. After that it will be about time to stop using this TRD supercharger as a paperweight and slap it on.. Along with a URD 7th kit that should be in the mail here in a couple of weeks... Git -R- Done! __________________ 01 Taco TRD w/ cab over camper here: http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=116933 Replica Ivan Stevart TRD grille here: http://www.yotatech.com/f2/01-tacoma...-alike-136935/

02-13-2008, 11:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
apalmer1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bend, OR. Posts: 664	Wow that looks great, ive been wondering about where to get that mesh grille from thanks for the links when i get around to doing cosmetic mods to my truck thats gona be top of the list, lookin sharp __________________ 04 taco, 3.4 5spd. loads of goodies, FZJ80 axle SAS in progress. 85 pickup, 327sbc, truggy, in progress. 86 mazda b2000 street queen haha. 92 mazda B2600i 4x4 absolutely mobs. 81 ford bronco drinks gas 90 mazda mx-5 all original. when in doubt, tach it out.

02-13-2008, 11:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
nix4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: I'm an Ohio boy! Posts: 1,212	Hell yeah, man thats awesome. I'been looking for an Ivan Stewart grille for my 02 Tundra forever and have come up emptyhanded so far. __________________ 1992 Xtra Cab 3.0/5-speed Work in progress..

02-13-2008, 11:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
Godzilla Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Vancouver Posts: 2,151	looks good...but all that chrome is just screaming to get painted black! or at least colour matched.

02-13-2008, 11:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
Dare44 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: grass valley, ca Posts: 910	That looks sweet very nice clean look, i like it __________________ 1997 Toyota 4x4 SR5 4runner 3.4 auto Toytec 3 inch coil spring Lift Custom Front bumper Trail Gear Rock Sliders Modified Stock skid plates Maxxis Bighorn M/T's / Goodyear Wrangler TD's Amp Custom Rims Cobra CB, 5ft Firestik http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3008195 Near Future List Rear Bumper Lockers 1st Gen Roll Bar Winning the Lottery?

02-13-2008, 11:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
cvlighthouse Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carmel Valley, Ca. Posts: 446	Wow! You guys actually like it? I was looking at my old pictures and started to miss the old grille... Before: After: But seeing as ya'll ain't kicking it, I'm gonna have to give the new one a second chance. Godzilla, I hear ya about black or color matching. That was my first plan, but I got sick and needed something to tinker with. It could happen in the near or distant future. It'll all depend on how she looks in the morning.. __________________ 01 Taco TRD w/ cab over camper here: http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=116933 Replica Ivan Stevart TRD grille here: http://www.yotatech.com/f2/01-tacoma...-alike-136935/

02-14-2008, 08:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
Godzilla Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Vancouver Posts: 2,151	Im sure it will look better in the morning, and every vehicle looks awesome in a snow shot for some reason. I hear ya on the sick tinkering. Thats the only time I get any time to work on my truck. Last time I was sick actually I colour matched my grill. haha!

02-14-2008, 04:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
cvlighthouse Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carmel Valley, Ca. Posts: 446	It actually looks a lot better than I thought. More pictures of the grille: __________________ 01 Taco TRD w/ cab over camper here: http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=116933 Replica Ivan Stevart TRD grille here: http://www.yotatech.com/f2/01-tacoma...-alike-136935/ Last edited by cvlighthouse; 02-14-2008 at 07:00 PM.

02-14-2008, 05:28 PM	#12 (permalink)
ismoyota Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: mountains of south carolina Posts: 88	i just wish they offered one for my 96 landcruiser.....thats sweet __________________ i can drive my toyota further than you can ship a chevy,dodge or a ford.

02-14-2008, 06:36 PM	#13 (permalink)
ARB1977 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Texas Posts: 301	Thats is one freaking awesome grill you have...to bad they didnt make that as an option....nice work. __________________ 2002 TACOMA 3.4L 102K AND COUNTING

02-14-2008, 09:27 PM	#15 (permalink)
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02-15-2008, 12:38 PM	#16 (permalink)
cvlighthouse Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carmel Valley, Ca. Posts: 446	Thanks for the great comments guys. Here is some more info on the truck just in case your interested: Tires: Pro comp 33x12.5xR17 all terrain tires and pro comp aluminum blacked out rims. 4WP had a free mount balance shipping and buy 3 get one free tire deal. Specs here: http://www.4wheelparts.com/PDT63347.aspx http://www.4wheelparts.com/PDT64845.aspx Lift is a tuff county add a leaf 3" in rear, tuff country traction bars, bilstein HD shocks, and a revtek spacerlift up front w/ supershocks and beard limiting straps, 1" diff drop. I have some racerunner 2.5's waiting to go on. As well as a bentup bumper w/ smittybuilt winch w/ synthetic, and a gen 1 TRD supercharger. I will also be picking up a URD 7th injector kit. The truck also sports a 92 six pac cab over camper. __________________ 01 Taco TRD w/ cab over camper here: http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=116933 Replica Ivan Stevart TRD grille here: http://www.yotatech.com/f2/01-tacoma...-alike-136935/

02-15-2008, 03:33 PM	#17 (permalink)
scuba Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Temecula, Or on the rocks Posts: 6,968	friigin throwed __________________ Screw you guys I'm goin to TTORA Mods, please be mature and leave my sig alone, thanks. No, I will not be your friend.

02-16-2008, 12:34 AM	#18 (permalink)
Jdizzydub Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mill Creek, Washington Posts: 558	That grill is MONEY!! Love the blacked out front look with the TRD badge in red. It seriously took me two weekends to finish my SATOSHI and it looks like we mounted our grills similar..must've been nice to slap that bad boy on with no fiberglass. Well done. __________________ 97' 4RUNNER SR5 4x4 Lift:OME 881's OME Fronts w/ TOYTEC top out spacer, OME LC Rears 2in. 4crawler BL, SS Diff drop, Custom welded drop bar Performance:Yellow Top,Custom Dual Vortex Exhaust, Magnaflow Hi-flo CAT, K&N FIPK, Diff Breather Mod Wheels & Tires:315 16x9's on MOTO METALS Lights:Silver Reverse Glow Gauges, Hella 500's Armor:Trailgear Sliders, Taco ARB "Sounds stupid. . .sign me up!"

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mokai Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 224	Looks great man..I have been thinking about a grill mod on mine and this gives me some ideas... __________________ Supercharged 2003 Tacoma SR5 Extra Cab V6 5speed 4X4, with some mods....My Truck apertureview.org

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