Grill mod for 2006 Runner?

[InterGalactic]

Thought about this for a while and decided to do a quick photoshop of it. It take a little of the FJ's thunder, at the same time being a bit of a retro interpretation of previous generation front ends. Mostly, I just like the TOYOTA word emblem better than the oval.

Let me know what you think!

*BTW, sorry if I borrowed your pic here, it was the most appropriate shot I could find on google.*

 

[GatorGreg]

That looks great IMO.

 

[HiVel-JR]

I like it... I would buy it and install it if someone made it

 

[SciRunner]

I always like the LandCruisers with the big "TOYOTA" emblem on the grille. That being said, I like the gen 4.5 grille. Having the TOYOTA letters on top of a mesh background looks odd. Maybe place the letters on top of a chrome or plain black backing that stretches from left to right of the grille.

See the grayish backing:

 

[blindside]

It looks nice, i like it.

 

[broncosi]

i like it, i think it looks different too. Most grills like that look too luxury but that one looks more aggresive because of the spacing of the mesh or whatever it is.

:bigok:

 

[InterGalactic]

Hey all, thanks for the comments. And good news on progress, I found a big scrap sheet of flattened expanded steel that should be perfect for this. I'm going to pick up a spare factory grill and get started. Unlike this picture, though, I think the mesh will probably end up being black (I'm going to coat it with rubberizer to keep it from rusting and so it won't chip like paint). I think I'm also going to paint the chrome outer edge (along with the rest of the chrome on the truck) a satin silver, for more of an anodized look. I think it should turn out nice. BTW, anyone know where I can get some spare door handles?

 

[4x4v8]

update?