RN25 75 Hilux Shortbed

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  1. daruma

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    Hi friends,

    I just recently bought a Hilux with a friend of mine, and we're swapping in an 18RG into it. This is my 1st Toyota truck, but I also own a 74 Celica and a 67 Datsun Roadster, so I love old J Tin.

    As I've been lurking the site, I've noticed that a lot of RN2x Hiluxes have silver grill surrounds, while it seems as if most came from the factory with body colored grills. Is this something that people did for the look? Is there any reason (like a tribute) that people paint them silver? I know that it's common on TE27 Corollas, and was wondering why the hiluxes are like that.
     
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    nvrenufedge Grand Toyotaholic

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    Welcome to TM! Pics please! :D
     
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  4. IronNam

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  6. daruma

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    looks like a good truck to start with. any more pics?
     
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  8. daruma

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    Not right now. @ friend's getting the 18rg put in. Will take more when the swap is done.
     
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    Using Meguiar's products...
    Claybar the truck,
    Ultimate Compound the paint to restore color,
    Ultimate Polish to make her shine and smooth,
    Your choice of wax to protect it.
     
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  10. daruma

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    Got pics now! 18RG motor, Hayashi Rims

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    Such a cool little truck! Love the rims
     
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    Welcome from the 408. Nice looking truck. Glad to see some of the older trucks getting some attention.

    Rick
     
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