Write Up: The Satoshi Grill Mod - Page 2

CTB · 02-20-2004, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Jonathan

Looks really good! I wish I had had this write-up before I started on mine. Oh, well for a free-handed job without templates, I think mine came out pretty good

Where did you get that black grill mesh at? I think I might end up re-doing mine with black, I just haven't decided yet.

Hey bud,

Did you get that other set of lights on yet?

Vato Loco · 02-20-2004, 05:39 AM

Excellent write up! If I ever do decided to the Satoshi grill, I will defiinately use your write up.

a_guinness_a_day! · 02-20-2004, 08:57 AM

Thought ya'll might find this of interest ...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=2461880 662

--Guinness

loosehead · 02-20-2004, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by a_guinness_a_day!

Thought ya'll might find this of interest ...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=2461880 662

--Guinness

Starting bid $200

but the pics do show what can be done with a '99 grill shell. Interesting...

***waskillywabbit*** · 02-20-2004, 09:23 AM

That 99 grill looks good.

I didn't pay attention to the design of the 01-02 black grill when I it put in, but what specifically makes it so hard to modify?

calrockx · 02-20-2004, 10:17 AM

that grill would be an excellent start to this mod, but it'd be much cheaper to find a 96-98 grill and do the work yourself, or even take it to a local paint and body shop.

Jonathan · 02-20-2004, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by CTB

Hey bud,

Did you get that other set of lights on yet?

Yeah man, I got them on. Check my webshots account to take a look

cubuff4runner · 02-28-2004, 05:07 PM

I like the way this emblem looks but everywhere I look it costs $40 more than the other emblems. It is from a FJ Does anybody know where they could be cheaper?

FirstToy · 02-28-2004, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a_guinness_a_day!

Thought ya'll might find this of interest ...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=2461880 662

--Guinness

It would be easier to start fresh. I can see bad surfacing all over that grill with primer, which is a really bad sign. It would require alot more work than if you started from zero.

cubuff4runner,
I like that emblem too but for some reason it wouldn't work...I can't remember why. Maybe it's too big or something...

sschaefer3 · 02-28-2004, 07:11 PM

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sschaefer3 · 02-29-2004, 06:58 AM

Any idea why I can't e-mail the d00d ?

The original message was received at Sun, 29 Feb 2004 07:56:14 -0700 (MST)
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calrockx · 02-29-2004, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by sschaefer3

Any idea why I can't e-mail the d00d ?

The original message was received at Sun, 29 Feb 2004 07:56:14 -0700 (MST)
from dslstat-bvi4-370.fastq.com [65.39.91.117]

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<s_miura@geocities.co.jp>
(reason: 550 <s_miura@geocities.co.jp>... User unknown)

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nope, that's weird. maybe try emailing from another program? or maybe he doesn't have that same email anymore? i sent him an email a while back, translated into japansese from one of those translating site, but never got a response. bob might be able to better answer you since he communicated with him back and forth (or his wife at least).
what are you trying to ask him?

Spectre · 02-29-2004, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by calrockx

nope, that's weird. maybe try emailing from another program? or maybe he doesn't have that same email anymore? i sent him an email a while back, translated into japansese from one of those translating site, but never got a response. bob might be able to better answer you since he communicated with him back and forth (or his wife at least).
what are you trying to ask him?

He's selling it for $100 now instead of the $200 he was before...... Still way to high for me.

I have the 2001 grille..so I am going to hit junk yards to find a 96-99 grille for me to cut up

mummer43 · 03-24-2004, 11:40 AM

I wish someone would make a gille like that to fit a 2004 Tacoma.

Bob_98SR5 · 03-24-2004, 12:54 PM

Mummer,

What's to say you can't? Looking at the 04 Taco grill, I'm sure its possible. Just take a look at the write up again and if the process, material, etc looks doable against your grill, give it a shot! Its just a matter of removing your grill at this point.

Email me if you have any questions.

Bob

mummer43 · 03-24-2004, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob_98SR5

Mummer,

What's to say you can't? Looking at the 04 Taco grill, I'm sure its possible. Just take a look at the write up again and if the process, material, etc looks doable against your grill, give it a shot! Its just a matter of removing your grill at this point.

Email me if you have any questions.

Bob

I'd rather not hack up my stock grill. It would be sweet if an aftermarket company made a bolt on kit.

calrockx · 03-24-2004, 01:24 PM

buy an tacoma grill from a junkyard or parts website. then work that one . it's much more satisfying doing it yourself (even with some help) than buying it

Tacoma Dude · 03-24-2004, 04:51 PM

Mummer, you and I must be thinking along the same plane!
I was thinking about picking up an extra grill and giving it a try. Still looking though, Ebay had one sketchy guy sell one for $140.

I'm going to be keeping my eyes open elsewhere.

Bob_98SR5 · 03-24-2004, 06:12 PM

Taco guys,

You know you wanna do it...

Search the junkyards NOW!

Bob

02-20-2004, 05:39 AM	#27 (permalink)
Vato Loco Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,483	Excellent write up! If I ever do decided to the Satoshi grill, I will defiinately use your write up. __________________ 2005 Toyota Tacoma Access-Cab 4x4 w/ TRD Off-Road Package 33" Goodyear MTR's 3" Toytec Lift Clear Headlights Quick Pic of the Taco My Old Toyota 4Runner Limited, Check It Out!

02-20-2004, 08:57 AM	#28 (permalink)
a_guinness_a_day! Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 10	Thought ya'll might find this of interest ... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=2461880 662 --Guinness __________________ 1997 4Runner SR5 - 4X4 - Desert Dune - V6 3.4 - Auto

02-20-2004, 09:23 AM	#30 (permalink)
*waskillywabbit* Sponsoring Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 11,482	Looks good That 99 grill looks good. I didn't pay attention to the design of the 01-02 black grill when I it put in, but what specifically makes it so hard to modify? __________________ WabFab Off-Road, LLC www.myspace.com/wabfab FOR SALE: 1987 4Runner GRAY FOR SALE: 1987 4Runner RED 6th Annual South East 4Runner Jamboree, May 22-25, 2009 Last edited by waskillywabbit : 02-20-2004 at 10:19 AM.

02-20-2004, 10:17 AM	#31 (permalink)
calrockx Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Santa Clarita, California Posts: 4,746	that grill would be an excellent start to this mod, but it'd be much cheaper to find a 96-98 grill and do the work yourself, or even take it to a local paint and body shop. __________________ [2002 4Runner 4WD]

02-28-2004, 05:07 PM	#33 (permalink)
cubuff4runner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Thornton, Colorado Posts: 954	I like the way this emblem looks but everywhere I look it costs $40 more than the other emblems. It is from a FJ Does anybody know where they could be cheaper? Attached Thumbnails __________________ 96' 4Runner SAS - 87 Waggy 44 Aussie Locker & Alloy Shafts, 63" Chevy Rear Leaf Conversion, Inchworm Dual Crawler, PSC Hydro Assist, FROR Full Floater Rockfrogs Pics

02-28-2004, 07:11 PM	#35 (permalink)
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02-29-2004, 06:58 AM	#36 (permalink)
sschaefer3 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tempe, Arizona Posts: 5,461	Any idea why I can't e-mail the d00d ? The original message was received at Sun, 29 Feb 2004 07:56:14 -0700 (MST) from dslstat-bvi4-370.fastq.com [65.39.91.117] ----- The following addresses had permanent fatal errors ----- <s_miura@geocities.co.jp> (reason: 550 <s_miura@geocities.co.jp>... User unknown) ----- Transcript of session follows ----- ... while talking to ml01.geocities.co.jp.: >>> RCPT To:<s_miura@geocities.co.jp> <<< 550 <s_miura@geocities.co.jp>... User unknown 550 5.1.1 <s_miura@geocities.co.jp>... User unknown __________________ Steve Schaefer *WWW.SonoranSteel.Com* Suspension Lift Kits * Rock Sliders * Straight Axle Conversions * 4Runner/FJC Rubicon Express Lower Links * Accessories * Daystar Products Dealer * TJM Bull Bar Dealer * Deaver Leaf Spring Dealer * Tokico & Bilstein Shock Dealer * ViAir Dealer * Total Chaos Dealer * and like everyone else a Trail Gear Dealer

03-24-2004, 11:40 AM	#39 (permalink)
mummer43 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 255	I wish someone would make a gille like that to fit a 2004 Tacoma. __________________ 2004 Tacoma TRD 24" Magnafow Muffler K&N Air Filter Line-X Bed Liner

03-24-2004, 12:54 PM	#40 (permalink)
Bob_98SR5 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10,115	Mummer, What's to say you can't? Looking at the 04 Taco grill, I'm sure its possible. Just take a look at the write up again and if the process, material, etc looks doable against your grill, give it a shot! Its just a matter of removing your grill at this point. Email me if you have any questions. Bob

03-24-2004, 01:24 PM	#42 (permalink)
calrockx Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Santa Clarita, California Posts: 4,746	buy an tacoma grill from a junkyard or parts website. then work that one . it's much more satisfying doing it yourself (even with some help) than buying it __________________ [2002 4Runner 4WD]

03-24-2004, 04:51 PM	#43 (permalink)
Tacoma Dude Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 8,377	Mummer, you and I must be thinking along the same plane! I was thinking about picking up an extra grill and giving it a try. Still looking though, Ebay had one sketchy guy sell one for $140. I'm going to be keeping my eyes open elsewhere. __________________ Peter! 2002 Tacoma 1986 4Runner

03-24-2004, 06:12 PM	#44 (permalink)
Bob_98SR5 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10,115	Taco guys, You know you wanna do it... Search the junkyards NOW! Bob