ArmArak
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I finally finished the Satoshi grill mod for my 2001. I used a grill from a 2000 which I had from my dad's old 4runner (RIP). The 2000 grill has that large chrome section going through the center which makes it a bad choice for the mod. But I used some craftsmanship to make it work 
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First I cut off that middle chrome section.
Then I filled the large gap with epoxy and began shaping it with a file and sandpaper.
Next I filled the gaps with bondo and continued shaping to make it look like the older grills.
Afterwords I machined a custom mesh out of aluminum and bent the edges to fit the shape of the shell. I wanted it to fit towards the center of the shell and not in the back like most Satoshis.
I wanted to do something interesting with the logo so I machined the old TEQ Japanese toyota logo out of aluminum. After that I painted the grill black. I painted the logo jade green (my 4runner color) but polished the text and edge. I think it looks pretty good. Will post a picture of it on the car soon.
Special thanks to my dad and grandpa for machining the aluminum and doing most of the sanding.
Pictures below, let me know what you think!
.First I cut off that middle chrome section.
Then I filled the large gap with epoxy and began shaping it with a file and sandpaper.
Next I filled the gaps with bondo and continued shaping to make it look like the older grills.
Afterwords I machined a custom mesh out of aluminum and bent the edges to fit the shape of the shell. I wanted it to fit towards the center of the shell and not in the back like most Satoshis.
I wanted to do something interesting with the logo so I machined the old TEQ Japanese toyota logo out of aluminum. After that I painted the grill black. I painted the logo jade green (my 4runner color) but polished the text and edge. I think it looks pretty good. Will post a picture of it on the car soon.
Special thanks to my dad and grandpa for machining the aluminum and doing most of the sanding
.Pictures below, let me know what you think!
