First Gen Grille Mod

I haven't been able to find a nice mesh one for mine. The nicest looking ones are all modded. Once I find an OEM locally for cheap I'll give it a go, no way I'm cutting up the one on the truck

 

Here's my modded one. I blended the mesh into the surrounding grille frame. Tedious process, but I'm pretty happy with it.

 

What's going on with that center emblem? What exactly is that supposed to be? I know Wonger has it also but I really don't get it.

 

Tundra emblem from late models, the Brodozer T

 

Wow that's a subtle detail, I had to look for a while before I saw what you did. Nice!

 

Nice blend job that can be appreciated. That had to be painstaking not filling those slots. What did you use to blend?

 

Thanks. I filled in a couple rows to give it strength, but tried to keep everything else masked off. I still had a lot of clean up work that I used needle files for.

I used the large bottles of two part clear JB Weld and a crap ton of wet sanding.

 

Does anyone know how to install the bottom billet grill on a 2005-2006 tundra double cab ?

 

Yeah I did this a couple months ago on my 01, can do the same on an 04

https://www.tundras.com/threads/custom-mesh-grill.67264/

 

I made my own billet. Actually, its a stone guard and I caulked it in around the inner lip of the bottom opening. You can see pics on my build page. Nothing spectacular, but you’ll be the one to make it happen.

 

‘04 DC

all I’ve ever wanted was a grille replacement with 1/2” round holes and no logo… I see them for other brands but never tundra, let alone 04-06 DC

Is it a matter of exclusivity or just that none of the aftermarket makers think that Tundra’s deserve nice things…?

 

Obviously it would have to bordered/closed off at the bottom but something like this…




Anyone find any true customizing options and not just “custom as in we sell aftermarket stuff” options?

surely there is a 3D print option by now?

 

I mean, if you want the bullethole crap, go buy a GM truck. There's plenty of bullethole options for those. I feel like that's sorta signature for those. I may be wrong, but my spidey sense is telling me that'd look horrid on a 1st gen.

 

It’s easier to have a Cobra insignia plaque made that can fit cleanly through that style bumper and be secured than in a slotted one

I can’t actually say with certainty if it would look good or not, even to me without photoshopping a bit for reference, but for what I’d like to do, that style I think makes for a clean look