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69fordfan
Should I keep this grille or swap it?
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69fordfan
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mrtleavitt
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Re: Should I keep this grille or swap it?
I wanted to bring this post back to life. The thought of swapping grilles came back into my mind. I got a quote to chrome my '69 steel grille for $400.
- What do you guys think for that price?
-Any new opinions on my original post?
- What do you guys think for that price?
-Any new opinions on my original post?
1969 F100 428 with T19, 3.00 9inch 31 spline w/ Detroit Trutrac, '74 frame swap successful!
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papabug71
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Re: Should I keep this grille or swap it?
Considering what a mint chrome grill for the 67-68-69 trucks go for I would totally drop $400 & get that dude chromed. It's in too good of shape not to. Hell run it for a while & if you get tired of it, swap the '72 grill back in & ebay the chrome grill. That grill chromed has the potential to bring big bucks if someone JUST has to have it.
I vote chrome all the way.
I vote chrome all the way.
Matt
1971 F-100 Sport Custom - My grandpaws truck
Been in the family since 10/3/'71 (Brand spankin' new)
Mine since 5/7/'94
302 / 3 speed / 3:25's
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jzjames
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Re: Should I keep this grille or swap it?
Keep original parts when you can.
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colnago
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Re: Should I keep this grille or swap it?
While I generally agree with you, my F600 instrument panel looks SOOOO much nicer than the stock cluster!jzjames wrote:Keep original parts when you can.
Joseph
"Sugar", my 1967 Ford F250 2WD Camper Special, 352FE, Ford iron "T" Intake with 1405 Edelbrock, Duraspark II Ignition, C6 transmission, front disc brake conversion.
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Clunker
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Re: Should I keep this grille or swap it?
I vote chrome if it pencils, but only if the rest of the truck compliments the chrome (trim, etc.). Just my 
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mrtleavitt
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Re: Should I keep this grille or swap it?
Well, I finally got my steel '69 grille chromed and installed tonight! I like it a lot better than the '72 and I'm glad I did it. What do you guys think?
Here's how it used to look with the '72 grille
Here's how it used to look with the '72 grille
1969 F100 428 with T19, 3.00 9inch 31 spline w/ Detroit Trutrac, '74 frame swap successful!
http://s43.photobucket.com/albums/e356/mrtleavitt/
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colnago
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Re: Should I keep this grille or swap it?
Looks great! I much prefer the '69 grill. Good choice!
Joseph
Joseph
"Sugar", my 1967 Ford F250 2WD Camper Special, 352FE, Ford iron "T" Intake with 1405 Edelbrock, Duraspark II Ignition, C6 transmission, front disc brake conversion.
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sargentrs
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Re: Should I keep this grille or swap it?
Much better! I never really liked any of the plastic inserts. When I get to it on my '70 I'm replacing them with billet inserts from LMC. The rechromed steel grill looks spectacular!
Randy
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
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Whateverman
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Re: Should I keep this grille or swap it?
Looks killer!
- still got my first first car 20+yrs later : 69 f100 sorta kinda pretending its a Mercury M100 w/a 70 f350 sport custom cab (factory buckets) 67 grille with 69 ranger cooneyes 68 merc box and hood,some supercool fiberglass fenders i scored way back when, 76 f150 disc brake frontend..currently running a 90 5.0HO 4bbl/c4 auto & 3.50 posi...originally a 360/c6 f100 Ranger with dealer added towpack (incl. kelsey hays trailer brake),boxside toolbox,behind the seat stowage & belly tank...only original parts left on 'er are the frame,rear end,rear springs,and rear bumper...
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KnockKnock
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Re: Should I keep this grille or swap it?
That '69 grille looks sweet!
A GM-convert that doesn't believe in bail-outs.